Revision for the mid semester test grade 11

REVISION FOR THE MID-SEMESTER TEST GRADE 11: REVISION FOR THE SECOND MID-SEMESTER TEST UNIT 6. LOBAL WARMING EX 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. fertilizers B. climate C. ecological  D. identify 2. A. hurricanes B. impact C. catastrophic D. famine 3. A. absorb B. resources C. force D. carbon  4. A. pollution B. importance C. atmosphere D. pesticide 5. A. emphasized B. blamed C. supposed D. focused EX 2: Pick out the words whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest. 6. A. atmosphere B. balance C. deforestation D. fertilizer 7. A. extinct B. emission C. ignore D. ecological 8. A. emission B. infectious C. severe D. balance 9. A. sparingly B. suspect C. atmosphere D. greenhouse 10. A. footprint B. campaign C. endangered D. infectious

UNIT 6 GLOBAL WARMING

EX 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1 A fertilizers B climate C ecological D identify

2 A hurricanes B impact C catastrophic D famine

3 A absorb B resources C force D carbon

4 A pollution B importance C atmosphere D pesticide

5 A emphasized B blamed C supposed D focused

EX 2: Pick out the words whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest.

6 A atmosphere B balance C deforestation D fertilizer

7 A extinct B emission C ignore D ecological

8 A emission B infectious C severe D balance

9 A sparingly B suspect C atmosphere D greenhouse

10 A footprint B campaign C endangered D infectious

EX 3: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1 The local authorities were blamed _ ignored the pollution issues in the area

A about having B on having C for having D before having

2 Dan appears _ some weight Has he been ill?

A having lost B having been lost C to have lost D to have been lost

3 Are you sure you told me? I don’t recall _ about it

A having told B have been told C to have told D having been told

4 We need to decrease the _ of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

A decline B stability C increase D emission

5 Global warming _ in climate change and extreme weather patterns

6 A(n) _ disease is an illness that can be passed from one person to another

A infectious B chemical C man-made D dangerous

7 People have to work together to decrease the _ of global warming

A danger B pollution C risks D emissions

8 Up to two thirds of 14 to 16 years old admit _ drink illegally

A to buying B for buying C having bought D of buying

9 Tom was accused _ some top secret document

A to steal B of having stolen C for stealing D to have stolen

10 All of the disasters resulted from _ will continue to have a devastating effect on socio-economic

development

A ecological balance B carbon footprint C floods D climate change

11 The simplest way to reduce your _ footprint is to cycle to school

A carbon B chemical C chemistry D dioxide

12 Having developed green technologies with low-carbon emissions, _ intends to get rid of coal

A that country B the communities C the effort D the possibility

13 Carbon dioxide is one of the primary _ gases that cause global warming

14 Carbon dioxide is released through _ processes such as respiration volcano eruptions and through _ and activities such as deforestation, land use change, and burning fossil fuels

A man-made / ordinary B ordinary / man-made C human / natural D natural / human

15 Vietnam has been named among the 12 countries most _ for climate change by the World Bank

A at danger B in risk C at risk D ready

16 The government must take measures to cut _ emissions

A vehicle B transportation C transfer D convert

17 He regretted _ killed and eaten several rare species

18 _ the desalination plant, the company could offer an effective solution to the problem of water scarcity

A To build B Having built C Being built D Having been built

19 He was suspected _ having received presents from the local companies and ignored their violations of the environmental law

20 Most climate scientists agree the main cause of the current global warming trend is human expansion of the greenhouse _

1 Global warming may lead to _ weather events, including heat waves, floods, and

powerful storms, which could affect people's lives (EXTREMELY)

2 Every one of us can help to protect and sustain our environment by _ our consumption

habits (CHANGE)

3 Even slight increase in the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can cause a _ rise

in temperature (SIGNIFICANCE)

4 There is a _ between the recent droughts and climate change (CONNECT)

5 Farming contributes more than 30 percent of the total greenhouse gas _ (EMIT)

6 The overuse of chemical _ is a serious threat to the environment (FERTILIZE)

7 Global warming is the increase in the earth's average surface temperature due to the warming

_ of greenhouse gases (EFFECTIVE)

