Read the passage and choose the best answers

Ha Long Bay is located in Quang Ninh Province, northeast Vietnam, just 180 km east of Hannoi; surrounded by Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island, Tuan Chau Island and Ha Long City. While Ha Long is not a large area, it packs some 1,600 limestone islands and islets into its 1,553km2. Limestone towers, green islands and islets boast karst caves, caverns and grottoes, many hidden and still waiting to be discovered. Some islands are completely hollow. Framing the islands are gorgeous beaches, the emerald sea lapping gently on the soft, white sand. The Bay was first recorded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 thanhks to its exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance. In 2000, it had the honour of being recognised the second time for its significant geomorphic features, as a billion-year-living proof of Earth's formation.
Many travellers are unaware that Ha Long Bay actually has an immense value to the world because of its rare concentration of biodiversity, culture and history. Hence, this uniqueness is exactly what makes Ha Long Bay a magical destination where travellers cannot wait to visit it. Cruising the green islands is the only way to truly experience Ha Long Bay. On a wooden junk or cruise vessel, you can take in the picture-perfect serenity of the area from balcony, sun deck and the front of the boat in complete luxury. Watch the sun rise and set over the Bay, all pink and orange and plump, and breathe the fresh air deep into your lungs, recharging your soul.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
A/ Ha Long Bay-the astonishing World Heritage Site in Viet Nam
B/ Ha Long-the city of caves and islands
C/ The history of Ha Long Bay
D/ Ha Long Bay, facts and figures
2. The word "framing" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A/ drawing
B/ surrounding
C/ forming
D/ circling
3. Ha Long Bay was recognised by UNESCO for its ___________.
A/ exceptional natural beauty.
B/ aesthetic importance
C/ significant geomorphic features.
D/ all of the above
4. According to the second paragraph, how can people experience Ha Long Bay?
A/ by bike 
B/ by airplane
C/ on foot
D/ by boat
5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A/ Ha Long Bay is not the only bay in Quang Ninh Province.
B/ They still haven't discovered many islands in Ha Long Bay.
C/ Actually, the biodiversity does not contribute to the bay's value.
D/ Ha Long Bay is a good place for tourists to relax.
 

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

VII.    Write sentences, using the words given with the correct form of the adjectives.

1.   Which/ dry/ Sahara Desert/ or/ Atacama Desert?

      ________________________________________________________________

2.   Cat Ba Island/ large/ island/ Ha Long Bay

      ________________________________________________________________

3.   The Mekong River/ long/ river/ Vietnam

      ________________________________________________________________

4.   Angel Falls/ Venezuela/ high/ waterfall/ the world.

      ________________________________________________________________

5.   The Amazon River/ wide/ the Nile River

      ________________________________________________________________

6.   Ayers Rock/ famous/ landmark/ Australia               

      ________________________________________________________________

7.   Vietnamese people/ often/ clean/ decorate/ houses/ Tet.

      ________________________________________________________________

8.   The air / the city / polluted / the air / the countryside.

Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resort such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara and amusement and water parks, in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside , sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam.

Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island.

1. Nha Trang is considered as one of the most beautiful tourist hubs in Vietnam because

A. it has several resorts such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandra

B. it has beautiful coastal villages with mild temperature all year round

C. it has beautiful beaches and clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round

D. The Vinpearl Cable Car links the main land to the five-star resort on Hon Tre Island

2. According to the text, Diamond Bay is the name of a/an...

A. resort B. cable car C. beach D. island

3. The Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam referred to.........in Nha Trang

A. the city B. the islands C. Tran Phu Street D.Vinpearl Group

4. The word "major" in line 6 is closest in meaning to.......

A. modern B. beautiful C.expensive Dmain

5. According to the text, which of the following statements is NOT true ?

A The Hon Tre island (Bamboo island ) is not on the main land of Nha Trang.

