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
WHO/WHICH:
1.Son Doong cave, in Quang Binh, is found by a local man nemed Ho Khanh.
=>Son Doong, which was
2.Ho Khanh found Son Doong. It is considered as the world's largest cave.
=>Song Doong, which was
WHO/WHICH:
1.Son Doong cave, in Quang Binh, is found by a local man nemed Ho Khanh.
=>Son Doong, which was located in QB, is found by a local man named Ho Khanh
2.Ho Khanh found Son Doong. It is considered as the world's largest cave.
=>Song Doong, which was found in Ho Khanh, is considered as the world's largest cave.
1.Son Doong, which was located in QB, is found by a local man named Ho Khanh.
2.Song Doong, which was found in Ho Khanh, is considered as the world's largest cave.
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
1. Which home is the most original and clever, do you think? Why?
2. Which is the most useful from a social point of view? Why?
3. Which of the homes would you like to live in? Why?
4. Which of the homes would you not like to live in? Why not?
1. The Crazy House is the most original and clever home because of its surrealistic and unique design that incorporates natural elements and animal motifs.
2. The living sculptures made by Gregory Kloehn are the most useful from a social point of view because they provide affordable housing solutions for homeless people using recycled materials.
3. I would like to live in the shipping container housing in Brighton because it offers a cozy and private space that is affordable and sustainable.
4. I would not like to live in the Crazy House because its unconventional design may not be practical for everyday living, and may not offer enough privacy or storage space.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Ask for and give advice for each situation. Which piece of advice was the best?
1. I cheated in a test.
2. Another student is bullying my best friend.
3. I'm always late for school.
1. I cheated in a test.
I cheated in a test. What should I do?
You need to tell your teacher.
2. Another student is bullying my best friend.
Another student is bullying my best friend. What would you do if you were me?
My advice is to get help now. If you don't, things will only get worse.
3. I'm always late for school.
I'm always late for school. What should I do?
You need to go to bed early and wake up earlier in the morning.
A/CHOOSE THE BEST WORD
1. The (check out/check in/ full board) time is 12 tomorrow
2. You can learn a lot about the local (terrotory/area/land) by talking to local people
3.It is good to have someone to (take/guide/lead) you when you are visiting a new place
4. When you (reach/get/arrive) your destination,your tour guide will meet you at the airport
5.Make sure you (put/buy/book) a hotel before you come to our island
6. It can be quite busy here during the tourist (pharse/season/period)
7. Captation Cook discovered Australia on a (vacation/cruise/voyage)to the Pacific
8. A popular time of the year for holiday is (jet lag/peak season/drawback)
9. After check (out/up/in) at the airport, we get on the bus to go to the plane
10.Someone who is away from home on holiday is a (tour guide/holidaymaker/visitor)
B/ Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses to complete the sentences
1. He had an accident yesterday because he drove ................... (dangerous)
2. If .................. continues,there will be no forest left ten years from now in our town (forest)
3. The Lunar New Year holiday is the most important .................. for Vietnamese people (celebrate)
4. The flood made hundreds of people .................... (home)
C/ Supply the correct tense of the words in parentheses to complete the sentences
1. Daisy .......... in Japan for five months now. She enjoys her stay there very much (be)
2. Receiving many letters everyday .............. her happy (make)
D/Insert a, an, the in each gap
Egypt, (1) .......... most populous country in the Arab world, is home to one of (2) .......... world's oldest cultures. Modern day Egypt is descended from (3) ........... ancient civilisation that emerged in the 10th millennium BC . (4) .......... stunning, colossal monuments of Ancient Egypt never fail to astonish. (5) ............. romantic cruise along the Nile - (6) .......... world's longest river- dazzles the sences. Giza Plateau is Ancient Egypt's most famous, fascinating, and mysterious archaeological site for people to explore. No other place has (7) .......... magic. mystery, and pleasures of Egypt. Travel to Egypt and you will discover (8) ............ world of wonder
B/ Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses to complete the sentences
1. He had an accident yesterday because he drove ......dangerously............. (dangerous)
2. If ........deforestation.......... continues,there will be no forest left ten years from now in our town (forest)
3. The Lunar New Year holiday is the most important .......celebration........... for Vietnamese people (celebrate)
4. The flood made hundreds of people ..........homeless.......... (home)
C/ Supply the correct tense of the words in parentheses to complete the sentences
1. Daisy .....has been..... in Japan for five months now. She enjoys her stay there very much (be)
2. Receiving many letters everyday ......made........ her happy (make)
Vienna in German is the (1)........capital........ of Austria. It stands on the banks of the river Danuble and is the gateway between East (2).......and........ West Europe. Its music, theater, museum and parks make it a popular tourist center. It has a (3)...........population............ of over 1.500.000. Vienna (4).........has been......... the music capital of the work for many centuries. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and the Strauss family all came to work here. It is now the home of one (5).......of......... the world's most famous orchestras. Its State opera house is also world famous.