8 The main cause of _ warming is the burning of fossil fuels, such as natural gas, oil, and

coal (GLOBE)

9 The _ of the earth's atmosphere causes sea-level rise (WARM)

10 Many animal species are in danger of extinction due to the loss of their habitat and inability to

_ to climate change (ADAPTION)

1 Having suffered water shortage in the past, we are all very economic on using water

2 (A) Having denied the (B) responsibility for the (C) environmental it caused, the factory (D) was forced to close down

3 (A) These companies were (B) accused on (C) having released a large amount of carbon dioxide (D) into the atmosphere

4 (A)Having known about the (B) harmful affects the company (C) had on our neighbourhood, we decided (D) to boycott its products

5 (A) Having cycled to work (B) every day, I become (C) more responsibly for the (D) environmental issues

EX 6: CLOSEST

1 We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

2 Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread deforestation.

A afforestation B reforestation C logging D lawn mowing

3 In the past, a lot of countries denied having contributed to global warming.

A agreed B refuted C approved D avoided

4 Most people admit that they contribute to global warming.

A be partly responsible for B disapprove

5 In the polluted environment, infectious diseases can be passed easily from one person to another.

EX 7: OPPOSITE

1 Cutting down on energy use is the best way to help reduce global warming.

A Shrinking B Declining C Decreasing D Increasing

2 We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

3 Releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere can lead to global warming.

A result in B result from C cause D activate

4 Farmers turned to bio-fertilizers after they had been told about the dangers of chemical fertilizers.

A trusted B disbelieved C counted on D depended on

5 They were criticized for having acted irresponsibly towards the environment.

A blamed B commended C condemned D denounced

EX 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

1 Nam: Is global warming a problem in our country? - Lan: _

A Global warming is getting more and more serious

B Governments are closely working together to solve environmental problems

C Global warming causes sea level to rise

D Probably The temperatures are getting hotter year by year in the area

2 Lan: How can ordinary people help protect the environment? - Nam: _

A What can ordinary people do to help the environment?

B Environment really needs our help

C We may use environmentally-friendly products

D Both governments and individuals are to blame on

3 Lan: How can we help to fight deforestation? - Nam: _

A We may recycle paper and buy recycled paper products

B We may cut down trees at an alarming rate

C We should only cut branches of big trees

D We should set up animal ranches near forests

4 Nam: What will happen if the low-lying areas are flooded? - Lan: _

A Low-lying areas are often flooded

B Flood happens when water level rises

C Low-lying areas can never be flooded

D People in these regions will have to face a lot of problems

5 Lan: What do you do to help the environment? - Nam: _

A It is the responsibility of the government

B I try to recycle more and reduce carbon footprint

C Everyone can protect the environment

D Environment helps people live comfortably

GLOBAL WARMING

Few people now realize the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate Many scientists (1) _ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world’s temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (2) _ from the forces of the wind, rain and sun According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more (3) _ and causing sea levels all around the world to rise

Environmental groups are putting (4) _ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source They are in favour of more money being spent on research into solar, wind, and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power (5) _ It looks like global warming is here to stay

4 A pressure B force C persuasion D encouragement

5 A houses B factories C stations D generations

Viet Nam Likely to Face Extreme Weather Conditions by 2050

Viet Nam is likely to continue facing extreme weather conditions such as higher temperatures, lower summer rainfalls, stronger storms, and rising sea levels from now to 2050 Temperatures in northern Viet Nam will rise by between 0.83 degrees Celsius by 2050 and continue its uptrend during the late 21st century Summer rainfall will decline in most areas Meanwhile, storms may become rarer but fiercer, causing possible flash floods and landslides in flood-prone areas of northern mountainous, central and central highland provinces The forecasts suggest sea level rises of 100mm-400mm along the entire Vietnamese coast by the end of the 21st century, affecting marine biodiversity and coastal communities The experts emphasize the unpredictability of climate change and its potential impacts to create a variety of dangerous extreme weather events in the future

