NATURAL WONDERS OF VIET NAM

THIS UNIT INCLUDES:

Vocabulary
• Things in nature
• Travel items
Pronunciation
Sounds: /t/ and /d/
Grammar
• Countable and uncountable nouns
• Modal verb: must/mustn’t
Skills
• Reading about natural wonders
• Talking about famous places, and what you must / mustn’t do there
• Listening about a natural wonder
• Writing a paragraph about a natural wonder
Everyday English
Making and accepting appointments
Geography Club
Listen and read.tn*
Alice: Hello, welcome to our Geography Club. (Knock at door)
Alice: Come in, Elena. We’re just starting now. But remember you must always
be on time.
Elena: Sure. Sorry.
Alice:Today I’m going to talk about some natural wonders of Viet Nam.
Nick: Great! What’s that in the first picture?
Alice: It’s Ganh Da Dia in Phu Yen.
Elena: Wow. It looks amazing!
Nick: Is picture 2 Ha Long Bay?
Alice: Right. What do you know about it?
Nick: It has many islands.
Alice: Yeah! The scenery is wonderful.
This picture shows Tuan Chau,
a large island.
Tommy: How about picture 3?
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Complete the following sentences with the words from the box.
scenery natural wonders
amazing islands
1. People didn’t make Ganh Da Dia.
They are rocks.
2. Ha Long Bay has thousands of big and
small .
3. Ha Long Bay is charming and the
is wonderful.
4. Ganh Da Dia has rock columns
of different shapes and sizes.
5. There are many natural and man-made in Viet Nam.
Listen and repeat the words, then label the pictures. «32i
1. mountain
4. forest
7. beach
2. river
5. cave
8. island
3. waterfall
6. desert
A CLOSER LOOK 1
Vocabulary
Write a word under each picture. Practise saying the words.
plaster sleeping bag backpack compass suncream scissors
Complete the following sentences. Use the words in 1.
Now put the items in order of usefulness. Number 1 is the
1. We’re lost. Please give me the
2. It’s so sunny today. I need to put on
some .
3. A is very useful when you go
camping overnight.
4. I’ve finished packing. All my things
are in my .
5. My foot hurts. I need to put a on my foot.
most useful, number 6 is the least useful on holiday.
plaster compass sleeping bag
scissors backpack suncream
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Pronunciation
/t/ and /d/
Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the bold-typed parts of the words.
PI Listen and repeat the words. Cssi
/t/ /d/
mountain wonder
waterfall island
desert guide
plaster holiday

1. - Where’s my hat?
- Oh, it’s on your head.
2. Where do they stay on their holiday?
3. I need some meat for my cat.
4. The Sahara is a very hot desert.
5. I want to explore the island by boat.
A CLOSER LOOK 2
Grammar
Countable and uncountable nouns
Countable nouns are for the people and things we can count using numbers. Countable
nouns can be singular: a rock, an island.... or plural: rocks, islands... Uncountable nouns are
for the things that we cannot count with numbers. They usually do not have a plural form:
cream, chocolate...
Is the underlined noun countable or uncountable? Write C (countable) or U
(uncountable).
1. The children are very tired after a day of fun.
2. Be careful! The water is deep.
3. My mother uses real butter in the cakes she bakes.
4. Remember to bring the necessary travel items.
5. - How about meeting in the canteen for some tea?
- Sure. What time?
® Remember!
- We use some, many, a few with countable nouns.
- We use some, much, a little with uncountable nouns.
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Choose the correct option for each sentence.
1. I have questions to ask you.
A. a few B. a little
2. Australia is very nice. It has natural wonders.
A. much B. many
3. This is a difficult lesson, so only
students can understand it.
A. a few B. many
4. It is a very dry area. There isn’t
rain in summer.
A. a little B. much
5. We’ve got very time before
our train leaves. We must hurry up!
A. little B. much
Modal verb: must/ mustn’t
Remember!
We use must to say that something is very necessary or very important.
We use mustn’t to say that doing something is not allowed.
I / you
he / she / it must
you / we / they
I / you
he / she / it mustn’t
you / we / they

Fill each blank with must or mustn’t.

