UNIT WONDERS OF VIETNAM A Phonetics Practise reading the short conversations, paying attention to the difference in the underlined short words A: What are you looking for? B: I’m looking for my new pen A: Who you live with? B: I live with my little brother A: How can we use the word but? B: We can use it at the beginning of a sentence, or in the middle, but we can’t use it at the end A: Would you like to go to the cinema tonight? B: Yes, Id love to A: Was this cake made by your mother? B: No, it was made for her, not by her Look at the sentences Put the underlined words into the correct column according to whether they are normally stressed or unstressed in a sentence This is a way to achieve our target, but not the only way I’m fond of bananas and oranges It is not law or order, but law and order It’s cheap, but very bad Attempts to find a solution have failed Listening to music is what I’m fond of I need Peter and Mary to solve the problem The conjunction “but” shouldn’t be put at the end of the sentence Stressed Unstressed B Vocabulary and Grammar Choose the best answer to complete the sentence All the best theatres and restaurants are………….within a few minutes’ walk of each other a laid b situated c seated d stood Would you like to live in a modern house or a(n)…………………cottage? a picturesque b awful c terrible d bad A…………………is a solid figure or object, made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, etc a painting b sculpture c medal d picture HCM City has been divided into 24……………divisions since December 2003 a administer b administration c administrative d administrator A…………………is a castle on high ground in or near a city, where people could go when the city was being attacked a cathedral b monument c centre d citadel The station building used to be a high wooden………………with a curved roof a facility b carriage c complex d structure The new sports ……………………………has tennis courts a complex b match c medium d game The local government is introducing tougher……………………to preserve historical sites a measures b actions c plans d steps The pagoda is in a beautiful……………………., close to the sea a spaces b setting c tower d set 10 There is general…………………… that Vietnamese students lack knowledge of the natural or manmade, wonders of Vietnam a accepting b saying c recognition d undertaking Match words (1-5) to their definitions (A-E) man-made A good or unusual, and therefore worth remembering, former B very impressive vast C used to exist in earlier times spectacular D extremely large in area, size or amount unforgettable E made by people, not natural Read the two paragraphs below, and fill in each blank with a suitable word structure ride culture surrounded former THE ANCIENT TOWN OF HOI AN Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1999, Hoi An is the (1) ……………………….main port of Viet Nam dating back to the 16th century Today, most of its historic (2) …………………… have been preserved as landmarks There are many things you can there For example, you can walk down the streets, (3) …………………… by the atmosphere of times gone by You should visit the town during the full moon, when the shop owners turn off the lights and decorate the streets with candle lanterns You can also take a sampan (4) …………………………….down the Song Do River, hunting traces of foreign traders such as the Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch who made Hoi An a centre of (5)……………………………in old Viet Nam base history beauty destination archaeological Although it isn't well-known to most people planning their Viet Nam trips, Ly Son Island is a terrific beach (6) ………………………… in the centre of the Vietnamese East Sea Beside its natural beauty, Ly Son has its own rich (7) ………………………… Researchers have found a lot of evidence there of the presence of people from the ancient Sa Huynh culture dating back thousands of years The Cham empire also once used Ly Son as a transshipment (9)……………………….Being a former volcanic field, Ly Son has a pristine (10)……………… that not many other islands in Viet Nam can match Rewrite the sentences below in the impersonal form of the passive People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms It is expected They say that he invented the digital camera It is said Scientists have discovered that there is water on Mars It has been We expect the professor to arrive this morning It is expected Many employers consider computer skills to be more important than work experience It is considered Read the passage and put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive tense It ( announce) ……………………by the police last night that three men (2 arrest) ……………….in relation to to the robbery at a jeweller's on Hang Bai Street It (3 report) ………………… that jewellery costing more than 500.000 VND (4 steal)…………………… from the shop last Tuesday afternoon It (5 know) ………………….that at least four people were involved in the dawn raid Three armed men stormed into the jeweller's, and ordered the customers and the shop owner to lie down on the floor They filled up two big bags with valuable pieces of jewellery It (6 say) …………… that the three men then ran outside and (7 drive)…………………….away