To raise the public awareness of climate change impacts, the Vietnamese government urges concerned agencies

to work together on devising worst-case scenario models and responses by 2020 and calls on international experts

to further support Viet Nam in climate change adaptation Climate change is a real threat to Viet Nam’s socio-economic development If sea levels rose one meter, five percent of the country’s land, eleven percent of its population and seven percent of its farmland would be affected

1 By 2050, Viet Nam continues facing all of these extreme weather conditions EXCEPT _

A higher temperatures B storms reaching record levels

C lower summer rainfalls D rising sea levels

2 Sea level rises along the entire Vietnamese coast by the end of the 21stcentury will _

A cause certain flash floods and landslides in flood-prone areas

B make temperatures in northern Vietnam rise until 2050

C make storms become rarer but fiercer in the near future

D have impacts on marine biodiversity and coastal communities

3 To experts, they _ to predict exactly the model of the climate change and its potential impacts

A are unable B are likely C are certain D are surprised

4 Viet Nam needs _

A to recognize Viet Nam’s socio-economic development in the future

B to calculate sea level rise, loss of farmland, and rise in population by 2020

C to raise people’s awareness of climate change and to ask for foreign help

D to recognize the percentage of farmland which would be affected by its population

5 The word “worst-case scenario models” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _

A the worst scenes that could occur

B the worst climate change impacts that will happen

C the worst possible things that could happen

D the worst unpredictability of climate change

Rewrite the sentences, using perfect participles.

1 After I watched the documentary about wildlife, I made a donation to an environmental society

_

2 Because I had spent the whole day cleaning up my room, I needed to take a shower and have a rest

_

3 Since the authorities had managed water resources irresponsibly, they had to deal with water shortages in the region

_

4 After we had read the stories about people who reduced their carbon footprint, we started to change our daily consumption habits

_

5 Because the farmers had been told about the dangers of chemical fertilizers, they turned to bio-fertilizers _

Combine the following sentences by completing the second sentences and using perfect gerunds.

1 It was said that the company had dumped hundreds of tons of waste into the river But it denied that

The company _

2 These big companies had invested in wind and solar energy The government praised them for that

The government

3.The mining industry in this region has discharged most of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere It is responsible for that

The mining industry in this region is _

4 The melting of polar ice has made the number of polar bears much smaller Local people blame it for that Local people blame

5 The local businesses haven’t developed clean technologies in recent years The public criticizes them for that The public criticizes

UNIT 7: FURTHER EDUCATION

EX 1: Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1 A mandatory B doctorate C graduate D kindergarten

2 A compulsory B student C institution D university

3 A appreciate B psychology C programme D respectively

4 A distance B mandatory C doctorate D major

5 A bachelor B collaboration C analyze D accommodation/

EX 2: Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

1 A alternative B appreciate C mandatory D respectively

2 A bachelor B diploma C internship D scholarship

3 A biology B geography C education D intensive

5 A analytical B opportunity C qualification D university

1 In the UK, A-levels are still the most common way of fulfilling the entry _ for degree

courses (REQUIRE)

2 An _ should send his _ form as soon as possible (APPLY)

3 I'd like to consult you about the _ differences (that) I should be aware of (CULTURE)

4 What _ me most is the high cost of living in London as an international student

(WORRY)

5 One of the reasons for Vietnamese student’s studying abroad is the quality of the _

programmes in higher education (ACADEMY)

6 Most of these students are interested in pursuing _ studies for bachelor's degrees

(GRADUATE)

7 Some students decide to study in the United States or the United Kingdom to improve their language

_ which can help them to get a better job (SKILLFUL)

8 Some universities in the United States offer different _ to international students to help to

cover tuition fees and living cost (SCHOOL)

9 The higher education _ gained at UK universities and colleges are recognized worldwide

(QUALIFY)

10 Universities must better prepare students for their _ careers (PROFESSION)

EX 4: CLOSEST

1 If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know - we always appreciate feedback from friends.

A depress B welcome C disregard D consider

2 If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.

A declare B estimate C communicate D understand

3 If you want to get a high mark on a test, review the material carefully beforehand.

4 Some students only cram for tests when there is little time left, so their results are not satisfactory.

A prepare in a short period B prepare in a long time C prepare well D prepare badly

5 My application for the scholarship has been turned down because the transcript of marks is not satisfactory

enough

A cancelled B postponed C reduced D rejected

Exercise 5 OPPOSITE

1 Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.