Fill each blank with a, any, some, much or many.
1. How books are there in your
bag?
2. There isn’t It’s empty.
milk in the fridge.
3. How sugar do you need for
your tea, Mum?
4. We need to buy new
furniture for the house.
1. You leave the hotel room
before 12 o’clock.
2. You make lots of noise in
the museum.
3. My mum says you always
tell the truth.
4. You know you go to bed
with your shoes on.
5. I want to speak English better. I practise more.
5. There is big cave in this area.
Read the classroom rules below. Write some more rules for you and your
classmates.
SKILLS 1
Reading
Before you read, look at the pictures below. Make predictions about the
reading. Then read and check your ideas.
3. A is a large area of land
with very little water.
4. _ to bring an umbrella, as it often rains there.
5. A lot of people Ly Son
Island in the summer.
Read the text again. Answer the following questions.
1. What is the reading about?
2. What do you know about these
1. Where is Ha Long Bay?
2. What can you do at Ha Long Bay?
3. Is there a desert in Mui Ne?
4. Where can you have a picnic in Mui Ne?
5. What is the best time to visit the Mui NeSand Dunes?
Speaking
Ha Long Bay is in Quang Ninh. It has many islands and caves. Tuan Chau, with its
beautiful beaches, is a popular tourist attraction in Ha Long Bay. There you can enjoy great
seafood. And you can join in exciting activities. Ha Long Bay is Viet Nam’s best natural
wonder.
Mui Ne is popular for its amazing landscapes. The sand has different colours: white,
yellow, red ... It’s like a desert here. You can ride a bike down the slopes. You can also fly
kites, or have a picnic by the beach. The best time to visit the Mui Ne Sand Dunes is early
morning or late afternoon. Remember to wear suncream and bring water.
Complete the sentences, using the words from the box.
desert wonder
visit islands remember
1. Ha Long Bay is famous for its beautiful
2. Ha Long Bay is the number one natural in Viet Nam.
Listen again and tick (^) T (True) or F (Fa Ise). <W)
1. Phu Quoc is a very beautiful island in Viet Nam.
2. There are no green forests in Phu Quoc.
3. Tourists can visit fishing villages and national parks there.

4. You cannot play water sports in Phu Quoc.

5. People sell interesting things at the markets.
LOOKING BACK
Vocabulary
Write the name for each picture.
Grammar
Find the mistake in each sentence and correct it.
Example:
There js some wonderful camping sites in our area.
is -> are
1. How many candles is on that birthday cake?
Match the name of a natural wonder in column A with a word indicating it in column
B. 1 is an example.
2. There are so much snow on the road.
3. Michael can play different musical instrument.
4. There are not much milk left in the fridge.
5. Don’t take too much luggages on your trip.
Complete the dialogue, using must or mustn’t.
A
1. Fansipan —-
2. Ban Gioc
3. Ha Long
4. Cue Phuong
5. The Sahara
6. Con Dao
B
a. bay
b. island
c. waterfall
d. mount
e. forest
f. desert
A: It’s dangerous to go hiking there. You
(1) tell someone where you are
going.
B: Yes. And I (2) take a warm coat.
It’s very cold there.
A: Right. But you (3) bring any
heavy or unnecessary things with you.
B: OK, and I (4) take a mobile
phone. It’s very important.
A: And you (5) forget to bring a
compass.

Unit NATURAL WONDERS OF

VIET NAM
A Pronunciation
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B Vocabulary & Grammar

Fill each gap with a word / phrase from the box to complete the sentences.
remember backpack suncream plaster compass
1. When you go out in this weather, you must use to protect your
 skin from the sun.
2. Take some with you. You may need it if you get hurt.
3. We'll have a long walk, so don't put so many things in your .
4. I don't think you need to bring a . The town is small, and you can't
get lost.
5. When you climb the Fansipan, to bring an umbrella. It's sunny there.
Choose the word different from the other words in each line.
1. A. island B. mountain C. bay D. building
2. A. long B. deep C. wonderful D. high
3. A. rock B. waterfall C. river D. lake
4. A. watch B. see C. enjoy D. look
5. A. must B. have C. should D. can
Fill the crossword with words describing natural wonders.
DOWN
1. very good:
5. hard as a
6. Everest is the highest
mountain in the world
9. Ha Long
10. Hoang Sa
ACROSS
2. a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants (or Sahara )
3. wonderful or excellent
4. not deep
7. the land beside or near the sea
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8. tourists prefer swimming at Nha Trang

