UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM

Exercise 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others
1. A. limestone B. pilgrim C. rickshaw D. citadel
2. A. historic B. picturesque C. enter D. sentence
3. A. plumber B. sculpture C. measure D. structure
4. A. ancient B. enclose C. block D. rank
5. A. technique B. architect C. dedicate D. chamber

Exercise 2: Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern
1. A. collect B. institution C. spectacular D. administer
2. A. contestant B. cavern C. astounding D. connect
3. A. preserve B. position C. heritage D. impress

Exercise 3: Choose the correct answer

1. Tomatoes _________ before they are completely ripe.
A. can be picked B. can pick C. needn’t pick D. should be picking
2. The Ho Dynasty Citadel has a palace ___________ with marble roads that connect
each palace.
A. complex B. building C. area D. setting
3. Trang An Landscape Complex is renowned for its diverse ecosystem, unique natural
beauty ________ and characteristics.
A. environmental B. ecological C. geology D. geological
4. The refreshments ___________ By Karen.
A. are going to be prepared B. are going to prepare
C. are preparing D. are to prepare
5. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was the_________of political power for nearly
seven centuries without interruption.
A. system B. centre C. middle D. point
6. All traffic laws___________.
A. is observed B. must be observed
C. must have observed D. had better observe
7. Ha Noi’s four sacred temples, the _________ of Ha Noi were built to defend the four
directions (East, West, South, North) of the ancient Thang Long capital city.
A. communication B. feelings C. energy D. spirits
8. The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more _________ than that of Phong
Nha Cave.
A. spectacular B. probable C. geological D. sight-seeing

Exercise 4: Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets

1. Too many office buildings ____________ (build) in the city over the last ten years.
2. Mary wishes she __________ (take) part in the festival at Perfume Pagoda.
3. At 6 o’clock this morning, we __________ (travel) to the airport.
4. I suggested to Mike that we________(go) out for a meal with his colleagues.
5. Imagine yourself ____________ (sit) in the pine forest, listening to the sound of the
nature.

Exercise 5: Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that needs correcting

1. The (A) children were frightening (B) by the thunder (C) and lightning (D).
2. That (A) alloy is composing (B) by (C) iron and (D) tin.
3. The (A) winter of (B) the race hasn’t (C) been announcing (D) yet.

Exercise 6: Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (1)_______ in Quang
Ninh Province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles
(2)_______shapes and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (3)_______
Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest.
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of
(4)______ are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density
of775 islets. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of
(5)_________in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this
bay has taken20 million years (6)________the impact of the tropical wet climate. The
geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created (7)________, including a tropical
evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore bio-system. Ha Long Bay is
(8)__________to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic fauna species.
1. A. situation B. destination C. direction D. ground
2. A. various B. complex C. exciting D. original
3. A. offers B. includes C. consists D. covers
4. A. them B. those C. which D. whom
5. A. formation B. foundation C. establishment D. contribution
6. A. in B. of C. for D. under
7. A. biochemical B. biodiversity C. bioconversion D. biodefense
8. A. way B. place C. home D. house

Exercise 7: Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers.
After only 50 minute flying from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical
paradise of Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island.
The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-
east width of 25km. A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but
there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is
the tallest one at 603 meters. Due to Phu Quoc’s location in the Gulf of Thailand, its
climate is sub-equatorial with a temperate weather all year round, making trips to Phu
Quoc possible any time in the year. However, the best time to travel to this island is
during the dry season, from November until March, when the sky is blue and clear and
the rains are away.
Phu Quoc is most famous for its the cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most
famous food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam
and the world. Besides, another thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting black
pepper. However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its
untouched coastline featuring several heavenly beaches. They have yet to be explored to
their full ability, but this fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic
beauty that you can find in nowhere else in the world.
1. What is PhuQuoc Island regarded as?
A. Pearl of the Orient B. Tropical Paradise
C. City of Eternal Spring D. Lanterns Paradise
2. According to the passage, PhuQuoc Island .
A. has both beaches and mountains
B. doesn’t have much tourist attraction
C. has the tallest mountain in Vietnam
D. doesn’t have rains all the year round
3. Tourists can visit PhuQuoc anytime in the year thanks to .
A. its location by the sea B. its friendly local people
C. its temperate climate D. its dry season
4. What are PhuQuoc’s specialities?
A. red pepper and fish sauce B. black pepper and dried fish
C. red pepper and soya sauce D. spicy black pepper and fish sauce
5. The word “intrigue” has the closest meaning to .
A. attract B. promote C. inspire D. pay attention to
6. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. PhuQuoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand.
B. The beaches in PhuQuoc Island have been explored to their full potentials.
C. PhuQuoc’s dry season begins from November and lasts through March.
D. The island is roughly triangular in shape.