A mandatory B selective C free D limited

2 Tom did miserably on the final test, which caused a shock to everyone in the class.

3 Schools are more relaxed nowadays as discipline is less tough than before.

4 Well, Mrs Baker, you'll be pleased to hear that George has made a dramatic improvement in geography.

A meaningful B important C insignificant D steady

5 Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get bachelor's degrees.

A following B giving up C trying D interrupting

EX 6: Choose the underlined part which is incorrect.

1 My brother (A) has applied (B) for that scholarship (C) for months, but he has never succeeded (D) yet

2 One of (A) the most famous and (B) respectable learners of (C) the country is said to (D) have found this school

3 There are more than (A) two hundred (B) applications for this (C) job vacancy, and (D) most of them can speak English very well

4 I (A) have found a lot of (B) informations (C) about the history (D) of English language teaching recently

5 I (A) have never been understanding why (B) such a lot of people (C) want to study (D) abroad

1 She's gone to the doctor's She _ well lately

A hasn't felt B hasn't been feeling C has felt D doesn't feel

2 I _ for ages now

A have waited B waited C was waiting D have been waiting

3 I have to write an essay I _ about half of it so far

A had written B have been writing C wrote D have to write

4 As well as studying on _ in the UK, you can also choose to study outside the UK - for example by distance learning

A department B dormitory C campus D accommodation

5 IB students can select subjects so that they specialize in a particular academic field, but mathematics, native language and theory of knowledge are _ subjects

A compulsory B certain C optional D elective

6 In England, most students in further education are adults _ on part time programmes

A joined B joining C enrolled D enrolling

7 In some institutions, A-levels can also be awarded in combination with other _, such as International Baccalaureate certificates

A courses B levels C examinations D qualifications

8 You have to be highly _ to do well in these subjects

A competitive B competitor C competition D competed

9 Peter _ at Midfield Secondary School since 2006, but he _ music in his lessons twice A has been teaching/has only played B has been teaching/has only been playing

C has taught/has only been playing D has taught/has only played

10 Margaret _ in the school marathon for charity before

A has never run B never runs C never ran D has never been running

11 Next year, I have to decide which area of medicine I want to _ in

12 I got a diploma in business administration, but still sometimes wish I had been able to go to university and get a

A certificate B diploma C degree D scholarship

13 I _ for my math textbook all day, but I _ it yet

A have been looking/haven't found B have looked/haven't found

C have been looking/haven't been finding D have looked/haven't been finding

14 It's my _ ceremony next week; I think my parents are looking forward to it more than I am

A graduation B graduate C graduating D graduates

15 Going to university is expensive because in addition to the tuition _, there are expenses for

accommodation, books, living costs, etc

16 When I got to 16, some of my friends left school to get a job, but most _

A dropped out B moved back C got in D stayed on

17 At most institutions in the UK, the _ starts in September or October and runs until June or July

A calendar year B academic year C leap year D gap year

18 Further and higher education colleges offer courses and qualifications in a wide range of vocational and

academic subjects at many _

A standards B qualities C levels D positions

19 The UK offers a wide range of work-based _ for students seeking to build careers in specific industries

A learning B training C exercising D competition

20 Depending on your nationality, you may be _ for a loan or financial support from the UK government

1 "What an imaginative essay you've written, Matt!” – “ _”

A That's the least I could do B Actually, I don't mind

C Thanks, it's nice of you to say so D Sorry, just my luck!

2.- “It was very kind of you to help me with the difficult homework!" – “ _”

A Oh, don't mention it B Sorry, I don't know C That sounds nice D Thanks a lot

3 “Do you mind if I use your dictionary for a while?” – “ _”

A Yes, I don't mind B No, I don't think so C Yes, go ahead D No, go right ahead

4 “Work harder or you'll fail the exam!” – “ _”

A Oh, that's fine for me! B Thanks, I will C That sounds great! D Sure, go ahead!

