ĐỌC HIỂU UNIT 6 – NATURAL WONDERS

Question 26 -30: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1.25 points)
Grand Cayman, with a population of about 53,000, is the biggest of the islands, (26) ________ were first
sited by Christopher in 1503. The islands remained largely uninhabited until England (27) ________ control
of them in 1670. They are still a British Overseas Territory and are run as a parliamentary democracy.
For centuries they remained sparsely populated and undeveloped and were once known as the “island
time forgot”. In (28) ________ late 1960s they got electricity and with that development, the financial
industry and tourism started to grow. Today, Grand Cayman is known as a clean, safe and established
destination with everything from fine cuisine to an impressive National Gallery and simple (29) ________
like walking along the beach, or gazing out on a beautiful sunset.
Back on land, the rare blue iguanas endemic to Grand Cayman are also popular. The dinosaur-like reptiles
were nearly extinct two decades ago. Thanks (30) ________ the help of the National Trust’s Blue Iguana
Recovery Program at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, there are now 1,000 of the creatures.
Question 26: A. where B. which C. that D. who
Question 27: A. took B. take C. to take D. taking
Question 28: A. a B. any C. the D. θ
Question 29: A. please B. pleasant C. pleased D. pleasures
Question 30: A. at B. to C. from D. with
Part 6: Complete each space with one of the words given below. Make changes of neccessary. (1.0 m)
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Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1999, Hoi An is the former main port of Viet Nam dating back to the
16th (1) ____________. Today, most of its (2) ____________structures have been preserved as landmarks.
There are many things you can do there. For example, you can walk down the streets, (3) ____________by
atmosphere of times gone by. You should visit the town during the full moon, when the shop owners turn (4)
____________, the lights and decorate the streets with candle lanterns. You can also take a sampan ride
down the Song Do River, hunting traces of foreign traders such as the Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch who
made Hoi An a centre of culture in old Viet Nam.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer for each of the following
blanks.

Ha Long Bay, (24) _________ in Quang Ninh Province, Viet Nam, was recognised as a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO in 1994. It is famous (25) _________ its beautiful scenery. With its thousands of rocks and
caves emerging out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won (26) _________ recognition. As visitors (27)
_________ this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them.

Cruise tours are very popular in Ha Long Bay. There are different cruise tours (28) _________ tourists
can visit (29) _________ different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water. Therefore, a
tour may (30) _________ from several hours to (31) _________ day, which gives the visitors a great
experience.

Ha Long Bay cuisine presents another attraction for (32) _________. It is well-known for its fresh
seafood (33) _________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.

