*Name the pictures:

-Where are those caves?

Ha Long Bay

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2
Sung Sot Cave

Thien Cung Cave

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3
Dau Go Cave

Tam Cung Cave

UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM
Lesson 6: Skills 2

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Match the words with the correct picture.

Poem Mountain
Bach Dang River
Van Don Island

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1

3

1. Listen to what a tourist says about Ha long Bay and decide
whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

T
1. More tourists have chosen to visit Ha Long
Bay since UNESCO's recognition of its natural
beauty.
2. There are 1,696 islands concentrated in the
southeast and the southwest.
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3. Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung
are at the centre of the islands.
4. People who are interested in history should
visit Van Don Island, Poem Mountain, and the Bach
Dang River.

F

2. Listen again and complete the data chart.
Name
Location

Ha Long Bay
(1)__________
northeast region of Viet Nam

Reason for
- a magical place
choosing the place - recognised by (2)____________
UNESCO
- its rich history and (3) picturesque
____________ setting

Main features of
the place

- like a work of art
- 1,969 islands in two main (4) _____________
zones : the
southeast (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay),
and the southwest (belonging to Ha Long Bay)
- wonderful (5) ____________in
caverns Ha Long Bay:
Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung
- one of the places where humans first existed

Comments and
It is truly unforgettable thanks to its long
feelings about the history and (6) ____________
astounding natural beauty.
place

3. Have you or a family member visited a wonder of Viet Nam? Make notes
about it in the table below. Alternatively, you can write about a wonder of Viet
Nam you have read about.
Name

-Hoi An Ancient Town

Location

-Quang Nam

Reason for choosing
the place

- A historic place
- classified as a National Cultural Heritage Site

Main features of the
place

Comments and
feelings about the
place

- on the north bank near the mouth of the Thu Bon River
- the town reflects a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures
- the town comprises a well - preserved complex of 1,107
timber frame buildings
- the surviving wooden structures and street plan are original
and intact and together present a traditional townscape of the
17th and 18th centuries
-It is truly unforgettable, thanks to its long history and the
locals' hospitality.

Hoi An ancient town is an amazing tourist attraction in the central
region of Vietnam. It is located in Quang Nam province. In 1999, it
is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Hoi An old town
is the city of history.
Wandering around the town, seeing old houses and many beautiful
structures is a memorable experience. The town reflects a fusion of
indigenous and foreign cultures. The surviving wooden structures
and street plan are original and intact and together present a
traditional townscape of the 17th and 18th centuries. Tourists can
enjoy the peace and fresh air there; it's really relaxing.
Street food of Hoi An is diverse, affordable and tasty. Tourists can
find many specialties of Quang Nam as well as snacks in the food
vendors along the street. In terms of human, the local people are very
friendly and helpful. They are willing to talk to tourists or show the
direction for tourists if being asked.
The trip to Hoi An will be truly unforgettable, thanks to its long
history and the locals' hospitality.

-write a short article describing a
wonder of Viet Nam

-Prepare Unit 5 : Looking back

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