5 “I'm sorry, teacher I've left my exercise book at home today!” – “ _”

A I'm afraid, you can't B Well, don't do that again next time

C No, of course not D I hope you won't

HIGHER EDUCATION

I often read articles, hear people speak, and wonder, am I the only one who doesn't know what that term is that they are using? Usually, my question pertains to a commonly used term that I should clearly know the definition

of, but just don't Therefore, I'm going to start by defining higher education, specifically, higher education is education provided by universities, colleges, and other institutions that award (1) _ degrees Higher education includes both the (2) _ (i.e., college) and the graduate (or postgraduate) levels Higher education includes most professional education and is strongly vocationally or (3) _ oriented Higher education (4) _ from other forms of post- secondary (after high school) education such as vocational education Vocational education is

a form of secondary or postsecondary education but is (5) _ non-academic as compared to higher education

1 A academic B amateur C professional D vocational

2 A IB (International Baccalaureate) B AS C A2 D undergraduate

3 A mandatorily B academically C significantly D professionally

5 A expected B proved C considered D seen

Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world's universities, came from very inauspicious and humble beginnings

This oldest of American universities was founded in 1636, just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Included in the Puritan emigrants to the Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England's prestigious Oxford and Cambridge universities, and these university graduates in the New

World were determined that their sons would have the same educational opportunities that they themselves had

had Because of this support in the colony for an institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts

appropriated 400 pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a parcel of land

for the school; this land was in an area called Newtown, which was later renamed Cambridge after its English cousin and is the site of the present-day university

When a young minister named John Harvard, who came from the neighboring town of Charlestown, died from tuberculosis, a serious disease, in 1638, he willed half of his estate of 1,700 pounds to the fledgling college In spite of the fact that only half of the bequest was actually paid, the General Court named the college after the minister in appreciation for what he had done The amount of the bequest may not have been large, particularly by today's standard, but it was more than the General Court had found it necessary to appropriate in order to open the college

Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1640, and it should be noted that in addition to serving as president, he was also the entire faculty, with an entering freshmen class of four students Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence the entire teaching staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors

1 Which sentence is TRUE?

A The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in 1620

B Harvard University came from very famous beginnings

C John Harvard didn’t do anything to the development of the great university

D Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1460

2 What are 2 England’s prestigious universities mentioned in the passage?

A Cambridge and Harvard B Oxford and Harvard

C Harvard and Massachusetts D Oxford and Cambridge

3 The passage indicates that Harvard is _

A the oldest university in the world B one of the oldest universities in America

C one of the oldest universities in the world D the oldest university in America

4 Which of the following is NOT mentioned about John Harvard?

A Where he came from B How much money he willed to Harvard

C The disease he died of D Where he was buried

5 It can be inferred from the passage that the Puritans who traveled to the Massachusetts colony were _

A rather supportive of the English government B rather undemocratic

C rather rich D rather well educated

EX 11: the present perfect or the present perfect continuous.

1 Our school started building a new canteen in June They are still building it now

→ Our school _

2 Nam's still studying French in Paris He started studying it two years ago (for)

→ Nam has _

3 I started learning how to play the guitar five years ago I'm still learning it

→ I have _

4 He took part in two online English tests: one in 2020 and the other in 2022 (twice)

→ He has

5 I started writing this essay hours ago and it's still not right

→ I have _

6 The British Council established IELTS a long time ago It still uses this test as an international standardized test

of English for non- native English language speakers (for)

→ The British _

7 She started her research project last month She's still doing it

→ She has

8 The university started building a new campus in May They are still building it (since)

→ The university

9 It's only her second time in an international conference about further education

→ She has

10 Mary is staying at a homestay during her undergraduate programme The programme began three weeks ago (for)

→ Mary has

UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES

EX 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1 A intact B dynasty C excavation D citadel

2 A abundant B subsequent C luxury D numerous

3 A relic B complex C heritage D imperial

4 A grotto B complex C forgettable D archeological

5 A limestone B geographical C heritage D citadel

EX 2: Choose the word which is different from the other in the position of primary stress.

