III. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

     Seoul is South Korea’s (11) __________. It is located in the northern part of South Korea. It has a (12) __________ of nearly 10 million people. In this city you can find many tall buildings and skyscrapers. Seoul is known around the (13) __________ as a technology capital. It has a large subway system. Incheon International Airport is a forty minute train ride from Seoul. Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae are popular neighborhoods in Seoul. Here you can find bustling downtown districts, social (14) __________, shopping and great dining. The War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Seoul Tower are popular (15) __________ destinations in Seoul.

❺. WRITING

I. Rewrite the following sentences with the given beginnings in such a way that the meanings stay
unchanged.

1. I think that no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris. (most)

→ I think Paris ___________________________________________________________________

2. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. (enough)

→ I _____________________________________________________ money to buy the computer

3. Why don’t we go to Bali on summer vacation? (suggested)

→ I _____________________________________________________________________________

4. You won’t pass the exam unless you study harder. (not)

→ If ______________________________________________________ you won’t pass the exam.

5. The black car is cheaper than the red car.

→ The red car _____________________________________________________________________

II. Rearrange the given phrases to make a complete sentence.

6. wonderful/ in/ We/ time/ are/ New York/ a/ having.

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7. Hanoi/ interesting/ and/ is/ a/ city/ it/ big/ is/ also.

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8. are/ very/ The Vietnamese people/ sunny/ and/ the weather/ warm/ is/ and / friendly.

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9. Vietnam/ of/ is/ one/ the/ Nha Trang beach/ popular/ most/ tourist attractions/ in

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10. will/ my family and friends/ buy/ I/ make/ some/ gift/ pottery/ a/ to/ for.

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I. Read the text about Seoul and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write T or F.

1. Seoul is the capital and lies in the northern part of South Korea. It has a population of nearly 10 million people. Seoul is famous for modern skyscrapers and high-tech subways. There are also many temples, palaces and street markets. Popular tourist attractions in Seoul are Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Gyeongbokgung Palace, The War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Seoul Tower. Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae are popular neighbourhoods in Seoul. Here you can find busy downtown districts, exciting social life, crowded shopping centres and great restaurants. You can also try tasty Korean dishes like bibimbap, kimchi and BBQ grilled meat. Exploring this massive city can be an enjoyable experience for travellers.

1. Seoul is in the northern west of South Korea.                       _________

2. Modern tall buildings and subway systems make Seoul famous.     _________

3. Itaewon and Gangnam are two popular areas outside Seoul.          _________

4. There are a lot of things to do in Seoul.       _________

5. You should try bibimbap and kimchi.                   _________

2. Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, which is located between Europe and Asia. The city has a lot of historical landmarks, such as Blue Mosque, Hagla Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum. Visitors cannot miss Grand Bazaar as there are thousands of shops and stalls selling handcrafted Turkish ceramics, carpets, lamps, leather goods and jewellery.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. It is the city of sun, beaches and mountains, of man- made and natural wonders of the world. It is large and colourful with world famous carnivals and samba. You can also spend all day sunbathing on Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon beaches.

Venice is famous for its canals. People do not use cars in Venice, so they travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is St Mark’s square with St Mark’s Cathedral. There are also a lot of museums, palaces, and beautiful bridges.

St Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia. It is beautiful city of channels and impressive architecture. The city is famous for the Winter Palace, where the Tsars lived, and the Hermitage Museum, which is a fantastic art gallery. There are, of course, a lot of churches and cathedrals here, too. There is so much to see in St Petersburg!

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

This is a picture of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The country is located in Asia continent. Why is Seoul famous? It is the historical center of the country. Seoul has many temples and four major palaces. And Gyeongbokgung is one of the most famous one. Seoul is also a modern city with the population of more than 10 million people. Seoul has big markets for visitors to shop in. Restaurants offer traditional Korean dishes such as kimchi, rice and noodle. It’s a lot of fun to visit Seoul.

Question: South Korea is located in Asia continent.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

This is a picture of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The country is located in Asia continent. Why is Seoul famous? It is the historical center of the country. Seoul has many temples and four major palaces. And Gyeongbokgung is one of the most famous one. Seoul is also a modern city with the population of more than 10 million people. Seoul has big markets for visitors to shop in. Restaurants offer traditional Korean dishes such as kimchi, rice and noodle. It’s a lot of fun to visit Seoul.

Question: Seoul is the capital of North Korea.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

This is a picture of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The country is located in Asia continent. Why is Seoul famous? It is the historical center of the country. Seoul has many temples and four major palaces. And Gyeongbokgung is one of the most famous one. Seoul is also a modern city with the population of more than 10 million people. Seoul has big markets for visitors to shop in. Restaurants offer traditional Korean dishes such as kimchi, rice and noodle. It’s a lot of fun to visit Seoul.

Question: Seoul has the population of over 10 million.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

This is a picture of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The country is located in Asia continent. Why is Seoul famous? It is the historical center of the country. Seoul has many temples and four major palaces. And Gyeongbokgung is one of the most famous one. Seoul is also a modern city with the population of more than 10 million people. Seoul has big markets for visitors to shop in. Restaurants offer traditional Korean dishes such as kimchi, rice and noodle. It’s a lot of fun to visit Seoul.

