4. Read the text about Mount Kenya National Park. Match a word in A with a word in B to complete each blank. Make necessary changes to the words.

(Đọc văn bản về Vườn quốc gia núi Kenya. Nối một từ ở A với một từ ở B để hoàn thành mỗi chỗ trống. Thực hiện các thay đổi cần thiết cho các từ.)

A diverse tourist breathtaking Heritage extinct

B scenery volcano destination ecosystem site

Mount Kenya National Park is an ancient ¹______ and the second-highest mountain in Africa. In 1997, it was recognised as a World Natural ²______. The park was established to preserve Mount Kenya's natural beauty, wildlife and the surrounding environment. It is one of the top ³______ in Kenya that many tourists include in their travel plans. The park offers some of Kenya's most ⁴______ with lakes, glaciers, forest, mineral springs and a variety of rare animal species, creating a highly ⁵______. With its scenic beauty and attractions, tourists can take part in a number of activities such as mountain climbing, cave exploration and camping.

a. Read the words and definitions and label the pictures. Listen and repeat. 

(Đọc các từ và định nghĩa và dán nhãn cho hình ảnh. Lắng nghe và lặp lại.)

b. Read the words and definitions and fill in the blanks. Listen and repeat.

(Đọc các từ và định nghĩa và điền vào chỗ trống. Lắng nghe và lặp lại.)

1. There's no place in the world like Sơn Đoòng cave. That makes it unique.

2. I couldn't believe the view! It was so ______________.

3. Seeing a tiger in the wild is ______________ these days.

1. Fill in each gap with Lighthouse, Monuments, Statues, Castle, Pyramids or Terraces. Then listen and check.

(Điền vào từng khoảng trống với Ngọn hải đăng, Di tích, Tượng, Lâu đài, Kim tự tháp hoặc Ruộng bậc thang. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

1. Complete the sentences with the words below.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ dưới đây.)

1 There is not much of the temple left except some _________.

2 Temples are an important part in the _________ of Thai culture.

3 Archaeologists want to _________ the building by adding windows and new doors.

4 _________ between countries is one way to develop an economy.

5 Paris is the _________ of France.

6 Many people say the area is the _________ of traditional art.

1. Look at the photos. Do you know these places? Write the names of the places under each picture.

(Nhìn vào những bức ảnh. Bạn có biết những nơi này? Viết tên của các địa điểm dưới mỗi hình ảnh)

2. Listen and repeat. Then write the words to match with their definitions.

(Nghe và lặp lại. Sau đó viết các từ để phù hợp với định nghĩa của chúng.)

1. _____________________________.

a work of art that is of very high quality

2. _____________________________

extremely attractive or beautiful

3. _____________________________

very memorable and impossible to forget

4. _____________________________

a famous person or thing used by society to represent something

5. _____________________________

something that is easy to recognize and know where you are

3. Complete the dialogue with the words from the Exercise 2.

(Hoàn thành đoạn đối thoại với các từ trong bài 2.)

Tùng: Have you seen the Sydney Opera House yet?

Jessica: No, I haven't. Is it worth visiting?

Tùng: Definitely. It's an Australian ¹________ and Sydney's best-known ²________.

Jessica: Why is it so famous? Tùng: It's a ³________ of 20th-century architecture. The ⁴________ shells make it unique.

Jessica: That sounds like it's worth a visit.

Tùng: You'll be able to get some ⁵________ views of Sydney Harbour from the Opera House.

4. Use the words or phrases below to fill in the blanks.

(Sử dụng các từ hoặc cụm từ dưới đây để điền vào chỗ trống.)

1. The place is full of ______ and they tell a lot about the religious beliefs of the Khmer.

2. The ______ of King Jayavarman VII makes him look like a Buddhist monk.

3. A ______ is a family of rulers who have ruled a kingdom for many generations.

4. A lot of ______ have been made to preserve the temples.

2. Match the words in yellow in the article with their definitions. Write in the blanks.

(Nối các từ màu vàng trong bài viết với định nghĩa của chúng. Viết vào chỗ trống.)

1. ________________________

done or made in a traditional way

2. ________________________

very impressive or surprising.

3. ________________________

related to the study of rocks, soil that make up the Earth

4. ________________________

related to an animal that has a spine

On today's show, we have two magnificent World Heritage sites to share with you: Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and Ha Long Bay.

Phong Nha- Kẻ Bàng National Park

Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng National Park became a World Heritage site in 2003. It covers over 85,000 hectares. ¹__________________________________________

It is an area of great geological diversity and has over 800 species of vertebrate animals. It also has some huge caves and underground rivers. Tourists visit for hiking, kayaking, camping, swimming, and ziplining. ²__________________________________________

Some locals have become tour guides, taking tourists on boat trips. These local experts help tourists safely boat down the rivers and avoid dangers while still being able to enjoy the waterfalls.

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is an internationally known icon of Việt Nam and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. It includes more than 1,600 stunning islands, most of which don't have any humans living on them. ³__________________________________________

The spot is admired for its limestone sites and unique scenes. Although the breath-taking beauty of the natural scenery attracts visitors, it is the area's unforgettable biodiversity that appeals to nature lovers. Visitors come to the area to swim, kayak, hike, scuba dive, and of course take photos. ⁴_________________________________________. Being on the coast, Ha Long Bay provides opportunities to try some authentic local seafood.

3. Choose the correct word(s) in brackets to complete the sentences.

(Chọn (các) từ đúng trong ngoặc để hoàn thành các câu.)

