hello.my name is.....I'm a .....in class.... . I'm ..... years old.My hometown is ...... . It's a big city in the ..... viet nam ........It's ...... than hanoi . there are .....seasons here . They are summer , winter,spring,and ..... .I like fall because it's cool and windy . Last weekend , I and my friends visited bai dnh ...... .It's in ......province.Bai dinh pagoda is bigger .....huong pagoda . we went there .... train.This summer,I and my family are going to ....... . It will be great time 

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Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a group of offshore islands that is the best example of marine invaded limestone region in the world.  The Bay holds over 1,600 islands and islets. There are caves and grottoes, with stalactites and stalagmites. Its limestone pillars are a unique natural feature of great scenic beauty and biological interest. The great extent and the richness of its forms set it apart from many other sites.

Ha Long Bay is an extremely popular destination both for foreigners and Vietnamese: already in the early 1990s it saw over 1 million visitors a year. It is unlikely that the number has decreased over the years - so there will always be about 3,000 other people in the Bay at the same time as you!

The natural beauty of the Bay lay hidden today under a very common fog. As I had already seen the similar karst landscape in China a couple of years before, I certainly said that I was blown away by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. We went onto one of the islands to visit the Surprising Cave - an indeed surprisingly big and beautiful cave with three hollow chambers. We saw some monkeys here too, just outside the cave exit.

Part of the tour was half an hour of kayaking - enough to paddle a full circle around the main area. The views from the kayak I found much more impressive than from the larger boat: you're so tiny then and the peaks rise sharply in front of you. I had a better look at the water too, and cannot say that I saw pollution by plastic or other junk floating around.  There is a thin layer of oil on the water in some parts though.

And then it's time to get back in the bus to Ha Noi, another 3.5 hours. The tour was carried out well with good seafood for lunch and I had a satisfying day.

Question: The word “karst” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.

A. the common landscape found in China suitable for kayaking and boating

B. an irregular limestone region with underground streams, and caves

C. a large number of islands and islets in Viet Nam and China

D. the explosive that can blow tourists away if they are not careful.

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

Ha Long Bay: one of the greatest natural wonders of the world

There is a saying that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet been to Viet Nam. On the other hand, we can say that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet seen the most beautiful place in the world. It takes us around 4 hours by bus to travel 180 km from Ha Not towards the northeast to Ha Long Bay.

Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and in 2000, and also that Ha Long Bay is in the second place in the worldwide competition of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. 1,969 limestone islands of various shapes, sizes, and in different green and amazing colours rise above the sea level in an area of more than 1,500 square kilometers that creates this world heritage site Ha Long Bay still keeps its historical and cultural values.

Ha Long Bay is as attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Traveling on small sailboats among hundreds of limestone islands, one may visit the amazing Surprise Cave, the floating fishing village, and see how the locals live, which are top of the list of things to do here. On Titov Island, one may swim and relax on the beach or enjoy a kayaking programme to the nearby Luon Cave and much more.

The experience of visiting Ha Long Bay is unforgettable, where you will see something that will stay in your mind and eyes for years. You will enjoy meeting Vietnamese people and tasting their delicious food. You will have fresh air all day and night, especially if you wake up early in the morning and watch the sun rise on the deck coming slowly through the islands. Be sure not to miss visiting I la Long Bay in your lifetime.

Ha Long Bay is one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Viet Nam.

A. True

B. False

Ha Long Bay is in Quang Ninh. It has many ….17…. and caves. Tuan Chau, with its beautiful beaches, is a popular tourist attraction in Ha Long Bay. There you can enjoy great seafood. And you can join in exciting activities. Ha Long Bay is Viet Nam's best natural ..18…..

Mui Ne is popular for its amazing landscapes. The sand has different ….19….: white, yellow, red... It's like a desert here. You can ride a bike down the slopes. You can also fly kites, or have a picnic by the beach. The best time to visit the Mui Ne Sand Dunes is early morning or late afternoon. Remember to ….20… sun cream and bring water.

