UNIT 6: NATURAL WONDERS

I.       TÓM TẮT LÝ THUYẾT

1.        Nội dung

Function: Describe and compare natural wonders; Discuss ways to protect and preserve natural wonders; Describe and give tourist information about a natural wonder

Grammar: Suggest + gerund; Adverbial clauses / phrases of  concession; Comparative structures with intensifiers Verb + gerund; Non-defining relative clauses

Pronunciation: Word stress: Three-syllable adjectives; Intonation:Showing contrast

Listening and Speaking Skills:

• Listening: (for main idea / details) … three teens talking about a problem in their favorite place
• Speaking: Discussing and choosing the top five natural wonders in Vietnam; Discussing ways to protect and preserve a natural wonder
• Conversation Skill: Politely disagreeing

Reading and Writing Skills:

• Reading: (for main idea / details) … an article about caves
• Writing: … an article about a natural wonder

II.   BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG

Lesson 1

Pronunciation

a. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

1.

A. father
B. path
C. myth
D. truth

2.

A. another
B. weather
C. cathedral
D. northern

b. Circle the ward that has a stress pattern different from the others.

3.

A. amazing
B. expensive
C. exciting
D. terrible

4.

A. impressive
B. dangerous
C. popular
D. wonderful

5.

A. fantastic
B. difficult
C. relaxing
D. exciting

Vocabulary

a. Choose the correct options.

1. I took a trek through the Amazon rainforest / wonder last week. It was an amazing experience.

2. Did you manage to reach the summit / outcrop of Mount Langbiang last Sunday?

3. Helen is excited to sail among many scenic / formation limestone islands in Ha Long Bay.

4. This is the picture of the rocky outcrop / deer that I took while exploring Son Doong Cave last week.

5. Leo loved the experience of wearing a life jacket and floating / exploring in the Serepok River.

b. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.

6.   Christopher Columbus was a famous Italian . (explore)

7.   My teacher said volcanic activity the mountains that we see today. (formation)

8.   Francisco de Orellana was the first European to make an of the Amazon River.

     (explore)

9.   The cave is not because of its narrow entrance. (access)

10. Junko Tabei was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest. (mount)

Grammar

a. Circle the best options.

1. Chua Mountain is ___________ than Ba Den Mountain.
A. not high
B. not as high
C. a bit higher
D. as high

2. Ba De National Park isn’t ___________ Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
A. as big as
B. bigger
C. big
D. much bigger

3. I think the mountains in the north of Vietnam are much ___________ those in the south.
A. more spectacular than
B. as spectacular as
C. spectacular as
D. spectacular than

4. I think reaching True Lam Temple in Da Lat City by motorbike is ___________ by cable car.
A. not fantastic than
B. not as fantastic
C. as fantastic as
D. as fantastic

5. To my dad, the view in Trang An Complex is much ___________ than the view in Ha Long Bay.
A. more scenic
B. scenic
C. as scenic as
D. as scenic

b. There is ONE mistake in each sentence. Underline and correct it

6. Many people think snorkeling isn’t much exciting as mountain hiking.

7. I think visiting a cave is more expensive than a beach.

8.  I think Mount Son Tra is as more scenic than other mountains.

9. Mount Langbiang is much far than Love Valley from the city center.

10. I find traveling to Con Dao Island much more relaxing as traveling to other islands.

Reading

a. Read the text about nature in Vietnam. Choose the correct options.

There are many must-see places in the world, and Vietnam is one of the destinations that foreign visitors can’t miss out on. The country is well-known 1) _____________ its natural wonders, including rainforests, beaches, waterfalls, caves, mountains, and a lot more. Here are some places you shouldn’t miss when you are in this Southeast Asian country.

First, the Con Dao Islands are worth 2) _____________ for their wonderful beaches and exciting activities such as snorkeling, scuba-diving, swimming, and turtle-watching, especially if you go there from June to September when the weather is nice. Besides, you can explore many historical sites here and learn more about Vietnam’s rich history.