1. I would love to try some (authentic /breath-taking) local food when I travel to Singapore next month.

2. The (geological / archeological) changes that occurred millions of years ago have created some beautiful caves.

3. The (vertebrate animals / landscapes) were stunning and well worth the two-hour hike in the forest.

4. I found the view in Sa Pa to be (authentic/ breath-taking), so I took many photos.

5 The (geological/magnificent) temple was a great example of ancient architecture.

1. Listen and read the text. Guess the meanings of the highlighted words. Then check with your friend.

(Nghe và đọc văn bản. Đoán ý nghĩa của các từ được đánh dấu. Sau đó kiểm tra với bạn bè của bạn.)

Tourists wanting to see historic Việt Nam should visit the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. Originally built in Lý Dynasty, it remained the royal palace of numerous Vietnamese dynasties until 1810. Remains of the Imperial City were discovered when a structure was torn down to allow workers to construct a new parliament building in 2008. They found archaeological remains that were taken to the National Museum. So far, only a small portion of Thăng Long has been excavated.

1. In pairs, complete the summary about My Son Sanctuary with the words given.

(Theo cặp, hoàn thành bản tóm tắt về Thánh địa Mỹ Sơn với những từ cho sẵn.)

Mỹ Son Sanctuary

1. Some people consider Mỹ Sơn to be _______ version of Angkor Wat.

2. Today, only 17 of the original 70 _______ remain.

3. Mỹ Sơn is a great example of _______ culture and architecture.

4. Mỹ Sơn was the political centre of the _______ Kingdom.

5. It was used for religious ceremonies by Chăm _______ and is where Chăm royalty were buried.

6. It was awarded _______ Heritage status in 1999.

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

1. Circle the correct option to complete the sentences.

(Khoanh tròn phương án đúng để hoàn thành câu.)

1. I was impressed with the ______ beauty of Ha Long Bay.

a. breath-taking

b. archaeological

c. authentic

d. geological

2. Many years ago, the Champa ______ included all of Cambodia and southern Việt Nam.

a. estate

b. icon

c. religion

d. kingdom

3. Our town's ______ is ideal for tourists to take selfies at.

a. masterpiece

c. landmark

b. culture

d. kingdom

4. The city government is trying to preserve its ______.

a. dynasty

b. diverse ecosystem

c. decorations

d. landscapes

5. We had a(n) ______ time visiting Angkor Wat.

a. stunning

b. cultural

c. archaeological

d. unforgettable

6. The museum has a lot of experience in the ______ of archeological remains.

a. exploration

b. replacement

c. preservation

d. landscape

2. Match the words or phrases in the box with their definitions.

(Nối các từ hoặc cụm từ trong hộp với định nghĩa của chúng.)

1. ____ very impressive

2. ______ to oppose

3. ______ an image of a person or animal made of solid materials

4. ______  extremely beautiful

5. ______ a strong fort where people could go to for safety if their city was attacked

6. ______ beliefs, way of life, and customs shared by people in a particular society

7. ______ made in a traditional or original way

8. ______ to review

3. Fill in each blank with two words to complete the sentences. Use one word from each box.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống hai từ để hoàn thành câu. Sử dụng một từ từ mỗi hộp.)

1. _________ The temples and monuments attract a lot of tourists to Sukhothai.

2. After the national park became a __________site, the size of the local animal population grew.

3. We were impressed with the __________ found at the temple complex.

4. Our tour guide suggested we avoid the areas __________ visitors.

5. We are grateful for the __________ to restore the archeological remains found areas last year.

1. Match the words with the right pictures.

(Nối các từ với các hình ảnh phù hợp.)

1 Acropolis

2 Borobudur

3 Complex of Huế Monuments

4 Ha Long Bay

5 Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary

6 Taj Mahal

7 Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park

8 Stonehenge

2. Match words from Exercise 1 with their definitions.

(Nối các từ trong Bài tập 1 với định nghĩa của chúng.)

1. Complete the text with ONE WORD. The first letter is given.

(Hoàn thành văn bản với MỘT TỪ. Chữ cái đầu tiên được cho sẵn.)

Sydney Opera House is a true Australian ¹ l_______. This ² m_______of modern architecture is situated on the edge of Sydney Harbour and is one of the most ³ s_______ buildings in the world. Its unique design, with its white sails and curved shapes, is instantly recognizable and has become an ⁴ i_______ symbol of Australia. Visitors to Sydney cannot miss the ⁵ b_______ sight of the Opera House as they approach the city from the water. The Opera House is not only a stunning piece of architecture, but also a world- renowned cultural institution, hosting a range of performances and events throughout the year. It is a must-see tourist site for anyone visiting Sydney, and a visit to the Opera House is sure to be an ⁶ u_______  experience.

Much of the region's native vegetation has been damaged by developers who are building hotels along the coast.

These remote islands are inhabited only by birds and small animals.

Trees were plentiful and sawmills started appearing on area rivers, producing lumber for settlers.

Because of its geological value, Phong Nha- Ke Bang was recognised as a World ________ Site by UNESCO in 2003.

Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong is famous for its magnificent landscape of ________ (mountain tops surrounded by valleys and steep rocks).

Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains contain the world’s oldest geological structures and are known to have _________ volcanic and sedimentary rocks estimated to be between 3.6 to 3.25 billion years old.

The park features well-preserved tropical rain forests and savanna, resulting in a diverse ecosystem consisting of endangered, large mammals.

The city, now in ________ , was an important trading center between the 11th and 15th centuries, and was capital of the Bantu civilization.

The church was almost in ruins, but its tower remained undamaged.

The royal city and ___________ site is a spiritual and sacred site which has created strong feelings of national identity for several centuries.

Choose one answer that has the same meaning to the underlined word.

Archaeological Site of Carthage was destroyed in 146 BCE in the Punic Wars at the hands of the Romans, but was later rebuilt by these.

Historic Centre of Lima: The architecture and_________ combine the style of both the local population and Europe, such as in the Monastery of San Francisco, which was the site's original listing in 1988, before it was extended in 1991.