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Unit 8. OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES

Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

01. A. scholar B. technique C. archaeology D. achievement

02. A. ancient B. concern C. associate D. special

03. A. itinerary B. abundant C. elegance D. landscape

04. A. tomb B. dome C. mosaic D. poetic

05. A. numerous B. luxury C. perfume D. monument

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

06. A. archaeology B. itinerary C. unforgettable D. authenticity

07. A. magnificent B. associate C. mausoleum D. harmonious

08. A. religious B. masterpiece C. prestigious D. abundant

09. A. intact B. nightlife C. relic D. complex

10. A. cultural B. heritage C. memory D. represent

Part II. VOCABULARY

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

11. I'd like to book a room with a/an________ of the sea.

A. outlook B. sight C. view D. scenery

12. When I'm on holiday, I enjoy________.

A. getting sunburnt B. getting sunstroke C. having a sunbath D. sunbathing

13. The most popular destinations for________ holidays are Spain, Italy, and Greece.

A. charter B. package C. packed D. packet

14. When you are staying at a popular resort, there are plenty of________ to go on.

A. excursions B. expeditions C. pilgrimages D. sightseeing

15. One day when I'm rich and famous, I'm going to go on a round-the-world________.

A. cruise B. sail C. self-catering D. survival

16. You can save money by choosing a________ holiday.

A. do-it-yourself B. self-catering C. self-study D. survival

17. My favourite part of England is Cornwall. There's some absolutely beautiful________ there.

A. nature B. signs C. scenery D. views

18. There's a pretty little fishing village________.

A. by the sea B. on the sand C. on the beach D. by the shore

19. There's a path that________ out of the village to a beautiful 14th-century church.

A. follows B. moves C. takes D. leads

20. Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Wherever you go, you can see the________ of volcanoes, some of which are still alive.

A. tops B. heads C . mouths D. ends

21. The beaches were absolutely________. Sometimes we were the only two people there.

A. unspoilt B. deserted C. natural D. romantic

22. Sri Lanka has some fantastic beaches – miles after miles of golden sand and________ water.

A. crystal clear B. crystal clean C. light blue D. navy blue

23. The travel agent wasn't to________ for the overbooking.

A. accuse B. charge C. blame D. claim

24. When I worked as a waiter, the hotel manager found________ with everything I do.

A. blame B. complaint C. fault D. criticism

25. It can be quite busy here during the tourist________.

A. period B. phase C. stage D. season

26. I always enjoy our school________ to France.

A. excursion B. journey C. trip D. travel

27. Captain Cook discovered Australia on a________ to the Pacific.

A. voyage B. cruise C. travel D. tour

28. The sunset over Niagara Fall is really a magnificent________.

A. look B. sign C. view D. sight

29. The hotel where we are________ is quite luxurious.

A. staying B. existing C. remaining D. living

30. Passengers requiring a special meal during the flight should inform the airline in________.

A. ahead B. advance C. front D. forward

31. We usually do go by train, even though the car________ is a lot quicker.

A. travel B. trip C. voyage D. journey

32. The area near the palace gates was________ with tourists.

A. full B. crowded C. flooded D. covered

33. From the top of the cathedral tower there are some spectacular________ of the surrounding countryside. A. sights B. sites C. views D. scenery

34. She didn't enjoy the Mediterranean________ at all; she was seasick most of the time.

A. cruise B. tour C. voyage D. trip

35. Known as 'Ha Long Bay on Land', Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is famous for its mountains, caves, and archaeological________.

A. excavations B. sites C. relics D. heritages

Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.

36. The balance and harmonious blending of various elements contribute to Taj Mahal's unique beauty.

A. successful B. agreeable C. tasteful D. fitting

37. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics comprising more than 70 architectural works such as towers, temples, and tombs.

A. royal B. precious C. holy D. valuable

38. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy mountain climbing.

A. flowers and plants B. plants and animals C. plants and vegetation D. flowers and grass

39. Ha Long Bay has attracted millions of visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking views and experience other activities.

A. unbreathable B. heartbreaking C. awe-inspiring D. unforgettable

40. They can enjoy the -comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.

A. style B. convenience C. standard D. grace

41. Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th century.

A. rebuilt B. pulled down C. put up D. pulled up

42. Taj Mahal is a giant mausoleum of white marble in Arga, India. It is considered to be an outstanding work of art. A. noticeable B. attractive C. brilliant D. significant

43. Recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb, mosque, guest house, and main gate, has preserved the original qualities of the buildings.

A. initial B. ancient C. unique D. perfect

44. As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them.

A. interesting B. strange C. impressive D. unusual

45. The mausoleum represents the greatest architectural and artistic achievement of Muslim art.

A. contains B. includes C. claims D. embodies

Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

46. Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.

A. in perfection B. in ruins C. in chaos D. in completion

47. Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price.