Second, Son Phong Cave is an exciting destination for people 3) _____________ want to discover its spectacular landscape. Trekking through the world’s largest natural limestone cave promises to be an amazing experience. 4) _____________, you must visit the cave in a tour group led by cave experts and tour guides. Lastly, Ha Long Bay is a must-visit destination because of its 5) _____________ islands. It became even more famous when it was named one of the new Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can enjoy various activities such as hiking, rock climbing, or kayaking while admiring the spectacular outcrops there.

1.

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

2.

A. visiting
B. visit
C. to visit
D. to visiting

3.

A. which
B. whose
C. who
D. where

4.

A. Therefore
B. However
C. In addition
D. Although

5.

A. historic
B. scenic
C. modern
D. expensive

b. Read the text again. Write T (true) or F (false).

6.   If you visit the Con Dao Islands in August, you can watch turtles.

7.   Apart from water activities, tourists can explore Vietnam’s history in the Con Dao Islands.

8.   Son Phong Cave is the world’s largest volcanic cave.

9.   Visitors to Son Phong Cave must be accompanied by cave experts and tour guides.

10. Visitors con go snorkeling in Ha Long Bay.

Speaking

Work in pairs. Compare the following mountains using comparison with intensifiers.

Writing

a. Make sentences using the prompts.

1. I / think / Con Dao Island / a bit I beautiful / than / Ly Son Island.

2. Son Doang Cave / be / far / scenic I than / Dear Cave.

3. Be / visiting / the rainforest / relaxing / as / visiting / the beach?

4. Traveling / the mountain / be / much / dangerous / than / going to the beach.

5. Why / be / traveling / to the beach / much / comfortable / than / exploring / natural caves?

b. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use comparative structures and the words in bold.

6. Mount Langbiang is 12 km away from the city center, but Love Valley is just 5 km away. (much)

Mount Langbiang ___________________________________ than Love Valley.

7. I paid $120 for the flight to Con Dao Island and $100 for my accommodation. (a bit)

My flight ________________________________________ my accommodation.

8. Lake Tanganyika in Africa is a bit deeper than Lake Baikal in Russia. (as)

     Lake Baikal in Russia isn’t _____________________________________

9. Our trek to Ba Den Mountain was good, but our trek to Mount Langbiang wasn’t good. (than)

Our trek to Ba Den Mountain ______________________________ Mount Langbiang

10. Ba De National Park attracts a large number of visitors each year, and so does Cuc Phuong National Park. (popular)

Ba De National Park _______________________________ Cuc Phuong National Park.

Lesson 2

Pronunciation

Circle the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.

1.

A. visit
B. agree
C. access
D. litter

2.

A. deny
B. suggest
C. avoid
D. damage

3.

A. explore
B. offer
C. create
D. collect

4.

A. happen
B. preserve
C. protect
D. discuss

5.

A. disturb
B. impress
C. manage
D. prefer

Vocabulary

a. Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes.

1. The city invited a ____________ to talk about the impact of trash an the forest’s wildlife.

2. Do not ____________ the wildlife when you visit a national park.

3. It’s frustrating to see trash on the beach. This will ____________ the beauty of the environment.

4. The government plans to ____________ factories that release a lot of waste into the rivers.

5. Our class is going to the ____________ to learn about forest ecosystems this Saturday.

b. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.

6.   I hate it when people keep ______________ in the park. (litter)

7. We are waiting for a ______________ decision about the environmental protection laws. (government)

8.   The rangers warned the ______________ to stay away from the protected area. (hunt)

9.   Affected people should consult a ______________ to ensure they receive compensation for the pollution in the area. (law)

10. After careful ______________, the company decided to stop building new homestays in order to protect the forest. (consider)

Grammar

a. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the boxes.

1.  If people do not stop ___________ trees, the forest will decrease and the ecosystem will suffer.

2. The ranger didn’t mind ___________ the question why the rate of hunting is so high in this area.

3. If the weather stays clear, we should ___________ on top of the hill for the best view.

4. I enjoy ___________ through the forests, but I always make sure to stay on the trails.

5. The visitors deny on ___________ the beach, but I saw them doing that

b. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings. Use the correct words in the boxes.

