Lớp 11 unit8 reading

PHAN BOI CHAU High School

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Unit 8 Our World Heritage Sites


Guessing
There is a hidden picture.
You have to look at the screen and guess “ Where is it?”.

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Where is it?
HA LONG BAY

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Monday, February 7th ,2022

UNIT 8: OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Reading: HA LONG BAY

Unit 8 Our World Heritage Sites


Know the reasons why people visit this place
Learn some new words about HLB

Read the text about HLB and answer the questions

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Task1: Tick the reasons why people visit HLB.
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a. Ha Long Bay has beautiful scenery.

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b. The climate is perfect for tourist activities throughout the year.
c. The local people are hospitable, friendly and helpful.
d. It offers delicious seafood.

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e. There are various activities to suit tourists' different tastes.
f. The accommodation and services are of reasonable price.
g. Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Vietnam.

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*VOCABULARY
1. cruise /kruːz/ (n):  

a journey on  large ship

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2. breathtaking /ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

(adj):

Very exciting or impressive

hấp dẫn, ấn tượng

e.g: The picture shows a breathtaking view of the mountain .
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= a lot of

3. abundant /əˈbʌn·dənt/(adj):

nhiều, dồi dào

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y:

1. cruise (n)

2. breathtaking (adj)

/kruːz/

/ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/

3. abundant (adj)

: hấp dẫn, ấn tượng

: nhiều, dồi dào
/əˈbʌnd(ə)nt/

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: chuyến du ngoạn trên biển


Task 2: Read the text quickly.
Choose the best title.
A. Geographical features of Ha Long Bay

B. Job opportunities in Ha Long City
C. How Ha Long Bay attracts tourists

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Ha Long Bay, located in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. Over the years, Ha Long Bay has attracted numerous tourists who come to
enjoy its breathtaking views and experience other activities.
Ha Long Bay is well- known for its beautiful scenery. With its thousands of rocks and caves emerging out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition. As visitors explore this
magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them.
Cruise tours are very popular in Ha Long Bay. There are different cruise itineraries so tourists can visit many different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water. Thus, a tour may
last several hours to a day, or even a night on the board, which gives visitors a truly superb experience.
Ha Long Bay cuisine presents another attraction for tourists. It is famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs, prawns, and sea clams. A trip to Ha Long Bay is not complete without tasting the authentic
local food served in many restaurants in the area.
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. For those with more abundant travel
budgets, there are also many options. They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five star- hotels and luxury cruise ships.
The experiences of each visitor to Ha Log 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. However, they will all be left with the unforgettable memories of their Ha Long Bay tour.

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Task 3: Match the words with their definitions
A. abundant
1. very small islands.
B. magnificent

C. islets

2. very exciting or impressive
3. a style or method of cooking, especially that of a particular country
or region

D. breathtaking
4. extremely beautiful or impressive
E. cuisine

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5. having more than enough


Task 4: Work in pairs and answer the following questions

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1. When was Ha Long Bay recognized as a World Heritage Site ?
2.What can visitors do on a Ha Long Bay cruise tour?
3. What type of food is Ha Long Bay famous for?

4. Is it possible for people to visit Ha Long Bay on a low budget? Why/Why not?

5. What is available for people on a high budget?

6. What are some of the unforgettable experiences mentioned?

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Task 5 : Work in pairs and answer the following question: “Would you like to spend your holiday in Ha Long Bay? Why/Why not?”

climate

perfect for tourist activities

accommodation and services
cheap/ expensive

Ha Long Bay

scenery

seafood
delicious

beautiful

World Heritage Site
local people
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hospitable and friendly
Recognized in 1994


E.g
A: Yes, I would spend my holiday in HLB. Because food is very yummy and fresh, especially
seafood. Moreover, the price is reasonable.

B: No, I wouldn’t. The activities are so boring, which I can find easily in Quy Nhon, Nha Trang,…
Moreover, local people are very rude.

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* HOMEWORK:
- Do task 4 in your notebook.
- Learn the new words.
- Prepare for the next lesson.

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Thanks for your attention