IV. Điền từ còn thiếu vào chỗ trống. (1,5 điểm) Vienna in German is the (1)........capital........ of Austria. It stands on the banks of the river Danuble and is the gateway between East (2).......stands......... West Europe. Its music, theater, museum and parks make it a popular tourist center. It has a (3)............popular........... of over 1.500.000. Vienna (4).........is......... the music capital of the work for many centuries. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and the Strauss family all came to work here. It is now the home of one (5)....of............ the world's most famous orchestras. Its State opera house is also world famous.
IV. Điền từ còn thiếu vào chỗ trống. (1,5 điểm)
Vienna in German is the (1)....capital.... of Austria. It stands on the banks of the river Danuble and is the gateway between East (2)...stands.... West Europe. Its music, theater, museum and parks make it a popular tourist center. It has a (3)...population.... of over 1.500.000. Vienna (4)....is... the music capital of the work for many centuries. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and the Strauss family all came to work here. It is now the home of one (5)..of.... the world's most famous orchestras. Its State opera house is also world famous.
Work in pairs. You and a classmate are planning a surprise for a friend to celebrate his/her birthday. You would like to take him/her to a concert. Decide which show is most suitable and discuss the arrangements for the outing. Use the ideas below to help you.
• When to go to the concert
• The type of concert
• Getting tickets
• Transport to and from
• Food and drink
• Keeping the surprise a secret
Bài tham khảo
A: Hey, have you thought of what we should do for Huyen’s birthday?
B: No, not really. What are you thinking?
A: I was thinking we could take her to a concert. Do you think that's a good idea?
B: Yeah, I think that's a great idea. What type of concert were you thinking of?
A: Well, she is really into rock music, so I thought we could go to the concert of the band that is playing next week.
B: That sounds good. When should we go?
A: I was thinking we should go on her birthday, which is next Wednesday.
B: Okay. How are we going to get tickets?
A: We should probably buy them online. I can do that tonight.
B: And what about transportation?
A: I think we should rent a car to take us to the concert and back. That way, we can have a few drinks and not have to worry about getting home.
B: That's a good idea. What about food and drink at the concert?
A: We can grab some food and drinks before the show, and then maybe some more during intermission.
B: Sounds good. How are we going to keep the surprise a secret?
A: We should tell her that we're going out for a birthday dinner, and then surprise her with the concert tickets.
B: Great plan. I think this will be an awesome birthday surprise!
Tạm dịch
A: Này, bạn đã nghĩ ra chúng ta nên làm gì cho sinh nhật của Huyền chưa?
B: Không, không hẳn. Bạn đang nghĩ gì vậy?
A: Tôi đang nghĩ chúng ta có thể đưa cô ấy đến một buổi hòa nhạc. Bạn có nghĩ rằng đó là một ý tưởng tốt?
B: Vâng, tôi nghĩ đó là một ý tưởng tuyệt vời. Bạn đã nghĩ đến loại buổi hòa nhạc nào?
A: Chà, cô ấy thực sự thích nhạc rock, vì vậy tôi nghĩ chúng ta có thể đi xem buổi hòa nhạc của ban nhạc sẽ biểu diễn vào tuần tới.
B: Điều đó nghe có vẻ tốt. Khi nào chúng ta nên đi?
A: Tôi đang nghĩ chúng ta nên đi vào ngày sinh nhật của cô ấy, đó là thứ Tư tới.
B: Được rồi. Làm thế nào chúng ta sẽ nhận được vé?
A: Có lẽ chúng ta nên mua chúng trực tuyến. Tôi có thể làm điều đó tối nay.
B: Còn phương tiện đi lại thì sao?
A: Tôi nghĩ chúng ta nên thuê một chiếc ô tô để đưa chúng ta đến buổi hòa nhạc và quay lại. Bằng cách đó, chúng ta có thể uống vài ly và không phải lo lắng về việc về nhà.
B: Đó là một ý tưởng tốt. Còn thức ăn và đồ uống tại buổi hòa nhạc thì sao?
A: Chúng ta có thể lấy một ít thức ăn và đồ uống trước buổi biểu diễn, và sau đó có thể thêm một ít nữa trong thời gian tạm nghỉ.
B: Nghe hay đấy. Làm thế nào chúng ta sẽ giữ bí mật bất ngờ?
A: Chúng ta nên nói với cô ấy rằng chúng ta sẽ ra ngoài ăn tối sinh nhật, và sau đó làm cô ấy ngạc nhiên với vé xem hòa nhạc.
B: Kế hoạch tuyệt vời. Tôi nghĩ rằng đây sẽ là một bất ngờ sinh nhật tuyệt vời!
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.
