4. QUIZ. Work in groups. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

(Câu đố. Làm việc theo nhóm. Chọn câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.)

1. Which is an island in Viet Nam?

A. Con Dao           B. Son Doong

2. Where is Mount Fansipan?

A. In Lao Cai                    B. In Quang Binh

3. Which of the following is a national park?

A.Thong Nhat Park       B. Cat Tien Park

4. Which of the following wonders is a cave?

A. Cuc Phuong              B. Phong Nha

5. Which is a natural wonder in Australia?

A. Mount Everest        B. The Great Barrier Reef

 Work in groups. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

1. Which is an island in Viet Nam?

A. Con Dao                     B. Son Doong

2. Where is Mount Fansipan?

A. In Lao Cai                    B. In Quang Binh

3. Which of the following is a national park?

A. Thong Nhat Park            B. Cat Tien Park

4. Which of the following wonders is a cave?

A. Cuc Phuong               B. Phong Nha

5. Which waterfall is in Cao Bang?

A. Giang Dien Waterfall               

B. Ban Gioc Waterfall

Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. Son Doong Cave in Viet Nam - Good Morning America

Son Doong Cave and Swallow Cave (En Cave) were recorded and broadcast on Good Morning America - a programme of ABC Television (USA). By being broadcast on Good Morning America (ABC Television), Son Doong Cave would be introduced widely to international travellers.

This is a good chance for Quang Binh tourism to promote the image of Son Doong - the biggest cave in Viet Nam - to travellers around the world. Therefore, the film crew worked in the most favourable conditions. The programme was directly broadcast on satellite in May 2015.

The cave is a part of the underground system connecting over 150 other caves in Viet Nam near Viet Nam - Lao border with many caves such as Phong Nha Cave.

Son Doong Cave is compared equally to Mount Everest in terms of attraction. The biggest natural cave in the world is appreciated to be an interesting destination for a several-day tour, including exploring underground rivers, caves and camping... The overwhelming natural landscapes inside Son Doong Cave create an attraction by majestic and magnificent scenes. It takes months to end up a cave’s round. In addition, the condition to join tours in Son Doong Cave is extremely high? Adventurers must be in good mental and physical health to conquer the cave. Son Doong, the biggest cave in Viet Nam, along with other attractions in Quang Binh, is an attractive destination for travelers, especially those who are fans of natural exploration. The first exploration tour was held in early August 2013. The first tour consisted of 6 people from the US, Russia, Australia, and Norway. They underwent 7 days and 6 nights to explore Son Doong Cave. There are a large number of tourists registering for next tours since then.

Task 1. Identify whether the statements are true (T), or false (F).

1. Thanks to the programme of Good Morning America on ABC Television, a large number

of people around the world will know Son Doong Cave. True

2.The film crew making the programme about the cave met a lot problems from the local authorities.

3.There are many caves in Quang Binh province but Son Doong Cave may be the most well known.

4.The number of people climbing Mount Everest is the same as that exploring Son Doong Cave.

5.The exploration tour of Son Doong Cave is so hard that it requires tourists to have good physical and mental health.

6.Tourists can explore the cave in several months.

Task 2. Read the passage again and answer the questions.

1. When was the programme about Son Doong Cave on Good Morning America broadcast?

2. What can be found in the underground system in Quang Binh province?

3. In which aspect is Son Doong Cave compared to Mount Everest?

4. What activities can tourists do in the cave?

5. When was the first exploration tour held?

6. How long did the first group of tourists spend in the cave?

b. Yes. There it one not far from my house.

c. There is a supermarket in my neighborhood.

d. The supermarket is opposite the park.

11. The road is not ………… enough for one cars to pass comfortably.

12.. There are a lot of shops, so the streets are always noisy and ____  during the day.

13. Kien often ……………….. his bike to visit his hometown.

A.drives                                  B.flies                          C. rides                                    D. goes

14. –“How are you going to get to Hung King Temple next weekend?”  _”…………..”

A. By bus                                B. For two days          C.Sometimes               D. Very much

15. It’s cold. The students ……….. warm clothes.

A. wear                                   B. wears                      C. wearing                   D. are wearing

16. Where is the girl? She  …………… rope in the playground .”

A. is skip                                 B. skips                       C. is skipping              D. skipping

17. –“What are you doing this afternoon?” “I ……………… swimming.”

A. go                           B. goes                                    C. am going                 D. to go

18. Our hotel was …………………..… than all the others in the town.

A. cheap                         B. more cheap                     C. cheaping                    D. cheaper

19. I feel………………………... today than I did last week.

A. good                         B. gooder                              C. better                        D. more good

20.  Phanxipang is a famous …………. in Vietnam.

A. river                        B. forest                                  C. beach                      D. mountain

VII. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời đúng cho các câu hỏi. (0,8 điểm)

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh Province, in the northeast of  Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the house anh building in the village float on huge wooden raft.

            The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating school and then spend the rest of their time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can.

            Their lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water.

1.      Where is Ha Long Bay located?

_____________________________________________

2.      How is Cua Van village?

____________________________________________

3.      What do people in Cua Van village do to get food, drinking water or clothes?

____________________________________________

4.      The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to _____. 

A. the builder              B. the schools              C. the villagers                        D. the house

 5.According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem­ _____ to many people.

A. ordinary                  B. peculiar                   C. dangerous                           D. special

 6. The word “preserve” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.

            A. damage                   B. destroy                   C. conserve                             D. construct

1. How long have you been studying English?

A. Five years now  B. About 500 metres  C. It is on the 5th floor  D. I love English

2. Where is Son Doong Cave located?

A. It is on the fifth floor  B. In Quang Binh Province  C. Go straight ahead and turn left  D. I love visiting Son Doong Cave

3. Do you take the bus or ride a bike to school everyday?

A. I don't have a bike  B. I also love taking the bus  C. Usually the bus D. Is there a bus station near here?