Ex 5. Read, then answer the questions:
The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the river Thu Bon, more than 30 km to the south of Da Nang. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major old-time commercial ports of South Asia in the 16th century.
Hoi An is famous for old temples, pagodas, tiled-roof houses, and narrow streets. Tourists can visit the relics of Sa Huynh and Cham civilizations. They can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river Thu Bon, Cua Dai beach, etc. In recent years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Viet Nam. Importantly, the committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO officially certified Hoi An as a World Heritage Site in 1999.
Questions:
1- How far is it from Hoi An to Da Nang?
2. Is the ancient town of Hoi An far from the river Thu Bon?
3. Who occupied the ancient town of Hoi An in the 16th century?
4. What is Hoi An well-known for?
5. Can tourists visit a lot of beautiful places in Hoi An?
6. Did Hoi An start to become a very popular tourist destination in Viet Nam some years ago?
7. When was Hoi An recognized as a World Heritage Site?
8. What was Hoi An certified as six years ago?
1. More than 30 km
2. No, it isn't
3. Western traders
4. Hoi An is famous for old temples, pagodas, tiled-roof houses, and narrow streets.
5. Yes, they can
6. Yes
7. In 1999.
8. World Heritage Site