Exercise 8: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word in capital.
1. They consider Sara is one of the best students in her school. (BE)
Sara _______________________________________________
2. It’s pity she doesn’t share memories of her trip with me. (WISH)
I __________________________________________________
3. Emily has to work part-time on Saturday, so she can’t accompany her best friend to the
contest. (COULD)
If _________________________________________________
4. “When are you going to submit your research paper?” my teacher asked me. (WAS)
My teacher _________________________________________
5. When you come inside you should remove your coat and hat. (TAKE)
When _____________________________________________

Exercise 9: Change into passive voice.

1. The teacher always welcomes new students.
________________________________________
2. People speak English all over the world.
________________________________________
3. Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877.
________________________________________
4. The police found two children in the forest.
________________________________________
5. They will send your order as soon as possible.
________________________________________
6. The scientists are studying the problem carefully.
________________________________________
7. Pat Murphy was riding the horse.
________________________________________
8. The police have just arrested the robbers.
________________________________________

Exercise 10.Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. He is carrying out a research on how people spend their money for clothes.
A research ________________________________________________
2. Although I had all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
Despite ___________________________________________________
3. “Please do not litter as you are walking along the coast”, the guard said to us.
The guard told _____________________________________________
4. I haven’t bought any clothes since my trip to Hanoi.
The last time ______________________________________________
5. They think that a garden would be a perfect setting for the house.
It _______________________________________________________
-The end-
Unit 5: Wonders of Vietnam
Exercise 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D
Exercise 2: Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern
1. B 2. B 3. C
Exercise 3: Choose the correct answer
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. A
5. B 6. B 7. D 8. A
Exercise 4: Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets
1. Too many office buildings _____have been built_______ (build) in the city over the
last ten years.
2. Mary wishes she _____took_____ (take) part in the festival at Perfume Pagoda.
3. At 6 o’clock this morning, we ____were travelling_______ (travel) to the airport.
4. I suggested to Mike that we____go____(go) out for a meal with his colleagues.
5. Imagine yourself ____sitting________ (sit) in the pine forest, listening to the sound of
the nature.
Exercise 5: Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that needs correcting
1. B (frightening => frightened)
2. B (composing => composed)
3. D (announcing => announced)
Exercise 6: Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C
5. A 6. D 7. B 8. C
Exercise 7: Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers.
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B
Exercise 8: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word in capital.
1. Sara is considered to be one of the best students in her school.
2. I wish she shared memories of her trip with me.
3. If Emily didn’t have to work part-time on Saturday, she could accompany her best
friend to the contest.
4. My teacher asked me when I was going to submit my research paper.
5. When you come inside you should take off your coat and hat.
Exercise 9: Change into passive voice.
1. New students are always welcomed by the teacher.
2. English is spoken all over the world.
3. The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877.
4. Two children were found in the forest by the police.
5. Your order will be sent as soon as possible.
6. The problem is being studied carefully by the scientists.
7. The horse was being ridden by Pat Murphy.
8. The robbers have just been arrested by the police.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. A research on how people spend their money for clothes is being carried out.
2.Despite having all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
3.The guard told us not to litter as we were walking along the coast.
4.The last time I bought clothes was in my trip to Hanoi.
5.It is thought that a garden would be a perfect setting for the house.