Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches. Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club.Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially for those who love beach so much. 

With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien - Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass. Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer. It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam. It is the third bay of Vietnam, after Ha  Long and Nha Trang, named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world.  

It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, you will have a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.  

Lying on the “Central Heritage Road”, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more.  

1. Lang Co beach is located _________.  

A. 10 kilometres away from Hue  B. under Hai Van Pass  

C. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula  D. on the most beautiful curve of Vietnam  

2. The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that _______.  

A. it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers  B. it is the third most beautiful beach in Vietnam  

C. they can enjoy various kinds of seafood  D. they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve  

3. All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT  _______. 

A. cool, blue and clear sea as crystal  B. its location on the “Central Heritage Road”  

C. the National Highway 1A next to it  D. smooth white sand, and full of sunshine  

4. We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach _______.  

A. enjoys the harmony of nature and humans  B. is very hot during summer  

C. is the most beautiful bay in the world  D. is the first member of the “World‘s most beautiful bays” club  

5. Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT _______.  

A. visiting the nearby fishing village  B. enjoying seafood  

C. relaxing and joining in beach games  D. sunbathing on many beautiful beaches  

III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY 

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Northern Vietnam

Starting in the north, autumn (September to December) is undoubtedly the most pleasant season. At this time of year it's generally warm (average temps above 20^oC), dry and sunny in the delta, though you'll need warm clothes up in the mountains and on the waters of Ha Long Bay.

Central region of Vietnam

The central region of Vietnam has a notoriously wet climate, particularly around Hue, where the annual average rainfall is generous 3m. The so-called "dry" season lasts from February to May, though you'll need an umbrella even then. After this it gets wetter and hotter (av temps 30^oC) until the rainy season begins in earnest in September, gradually easing off from November through January. Winter temperatures average a pleasant 20^oC or above.

Read the text and decide T (true)/ F (false) for each statement.

FOOD OF TYPICAL WET RICE COUNTRY

Vietnamese sometime wonder how westerners can eat bread days after days but the vice-versa also holds water. Most tourists coming to Vietnam are amazed at the omni-presence of rice and rice-related dishes.

Rice is an object for worshipping in many temples of Vietnam. It is said to originate from the Mother Godness Worshipping, the most long–standing belief in Vietnam. Yes rice is a big thing out here. The very first written characters constituting the word “Happiness” in ancient Vietnamese is the image of many rice plants and a square symbolizing a paddy field. Rice is not only happiness, it really forms Vietnamese.

Accordingly, many main dishes and snacks in Vietnam are made from rice: boiled rice in daily meal, rice porridge, steamed rice, glutinous rice cake, well-known Banh Chung (square cake) and uncountable made-from rice dishes from every region in Vietnam.

Even the universal Pho that you definitely hear about is made from rice as well. Rice is the center of everything, like a sun lying in the center of the whole solar planet.

Considering rice important, Vietnamese has been always developing their farming method and new rice genres. Many Vietnam rice varieties exported to all over the world are renowned for their distinctive flavor, yet only when coming to Vietnam and have boiled rice with soya sauce pickled egg-plants, your adventure to Vietnam is considered perfect.

Few tourists coming to Vietnam are amazed at the omni-presence of rice and rice-related dishes

A. True

B. False

Vietnam usually has a dozen storms every year from June through the end of November, and most of which occur in the Central and northern provinces. On November 2nd, 1997, however, unexpectedly severe tropical storm Linda raged in the South. Linda was the worst typhoon in Southern Vietnam over 100 years, killing thousands of people and leaving extensive damage. Formed in the sea of the Philippines, Linda strengthened as it moved westwards. Later, it struck extreme Southern Vietnam with winds of 100 kilometres an hour. Ca Mau province, suffered a direct hit by the storm, had the most damage. Strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding, destroyed crops, damaged about 200,000 houses and left about 383,000 people homeless. Linda later struck Thailand, causing flash flooding and at least 164 deaths. The storm also affected Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia to a lesser degree.

*Write True (T) or False (F). (0.5pt)

1. Most storms occur in the Central and southern provinces of Viet Nam every year. _______

2. Linda was the worst tropical storm in Southern Vietnam over 100 years. _______

Vietnam usually has a dozen storms every year from June through the end of November, and most of which occur in the Central and Northern provinces. November 2nd 1997, however, was an unexpected day when the major storm Linda raged in the South. Linda was the worst typhoon in Southern Vietnam over 100 years. Formed in the sea of the Philippines, Linda strengthened as it moved westward. Later, it struck extreme Southern Vietnam with wind of 100 kilometres an hour. Over 3,000 were reported lost and died. Ca Mau province, suffered a direct hit by the storm, had the most damage. Gusts and heavy rainfalls caused flooding, destroyed crops, damaged about 200,000 houses and left about 383,000 people homeless. The storm also affected Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia to a lesser degree.

* Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F) (0,5m)

5. Every year there are usually storms in Vietnam . à_________

6. The storm, Linda didn’t cause any affects to other countries .à _______

* Choose the best answers: (1m)

7. Which natural disasters usually happen in the Central and Northern provinces of Vienam every year?

A. Droughts B. Floods C. rainfalls D. storms

8. __________ of Vietnam had the most damage.

A. West provinces B. East provinces C. Southern provinces D. Northern provinces

9. The words it in the passage refers to ____________

A. the Philippines B. the typhoon, Linda C. Southern Vietnam D. Westward

10. What is the total of people reported lost and died in Linda?

A. Over two hundred thousand. C. More than three thousand

B. More than three hundred D. Over one hundred

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Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

How far is it from the lake to the Old Quarter?

A. About 54m.

B. About 500m.

C. About 550m.

D. About 600m.

Chọn đáp án đúng để trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

What is true about the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology?

A. There are lots of model houses of the ethnic minorities.

B. The museum is in a remote area.

C. Tourists can imagine the ethnic minorities’ lives thanks to the model houses in the museum.

D. Both A and C are correct.

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

Tet or Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It generally takes place around late January or early February. Tet holiday is considered the best occasion for family members to get together. During Tet, Vietnamese spend time shopping for the New Year, go to pagodas and temples. The items of shopping range from food to clothing to household decorations. People often make Banh Chung, the main food for Tet holiday and other special foods. The Vietnamese believe that Tet Holiday is an occasion to enjoy life after a full hard-working year.

Question: Tet is considered as the most important holiday in Vietnam.

A. True

B. False

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Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

What can tourists take photos of when walking around the lake?

A. Turtle Bridge.

B. The Huc Tower.

C. Both A and B are correct. 

D. None is correct.