1. the landscape was so beautiful that i couldn't stop looking at it
It was such
2. The explorers have never seen a larger cave than Son Doong
Soon Dong is
3. The tour guide said, "Let's set up a camp by the lake"
The tour guide suggested
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?
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. False
3.There are many caves in Quang Binh province but Son Doong Cave may be the most well known. True
4.The number of people climbing Mount Everest is the same as that exploring Son Doong Cave. False
5.The exploration tour of Son Doong Cave is so hard that it requires tourists to have good physical and mental health. True
6.Tourists can explore the cave in several months. False
Task 2. Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1. When was the programme about Son Doong Cave on Good Morning America broadcast?
=> It was broadcast in May 15
2. What can be found in the underground system in Quang Binh province?
=> It is the underground system connecting over 150 other caves in Viet Nam near Viet Nam - Lao border.
3. In which aspect is Son Doong Cave compared to Mount Everest?
=> It is the atraction
4. What activities can tourists do in the cave?
=> They can explore underground rivers, caves and go camping
5. When was the first exploration tour held?
=> It was held in early August 2013
6. How long did the first group of tourists spend in the cave?
=> They spent 7 days and 6 nights
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Son Doong Cave
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Son Doong Cave was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association.
Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8 5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden" by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversifiedsystem of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
The reason why Son Doong Cave was formed is that ………..
A. an underground tunnel was buried in the area
B. the limestone areas were soft
C.it only happened from 2 to 5 million years ago
D. the river was buried in the limestone mountains
Đáp án: D
Thông tin: Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried.
Dịch: Hang Sơn Đoòng được hình thành từ 2 đến 5 triệu năm trước, khi dòng sông chảy qua khu vực núi đá vôi và bị chôn vùi.
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Son Doong Cave
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Son Doong Cave was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association.
Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8 5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden" by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversifiedsystem of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
The reason why Son Doong Cave was formed is that ………..
A. an underground tunnel was buried in the area
B. the limestone areas were soft
C.it only happened from 2 to 5 million years ago
D. the river was buried in the limestone mountains
Đáp án: D
Giải thích: Thông tin ở đoạn 2: Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried.
Dịch: Hang Sơn Đoòng được hình thành từ 2 đến 5 triệu năm trước, khi dòng sông chảy qua khu vực núi đá vôi và bị chôn vùi.
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Son Doong Cave
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Son Doong Cave was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association.
Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8 5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden" by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversifiedsystem of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
We can infer from the passage that …………..
A. tunnels and giant domes were formed at the same time
B. “pearl collection” contains a lot of precious stones
C. we can live the cave with the air and water
D. “Garden of Eden” is in the underground river
Đáp án: B
Giải thích: Thông tin ở đoạn 2: Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
Dịch: Cách vườn hoa Eden Eden không xa là một bộ sưu tập ngọc trai khổng lồ, bao gồm hàng chục ngàn mảnh đá nhỏ trong ao khô, góp phần tạo nên vẻ đẹp tráng lệ của hang động.
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
Đáp án:
Tác giả _______.
A. đã có thể thoát khỏi vụ nổ ở Vịnh Hạ Long
B. rất ấn tượng bởi vẻ đẹp của Vịnh Hạ Long
C. không thể nhìn thấy Vịnh Hạ Long do sương mù
D. thực sự sợ hãi khi đến thăm Hang Sửng Sốt
- Câu chứa thông tin nằm ở đoạn thứ 3:
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. (Vì tôi đã từng thấy cảnh quan núi đá vôi tương tự ở Trung Quốc vài năm trước, tôi có thể nói chắc chắn rằng tôi cực kỳ ấn tượng bởi vẻ đẹp của Vịnh Hạ Long.)
=> Paraphrase: to be blown away = very impressed: rất ấn tượng, cực kỳ ấn tượng
Đáp án cần chọn là: B
1)I haven't seen this film before---> This is____________
2) I was not there at the time, he said --->He denied_________
3) The bus takes longer than the train----> The train does_______________
4) I have never seen such a mess in my life! ------>Never in ________________
5) My father is the owner of that car ------> That car________
1)I haven't seen this film before---> This is the first time I've seen this film
2) I was not there at the time, he said --->He denied being there at the time
3) The bus takes longer than the train----> The train does not take as long as the bus
4) I have never seen such a mess in my life! ------>Never in my life have I seen such a mess
5) My father is the owner of that car ------> That car belongs to my father
1)I haven't seen this film before
---> This is____the first time I have seen this film_______
2) I was not there at the time, he said
--->He denied____not being there at the time_____
3) The bus takes longer than the train
----> The train does_____not take as long as the bus ________
4) I have never seen such a mess in my life!
------>Never in ____my life have I seen such a mess____________
5) My father is the owner of that car
------> That car__belongs to my father______
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Son Doong Cave
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Son Doong Cave was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association.
Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8 5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden" by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversifiedsystem of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
All of the following are the wonderful features of Son Doong Cave EXCEPT ………
A. tropical jungle inside with the biodiversity
B. spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites and stalagmites
C. a river flowing over 2.5 kilometers along the cave
D. the big sizes of the cave and the giant domes
Đáp án: D
Giải thích: Thông tin không có trong bài.
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Son Doong Cave
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Son Doong Cave was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association.
Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8 5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden" by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversifiedsystem of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
The thing that makes it different from other caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is ……….
A. stalactites and stalagmites
B. the two entrances into the cave
C. its discovery by a local man
D. large holes in the ceiling
Đáp án: B
Giải thích: Thông tin ở đoạn 2: Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.
Dịch: Đặc biệt, Sơn Đoòng bao gồm hai lối vào, là điểm độc đáo trong số các hang động được khám phá ở Vườn quốc gia Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng.
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Son Doong Cave
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Son Doong Cave was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association.
Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8 5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden" by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversifiedsystem of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.
The most important feature of “Garden of Eden” is ………
A.the biodiversity
B. giant stalagmites
C. the biggest length
D. the river below
Đáp án: A
Giải thích: Thông tin ở đoạn 2: Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden" by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversifiedsystem of fauna and flora.
Dịch: Sâu bên trong hang tồn tại một khu rừng nhiệt đới hùng vĩ có tên là Vườn địa đàng "bởi những nhà thám hiểm. Khu rừng này là nơi có hệ thống động vật và thực vật đa dạng.