Reading 1: Pearl of the GulfA long time ago, people in Kuwait lived simple lives. They worked hard every day to support their families. There were no big shops, cars, or modern buildings. People used to live in houses made of clay and palm leaves. Life was not easy, but it was full of meaning, cheerful moments, and cooperation.
Most men had jobs that kept them away from home for weeks or months. Some men worked as fishermen or pearl divers, while others were traders. They travelled in wooden boats called dhows, to sell goods such as spices, dates, and clothing. These traders helped Kuwait connect with other countries.
Women stayed at home, but they also worked. They cooked food, made clothes, and raised children. Many women made crafts from palm leaves, like baskets and fans. These handmade crafts were useful and beautiful. Children did not go to modern schools. They studied at Al-Katateeb, where they learned the Holy Quran and how to read and write.
Art was part of this simple life. People used to express their feelings and share their stories through drawing, painting, poetry and music. Art helped keep their traditions alive and passed them on to others. Today, museums, stories, and traditional festivals remind us of the value of our heritage. Just like pearls are treasures from the sea, our stories and culture are treasures from the past.
منذ زمن بعيد، عاش الناس في الكويت حياة بسيطة. كانوا يعملون بجد كل يوم لإعالة أسرهم. لم تكن هناك متاجر كبيرة ولا سيارات ولا مبانٍ حديثة. كان الناس يعيشون في بيوت مصنوعة من الطين وسعف النخيل. لم تكن الحياة سهلة، لكنها كانت مليئة بالمعاني واللحظات السعيدة والتعاون.
كانت لمعظم الرجال أعمال تبعدهم عن البيت أسابيع أو شهورًا. عمل بعضهم صيادين أو غواصين على اللؤلؤ، بينما كان آخرون تجارًا. كانوا يسافرون في قوارب خشبية تسمى السفن الشراعية (الأبوام) لبيع البضائع مثل التوابل والتمور والملابس. وقد ساعد هؤلاء التجار الكويت على التواصل مع الدول الأخرى.
بقيت النساء في البيوت، لكنهن عملن أيضًا. كنّ يطبخن الطعام ويخطن الملابس ويربين الأطفال. وصنعت كثير من النساء حرفًا من سعف النخيل مثل السلال والمراوح. كانت هذه المصنوعات اليدوية مفيدة وجميلة. لم يذهب الأطفال إلى المدارس الحديثة، بل درسوا في الكتاتيب حيث تعلموا القرآن الكريم والقراءة والكتابة.
كان الفن جزءًا من هذه الحياة البسيطة. كان الناس يعبرون عن مشاعرهم ويشاركون قصصهم من خلال الرسم والتلوين والشعر والموسيقى. ساعد الفن على إبقاء تقاليدهم حية ونقلها إلى الآخرين. واليوم تذكرنا المتاحف والقصص والمهرجانات التقليدية بقيمة تراثنا. وكما أن اللآلئ كنوز من البحر، فإن قصصنا وثقافتنا كنوز من الماضي.
Reading 2: Kuwait TV, Then and NowHave you ever thought about how TV has changed over the years? Kuwait TV (KTV) is the country's official television station and is part of the Ministry of Information. It began broadcasting on November 5th, 1961, with only one black-and-white channel. Each programme lasted for just four hours a day. In 1974, colour broadcasting began. At first, the channel showed the Holy Quran, daily news, and educational programmes for children. There were no smart devices, no apps, and no way to choose what to watch.
Today, people can choose from many channels that broadcast 24 hours a day. Some show live news and sports, while others offer documentaries, films, series, and children's cartoons. Now, it is easy to watch TV on smart devices. To keep up with technology, the Ministry of Information launched the Kuwait TV and Radio Stream App. This app allows people to watch their favourite TV and radio shows anytime and anywhere. It clearly shows how technology has changed the way we watch television.
The rise of online streaming has given people more freedom to enjoy content at anytime. With so many options available, viewers now have the choice to explore programmes that match their interests and lifestyles.
هل فكرت يومًا كيف تغير التلفزيون عبر السنين؟ تلفزيون الكويت هو محطة التلفزيون الرسمية للدولة وهو جزء من وزارة الإعلام. بدأ البث في 5 نوفمبر 1961 بقناة واحدة فقط بالأبيض والأسود. وكان البث يستمر أربع ساعات فقط في اليوم. وفي عام 1974 بدأ البث الملون. في البداية عرضت القناة القرآن الكريم والأخبار اليومية والبرامج التعليمية للأطفال. لم تكن هناك أجهزة ذكية ولا تطبيقات ولا طريقة لاختيار ما نشاهده.
