UNIT 5 WONDERS OF VIETNAM
A. Phonetics
1. Practise reading the short conversations, paying attention to the difference in the underlined
short words
1. A: What are you looking for?
B: I’m looking for my new pen.
2. A: Who do you live with?
B: I live with my little brother.
3. 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.
4. A: Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?
B: Yes, Id love to
5. A: Was this cake made by your mother?
B: No, it was made for her, not by her.
2. Look at the sentences. Put the underlined words into the correct column according to whether they are
normally stressed or unstressed in a sentence
1. This is a way to achieve our target, but not the only way
2. I’m fond of bananas and oranges
3. It is not law or order, but law and order
4. It’s cheap, but very bad
5. Attempts to find a solution have failed
6. Listening to music is what I’m fond of
7. I need Peter and Mary to solve the problem
8. The conjunction “but” shouldn’t be put at the end of the sentence
Stressed
Unstressed
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

d citadel
6. The station building used to be a high wooden………………with a curved roof.
a facility
b carriage
c complex
d structure
7. The new sports ……………………………has 6 tennis courts
a complex
b match
c medium
d game


8 The local government is introducing tougher……………………to preserve historical sites.
a measures
b actions
c plans
d steps
9. 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
2. Match words (1-5) to their definitions (A-E)
1. man-made

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.
4. Rewrite the sentences below in the impersonal form of the passive
1. People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms.
It is expected
2. They say that he invented the digital camera.
It is said
3. Scientists have discovered that there is water on Mars.
It has been
4. We expect the professor to arrive this morning.
It is expected
5. Many employers consider computer skills to be more important than work experience.
It is considered


5. Read the passage and put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive tense
It ( 1. 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.

probably…………….to
use
rickshaws to get around
2. Do you know any…………places to stay?
2. I’d……….using the trains
3. Is there anything else worth…………..?
3. You should…………..see the Perfume
Pagoda
4. What…………….the places outside Hue
4. That’s well……………seeing
City?
5. Have you got any other…………..?
5. You really…………..go to HCM City
c Not recommending things
d responding to recommendations
Bother
don’t
wouldn’t
worth
usedful
heard
know
sounds
1. Don’t …………..going to the museums
1. That’s good to………
2. It isn’t really ………..visiting there
2. That…………..good
3. ……………drink the water
3. Thanks, that’s really……………
4. I………..eat anything that’s sold in the street

b spectacular
c particular
6. a stun
b stunning
c stunned
7. a residence
b resident
c residential
8. a renovations
b renovating
c renovated
9. a allowable
b accessible
c admissible
10. a stroll
b trek
c hike
2. 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

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.
1. Why has the peacefulness of Ke Ga Cape been preserved?
2. To whom is Ke Ga Cape highly recommended?
3. What attracts most travellers to Ke Ga Cape?
4. Why is taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ga Lighthouse?
5. What are locals in Ke Ca Lighthouse like?
4. Read this itinerary of a trip to Lao Cai, and decide whether the statements are T/F
Night 1 : 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.

4. l/suggesvthat/raise/money/charity
5. 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 do 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 3 Reading to help you
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