THE LAKE DISTRICT
One of the most beautiful parts of Britain is the Lake District. The Lake 'District is situated in the north-west of Englan� and co1;1sists ( 1). high hills, mountains and, of course, lakes. In . all there are sixteen lakes of (2) the largest is Lake Windermere.
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Over the years many writers have (3) associated with this region but. there can be no doubt that the most famous of ( 4) was William Wordsworth (1770-1850), (5) was born and lived almost the whole of his life there. He had close connections ( 6) the village of Grasmere, where he lived . (7) some thirteen years. He loved (8) ---- particular of England and _many of his poems speak of the joy he felt when surrounded (9) beautiful ãcountryside.
Every year more than fourteen million people ( 1 O) ___ _ Britain and abroad visit the Lake District to ( 11 )____ the fresh air arid the scenery.
Some go to walk in the mountains while others . sail boats on the lakes ( 12) si�ply sit admiring the magnificent views. Unfortunately, the region is becoming a victim of ( 13). own success in attracting visitors;
( 14) many people come to the Lake District that they threaten to destroy the peace and quiet which many ( 15) searching for there.
V. Put the verbs in brackets in the progressive or be going to.
1. It's very cold. I (light) ____ a fire.
2. I've bought a piano; it (be)_ã ____ delivered this afternoon.
3. You (go) ____ to Michigan tomorrow?
4. I've reminded you once; I (not do) ____ it again.
5. My niece (come) to stay with me next weekend.
, 6. I (spend) a few days in Da Lat next week.
7. The Town Council (build)----a new school here.
8. We (take)----the children to the seaside this summer.
9. I (compete) ____ in the bicycle race tomorrow.
10. I ( read) you his answer to. my letter of complaint.
VI. Give the correct form of the given words to complete the following sentences.
1. We've recently studied rock ____ , so we want FORM to visit some caves.
2. All the pupils must have their parents' go for the picnic.
3. We hope to have weather holiday.
to PERMIT during our SUN
4. Tim is one of the on a boat trip on Lake PARTICIPATE Michigan.
5. I received a letter of from the airport. CONFIRM VII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
ADAY OUT
For the last few months I have spent every Saturday in my flat and have done nothing (l) __ exciting than work at home, read the newspapers and watch television. I had begun feeling (2) __ with this and. so last week I thought I would do something (3) __ . I rang up several ofmy friends and we decided to go to London for the day. I was really excited as I (4) ___ to London since I was ten.
ã We decided to go by coach as this was ( 5) __ the cheapest means of transport that_ was available ( 6) __ it meant that we needed to get up very early. Once in London we. decided to take a (7) __ ._ tour as we wanted to see some of the famous buildings. After the tour. we bought some sandwiches and ate them in a small park. In the afternoon two of us. went shopping and (8) __ went to the theatre. We met up again at 6.30 p.m. and went to a small restaurant in Soho. The meal was really good but, unfortunately, it (9) __ much longer than w� had expected. We had to get a taxi back to the coach station. Luckily, we got there (1 O) __ two minutes before our coach left.
1. A. much B. more 2. A. bore B: bored 3. A. distinct B. typical 4. A. didn't go B. hadn't gone 5. A. byfar B. very
C. most D. as
C. boring D. boredom
C. changeable D. different C. haven't been D. hadn't been C. almost D. far too
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6. A. even B. though C. despite D. in spite
7_. A. holiday B. business C. sightseeing D. camping 8. A. another B. other C. the other D. the others
9. A. took B. got C. spent D. gained
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10. A. like B. as C. just D. yet
VIIL Read the following passage and answer the questions.
HALONGBAY
If you have been in Viet Nam without visiting Ha Long Bay, it means you know nothing about the beauty of this country yet. This is a remark made by m�ny tourists from all across the world on returning from their Ha Long trips. Ha Long Bay is situated near Ha Long city in Quang Ninh Province, 180 km from Ha Noi.
Ha Long Bay covers an area of around 1,500 square kilometres with. more than 1,000 named islands and several thousands more unnamed islands.
Ha Long Bay is not only beautiful because of its big and small islands but also because of sets of natural caves and grottos. From as early as the late 19th century,ã
many W estem tourists have set foot in thes.e caves. Astonished at the wonder of nature, they have given these caves and grottos strange and astounding names: Sung Sot (Startled) and Ngac Nhien (Amazing). Ha Long Bay also attracts tourists from around the world because of its beautiful beaches. In the months of summer, there are always thousands oftourists swimming, sun-bathing and relaxing on the beach.
1. In foreign tourists' opinion, what does it mean if you are in Viet Nam without visiting Ha Long Bay?
�. When; is Ha Long Bay situated?
3. Approximately how many islands in Ha Long Bay were named?
4. ã Why did Western tourists give caves and grottos names?
5. Give three main things in Ha Long Bay that attract tourists.
IX. Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2 - 5 words in total).
1. We've arranged to start the trip at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
are We ---at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
2. I am considering visiting my uncle in Nha Trang this summer.
thinking, l my uncle in' Nha Trang
this summer.
3. The train arrives in half an hour.
due The train---half and hour.
4. Her baby will be born in November.
is She _____________ a baby in November.
5. We intended to visit the museum, but we didn't have the time.
were �We --- the ããmuseum, but we didn'r have the time.
X. Complete each sentence of the following letter of confirmation.
Dear Trung,
1. Thank you / letter / invite / me / go / Tuan Chau / you / family / next weekend;
2. I I love / go / but / here / recommendations / I / like / make.
3. You/ remember I Aunt Nga/ who/ my father/ younger sister?.
4. She/ now/ live/ Ha Long Bay I and/ own/ small hotel/ there.
5. You / want / me / telephone / her / arrange, I accommodation / us?
6. Moreover/ think / we / start / trip / early / morning.
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7. Why/ you/ not /pick me/ 5.30 a.m. / Saturday?
8. Then/ we/ stop/ the way/ and/ breakfast/ roadside restaurant.
9. Let/ hope/ weather /be fine/ during/ holiday.
10. I look/ forward/ hear/ you/ soon.
Yours,, Minh
FUN CORNER
NARROW STREETS.
WERE I- THE BEACH WE WENT SWIMMING. NUEl SUE AND C JFRIEND MARIA.