اليوم يستطيع الناس الاختيار من بين قنوات كثيرة تبث 24 ساعة في اليوم. بعضها يعرض الأخبار والرياضة على الهواء، بينما يقدم بعضها الآخر الأفلام الوثائقية والأفلام والمسلسلات والرسوم المتحركة للأطفال. أصبح من السهل الآن مشاهدة التلفزيون على الأجهزة الذكية. ولمواكبة التكنولوجيا أطلقت وزارة الإعلام تطبيق البث المباشر لتلفزيون وإذاعة الكويت. يتيح هذا التطبيق للناس مشاهدة برامجهم التلفزيونية والإذاعية المفضلة في أي وقت وأي مكان. وهذا يوضح بجلاء كيف غيرت التكنولوجيا طريقة مشاهدتنا للتلفزيون.
منح انتشار البث عبر الإنترنت الناس حرية أكبر للاستمتاع بالمحتوى في أي وقت. ومع توفر خيارات كثيرة، أصبح للمشاهدين حرية اختيار البرامج التي تناسب اهتماماتهم وأنماط حياتهم.
Match each word with its meaning.
صل كل كلمة بمعناها.
- support = يدعم
- cheerful = مبتهج – سعيد
- moment = لحظة
- trader = تاجر
- wooden = خشبي
- goods = بضائع
Match each word with its meaning.
صل كل كلمة بمعناها.
- craft = حرفة – صنعة
- palm leaf = سعف النخيل
- express = يعبر – يوضح
- poetry = الشعر
- value = قيمة
- official = رسمي
Match each word with its meaning.
صل كل كلمة بمعناها.
- broadcasting = البث الإذاعي
- channel = قناة
- programme = برنامج
- daily = يومي
- documentary = وثائقي
- series = مسلسل
Match each word with its meaning.
صل كل كلمة بمعناها.
- allow = يسمح
- clearly = بشكل واضح
- choice = اختيار
- content = المحتوى – المضمون
Classify: life in the past or life nowadays?
صنّف: الحياة في الماضي أم الحياة في الوقت الحاضر؟
- fishing / pearl diving = life in the past
- travel by boats / camels = life in the past
- doctors / teachers = life nowadays
- travel by cars / planes = life nowadays
Which do you think is the best title?
ما العنوان الذي تعتقد أنه الأنسب؟
- A Day at School
- Life in a Modern City
- A Festival by the Sea
- Life in Old Kuwait
What did men do in the past?
ما الوظائف التي كان الرجال يعملون بها في الماضي؟
- They were pilots and drivers.
- They worked in big shops.
- They were doctors and teachers.
- They were pearl divers and traders.
How were houses in old Kuwait built?
كيف كانت المنازل في الكويت القديمة تُبنى؟
- They used glass and steel.
- They used clay and palm leaves.
- They used bricks and cement.
- They used stone and iron.
Which word does the word "They" refer to?
إلى ماذا تشير الكلمة "They"؟
How did families make use of art in the past?
كيف استفادت العائلات من الفن قديمًا؟
- They used art to build their houses.
- They sold paintings to other countries to get money.
- They expressed their feelings and shared their stories through drawing, painting, poetry and music.
- They did not use art at all.
Find one word that has the same meaning.
ابحث عن كلمة واحدة تحمل نفس المعنى.
- feel happy = cheerful
- people who sell things = traders
- hand products at home = crafts
- to show how you feel = express
Suggest a new title for the blog. The title could be:
اقترح عنوانًا جديدًا للمدونة. يمكن أن يكون العنوان:
- Pearl Diving in Kuwait
- A Trip to the Desert
- TV History in Kuwait
- How to Make Crafts
In which year did Kuwait TV begin?
في أي عام بدأ تلفزيون الكويت؟
What programmes did Kuwait TV broadcast at first?
ما البرامج التي بثها تلفزيون الكويت في البداية؟
- the Holy Quran
- daily news
- live sports
- online series
- educational programmes for children
What type of programmes does Kuwait TV offer today?
ما نوع البرامج التي يقدمها تلفزيون الكويت اليوم؟
- live news and sports
- only one black-and-white channel
- documentaries and films
- only four hours a day
- series
- children's cartoons
"It is easy today to watch what we like". How?
"من السهل اليوم أن نشاهد ما نحب". كيف؟
- Because there is only one channel.
- Because of the rise of online streaming.
- Because there are no smart devices.
- Because TV shows last four hours a day.
Classify: good effects (pros) or bad effects (cons) of online streaming.
صنّف: آثار إيجابية أم آثار سلبية للبث عبر الإنترنت.