in a red car by a fourth man It (8 widely rumour) …………………… that the three suspects (9 hold) ………………… in the city centre police station Members of the general public who may have information about the crime (10 ask) …………………………… to contact the police on 0483456789 C SPEAKING Put the following sentences in the correct order to make a dialogue Then practice it with your friend A Like most places, don’t drink the water Buy bottled water instead And I wouldn’t eat anything that's sold in the street You can get ill quite easily there B No problem C Guess what? I’m going to Delhi next week D Oh, good Maybe you can give me some tips What are the things I shouldn’t miss? E Thanks, that’s really useful Have you got any other tips? F That's great! I've been there twice G You should definitely see the Red Fort, in Old Delhi — it’s absolutely huge H Yes I've heard that before Thanks a lot, you've been really helpful I Yes, there are lots of reauy good restaurants in Connaught Place I remember one called Shanti - the food there is delicious We ate there every night! J Great I’ll definitely go there And, what about the food? Do you know any good places to eat? Fill in the gaps with the words in the boxes a Asking for recommendations b Recommending things good visiting tips Must best definitely worth about best recommend What’s the ………….way to get around? It’s probably…………….to use rickshaws to get around Do you know any…………places to stay? I’d……….using the trains Is there anything else worth………… ? You should………… see the Perfume Pagoda What…………….the places outside Hue That’s well……………seeing City? Have you got any other………… ? You really………… go to HCM City c Not recommending things d responding to recommendations Bother don’t wouldn’t worth usedful heard know sounds Don’t ………… going to the museums That’s good to……… It isn’t really ……… visiting there That………… good ……………drink the water Thanks, that’s really…………… I……… eat anything that’s sold in the street Yes, that’s what I’ve………….before D READING Read the paragraph and choose the correct answer After an enormous breakfast at a restaurant in Quy Nhon, you will be driven to (1) …………………… Hue, which served as the (2) ………………….capital of Viet Nam during the 19th and early 20th centuries You will travel north to Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum, home of the largest (3) ………………… of Cham sculptures in Viet Nam, then continue on to Hue, stopping (4) ……………………………the sensational Marble Mountain and Non Nuoc Beach The road begins to wind as you make your way up the (5) ……………………Hai Van Pass, pausing at the top to admire the (6) ………………….view of Lang Co Beach When arriving in Hue, you should definitely visit the Imperial Citadel This royal (7) …………………… was once badly damaged, but it was later listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been undergoing extensive (8) ……………….in recent years You can have a wander through the many residences and other buildings within the fascinating citadel, once only (9) ………………………….to the royal family and officials In the evening, you can take a pleasant (10) ……………… along the Perfume River A historical B historic C history A emperor B imperial C empire A contribution B grouping C collection a in b on c at a special b spectacular c particular a stun b stunning c stunned a residence b resident c residential a renovations b renovating c renovated a allowable b accessible c admissible 10 a stroll b trek c hike Read the text and choose the best answer Being overshadowed by Ha Long Bay to the north, Cat Ba Island is often left out of itineraries of the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam Nevertheless Cat Ba Island is one of the most underrated destinations in Viet Nam The massive island of Cat Ba is a fantastic destination for ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam Cat Ba National Park, which was established on 31st March 1986, is one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in Viet Nam The park possesses seven different ecosystems, both underwater and inland It is home to thirty two types of mammals, along with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which can be used as medicines There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested mountain within Cat Ba National Park These routes are also divided by different levels of diffculty, so travellers don't have to be worried if their fitness is not very good In addition, travellers can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang cave, or discover the traditional village of Viet Hai Many travelers choose not to Visit Cat Ba Island A they think Ha Long Bay is much better B it is not a good destination for tourism C there is too much rain there D it is far from Ha Long Bay Cat Ba Island is suitable for ………………… A scientific research and exploration B ecotourism adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam C experiencing urban life D many indoor activities Which of the following is NOT true about Cat Ba National Park according to the passage? A Hiking and trekking in Cat Ba National Park requires a high level of fitness B It is one of the most