UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM
VOCABULARY:
1. rickshaw /ˈrɪkʃɔː/ (n): xe kéo
Mi suggested Veronica should use rickshaws to get
around Hue City.
2. recommendation /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/ (n):gợi ý
We chose the hotel on their recommendation.
3. bother /ˈbɒðə(r)/ (v): phiền hà
Er no, don’t bother going to the museums.
4. Notre Dame Cathedral /ˈnotrə deɪm
kəˈθiːdrəl/ (n): Nhà thờ Đức Bà
I have visited Notre Dame Cathedral recently.
5. cavern /ˈkævən/ (n): hang động climbing
It was too soon; she was still in the cavern.
6. limestone /ˈlaɪmstəʊn/ (n): đá vôi
The step pyramid is made of limestone. debt
7. fortress /ˈfɔːtrəs/ (n): pháo đài doubt
This fortress is impenetrable. comb
8. citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ (n): tường thành, thành lũy
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex.
9. tomb /tuːm/ (n): ngôi mộ mb, bt-->/b/--cam
I can see the tomb’s image from book.
10. administrative /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/ (adj): hành chính
Ha Noi is the administrative centre of our country.
11. setting /ˈsetɪŋ/ (n): bối cảnh = context
I like a hotel in a beautiful setting of landscaped
gardens. amazing
12. astounding /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ (adj): kinh ngạc
The original size of the Forbidden City is astounding.
13. measure /ˈmeʒə(r)/ (n): biện pháp v
The government must take measures to preserve
historical sites in the area.
14. Imperial /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/(a) (adj): [thuộc] hoàng đế
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex
that consists of royal palaces and monuments.
15. breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ (adj): đẹp, hùng vĩ
Thousands of visitors come to
enjoy breathtaking views of Ha Long Bay every
year.
16. honor /ˈɒnə(r)/ (v): tôn vinh
The Cham people built Po Nagar Cham temple
complex to honor Yang Ino Po Nagar, mother of the
kingdom.
17. monument /ˈmɒnjumənt/ (n): công trình
It is believed that the best time to visit the complex of
Hue Monuments is in April.
18. security /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ (n): biện pháp an ninh; biện
pháp an toàn
I suggest we should put these valuable things in high-
security places.
19. complex /ˈkɒmpleks/ (n): khu phức hợp, cụm di
tích
This complex of monuments is one of the wonders of
Viet Nam. attractive
20. seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ (adj): quyến rũ
Tourists coming to Ha Long in any season of the year
also discover its own seductive and charming beauty.
21. scholar /ˈskɒlə(r)/ (n): học giả
He looks like a scholar.
22. spectacular /spekˈtækjələ(r)/ (adj): ngoạn mục
It's a spectacular cave located 200 metres above sea
level. contest
23. contestant /kənˈtestənt/ (n): thí sinh
My three contestants have to work out what the
wonder is.
24. round (in a game) /raʊnd/ (n): vòng chơi
If you give the incorrect answer, you're out of
that round of the game.
25. pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡrɪm/ (n): người hành hương
Pilgrims from all over Viet Nam do.
26. theme /θiːm/ (n): chủ đề topic
Its beauty has been used as a theme of many famous
songs and a topic of lyric poetry.
27. backdrop /ˈbækdrɒp/ (n): tấm màn lớn
It has also provided backdrops for many famous
paintings. worldwide (adj)
28. reign /reɪn/ (n): triều đại
The first temple was built in the 15th century during
the reign of Le Thanh Tong. significance (n)
29. significantly /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/(adv): đáng kể
As we can see many man-made wonders are placed
outdoors so weather can affect them significantly.
30. long-term /ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm/ (adj): dài hạn short-term
We suggested that local government should
have long-term measures. resort
31. restoration /ˌrestəˈreɪʃn/ (n): khu nghỉ dưỡng
Recent restorations have changed the original
structure of some man-made wonders. surpass (v)
)
32. (unsurpassed /ˌʌnsəˈpɑːst/ (adj): vượt trội, nổi bật
Phong Nha cave is acknowledged one of the cultural
heritage sites of the world with an unsurpassed
wonder of nature. form (v)
33. formation /fɔːˈmeɪʃn/ (n): sự hình thành
Phong Nha cave is famous for its rock formations.
34. masterpiece /ˈmɑːstəpiːs/(n): kiệt tác
Phong Nha is the wonderful masterpiece of the
Creator.
35. tectonic /tekˈtɒnɪk/ (adj): kiến tạo
It was formed by tectonic happening in the heart of
Ke Bang limestone mountains.
36. grotto /ˈɡrɒtəʊ/(n) (n): hang động nhan tao (nho)
It is 7,729 metres long and contains 14 grottoes.
37. cliff /klɪf/ (n): vách đá
From Port Eynon, the limestone cliffs extend for five
or six miles to Worms Head.
38. outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/(adj) (adj): nổi bật; đập
vào mắt , vout troi, xuat chung = distinguished
Hue’s most outstanding attractions are the emperors’
tombs. defend (v)
39. defensive /dɪˈfensɪv/ (adj): bảo vệ
People hope many defensive measures will be taken
to protect and preserve our man-made wonders.
40. remarkable /rɪˈmɑːkəbl/ (adj): nổi bật
Welcome to the Complex of Hue Monuments, one of
the most remarkable sites.
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GRAMMAR
PASSIVE OF REPORTING VERBS