A. inexpensive B. affordable C. cheap D. exorbitant

48. The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique construction techniques.

A. special B. common C. excellent D. ancient

49. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Ly Dynasty and then expanded by subsequent dynasties.

A. following B. successive C. preceding D. next

50. Visitors with more abundant travel budgets can enjoy the comfort of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships. A. huge B. plentiful C. mean D. tight

Part III. GRAMMAR

Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

51. The best way_________ London is by taking a guided tour.

A. of which to see B. to see C. seeing D. in which you see

52. With its thousands of rocks and caves_________ out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition. A. emerge B. to emerge C. emerging D. being emerged

53. Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port_________ from the 15th to the 19th century.

A. to date B. dated C. that date D. dating

54. We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal families, _________ during archaeological excavations.

A. discovered B. being discovered C. to discover D. discovering

55. John F. Kennedy was the last US president_________.

A. to assassinate B. assassinated C. assassinating D. to be assassinated

56. The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam_________ to the World Heritage List.

A. adding B. to add C. to be added D. added

57. The archaeological excavation_________ to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.

A. led B. leading C. to lead D. being led

58. Though_________ many centuries ago, the palace remains practically intact.

A. building B. to build C. built D. people built

59. I picked up some holiday brochures_________ around the table at the travel agency.

A. to lie B. lying C. to be lying D. being lying

60. Situated on Cam Khe Hill, Tomb of Minh Mang is one of the most interesting royal tombs_________ in Hue. A. to visit B. visited C. visiting D. being visited

61. You may choose one from the five World Heritage Sites in Viet Nam_________ in this leaflet to visit on your next field trip. A. includes B. including C. included D. to include

62. _________ UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was added to the World Heritage List in 2014.

A. Meeting B. Met C. To meet D. Having met

63. The most magnificent feature of Taj Mahal_________ is the central dome.

A. noticed B. being noticed C. to notice D. noticing

64. Scientists_________ on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important archaeological discoveries.

A. worked B. working C. to work D. to be working

65. _________ with an average of 320 days of sunshine a year, the coastline offers the perfect holiday destination for anyone_________ to switch off and unwind.

A. Blessed/wanting B. Blessing/wanting C. Blessed/wants D. Blessing/wanted

66. Southern Spain's Costa del Sol, _________ from Nerja in the east to Manilva in the west, is one of the most fascinating tourist areas in the world.

A. stretches B. stretching C. stretched D. being stretched

67. As well as its beautiful sun-soaked beaches and excellent gastronomy, the region boasts no fewer than thirty golf courses, _________ amateurs and professionals alike with year-round golfing opportunities.

A. provides B. provided C. providing D. is provas

68. The Saga Rose is a good-looking ship. _________ in 1965, she is highly regarded by marine experts for her elegant lines.

A. Launching B. Was launched C. To launch D. Launched

69. I took up salsa, _________ by dance teacher, Thabo, who made us believe we were good enough to perform in front of passengers and crew.

A. was inspired B. inspiring C. inspired D. was inspiring

70. The electromagnetic fields can also cause responses in the brain, _________ observers into thinking they are seeing even more vivid impressions.

A. tricking B. tricks C. trick D. tricked

71. Henry VIII of England was the only king_________ six times.

A. to marry B. married C. was married D. marrying

72. Travellers are faced with a lot of destinations_________ from.

A. choosing B. choose C. to be choosing D. to choose

73. I think China will be the next country_________ the Olympic Games.

A. who host B. hosting C. to host D. hosted

74. At 24, William Pitt was the youngest person_________ Prime Minister.

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

75. Tourists_________ the train from London to Stratford have to change at Coventry.

A. take B. taking C. to take D. who takes

76. The capital city of Ecuador was the first city in the world_________ a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

A. to declare B. declared C. declaring D. to be declared

77. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the 8th World Heritage in Viet Nam_________ by UNESCO.

A. to be recognised B. to recognise C. recognising D. recognised

78. The London Tower Bridge, _________ 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.

A measures B. measured C. measuring D. is measured

79. Scholars believe that there are still relics_________ under the tomb and awaiting to be excavated.

A. burying B. buried C. are burying D. are buried

80. _________ the email - supposedly from Boyd's Bank - to be genuine, she was tricked into disclosing her credit card details. A. Believe B. Being believed C. To believe D. Believing

Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

81. Breaking her leg the last time she went, Laura decided not to go on the school trip this year.

A B C D

82. Lived here for seven years, my friend volunteers to act as tour guide for us all on our city break.

A B C D

83. We found a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.

A B C D

84. ‘Wait a minute,' said Tom, ran through the door.