diverse national parks in Viet Nam C There are seven different ecosystems in Cat Ba National Park D It was established in 1986 The word 'rugged' in the passage is closest in meaning to …………………… A even B flat C smooth D uneven The word 'exquisite’ in passage is closest in meaning to A quiet B ugly C plain D beautiful Read the text and answer the questions that follow Ke Ga Cape, which is about twenty-five kilometres from the city of Phan Thiet, is often overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam Therefore, the peacefulness of this coastal area has been preserved If you want to experience the ‘real’, unspoiled side of Viet Nam, we highly recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit' list Once you’ve arrived at Ke Ga Cape, its attractions are immediately obvious Most travellers are attracted by the sight of its untouched cliffs spreading out along the coast and the sound of the casuarina trees rustling in the breeze On sunny days, you will be enthralled by the harmonious tones of the sea and sky, and the sight of clouds embracing the mountain peaks You can also admire the splendid sunrise, and later go for a walk to enjoy the mesmerising sunset The red-yellow rays of the sun reflected in the waves paint an exhanting picture of the pristine Ke Ga Cape Sometimes, it may be hard for you to distinguish where sky ends and the sea begins If you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse, taking a canoe is highly recommended because it is quick, convenient, and safe Ke Ga Lighthouse is worth a visit during your Viet Nam tour, if you want to experience daily life in a fishing village The locals are very friendly, warm-hearted, and sincere Not surprisingly, they will often invite you to join them for a meal of their freshly caught seafood, which will definitely awaken your taste buds Why has the peacefulness of Ke Ga Cape been preserved? To whom is Ke Ga Cape highly recommended? What attracts most travellers to Ke Ga Cape? Why is taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ga Lighthouse? What are locals in Ke Ca Lighthouse like? Read this itinerary of a trip to Lao Cai, and decide whether the statements are T/F Night : Ha Noi night train to Lao Cai At 20.00 you are collected and driven to the railway station for the 21:10 train to Lao Cai Stay overnight on train Day 1: Lao Cai-Sa Pa-SinChai.CatCat.Y Linh Ho When you arrive at Lao Cai station, you will be met by a local guide and a driver Have breakfast at a local restaurant, then start your journey to Sa Pa You will be transported down the hill to Sin Chai village, home of the Black Hmong people Here you can start the journey up the Hoang Lien Mountains Once you reach the summit, you will trek along a small trail with spectacular viewc, and then gradually descend to Cat Cat village In the afternoon, you take a trail sneaking through Hoang Lien Mountains You will enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river eventually arriving in Y Linh Ho village There you can rest in a scenic spot near the beautiful river You will stay ovemight in Y Linh Ho, either in a local house, or camping in a tent depending on the season Day 2: Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Today’s trek will continue along the Hoang Lien mountain range, you will have many opportunities to enjoy views over the huge rice paddy terraces in Muong Hoa valley Have lunch at a scenic spot, then descend into the bottom of the valley You will pass through Lao Chai, a Black Hmong village, and then Ta Van village, where Giay people live You will spend the night in a traditional house of the Giay people There, you can take a walk to enjoy the Scenery of the valley as well as swim in the river nearby Day 3: Ha Noi arrival Arrive In Ha Noi at 05.00 Return to your hotel on your own End of the tour Statements When arriving at Lao Cai station, you will be met and transferred to a local restaurant for breakfast Cat Cat village is on the top of the Hoang Lien Mountains 3 You will stay overnight in Y Linh Ho in a local hostel Sin Chai is a village of Black Hmong people You can enjoy views over the huge rice paddy terraces in Muong Hoa valley You will have lunch in the Muong Hoa valley Ta Van is a village populated by Giay people When arriving in Ha Noi at 05:00, you will be taken back to your hotel by a driver D Writing Write sentences in the passive voice, using the suggested words You can change the order of the words We/suggest/that/the government/limit/the number/visitors/daily 2.I/suggest/that/control/the deforestation I/suggest/that/reduce/smoke/exhaust fumes l/suggesvthat/raise/money/charity I/suggest/that/put/valuable/things/high-security/places 2a Imagine you are going on a journey touring some of the natural or man-made wonders in your area Fill in the information in the table below Wonders you will visit Date and time you will be there What will you there 2b Now write an itineray of your journey touring some of the natural man-made wonders in your area (about 100-120 words) Use the ideas in 2a, and Reading to help you ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………