Question 24: A. belonged B. located C. placed D. stayed

Question 25: A. for B. to C. about D. with

Question 26: A. nationality B. international C. nationally D. nation

Question 27: A. exploring B. to explore C. explore D. explored

Question 28: A. so B. although C. but D. unless

Question 29: A. a little B. many C. much D. little

Question 30: A. dance B. sing C. last D. visit

Question 31: A. the B. a C. some D. an

Question 32: A. tourists B. students C. freshmen D. villagers

Question 33: A. such as B. in addition C. moreover D. example

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Lying next to the beautiful Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba island is considered one of the must-visit destinations of
Vietnam. Cat Ba has three main beaches (26) __________ visitors can sunbathe and enjoy the beauty of the
sea, especially at sunset. For those who prefer (27) __________ activities, they can try rock climbing,
kayaking, or snorkeling.
Summer is the best time to visit Cat Ba because of the sunny days, less rain and high temperature. There
are many suitable beachside activities for tourists to join in. (28) __________, during this time, the beaches
can be more crowded than usual. If you want to have the beaches all to yourself, come early in the morning.
(29) __________ other islands in Vietnam, Cat Ba offers a wide variety of quality seafood. The
restaurants here have great views of the bay and the service is excellent. Let’s ( 30) __________ a trip to Cat
Ba and you will certainly have the best time with your beloved family or friends.
Question 26: A. when B. whom C. who D. where
Question 27: A. physically B. physician C. physics D. physical
Question 28: A. So that B. Because of C. Therefore D. Even
Question 29: A. Without B. Like C. Liking C. In
Question 30: A. taking B. to take C. take D. takes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer for each of the question. (1.0 point)
Out in the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles, are the islands of Hawaii the 50 th state of
the United States, with its area of 16,700 square kilometers.
The first Hawaiians arrived from other Pacific islands sometime around 100 AD. Then in 1778, Captain
Cook arrived in Hawaii. He put the islands on his maps of the Pacific Ocean. Then more ships knew Hawaii
and began stopping there for supplies. In 1820, a small group of people from the eastern United States came
to teach the Hawaiian people about Christianity. They started farms to grow sugar cane and pineapples.
Because there were not enough people to do all the farm work, farm owners brought in Asians - Chinese,
Japanese, and Filipinos.
Later Koreans, Portuguese, and Puerto Ricans also came. More people came from the US mainland and
from other Pacific islands, and Hawaii became an island with traditions from several countries. People from
the various nation groups have married each other, so today the groups are partly mixed. Hawaiians are very
friendly and always welcome visitors. They celebrate traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino holidays as
well as holidays from The United States. Hawaii is known as the Aloha State. “Aloha” mean “hello”,
“goodbye”, and “I love you” in Hawaiian.
Question 31: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. foreign visitors B. Hawaiians C. traditions D. Pacific
islands
Question 32: According to paragraph 2, in the 19th century, many Asians were taken to Hawaii __________.
A. to go fishing
B. to work in the factories
 C. to do the farm work
D. to teach the Hawaiians people about Christianity.
Question 33: The word “various” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. different B. special C. similar D. official
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Captain Cook came to Hawaii in the 18th century.
B. All Hawaiian people have come from Asia.
C. Hawaii is the place with traditions from several countries.
D. Hawaii is the fiftieth state of the United States.
Question 35: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The islands of Hawaii B. The area of the islands of Hawaii
C. Hawaiians’ friendliness D. The life of Captain Cook
From questions 25 to 28, read the passage carefully and choose the best answer for each question.
Write your answer in the box below.

KON TUM CHURCH- A WOODEN MASTERPIECE

The church’s design is a combination of Roman (25) ______ and the stilt house style of the indigenous
Bahnar. It is called a wooden church because the (26) ______ material to build this church is wood abundant
in the Central Highlands. From the outside, (27) ______ just is tall and majestic with the dark colour of wood
and the tile seasoned time. (28) ______ more than 100 years, Kontum Wooden church is a must check- in of
tourists whenever they come here.

25. A. architecture B. architect C. artistic D. artists

26. A. popular B. key C. main D. most

27. A. a B. the C. X (no article) D. an

28. A. After B. Before C. As soon as D. Until

VI. Choose the word among A, B, C, D that best fits the blank space in the flowing passage.
Scotland is a land famous for its old castles. One of the best known of (29) ________ is Balmoral, on the
river Dee in the north-east of the country. It (30) ________ to the British Royal family, who have spent their
summer holidays here for over 150 years. The (31) ________ Queen’s great-great grandmother, Victoria,
bought 1852.
She and her husband, Prince Albert, loved the fresh air, the wild countryside and the friendly local
people. At Balmoral she could forget the worries and responsibilities of (32) ________ both the Queen
England and also the ruler of the large empire the world had ever seen.
29. A. this B. that C. these D. they
30. A. owns B. belongs C. has D. is
31. A. present B. today’s C. actual D. now
32. A. doing B. making C. having D. being
 Every year, millions of tourists visit California. California is known for its beautiful
scenery, warm climate and excellent food. There are twenty national parks in California.
They are visited by over thirty million people every year. Many world-famous museums are
located there too.The state is divided into two parts, called Northern California and Southern
California. San Francisco is located in Northern California. It is surrounded by water on
three sides and is a city with beautiful bay and several bridges. Its streets are always filled
with tourists. There is an area in south of San Francisco that is famous for its computer
industries; it is called Silicon Valley. Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland are found in
Southern California. Southern California is known for its desert areas, which are sometimes
next to snowcapped mountains. Southern California is one of the few places in the world
where you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon.
1. What is California known for?
…………………………………………………………………………..…………………
2. Are there 12 national parks in California?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Which parts is California divided into?
……………………………………………………………………………...………………
4. Where is the Silicon Valley?
…………………………………………………………………………………...…………
Travel and tourism are very important to millions of people over the world. In every country you can
find people that work in travel and tourism. Some countries need the money from tourism to help their
people survive. It is necessary for these places that travel and tourism continue to expand and bring money
to their regions.