2 A subsequent B heritage C abundant D luxury

3 A geographical B mausoleum C unforgettable D imperial

4 A underground B distinctive C numerous D dynasty

1 In 1805, King Gia Long requested the building of a new, smaller citadel called Ha Noi Citadel with a new

_ style (ARCHITECTURE)

2 The Complex of Hue Monuments is a _ of many royal monuments from the Nguyen

Dynasty (COMBINE)

3 As for me, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty is one of the most _ destinations in Viet Nam

because of its value (ATTRACT)

4 Due to its special _ constitution, Ba Be Lake has very original and special features

(GEOLOGY)

5 The _ site in Con Moong Cave is also one of _ sites that contain

the thickest cultural layer Viet Nam at present, (EXCAVATE – ARCHAEOLOGY)

6 The Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape is a vivid illustration of human interaction with the

environment and traditional human permanent _ (SETTLE)

7 Besides the historical value of geology, Phong Nha - Ke Bang is also favoured with the _

and majestic landscapes by nature (MYSTERY)

8 Management and _ in Hoi An are further strengthened through master planning and

action plans (PRESERVE)

9 Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is one of the finest and most _ examples of a

complex limestone landform in Southeast Asia (DISTINCT)

10 The basic architectural and landscape features of the Complex of Hue Monuments have been maintained intact since their original _ in the early 19tcentury (CONSTRUCT)

1 The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Vietnam _ as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

A to be recognized B be recognizing C recognizes D recognize

2 Located in Hoang Dieu Street, Hau Lau has _ architecture of the Eastern and Western styles

A abundant B authentic C mixed D complex

3 The limestone in Phong Nha is not continuous, which has led to a particularly _ shape

A distinctive B similar C genuine D diverse

4 Near the White House is another famous landmark _ the Washington Monument

A is which B which call C called D it is called

5 The distinction of the Khai Dinh Tomb is the unique architecture _ the art of Rococo and the Vietnamese style

A combined B combining C to be combined D which combine

6 Although some of the structures are now _, most of the significant existing monuments have been partially restored

A in danger B at risk C in ruins D at war

7 Known as 'Ha Long Bay on Land', Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is famous for its mountains, caves, and archaeological _

A excavations B sites C relics D heritages

8 With its thousands of rocks and caves _ out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition

A emerge B to emerge C emerging D being emerged

9 Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port _ from the 15thto the

19thcentury

10 We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal families, _ during archaeological excavations

A discovered B being discovered C to discover D discovering

11 The capital city of Ecuador was the first city in the world _ a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

A to declare B declared C declaring D to be declared

12 My Son Sanctuary is an area _ with Hindu-like architecture and art

A covering B covered C which covered D to cover

13 The most popular destinations for _ holidays are Spain, Italy, and Greece

14 The _ items in Con Moong Cave are now kept in Thanh Hoa Museum for preservation and displaying work

A excavating B excavated C excavation D excavator

15 Hoi An Ancient Town is preserved in a remarkably _ state

A damaged B unspoiled C intact D unharmed

16 Cat Ba is also rich of cultural festivals and traditions that are highly potential for _ and development

A research B growth C conservation D promotion

17 The tour of the cave and grotto system is the main _ for tourists in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park

A attractive B attractiveness C attract D attraction

18 Hoi An Ancient Town is quite special among the heritage sites because it is in a good state of _

A preserve B preservation C preservative D preservatives

19 After many years, the archaeological _ has finally led to the discovery of the ancient village

A excursion B excavation C evacuation D execution

20 Son Doong Cave, _ in 2009, is believed to contain the world’s largest cave passage

A first explored B to explore first C was first explored D exploring first

EX 5: CLOSEST

1 Visiting the heritage site, tourists will notice a mix of eastern and western cultures.

A contrast B combination C difference D similarity

2 The film festival is acknowledged by the public as an event of international importance.

A accused B rejected C recognized D realized

3 Thirteen people helped Michelangelo create his masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

A an outdated product B an outstanding work

C a beautiful song D a persuasive speech

4 My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics comprising more than 70 architectural works such as

towers, temples, and tombs

5 Ha Long Bay has attracted millions of visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking views and experience other

activities

A unbreathable B heartbreaking C awe-inspiring D unforgettable

EX 6: OPPOSITE

1 Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.