Question: Visiting Seoul, you can eat kimchi.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

This is a picture of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The country is located in Asia continent. Why is Seoul famous? It is the historical center of the country. Seoul has many temples and four major palaces. And Gyeongbokgung is one of the most famous one. Seoul is also a modern city with the population of more than 10 million people. Seoul has big markets for visitors to shop in. Restaurants offer traditional Korean dishes such as kimchi, rice and noodle. It’s a lot of fun to visit Seoul.

Question: Seoul doesn’t have any temples.

A. True

B. False

Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to each question.

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the largest city in Britain. It has got the population of about 7 million people. It is a very old city which was founded by the Romans.  London is famous for many things. The original area is the City. There are thousands of offices and banks but only a few people live here. The Tower of London was built in the 11th century. It was a prison but now it is a museum. You can see the Crown Jewels here. Tower Bridge is near the Tower of London. It was opened in 1894. Westminster Abbey is a beautiful church where the Coronation Ceremony takes place. Westminster Abbey is in the west of London, near the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and hear the well-known clock Big Ben.  Hyde Park is the most popular park in London. At Speaker’s Corner, anybody can speak about anything except the Queen. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace. London stands on River Thames. There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London and 8 tunnels under the river. A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use an underground train. Londoners call this means of transport the “tube”. There are many famous red buses in London called double-deckers and London taxis are called black cabs.

41. The Tower of London used to be ______.

 A. a library           B. a museum                   C. a prison                               D. a church

42. The word “It” in line 4 paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. The Tower of London    B. Big Ben       C. The Crown Jewels       D. Tower Bridge

43. The word “well-known” can be best replaced by _____.

 A. quick                B. renowned           C. beautiful                             D. charming

44. You can’t talk about ____ when you are at Speakers’ Corner.

 A. the Parliament        B. politics           C. the Queen                           D. London

45. A convenient way to get around the city is by ____.

A. tube               B. bus                     C. train                   D. car 

Complete the sentences with the correct form (comparative or superlative) of the words In brackets. Add any necessary words.

1. Sao Paulo is __________________ London. (crowded)

2. Paris is __________________ city in the world. (romantic)

3. New York is much __________________ Sydney. (expensive)

4. The Eiffel Tower is __________________ building in France. (famous)

5. China is one of __________________ countries in the world. (big)

6. In my opinion, Tokyo is __________________ Mumbai. (interesting)

7. Barcelona is __________________ Stockholm. (hot)

8. I think that Istanbul is __________________ city in the world. (beautiful)

Write questions for the underlined parts.

1. Brazil is in the continent of South America.

______________________________________

2. Canberra is the capital city of Australia.

______________________________________

3. The weather in Stockholm has been perfect.

______________________________________

4. New York is 54,555 square miles big.

______________________________________

5. We have lived in New York for ten years.

______________________________________

6. My family moved to Sydney in 1997.

______________________________________

7. I have never been to South Africa.

______________________________________

8. He travelled to Mexico by train.

______________________________________

IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Sights and attractions

There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk around the centre and see famous (1)_________ like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England’s kings and queens lived. Go to Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2)_________ the famous ‘Changing of the Guard’ ceremony. And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums - (3)_________ are free to get into!

Shopping

There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is Europe’s (4)_________ high street with over 300 shops.

Eating

With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just about (5)_________ country in the world. Make sure you try the UK’s most famous dish - fish and chips!

Getting around

London has a quick underground train system (the ‘tube’ as the locals call it). (6)_________ are also the famous red ‘double-decker’ buses. The tube is quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!

1. a. sights b. landscapes c. landmarks d. facts

2. a. notice b. see c. realize d. take

3. a. lots b. much c. more d. most

4. a. busy b. busier c. busiest d. the busiest

5. a. every b. all c. one d. many

6. a. They b. There c. These d. Those

X. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions.

Seoul is South Korea’s capital. It is located in the northern part of South Korea. It has a population of nearly 10 million people. In this city you can find many tall buildings and skyscrapers. Seoul is known around the world as a technology capital. It has a large subway system. Incheon International Airport is a forty minute train ride from Seoul. Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae are popular neighbourhoods in Seoul. Here you can find bustling downtown districts, social life, shopping and great dining. The War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Seoul Tower are popular tourist destinations in Seoul.

1. Where is Seoul?

___________________________________________________________

2. How many people live in Seoul?

___________________________________________________________

3. Is Seoul a technology capital?

___________________________________________________________

4. How long does it take to travel from Seoul to Incheon Airport by train?

___________________________________________________________

5. Are Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae districts of Seoul?

___________________________________________________________

6. What are popular tourist destinations in Seoul?

___________________________________________________________

XI. Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.

1. wonderful/ in/ We/ time/ are/ Hanoi/ a/ having.

___________________________________________________________

2. for/ two/ been/ We/ have/ here/ days.

___________________________________________________________

3. Hanoi/ interesting/ and/ is/ a/ city/ it/ large/ is/ also.

___________________________________________________________

4. are/ very/ The people/ sunny/ and/ the weather/ warm/ has/ and/ been/ friendly.

___________________________________________________________

5. the/ Yesterday/ Temple of Literature/ visited/ we.

___________________________________________________________

6. Vietnam/ of/ is/ one/ the/ It/ popular/ most/ tourist attractions/ in

___________________________________________________________

7. Bat Trang Pottery Village/ going/ Today/ we/ are/ to.

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8. will/ my family and friends/ buy/ I/ make/ some/ gift/ pottery/ a/ to/ for.