1.Although most people are known -> KNOW the there is a list of the seven world wonders,only few can name
2.It is an opportunity for all family members to gather,exchange wishes,and having -> HAVE dinner together
Read the passage and answer the question.
Centuries ago in Ancient Greech, a man by the name of Antipater of Sidon compilied a list of what he thought were the seven wonders of the world. The seven included the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in present-day Iraq, The Statue of Zeus in Greece, and the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. The pyramid is the only wonder you can still see today. Many people claim that there were other wonders, which the ancient Greeks knew nothing about. These include the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India and Angkor Watt in Cambodia.
Angkor Watt should really be known as a wonder because it is the largest temple in the world. The temple was built around the year 1100 to honor a Hindu God, but over the next three centuries it became a Buddhist religiour center. The area surrounding the temple, Angkor Thom, used to be the royal capital city.
1. Who compiled a list of seven wonders of the world?
2. Why should Angkor Watt really be known as a wonder?
3. Did Angkor Thom use to be the royal capital city?
4. When was Angkor Watt built?
5. Where is the Gardens of Babylon now?
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Read the following passage. Find the five mistake, under the mistake and write the correct words.
Australia Day is on 26th January every day. It's a nation holiday in Australia and it's the country's most important date. The day celebrates the greatest things in Australia culture- the history, the land , the people and their most important achievements. It's also an opportunity for people to think of the future of Australia.
People organized thousands of fantastic events all over the country. January is the hottest month in Australia because lots of events are outside. In Sydney, the biggest city in Australia, the day starts 5.30 a.m with a barbecue breakfast. Then there is a traditional ceremony of Aboriginal singing and dancing. In the afternoon, there are boat races, concerts, fair and special sports competitions.
The day ends in fireworks. There are hundreds of huge fireworks displays all over the country. The biggest display is in Perth, Western Australia. Almost half a million people watch the fireworks display from the side of the Swan River.
Ex1: Fill a suitable word in each gap to complete the passage:
This small country is mostly farmland. The animals seen most often (1).................. cows and sheep. Most farms have a few geese, too. There are donkeys, (2).................. not many horses. There's a lot of wheat and potatoes, and there are tomatoes (3)..................... the south side of the hills. In summer the men, women and children work together in the (4)........................ seven days a week. The people work hard all (5)......................... lives. The only two factories in the countries are in the capital (6)............................. makes toys and games, and the other makes knives and folks. All (7)............................ things are for export. The east of the country is thick forest, the home (8)............................ wild ponies, deer and wolves. Photos of the cliffs along the coast show (9)................................ beautiful the country is. But not many tourists visit is (10)................................. the airport is too small for most aircraft.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs. In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young
children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
| 1 | A. only good points | B. only bad points |
C. both good and bad points | D. no disadvantages |
| 2 | A. Two | B. Three | C. Four | D. No |
| 3 | A. there is less traffic | B. there are few shops |
C. there are fewer people | D. there are few services |
| 4 | A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city. |
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country. | C. There are fewer shops and services in the country. | D. The country is only suitable for retired people. |
| 5 | A. one of drawbacks to life in the country |
B. the only disadvantage to living in the country |
C. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city |
D. one of certain advantages to life outside the city |
Read the following passage. Find the five mistake, under the mistake and write the correct words.
Australia Day is on 26th January every day. It's a nation holiday in Australia and it's the country's most important date. The day celebrates the greatest things in Australia culture- the history, the land , the people and their most important achievements. It's also an opportunity for people to think of the future of Australia.
People organized thousands of fantastic events on over the country. January is the hottest month in Australia because lots of events are outside. In Sydney, the biggest city in Australia, the day start 5.30 a.m with a barbecue breakfast. Then there is a traditional ceremony of Aboriginal singing and dancing. In the afternoon, there are boats races, concerts, fair and special sports competitions.
The day ends in fireworks. There are hundreds of huge fireworks displays all over the country. The biggest display is in Perth, Western Australia. Almost half a million people watch the fireworks display from the side of the Swan River.
Da Lat is a well-known city attracting all the people who have been there once. Da Lat is known as a city of pine trees, waterfalls and flowers. Da Lat is described as a forest of flowers with different colors and various species. Flowers can be found anywhere and in any season. We can see flowers in Da Lat in the parks, in front of the houses, in the gardens . Da Lat has the widest range of orchid varieties in the country. Da Lat has few rivers and canals but it has many picturesque waterfalls. The famous Cam Ly Falls is only 3 kilometers from the town center. The Prenn Falls is 10 kilometers in the south of Da Lat. . Da Lat people are very proud of it.
1.What is Da Lat known as
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2.Where can we see flowers in Da Lat
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3.Name of 2 famous falls in Da Lat.
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4.Does it have many rivers and canals or water falls
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5.Are Da Lat people proud of it
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Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Fabrizio from Venice: Of course, there’s a lot to see in Venice. It’s one of the most famous cities in the world. First of all, there are the canals. We don’t have cars in Venice so you have to travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is the square. St. Mark’s Square with St. Mark’s Cathedral. And there are lots of museums and palaces, and beautiful bridges, too.
Yumi from Kyoto: For me, Kyoto is the most beautiful city in Japan. It’s also the oldest city. It has many old traditional buildings, and beautiful palaces, temples and gardens. The most famous temple is the Golden Pavilion. There are also very good markets, and also really good shops, and some beautiful modern buildings, too.
Murat from Istanbul: I think Istanbul is maybe the most beautiful city in the world, but of course I come from Istanbul! The city is built on hills around the Bosphoros, and so there arebeautiful views across the water. From the water, you can see mosques – the most famous is called the Blue Mosque – and palaces and bridges. Istanbul also has a very famous market called the Grand Bazaar. But these days we also have many modern shopping centres and modern buildings and hotels. It’s really a fantastic city.
Claudia from Rio de Janeiro: Rio is one of the most exciting cities in South America ... first of course we have our famous beach, the Copacabana, and there are many mountains around Rio – the most famous is the Sugar Plum Mountain where you can see a big statue of Christ, and of course we have our famous stadium... the Macarana stadium, maybe the most famous football stadium in the world ... it’s really a great place.
Marina from St. Petersburg: You’ll really love St. Petersburg because there are so many things to see. The most famous is the Winter Palace, where the Tsars lived, and the Hermitage Museum which is a fantastic art gallery, and we have a very beautiful river too, the River Neva, and of course churches and cathedrals. There is so much to see!
1. The place(s) that Fabrizio recommends coming to in Venice most must be .
A. the square B. the museums C. the canals D. beautiful bridges
2. All of the following are true about Kyoto EXCEPT that .
A. it is the most beautiful city in Japan
B. it has very good markets and shops
C. the Golden Pavilion is very famous
D. it only has old traditional buildings
3. The most spectacular views of Istanbul are .
A. the Bosphoros
B. the mosques across the water
C. the Grand Bazaar on the Bosphoros
D. modern shopping centres and buildings
4. We can infer from Claudia’s words that people in Rio .
A. are very religious
B. love architecture
C. love football very much
D. built the statue of Christ on the Copacabana
5. People who would probably want to visit St. Petersburg most are .
A. sports enthusiasts B. art lovers
C. politicians D. ballet dancers
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and more open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly , because there are fewer people, you are likely to have fewer friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to find work. As a result , you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others.On the whole , it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast , young, single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.
