Exercise 4. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. ​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. It 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. 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 Ha Long Bay in your lifetime. 1. What is the best title of the passage? ​A. Vietnam, an attrative tourist destination​B. Ha Long Bay, a world heritage in Vietnam ​C. Unforgettable experience in Ha Long Bay​D. Amazing Surprise Cave in Ha Long Bay 2. The word “unforgettable” in line 6 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______. ​A. important ​B. memorable​C. famous​D. beautiful 3. How many times has Ha Long Bay recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? ​A. 2​B. 3​C. 4​D. 5 4. According to the passage, tourists can enjoy all of the following EXCEPT_____. ​A. Exploring the amazing Surprise Cave​B. Traveling on small sailboats ​C. Visiting the floating market​D. Seeing how the local people live

The Ha Long Bay is located in Quang Ninh Province in Vietnam. The name of the bay is roughly translated to descending dragon in Vietnamese. The bay is a UNESCO World Heritage and is lined by over a 1,600 limestone islands and islets. 

Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations and is visited by hudreds or thousand of tourist each year. You can opt for a boat cruise that will take you close to a lot of these islets.

1. Is it UNESCO World Heritage Site?
2. How many island and islest is it lined by? 

3. Is it one of the most popular tourist destinations?

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

Ha Long Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sq km. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. For many tourists, this place is like something right out of a movie. The fact is that Ha Long Bay features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed featured in endless movies. The best way to get to Ha Long City is by car, minibus or bus from Hanoi which is only 170km away. If budget is not a problem, an hour-long helicopter transfer is also available.

Question: UNESCO recognize Ha Long Bay as World Heritage Site in 1984.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions: 

The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Non river, 30 km south of Da Hang. It was formerly a major trading center in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 17th centuries. Hoi an is famous for it's old temples, pagodas, small tile - roofed houses and narrow streets. All the houses we're made of wood and their pillar we're carved with ornamental design.

All visitors to Hoi an are commended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious objects that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi an. Another attractive address to tourists is Tan Ky house, which was conducted nearly two centuries ago as house of a Vietnamese merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19th century

In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourists destination in Vietnam. In 1999, it was certified by UNESCO as a World Culture Heritage Site. 

Questions :

1. Where is the ancient town of Hoi An situated ? 

2. What are the old houses in Hoi An like?

3. How old is the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation ? 

4. Was Hoi an declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site twenty years ago ? 

3. Ha Long Bay is recognized ________ UNESCO as the world Heritage site.

A. for                                     B. by                     C. in                                       D. of

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?

Ha Long Bay is (1)....with both Vietnamese and international tourists.It was recognized by Uneso (2)...... a World Heritage site. One of the (3)......of Ha Long is the Bay's calm water with limestone moutains. The Bay's wter is clear during the spring and early (4)......... There are many magnificient caves and quiet sand beaches.In Ha Long City, there are many hotels and mini-hotels. the guest houses are cheap.the people are very (5)......and hospitable.

EX 11: Choose the word which best fits each gap.

The Ha Long Bay is (1) ________ in QuangNinh Province in Vietnam. The name ofthe bay is roughly

translated to descending dragon in Vietnamese. The bay is a UNESCO World Heritage (2) ________ and is

lined by over a 1600 (3)________ islands and islets.

Legend has it that, when the Vietnamese were protecting their territory (4) ________ invaders, they

offered prayers to their gods who then sent dragons as the protectors of the place. (5) ________ the invaders

were approaching via sea, the dragons spat out Jewelscreating islands that lined the bay and obstructed the ships

and boats of the invaders.

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 here that the visitors can find some of southeast Asia's most beautiful sites. Dau Go cave is one of the most beautiful caves of 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(m) is Ha Long popular with?

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

3. Is Dau Go Cave one of the most beautiful caves at Ha Long or not?

4. when did General Tran Hung Dao hide wooden stakes to beat the Mongols on Bach Dang River in 1288.