- It is easy to watch TV on smart devices. = pros
- It allows people to watch their favourite TV and radio shows anytime and anywhere. = pros
- It can be a waste of time and money. = cons
- Some content and shows are bad. = cons
She …… to the market yesterday. (go)
صحح الفعل بين القوسين.
We …… pizza for dinner last night. (eat)
صحح الفعل بين القوسين.
He …… football last weekend. (not play)
صحح الفعل بين القوسين.
They …… their grandparents two days ago. (visit)
صحح الفعل بين القوسين.
I …… a great movie last Friday. (see)
صحح الفعل بين القوسين.
Make the sentence negative. She visited the museum yesterday. → She …… the museum yesterday.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. They played soccer after school. → They …… soccer after school.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. He cooked dinner last night. → He …… dinner last night.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. I watched a movie on Sunday. → I …… a movie on Sunday.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. We traveled to Paris in June. → We …… to Paris in June.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. She studied for the test. → She …… for the test.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. They arrived late to the meeting. → They …… late to the meeting.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. He bought a new phone last week. → He …… a new phone last week.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. I cleaned my room this morning. → I …… my room this morning.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. We danced at the party. → We …… at the party.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Choose the correct question for the sentence: She visited the museum yesterday.
اختر السؤال الصحيح للجملة:
- What does she visit yesterday?
- What she visited yesterday?
- What did she visited yesterday?
- What did she visit yesterday?
Choose the correct question for the sentence: They played soccer after school.
اختر السؤال الصحيح للجملة:
- What do they play after school?
- What did they played after school?
- What they played after school?
- What did they play after school?
Choose the correct question for the sentence: He cooked dinner last night.
اختر السؤال الصحيح للجملة:
- What he cooked last night?
- What does he cook last night?
- What did he cook last night?
- What did he cooked last night?
Choose the correct question for the sentence: I watched a movie on Sunday.
اختر السؤال الصحيح للجملة:
- What did you watched on Sunday?
- What you watched on Sunday?
- What did you watch on Sunday?
- What do you watch on Sunday?
Choose the correct question for the sentence: We traveled to Paris in June.
اختر السؤال الصحيح للجملة:
- Where you traveled in June?
- Where did you travel in June?
- Where do you travel in June?
- Where did you traveled in June?
Choose the correct question for the sentence: He bought a new phone last week.
اختر السؤال الصحيح للجملة:
- What he bought last week?
- What did he buy last week?
- What does he buy last week?
- What did he bought last week?
Choose the correct question for the sentence: I cleaned my room this morning.
اختر السؤال الصحيح للجملة:
- What do you clean this morning?
- What you cleaned this morning?
- What did you cleaned this morning?
- What did you clean this morning?
Choose the correct question for the sentence: She studied for the test.
اختر السؤال الصحيح للجملة:
- What did she studied for?
- What she studied for?
- What did she study for?
- What does she study for?
Ali …… eat fast food when he was little.
أكمل بالصيغة المناسبة (كان يفعل في الماضي).
Ali …… eat fast food when he was little.
أكمل بصيغة النفي (لم يكن يفعل في الماضي).
What …… Ali …… do?
أكمل السؤال.
Make the sentence negative. I used to play tennis when I was little. → I …… play tennis when I was little.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. My mother used to bake a cake every Friday. → My mother …… bake a cake every Friday.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. This TV program used to discuss better issues. → This TV program …… discuss better issues.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. The cat used to play with the ball before it sleeps. → The cat …… play with the ball before it sleeps.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. My father used to clean the cars alone. → My father …… clean the cars alone.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. That country used to be the most advanced country in the area. → That country …… be the most advanced country in the area.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. This girl used to be very shy when she was younger. → This girl …… be very shy when she was younger.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. Maha used to do her homework. → Maha …… do her homework.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Make the sentence negative. I used to read books before I go to sleep. → I …… read books before I go to sleep.
حوّل الجملة إلى النفي.
Match each craft with the reason it is interesting.
صل كل حرفة بسبب كونها مثيرة للاهتمام.
- Dhow building = it helped men go fishing.
- Sadu weaving = it reflects our culture.
- Pottery making = it helped make dishes and pots for people.
Put the sentences in the correct order to make a paragraph about "Life In Old Kuwait".
رتب الجمل لتكوّن فقرة عن "الحياة في الكويت القديمة".
- Life in the past was different than life nowadays.
- People lived in small mud houses.
- In those days, they had simple jobs.
- Men were pearl divers and traders.
- Women cooked food at home.
- Also, they made crafts of palm leaves.
- Children learnt reading and writing at Al-Katateeb.
- I think life in the past was hard, but it was really simple and interesting.
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