6.  We went on a picnic in the forest yesterday, and we tried not to leave the trash behind.

     We went on a picnic in the forest yesterday, and we ______________

7.  I said, ‘Why don’t we join a clean-up day at the beach this Sunday?”

     I _______________________________________________________

8.  It took Mia throe hours to pack the necessary things for the hiking tour.

     Mia ____________________________________________________

9.  Jay said that he would think about studying law at university as his mom expected.

     Jay said that he would ______________________________________

10. Tom and Oliver say that they didn’t disturb the nesting bird in the national park.

     Tom and Oliver____________________________________________

Listening

a. Listen to a person talking about air pollution. Fill in each gap with ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

1. Air pollution is a (n) _____________ problem in modern cities.

2. The government should limit the usage of cars that are older than _____________ years.

3. We should move all _____________ and industrial parks outside of the city.

4. Building more parks and _____________ more trees help clean up lhe air.

5. The government and the people share _____________ for protecting the air from pollution.

b. Listen to Jane talking to Anne about her summer vacation. Write T (true) or F (false).

6. Jane decided to visit the mountain as she found it more interesting than other places.

7. The view from Mount Langbiang is not as spectacular as it appears in online images.

8. Many tourists spoiled Mount Langbiang by disturbing its wildlife.

9. According to Jane, tourists are not concerned about the law.

10. Anne thinks that the government should consider making a stricter law

Speaking

Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box.

Mary:   How about going for a walk in the park?

Dave:   1) ________________________________________

Mary:   Why? Don’t you like the park?

Dave:   2) ________________________________________

Mary:   Yeah, that’s a big problem.

Dave:   3) ________________________________________

Mary:   I agree. Why don’t we go to the mountains?

Dave:   That sounds good! 4) _________________________

Mary:   Me too! 5) _________________________________

Dave:   Absolutely. And we shouldn’t damage any plants when we’re there either.

Writing

a. Put the words in the correct orders to make complete sentences.

1. the national park. / wildlife / Visitors / avoid / should / spoiling / the / in

2. at sunset. / walking / She / the beach / along I loves

3. should / The rangers / consider I more I fences / building / the area. / in

4. it / don’t / using / if I mind / convenient. / People I public transport / is

5. We / now law / making / a / suggest / to / who / fine / hunt / wild animals. / people

b. Make sentences using the prompts.

6. We / suggest / grow / more / trees / park I improve / air quality.

7. government / should / consider I fine / people / cut down / trees.

8. I / always / avoid / touch / rocks / caves / because / it / can / spoil / rock / formations.

9. If / we / keep / litter / into / river, / water I will not / safe / drink.

10. If / people I not / stop / pollute / air / we / have / lots / health problems.

Lesson 3

Vocabulary

a. Match the words to their definitions/descriptions.

b. Complete the exchanges using the words in the boxes.

6. Tom: Did you explore Son Doong Cave in Vietnam last week?
Matt: Yes, and I was amazed at the cave’s size. It’s the largest one in the world by volume.

7. Jill: Is there a limit to the number of visitors to the Galapagos Islands?
 Alex: Yes, there is, in order to protect the islands from damage.

8. Linda: I am visiting the Grand Canyon next month.
 Nancy: Interesting! What makes it special?
 Linda: It is one of the most massive canyons in the world. The various colors, textures, and shapes of its rocks create stunning landscapes, especially at sunrise and sunset.

9. Mia: What do you think of the video about Victory Falls?
 Julia: It is very informative and useful. I learned a lot of new facts for our next presentation.

10. Jay: What should we bring for the trip?
  Lina: Let’s check the detailed itinerary of the tour on the website.

Listening

a. Listen to Jay and Mary talking about a cave. Fill in each gap with ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

1. Jay is roading about a cave for his ______________.

2. I he cove spans ______________ million cubic meters.

3. A (n) ______________ man discovered the cave.

4. People can join 5-day ______________ to explore the cave.

5. People must visit the cave with experts to ensure ______________ and protect the cave.

b. Listen to a presentation about Phu Qu6c Island. Fill in each gap with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.

