Watch a video clip and answer the questions.
1. What is the name of the heritage site in the video?
--> Ha Long Bay
2. As you see in the video, what activities can people do there?
UNIT 8: OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Lesson 3: Reading
Ha Long Bay
Beautiful scenery
Local people: hospitable and helpful
Climate: perfect for tourist activities
Delicious seafood
Accommodation and services: reasonable
World Heritage Site
Task 1. Tick the reasons why people visit Ha Long Bay, add other possible reasons if you can.
Ha Long Bay
Task 2. Read the text quickly. What is it about.
A. Geographical features of Ha Long Bay.
B. Job opportunities in Ha Long City.
C. How Ha Long Bay attracts tourists.
C
Activity 3: Match the words with their meanings.
1. magnificent (a) /maɡˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/ : nguy nga, hùng vĩ
2. breathtaking (a) /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ : hấp dẫn, ấn tượng
3. islet (n) /ˈaɪlət/: hòn đảo nhỏ
4. cuisine (n) /kwɪˈziːn/ : cách nấu nướng
5. abundant (a) /əˈbʌnd(ə)nt/: nhiều, thừa
Activity 4: Answer the questions.
1. When was Ha Long Bay recognised as a World Heritage Site ?
2. What type of food is Ha Long Bay famous for ?
3. Is it possible for people to visit Ha Long Bay on a low budget? Why/ Why not?
4. What is available for people on a high budget ?
5. What are some of the unforgettable experiences mentioned?
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1. When was Ha Long Bay recognised as a World Heritage Site ?




In 1994
Ha Long Bay, located in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, was recognised as a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO in 1994.
(Line 1-3, paragraph 1)




They can visit different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water.
There are different cruise itineraries so tourists can visit many different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water .
(Line 2-4, paragraph 3)
2.What can visitors do on a Ha Long Bay cruise tour?
3. What type of food is Ha Long Bay famous for?
It’s famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs, prawns, and sea clams.
Line 2-3, paragraph 4
4. Is it possible for people to visit Ha Long Bay on a low budget? Why/Why not?
 Yes. Because Ha Long Bay offers lots of things at a reasonable price.
Tourists can also do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price. They can save money thanks to the availability of low-cost hotels and cruise tours.
(Line 1-3, paragraph 5)
5. What is available for people on a high budget?
These people can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
(Line 5-6, paragraph 5)
6. What are some of the unforgettable experiences mentioned?
Some may wake up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks, islets and caves; others may enjoy the cave dinner or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay.
The experiences of each visitor to Ha Long Bay vary. Some may remember waking up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks , islets, and caves. Others may never forget their cave dinner or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay.
Activity 5: Discuss with a partner.
->Would you like to spend your holiday in Ha Long Bay? Why/Why not?
in Ha Long Bay? Why/ Why not?
Homework
Review vocabulary.
Prepare for the next lesson.