B. Hon Tre island is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam.

C. Tourists can go to Hon Tre island from the mainland of Nha Trang by cable car.

D. Tran Phu street is possibly the most beautiful street of Nha Trang.

Read the following passage and answer the questions

Ha Long, Bay of the Descending Dragon, is popular with both Vietnamese and international tourists. One of the attractions of Ha Long is the Bay's calm water with limestone mountains. The Bay's water is clean during the spring and early summer. Upon arriving in Ha Long city, visitors can go along Chay beach. From the beach they can hire a boat and go out to the Bay. It is heard that the visitors can find some of the southeast Asia's most beautiful sites. Dau Go is one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long. It was the cave in which General Tran Hung Dao hid wooden stakes to beat the Mongols on Bach Dang River in 1288.

Questions :

1. Who is Ha Long popular with?

2. What is one of the attractions of Ha Long?

3. What can visitors do when they arrive in Ha Long city?

4. Can the visitors find some of the southeast Asia's most beautiful sites?

5. Which is one of the most beautiful caves at Ha Long?

VII. Read the following passage then choose the best option to each statement.

Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resorts such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandra, amusement and water parks both in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam.

Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the main land to the five-star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island.

41. Nha Trang is considered as one of the most beautiful tourist hubs in Vietnam because ……

A. it has several resorts such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandra

B. it has beautiful coastal villages with mild temperature all year round

C. it has beautiful beaches and clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round

D. The Vinpearl Cable Car links the main land to the five-star resort on Hon Tre Island.

42. According to the text, Diamond Bay is the name of a/an ……

A. resort B. cable car C. beach D. island

43. The Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam referred to …… in Nha Trang.

A. the city B. the islands C. Tran Phu Street D. Vinpearl Group

44. The word “major” in line 6 is closest in meaning to ……

A. modern B. beautiful C. expensive D. main

45. According to the text, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island) is not on the main land of Nha Trang.

B. Hon Tre Island is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam.

C. Tourists can go to Hon Tre Island from the mainland of Nha Trang by cable car.

D. Tran Phu Street is possibly the most beautiful street of Nha Trang.

VII. Read the following passage then choose the best option to each statement.

Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resorts such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandra, amusement and water parks both in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam.

Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the main land to the five-star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island.

41. Nha Trang is considered as one of the most beautiful tourist hubs in Vietnam because ……

A. it has several resorts such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandra

B. it has beautiful coastal villages with mild temperature all year round

C. it has beautiful beaches and clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round

D. The Vinpearl Cable Car links the main land to the five-star resort on Hon Tre Island.

42. According to the text, Diamond Bay is the name of a/an ……

A. resort B. cable car C. beach D. island

43. The Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam referred to …… in Nha Trang.

A. the city B. the islands C. Tran Phu Street D. Vinpearl Group

44. The word “major” in line 6 is closest in meaning to ……

A. modern B. beautiful C. expensive D. main

45. According to the text, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island) is not on the main land of Nha Trang.

B. Hon Tre Island is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam.

C. Tourists can go to Hon Tre Island from the mainland of Nha Trang by cable car.

D. Tran Phu Street is possibly the most beautiful street of Nha Trang.

* Rearrange the words and phrases to make meaningful sentence. 
1. The world famous / one of / is probably / wonders / the most / fabulous natural / in Viet Nam / Ha Long Bay /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Hue / to visit for / the capital of / the emperors / and it’s / lesson / an amazing place / an on / of Viet Nam, / was once / location history /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Ha Noi / you’ll find / with / Viet Nam’s capital city, / it / is / on / the banks / of the Red River / Hoan Kiem Lake / right at / its heart / and /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Son Doong Cave / was discovered / explored / in 2009, / in 2011 / from 2014 / by / and / now open to /British caving team / a / a limited number / of tourist /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park / in / the 2 largest / one of / the most spectacular / South East Asia/ and one of / limestone regions / in the world / wilderness sites / is /.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………