A B C D

85. Amy seems like a bright student. She's always the first to be finished her work.

A B C D

86. Annoying by the receptionist's behaviour, they decided not to stay in that hotel.

A B C D

87. We decided not to travel, having been heard the terrible weather forecast.

A B C D

88. Having imported from America, the fruit was expensive.

A B C D

89. Barbara has now written a successful biography though know mainly as a novel writer.

A B C D

90. The book publishing last week is her first novel about a World Heritage Site in Viet Nam.

A B C D

Part IV. SPEAKING

Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

91. “I'm not hot. I'm absolutely roasting” – “______________”

A. You lucky thing! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. B. Let's go and cool down in the sea.

C. You'll get a lovely suntan. D. Maybe you've got a sun stroke.

92. “Why don't you take your T-shirt off?” – “______________”

A. That sounds like a good idea. B. Yes, let's take it off.

C. No, of course not. It's boiling here. D. Because I don't want to get sunburnt.

93. – “______________” – “That's a good idea! Then we'll still have a couple of hours left.”

A. I'd like to suggest we see the Imperial first. Then we'll have more time for the second attraction.

B. Why don't we see the Imperial first? Then we'll have more time for the second attraction.

C. What do you think about we see the Imperial first? Then we'll have more time for the second attraction.

D. How about see the Imperial first? Then we'll have more time for the second attraction.

94. – “______________” – “I'd like to see a cultural one.”

A. Would you like to visit a natural or a cultural world heritage site?

B. Which site is worth visiting in Hue? The Citadel or the Royal Tombs?

C. Would you like to go to Tomb of Minh Mang or the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty?

D. Do you prefer seeing the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty or Tomb of Minh Mang

95. “Can you recommend a good guest house in this area?” – “______________”

A. I know. I prefer a B&B round the corner. B. Yes, there's a nice B&B round the corner.

C. Wow! It's very kind of you to ask me. D. Let's stop at the first hotel we find.

96. – “______________” – “Why don't we thumb a lift?”

A Where shall we stay? Can you recommend a good place in town?

B. How can we carry all this luggage by ourselves? It's too heavy for us.

C. Poor us! We've spent a whole day on the road.

D. How are we going to get home? We haven't got enough money for a taxi.

97. “Last year, we went to one of those resorts where everything - food and drink - is free.” – “__________”

A. Wow! I didn't realise you were such snobs!

B. Really? I prefer to go somewhere a bit quieter.

C. It sounds great. I've never been on an all-inclusive holiday.

D. If you want all your meals and drinks included, you can stay on an all-inclusive basis.

98. “My back feels sore. Does it look a bit red?” – “______________”

A. Yes, it does. I think you'll get a lovely suntan.

B. Yes, it does. Probably you should go for a swim.

C. Yes, it does. It's important to go for a paddle.

D. Yes, it does. Perhaps you should keep out of the sun for the rest of the day.

99. – “______________” – “No, not yet. I might call in at the travel agent's on the way home and pick up a few brochures.” A. Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?

B. Have you booked the flight tickets for your holiday this year?

C. Have you discussed whether or not to go on holiday this year?

D. All are correct.

100. “I'm really fed up with work at the moment. I need a break.” – “______________”

A. Why shouldn't you take next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam?

B. I would advise you to take next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam.

C. Why don't you take next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam?

D. You're highly recommended taking next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam.

101. “Are you going to Wales again this year?” – “______________”

A. I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun.

B. Not likely! I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun.

C. Sure! I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun.

D. Actually, I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun.

102. – “______________” – “Glorious! Warm and sunny every day.”

A. What was the beach like? B. What was the weather like?

C. What was the hotel like? D. What were the people like?

103. – “______________” – “Well, most of the citadel was demolished in the early 20th century.”

A. Is it still intact or in ruins? B. Has it been pulled down?

C. Is it a significant geological site? D. What has happened to it?

104. – “______________” – “Let's go to the Citadel.”

A. Is the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty a natural or cultural world heritage site?

B. Shall we go to the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty or do you want to see another site?

C. When is the best time to visit the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty? In spring or summer?

D. Why do you recommend the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty? Is there anything special?

105. “Why is Taj Mahal considered to be an outstanding work of art?” – “______________”

A. Because it was built by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife.

B. Because legend has it that Shah Jahan made a promise to build his wife the most beautiful tomb ever known.

C. As acknowledged by UNESCO, it represents the greatest architectural and artistic achievement of Muslim art.

D. Because the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb, mosque, guest house, and main gate has preserved the original qualities of the buildings.

Part V. READING

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

TOURISM

Tourism is a big business. Millions of people around Europe spend their winters planning their destinations for the following summer, and their summers (106)________ to foreign climes for two weeks in the sun. They are the modern-day descendants of the aristocrats and the wealthy who would (107)________ months to complete the “Grand Tour” of Europe. But unlike their forefathers, tourists these days get a bad press. They're not (108)________ in the local culture, we're (109)________; they're just after the chance to behave a bit more wildly than they do at home. What's more, they damage the local environment and don't respect the locals and their (110)________ of life.

But are tourists really to (111)________? Or is it the (112)________ of the tourist industry, which has (113)________ to provide reasonably-priced alternatives? And if the local resort only offers a succession of bars for the tourists to visit, can w