Unit 8: OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
LESSON 8: LOOKING BACK AND PROJECT
LOOKING BACK
I. Pronunciation:
Activity 1: Listen to the following short exchanges. Mark (rising intonation) or (falling intonation) on the choice questions in these exchanges.

A: Would you like to visit a natural or a cultural world heritage site?
B: I’d like to see a cultural one.
2. A: Which site is worth visiting in Hue? The Citadel or the Royal Tombs?
B: I think both of them are worth visiting.
3. A: Would you like to go to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park by car or by train?
B: By train.
4. A: Do you prefer mountain climbing or cave exploring?
B: I prefer mountain climbing.
5. A: Are the ancient houses in Hoi An in ruins or well-preserved?
B: Most of them are well-preserved.

Activity 2: Listen again and check your answers. Then practice asking and answering the questions.
II. Vocabulary:
Activity 1: Underline the correct word in each sentence.
This heritage site is famous for its beautiful (scenes/ scenery).
The tombs are part of our historical (heritage/ traditions).
Visiting the Tom of Khai Dinh, tourists will notice a mix of eastern and western (dynasties/ architecture).
The ruling (scholar/ dynasty) was responsible for reuniting the kingdom.
The best part of our trip to the national park was the tour to the many (ancient/ antiques ruin).
Activity 2: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang has a complex _____________structure with different varieties of stone.
______________the caves and grottos in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is the most popular activity for visitors.
Scientists working on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and poverty, and made some important ________________discoveries.
Scholars believe that there are still relics buried under the tomb and awaiting ___________________.
Lack of ________________of this heritage building has resulted in damage to its walls.
excavate preserve explore archaeology geology
geological
Exploring
archaeological
excavation
preservation
II. Grammar:
Activity 1: Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the verbs in the box.
When I was snoozing under a tree in that pagoda, I was woken up by a bell ____________in my ears.
Some of the guests ___________to the 2014 Hue Festival couldn’t come as scheduled.
Life has become much easier for people __________near the world heritage sites because there are more and better paid jobs there.
This company was the only one ______________me the chance to do some voluntary work as a tour guide at the archaeological site.
A boy _____________Nam phoned while you were out to ask about the field trip.
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the first site in Viet Nam __________________as a mixed cultural and natural World Heritage Site.
call recognize invite offer ring live
ringing
invited
living
to offer
called
to be recognized
Activity 2: Combine the two sentences into one, using either an –ing or –ed participle
A taxi was taking us to Hoi An Ancient Town. It broke down.
The taxi _________________________________broke down.
2. There’s a path at the end of this street. The path leads to the Perfume River.
=> At the end of the street there’s a _____________________________________.
3. The Citadel gate was damaged in the storm. It has now been repaired.
=> The Citadel gate ______________________________has now been repaired.
4. Some excavation relics were stolen form the museum. They haven’t been found yet.
The ____________________________________________ haven’t been found yet.
5. Some foreign guests were invited to the opening of the heritage museum. Many of them were not able to come.
Many of the foreign guests __________________________________________
were not able to come.
taking us to Hoi An Ancient town
path leading to the Perfume River
damaged in the storm
excavation relics stolen form the museum
invited to the opening of the heritage museum
PROJECT