In the second century BC, the Greek historian Antipater wrote a list of the seven greatest wonders of the ancient world; of these, only the Great Pyramid has survived. Sometimes however, civilizations can be rediscovered - and this is what happened when Borobudur, often called the eighth wonder of the world, was found again in the jungles of Java, south - east Asia.

It was in 1814 that Thomas Raffles became Governor of the island of Java. Unlike many other Europeans, he was interested in the history of the country and spent his time collecting as much information as he could.

In 1815, Thomas Raffles set off with a small party to see what he could find. They traveled for many weeks, and finally arrived at the site of Borobudur. Raffles was astonished by what he found. In front of him, almost covered by the plants and tall trees of the jungle, was one of the most magnificent buildings he had ever seen.

76. Thomas Raffles _______.

a. was Governor of the island of Java b. was the one who rediscovered Borobudur

c. was interested in the history of the country d. all are correct

77. What does the word ‘wonder’ in line 2 mean?

a. a feeling of surprise and admiration b. something that causes you to feel surprise or admiration

c. a place in a desert that has trees and water d. a thing that is built to help people remember a person

78. Raffles rediscovered Borobudur _______.

a. in 1814 b. in 1815

c. after many weeks traveling in the jungle d. b & c

79. Borobudur was _________.

a. one of the seven greatest wonders of the ancient world b. called the eighth wonder of the world

c. built in the second century BC d. all are correct

80. Which of the following is not true?

a. A Greek historian wrote a list of the seven greatest wonders of the ancient world.

b. Most of the European were not interested in the history of Java.

c. Java is the name of an island.

d. Thomas Raffles rediscovered Borobudur by accident

Read the passage and answer the question.

Centuries ago in Ancient Greech, a man by the name of Antipater of Sidon compilied a list of what he thought were the seven wonders of the world. The seven included the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in present-day Iraq, The Statue of Zeus in Greece, and the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. The pyramid is the only wonder you can still see today. Many people claim that there were other wonders, which the ancient Greeks knew nothing about. These include the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India and Angkor Watt in Cambodia.

Angkor Watt should really be known as a wonder because it is the largest temple in the world. The temple was built around the year 1100 to honor a Hindu God, but over the next three centuries it became a Buddhist religiour center. The area surrounding the temple, Angkor Thom, used to be the royal capital city.

1. Who compiled a list of seven wonders of the world?

2. Why should Angkor Watt really be known as a wonder?

3. Did Angkor Thom use to be the royal capital city?

4. When was Angkor Watt built?

5. Where is the Gardens of Babylon now?

6*. Translate this text.

Multiple choice:

1. Many people believe that God created the world.

A. It believes that God created the world.

B. The world is believed God created.

C.God is believed to created the world.

D. God is believed to have created the world.

2.People say that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were destroyed.

A. It was said that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were destroyed.

B. Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were said to be destroyed.

C. Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world are said to have destroyed.

D. Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world are said to have been destroyed.

3. It is believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb.

A. They believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb.

B. A buried treasure is believed that was hidden in the tomb.

C. A buried treasure is believed to hide in the tomb.

D. A buried treasure is believed to have been hide in the tomb.

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Centuries ago in Ancient Greece, a man by the name of Antipater of Sidon compiled a list of what he thought were the seven wonders of the world. The seven included the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in present-day Iraq, the Statue of Zeus in Greece, and the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. The pyramid is the only wonder you can still see today.

Many people claim that there were other wonders, which the ancient Greeks knew nothing about. These include the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India and Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Angkor Wat should really be known as a wonder because it is the largest temple in the world. The temple was built around the year 1100 to honor a Hindu God, but over the next three centuries it became a Buddhist religious center. The area surrounding the temple, Angkor Thom, used to be the royal capital city.

In the early 15th century, the Khmer rulers moved to Phnom Penh and Angkor was quiet. It now is a famous tourist attraction.

A/ TRẮC NGHIỆM:( 8 điểm)

I/ choose a ,b ,c or d to complete the sentences

1/ Thank you very much for the flowers you............. me last night.

a/ Send b/ Sent c/ Sending d/ Sended

2/English.........................all over the world.

a/ Speak b/ Spokec/ Is spoken d/ Spoken

3/ It is difficult .................. him.

a/ Understand b/ Understanding c/ Understood d/ To understand

4/ She has lived here....................... 1990

a/ since b/ at c/ for d/ in

II/ Choose the correct sentence.

1/ a/ Would you mind helped me with my luggage?

b/ Do you mind if I helped you with your luggage?

c/Would you mind helping me with my luggage?

d/ Do you mind helped me with my luggage?

2/ a/ The bike made in Vietnam is my bike.

b/ The bike mading in Vietnam is my bike.

c/ The bike make in Vietnam is my bike.

d/The bike making in Vietnam is my bike.

3/

a/ They asked me if I was a student here.

b/ They asked me if I am a student there.

c/ They asked me if I was a student there.

d/ They asked me if I was a student there.

III/ Read the text:

Centuries ago in Ancient Greece , a man by the name of Antipater of Sidon compiled a list of what he thought were the seven wonders of the world. The seven included The Hanging Gardens of Babylon in present- day Iraq, The Statue of Zeus in Greece , and the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt . The Pyramid is theonly wonder you can still see today . Many people claim that there were other wonders , which the ancient Greeks knew nothing about . These include The Great Wall of China , The Taj Mahal in India and Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Make T or F a/ Seven wonders of the world were compiled a list by a man who lived in Ancient Greece.

b/ Now people can still see the Pyramid of Cheop in Egypt.

c/ Centuries ago The Hanging Gardens of Babylon wasn't one of the seven wonders of the world

B/ TỰ LUẬN( 2điểm)

IV/ Put the words given in order.

1/ her/ she / is / that / will / give / her / a / delighted / birthday / parents / present.

2/ house / been / more / for / months / by / workers / skillfull / this / has / than / 5 / built

Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is located in the Cusco Region of Machupicchu District, Peru. The Inca emperor Pachacuti built Machu Picchu as an estate around the year 1450. In the beginning, the site developed as a city. But then it was abandoned a century during the Spanish Conquest. The American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911. Machu Picchu is a great representation of the Incan way of life. It attracts explorers all over the world every year.

Who discovered it in 1911?

A. Buckingham      

B. Armstrong      

C. Galileo      

D. Hiram Bingham

Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is located in the Cusco Region of Machupicchu District, Peru. The Inca emperor Pachacuti built Machu Picchu as an estate around the year 1450. In the beginning, the site developed as a city. But then it was abandoned a century during the Spanish Conquest. The American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911. Machu Picchu is a great representation of the Incan way of life. It attracts explorers all over the world every year.

Did it first develop as a city?

A. Yes it is      

B. Yes, it was      

C. No, it isn’t      

D. No, it was

Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is located in the Cusco Region of Machupicchu District, Peru. The Inca emperor Pachacuti built Machu Picchu as an estate around the year 1450. In the beginning, the site developed as a city. But then it was abandoned a century during the Spanish Conquest. The American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911. Machu Picchu is a great representation of the Incan way of life. It attracts explorers all over the world every year.

When was Machu Picchu built?

A. 1450

B. 1800

C. 1911

D. 2000