Question 17:  A. rivers            B. deserts              C. islands              D. lakes

Question 18: A. rock               B. wonder             C. forest                D. beach

Question 19: A. kinds             B. activities           C. parts                 D. colors

Question 20: A. wear              B. do                    C. get                    D. play

Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question below: 

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a group of offshore islands that is the best example of marine invaded limestone region in the world.  The Bay holds over 1,600 islands and islets. There are caves and grottoes, with stalactites and stalagmites. Its limestone pillars are a unique natural feature of great scenic beauty and biological interest. The great extent and the richness of its forms set it apart from many other sites.

Ha Long Bay is an extremely popular destination both for foreigners and Vietnamese: already in the early 1990s it saw over 1 million visitors a year. It is unlikely that the number has decreased over the years - so there will always be about 3,000 other people in the Bay at the same time as you!

The natural beauty of the Bay lay hidden today under a very common fog. As I had already seen the similar karst landscape in China a couple of years before, I certainly said that I was blown away by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. We went onto one of the islands to visit the Surprising Cave - an indeed surprisingly big and beautiful cave with three hollow chambers. We saw some monkeys here too, just outside the cave exit.

Part of the tour was half an hour of kayaking - enough to paddle a full circle around the main area. The views from the kayak I found much more impressive than from the larger boat: you're so tiny then and the peaks rise sharply in front of you. I had a better look at the water too, and cannot say that I saw pollution by plastic or other junk floating around.  There is a thin layer of oil on the water in some parts though.

And then it's time to get back in the bus to Ha Noi, another 3.5 hours. The tour was carried out well with good seafood for lunch and I had a satisfying day.

 Question: The writer was _______.

A. able to escape from an explosion in Ha Long Bay

B. very impressed by the beauty of Ha Long Bay

C. unable to see Ha Long Bay due to the fog

D. really frightened of visiting the Surprising Cave

Look at the pictures and the example. Read the story and write the word(s) for each gap. There is one example (0).

Last summer I went to Da Lat with my (0) classmates. It’s a beautiful city in the Centre of Viet Nam. We went there by (1) __________. It’s smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, and quieter. The weather was fine. It was colder and drier than in Ha Noi. We stayed in a (2) __________. It’s opposite a big (3) __________. We visited famous places such as Prenn Waterfall and Langbiang (4) __________. The food was cheap, but the clothes were expensive. I enjoyed the trip so much. It was more exciting than I expected. After Da Lat, I would like to visit Phu Quoc (5) __________ some day.

Betty Chan is my pen pal. She is from Malaysia. We have been pen pals (31)___ over a year and we correspond at least once a week.
Last month I went to Malaysia with some other students and teachers of my school. Betty Chan met us at the airport and (32).... us to our hotel in Kuala Lumpur. She was really happy to meet me.
On our first day in Malaysia, Betty Chan suggested that we (33) _____Cherating because it is one of Malaysia's most famous beach resorts. We decided (34) ..... there and when we reached the place, we saw many fishing villages and beautiful beaches stretching for several kilometers. I think very few places in the world can match Cherating's beauty and serenity. We
swam and dived in the sea. While at Cherating, we enjoyed the excellent local food.
When we came back to Kuala Lumpur, Betty Chan took us to some other tourist
attractions. We really had a good time in Malaysia.
Betty Chan wishes she (35)..... visit Viet Nam. I promise if she comes
to Viet Nam I will take her to Ha Long Bay and some other beautiful places of
my country.
31. A. in B. for C. since D of
32. A. take B. takes C. taking D took
33. A. visit B. shall visit C. visiting  D should visit
34. A. to go B. go C. going  D went 
35. A. can B. will C. could   D is going to

*word forms:
11/ A custom of your ____ may surpise tourists. (local)
12/ ____ is an important industry. (tourist)
13/ The Statue of Liberty is a tourist ____ in New York. (attract)
14/ The natural beauty in Ha Long Bay is ____. (attract)
15/ The people here are friendly and ____. (welcome)
16/ Things here are ____. (afford)
17/ The meal is ____ than I expected. (expensive)
18/ Son Doong Cave has become known ____ in 2009. (nationally)
19/ Son Doong Cave is selected as one of the most ____ on earth. (beauty)
20/ ____ are now required to access the cave. (permission)
21/ ____rain causes river levels to rise and make the cave ____. (heavily/ accessible)
22/ Tourists need ____ to explore the cave. (permit)