6. Phu Quoc Island is approximately ___________ kilometers from Ha Tien.

7. Tourists should visit Phu Quoc Island from November to ___________.

8. People can reach Phu Quoc Island by plane or ___________.

9. Visitors can go ___________ to observe coral.

10. People can ___________ some bottles of fish sauce on Phu Quoc Island.

Reading

a. Read the text about Vietnam’s national parks. Circle the best options.

It is not a perfect trip if you visit Vietnam without 1) ____________ its wilderness. There are national parks that you must visit to experience the beauty of nature.

At the top of the list is Cue Phuong -the first national park of Vietnam. It 2) ____________ official in 1962 with an area of over 200 square km. It is a top place for hiking because travelers can watch many kinds of rare trees and animals there after a 3-hour car ride from Ha Noi.

The second on the list is Cat Tien National Park. It is one of the most spectacular wonders of southern Vietnam. With an area of 700 square km, it is 3) ____________ than Cuc Phuong Park and is the best place for mountain biking and bird-watching.

The final must-see is Phu Quoc National Park, 4) ____________ is on a southern island of Vietnam. There, visitors can enjoy a wide range of natural beauty such as forests, sea, mountains, streams, and waterfalls. Especially, there 5) ____________ no entrance fee, making it a budget-friendly destination.

1.

A. explore
B. to explore
C. explored
D. exploring

2.

A. became
B. become
C. becoming
D. to become

3.

A. much larger
B. large
C. more larger
D. as larger

4.

A. that
B. which
C. where
D. who

5.

A. be
B. is
C. are
D. were

b. Read the sentences about C6n Dao. Arrange the sentences to make a complete paragraph.

a.    Besides its natural beauty, Con Dao also has many historical sites.

b.    Once you’re there, you can take small boats to go snorkeling or diving, and you can also enjoy the fresh air in the island’s rainforests, which are home to rare animals.

c.    You can visit the Con Dao Museum to learn about Vietnamese soldiers who fought against the French in the past.

d.    In short. Con Dao is a must-visit place if you want to explore a Vietnamese island with both natural beauty and historical significance.

e.    Among Vietnam’s many famous beaches, Con Dao Island stands out as           an amazing destination.

f.    Situated off the southeastern coast of Vietnam, it attracts lots of visitors looking for beautiful sea views and clean white sand beaches.

A. a – b – f – c – d – e

B. a – f – d – c – b – e

C. c – f – b – a – c – d

D. f – d – a – c – b – e

Speaking

Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box.

Ann:   Do you know Mount Everest? It’s a so known as the Goddess Mother of the World.

Jim:    Yes, I do. 1) ___________________

Ann:   That’s right! It’s the highest point on Earth above sea level.

Jim:    I didn’t know that! 2) ___________________

Ann:   Well, it’s best to visit the mountain from April to May or from September to         October.

Jim:    That sounds ideal. 3) ___________________

Ann:   Well, 4) ___________________ Then you will stay to hike 5) ___________________

Jim:    That sounds like an adventure of a lifetime.

A. You will need to fly to Nepal.

B. How can we even get there?

C. It’s located in the Himalayas, between Nepal and Tibet, right?

D. It will take you about two weeks to reach the summit.

E. When do you think is the best time to visit Mount Everest?

Writing

a. Complete the article using the clauses in the box.

The article discusses some health advice that helps us ensure healthy living.

The first thing to do when traveling to Vietnam s to visit Mount Fansipan, 1) ___________. People say that the mountain’s original name was Hua Xi Pan. However, it gradually turned into Fansipan, 2) ___________ It is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula, 3) ___________. Therefore, it’s known as the roof of Indochina. The best time to visit the mountains from March to May or from September to October 4) ___________, neither too hot nor too cold.

There are two ways to match its summit: by hiking or by cable car. It takes tourists abound 25-30 minutes to go by cable cat. However, 5) ___________, it takes them up to four days to climb to the top.

A. if the tourists are adventure lovers

B. because the weather is pleasant

C. which includes three countries: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia

D. which is located in Lao Cai Province

E. as it is known today

b. Write an article about a natural wonder you know. Write 100-120 words.