A in perfection B in ruins C in chaos D in completion

2 Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price.

A inexpensive B affordable C cheap D exorbitant

3 The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique construction

techniques

A special B common C excellent D ancient

4 The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Ly Dynasty and then expanded by subsequent

dynasties

A following B successive C preceding D next

5 Visitors with more abundant travel budgets can enjoy the comfort of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.

EX 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D

1 1975 is (A) the year in (B) when (C) the revolution (D) took place

2 (A) The man (B) whom remained (C) in the office (D) was the manager

3 We (A) couldn't wait to (B) pay a visit to the temple (C) which located on the (D) river bank

4 Most visitors (A) were so (B) fascinated to go (C) on a tour around an ancient house (D) overlooked the river in the town of Hoi An

5 Ernest Hemingway, (A) he is seen as one of the greatest 20th century American (B) novelists, (C) served as an ambulance driver (D) during World War I

1 “Are you going to Wales again this year?” – “ _”

A I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun

B Not likely! I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun.

C Sure! I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun

D Actually, I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun

2 “ _” – “Glorious! Warm and sunny every day.”

A What was the beach like? B What was the weather like?

C What was the hotel like? D What were the people like?

3 “ _” – “Well, most of the citadel was demolished in the early 20th century.”

A Is it still intact or in ruins? B Has it been pulled down?

C Is it a significant geological site? D What has happened to it?

4 “ _” – “Let's go to the Citadel.”

A Is the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty a natural or cultural world heritage site?

B Shall we go to the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty or do you want to see another site?

C When is the best time to visit the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty? In spring or summer?

D Why do you recommend the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty? Is there anything special?

5 “Why is Taj Mahal considered to be an outstanding work of art?” – “ _”

A Because it was built by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife

B Because legend has it that Shah Jahan made a promise to build his wife the most beautiful tomb ever

known

C As acknowledged by UNESCO, it represents the greatest architectural and artistic achievement of Muslim art

D Because the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb, mosque, guest house, and main gate has preserved the original qualities of the buildings

Recognized as a World Heritage Site in Vietnam, Ha Long Bay attracts thousands of visitors every year, who come to enjoy its magnificent natural (1) _ However, the bay is also facing a number of threats that may lead to serious damage to the site

Wildlife in Ha Long Bay is being (2) _ by overfishing as this is the only job to support most of the inhabitants here As a (3) _, rare sea creatures may become extinct soon

(4) _ problem is deforestation of mangrove forests The mangroves, known as the plants native to Ha Long Bay, provide protection during storms, preserve the shoreline, and act as a natural filter that keeps the sea environment clean and healthy Numerous wildlife species (5) _ plants and fish also depend on the mangroves

2 A destruction B destroyed C destructing D destroy

3 A instant B example C accident D result

5 A making B including C getting D creating

In 1959, the government of Egypt was working on a plan to build a dam on the River Nile It was called the Aswan Dam, and it was intended to generate electricity and allow the river water to be used for agriculture There was one big problem with the plan, though The dam would flood a nearby valley that contained ancient Egyptian treasures, including two enormous stone temples

It can be difficult for governments to choose culture and history over economics However, if countries always made decisions like this, the majority of the world's ancient sites would end up being destroyed Luckily, UNESCO stepped in They formed a committee that tried to convince Egypt to protect its ancient treasures With support from many countries, they were finally successful The huge temples were carefully removed from their original site and moved to a safe location so that the dam could be built

UNESCO is an agency of the United Nations The United Nations is a partnership between countries from all over the world They are joined to help promote world peace, enforce human rights, and help countries develop UNESCO is a part of the United Nations that is concerned with science and culture

After their success in saving the temples in Egypt, UNESCO went on to save more sites around the world They protected lagoons in Venice, ruins in Pakistan, and temples in Indonesia With industrialization changing the

world rapidly, there were many sites that needed to be saved Eventually, UNESCO formed the World Heritage

Organization to protect important natural and historic sites wherever it was necessary

By now, the World Heritage Organization has protected hundreds of sites ranging from beautiful natural islands

to buildings in large cities to ancient ruins If you're able to visit any of the many protected sites, you'll agree it was worth it