Which one is different? Circle A, B, or C. Look at the example.
Example: A. cheese B. butter
C (countable noun)
1. A. river B. lake
2. A. tea B. apple
B.
3. A. wonder nature
4. A. sandwich B. meat
5. A. beach B. cave
6. A. item
B. plaster
C. banana
C. water
C. cake
C. desert
C. bread
C. beauty
C. compass
Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.
1. Her very curly.
A. hair is B. hairs are
 2. Today I have got to do.
A. much work B. many works
3. I think too taught in schools.
A. many mathematics are B. much mathematics is
4. We are all eager to increase our .
A. knowledge B. knowledges
5. Could you pass me , please?
A. a salt B. some salt
6. cheese cubes have you got in the box?
A. How much B. How many
Tick (^) Y (Yes) or N (No) for these sentences.
1. You must pay attention during the lesson.
2. You must be quiet in the library.
3. You mustn't wear trainers when you do sport.
4. You must shout at the museum.
5. Passengers mustn't talk to the driver while the bus is in motion.
6. You mustn't eat fruit and vegetables every day.
Y N

Complete the following sentences, using must / mustn't, and the words /
phrases given.
1. If you are sick, you / go to see the doctor.
2. When you are on the airplane, you / shout.
3. Before you go to bed, you / brush your teeth.
4. When you are in the library, you / talk loudly.
5. When you are doing an English test, you / use / a dictionary.
6. When you are in a car, you / fasten / your seat belt.
D Reading
Match the words in A with their meanings in B.
A
1. thread
2. jungle
3. tumble
4. foam
5. sparkle
B
a. fall
b. a string made of thin bits of cotton, wool, etc.
c. form a lot of small bubbles
d. shine brightly with small flashes of light
e. land with thick forest
 Read the article about Angel Falls. Match headings (a - c) with parts (1 -
3).
a. The origin of the name of the Falls
b. General introduction to the Falls
c. The interesting features

ANGEL FALLS
Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world. It is in the lonely jungles of
Venezuela. The best way to get to the Falls is by air.
2.
From the top to the bottom, the waterfall is 3,212 feet, over 1,000 feet higher
than any other falls in the world. It looks like a silver thread hanging from the
clouds. Visitors can see the spectacular scenery of the Falls. The water drops straight
down the cliff and tumbles and foams over the lower canyon wall. The fine spray
catches the light and sparkles in the sun.
3.
The Falls were named after Jimmie Angel. He was a pilot and he discovered the
falls in 1937. However, the local people already knew it and called it the Churun
Meru.
Answer the following questions.
1. What is Angel Falls?
2. Where is it?
3. What can visitors see at the Falls?
4. How does the water drop?
5. Why were the Falls named Angel Falls?
6. When did Jimmie Angel discover the Falls?
4lpead the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C for each blank.
Trang An in Ninh Binh is a charming and (1) site in Viet
Nam. The
whole picture of Trang An has limestone mountains, forests and golden rice fields.
The valleys here are amazingly beautiful like colourful carpets. There are (2)
running along these valleys, reflecting the blue sky above.
Making boat trips is a perfect way to fully enjoy the (3) here.
There
are also tens of wonderful natural caves that you should (4)
on
foot. Many world (5) call Trang An “Ha Long Bay on the
land”.
1. A. fantastic B. active
C. smart
2. A. lakes B. seas
C. rivers
3. A. scenery
4. A. enjoy
5. A. goers
B. surrounding
B. explore
B. tours
C. neighbourhood
C. look
C. travellers
E Writing
Use the following sets of words / phrases to write complete sentences.
1. I need / some / information / train times.
2. You / must / careful / when / cut / food / with a knife.
3. I / often / get home / quickly / because / there / little traffic / on the road.
4. I think / Trang An Complex / a wonderful / tourist attraction / Viet Nam.
5. How / money / you / need / a tour / to Mui Ne?
6. You / mustn't / forget / take / necessary things / your trip.
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Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning
stays the same.
1. There are some chairs and a table in the kitchen. We have .
2. Not many people can understand his lecture.
Only .
3. It is wrong of us to throw rubbish.
We mustn't .
4. It is necessary for us to be present at the class discussion on Saturday. We must
.
5. The tour guide tells us not to throw rubbish.
The tour guide says that we .