I. Form:
* Verbs of reporting:
(say, think, know, report, believe, rumour, calculate, claim, consider, discover, estimate, expect, feel,
hope, prove, show, think, understand…)

Active
People (they) + say (said) + that S2 V2 O2

Passive:

1 It + is / was + said + that S2 V2 O2

am/ is/ are 1. to-inf
2 S2 + said 2. to be + V-ing O2
was/ were
không còn that 3. to have + V3
4. to have been +V-ing

Lưu ý: Sự chuyển đổi V2 câu chủ động 

1. to-inf/ (nguyên mẫu hiện tại)
2.to be +V-ing/ (nguyên mẫu hiện tại tiếp diễn)
3.to have +V3/ (nguyên mẫu hoàn thành)
4. to have been + V-ing (nguyên mẫu hoàn thành tiếp diễn)
ở câu bị động mẫu 2 theo bảng sau.
II. PRACTICE EXECISES
1. They rumoured that the man was still living in London.
It was rumoured that.........................................
__________________________________________________________
The man was ____________________________________________________
rumoured to have still been living ....
2. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
It __________________________________________________________
is believed that ................................
13 is _________________________________________________________
believed to be an unlucky number.
3. They declared that she won the competition.
It __________________________________________________________
was declared that ................
She ________________________________________________________
was declared to have won............
4. They know that English is an international language.
It __________________________________________________________
is known that.........................
English _____________________________________________________
is know to be an .......................
5. They say that Jim is the brightest student in his class.
It __________________________________________________________
is said that ....................................
Jim ________________________________________________________
is said to be the brightest................
6. They think that he has died a natural death.
It __________________________________________________________
He _________________________________________________________
7. They reported that the troops were coming.
It __________________________________________________________
The troops ___________________________________________________
8. People believed that the Earth stood still.
It __________________________________________________________
The earth ___________________________________________________
9. People think that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of adventure.
It ________________________________________________________________________
Jack London’s life and writings ________________________________________________
10. People rumour that he has 22 children.
 It __________________________________________________________
He _________________________________________________________
Rewrite the sentences below in the second way.
1. It is expected that the strike will end soon.
 The strike .............................................................................................................................................................
is expected to end soon
2. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall.
The prisoner is thought to have escaped by .............
...............................................................................................................................................................................
3. It is reported that many people are homeless after the flood.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
Many peole are reported to be homeless ...........
4. It is said that the man robbed the store of $3,000 in cash.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
The man is said to have robbed ...............
5. It is reported that the company was badly damaged by the fire.
The company is reported to have been..........
...............................................................................................................................................................................
6. It is said that the company is losing a lot of money.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
7. It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
8. It is reported that two people were injured in the explosion.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
9. It is said that he is 110 years old.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
10. It is expected that the government will lose the election.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
11. It is said that he stole $400.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
12. It is believed that the thieves got in through the kitchen window.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
13. It is reported that the Great Wall of China was built in the late of 1400s.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
14. It is believed that the length of the Great Wall of China is 3,400km.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
15. It is said that Christopher Columbus discovered America.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
16. It is said that many people are homeless because of the flood.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
17. It is known that the Prime Minister is in favor of the new law.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
18. It is expected that the US President will lose the election.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
19. It is believed that the thieves got in through the kitchen window.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
20. It is found that she drove through the town at 50 miles an hour.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
21. It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
22. It is said that three men were arrested after the explosion.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
23. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
24. It is said that the company is losing a lot of money.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
25. It is believed that the company lost a lot of money last year.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
26. It is expected that the company will lose a lot of money this year.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
27. It is expected that the strike will and soon.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
28. It is said that he is an honest, hard-working man.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
29. It is considered that this surgeon is a brilliant practitioner.
...............................................................................................................................................................................
30. It was proved that the statements he had made were false.
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