However, travel and tourism have negative aspects. Planes, buses, boats and other of means of
transportation that carry travelers and tourists cause pollution. Moreover, some people do things on a
holiday. They would never think of doing at home. For example, many travelers use a lot of water and
electricity when they stay in hotel. They forget to turn off the lights or even leave televisions and air
conditioning units on when they leave the room. On top of that, it is often difficult or impossible for
travelers to recycle items, so they end up leaving large amount of waste behind. That’s why it is important
for people to travel wisely and respect the places they visit.
41. Are travel and tourism very important to millions of people over the world?

__________________________________________________________________________________
42. How does tourism affect the environment?

__________________________________________________________________________________
43. What do many people use a lot when staying in hotels?

__________________________________________________________________________________
44. Are Travel and tourism very important or unimportant to millions of people over the world ?

__________________________________________________________________________________

Ayers Rock, (1) __________ was found for the first time by European explorers in
1873, is a famous landmark in the desert of central Australia. The original inhabitants of this
part of Australia, the Aborigines, call it Uluru. It is 348 meters high, 3.6 kilometres long and
1.9 kilometres wide. It is a beautiful red-brown colour, especially when the sun (2) _______
on it early in the morning and in the evening.
When tourists want to visit Uluru, they often start 440 kilometres away in a town
called Alice Springs. People on these trips usually sleep outside under the stars, not in tents
(3)______ it's more exciting. A fire keeps away snakes and other animals during the night.
And when the sun comes up in the morning, the view of Uluru is (4) _________. After
breakfast, visitors often walk around the base of the rock. There are caves around the base of
the rock and inside them you can see paintings. Some of them are thousands of years old.
1. A. that B. who C. where D. which
2. A. looks B. watches C. sits D. shines
3. A. because B. although C. moreover D. however
4. A. amazed B. amazing C. amaze D. amazement
Every year, millions of tourists visit California. California is known for its beautiful scenery, warm
climate and excellent food. There are twenty national parks in California. They are visited by over
thirty million people every year. Many world-famous museums are located there too.

The state is divided into two parts, called Northern California and Southern California. San
Francisco is located in Northern California. It is surrounded by water on three sides and is a city
with beautiful bay and several bridges. Its streets are always filled with tourists. There is an area in
south of San Francisco that is famous for its computer industries; it is called Silicon Valley.

Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland are found in Southern California. Southern California is
known for its desert areas, which are sometimes next to snow capped mountains. Southern
California is one of the few places in the world where you can ski in the morning and surf in the
afternoon.

1. How many national parks in California are there?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Is California known for its beautiful scenery, warm climate and excellent food?
……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Which parts is California divided into?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4.Is San Francisco located in Northern California or in Southern California?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Câu VIII. Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi. (0,8 điểm)
Son Doong Cave is compared equally to Mount Everest in terms of attraction. The biggest
natural cave in the world is appreciated to be an interesting destination for a several-day tour,
including exploring underground rivers, caves and camping... The overwhelming natural lanscapes
inside Son Doong Cave create an attraction by majestic and magnificent scenes. It takes months to
end up a cave’s round. In addition, the condition to join tours in Son Doong Cave is extremely high.
Adventurers must be in good mental and physical health to conquer the cave. Son Doong, the
biggest cave in Viet Nam, along with other attractions in Quang Binh, is an attractive destination
for travelers, especially those who are fans of natural exploration. The first exploration tour was
held in early August 2013. The first tour consisted of 6 people from the US, Russia, Australia, and
Norway. They underwent 7 days and 6 nights to explore Son Doong Cave. There are a large number
of tourists registering for next tours since then.

1. In which aspect is Son Doong Cave compared to Mount Everest?

_________________________________________________________________________
2. Can tourists explore underground rivers?
_________________________________________________________________________
3. Is the condition to join tours in Son Doong Cave simple or high?
_________________________________________________________________________
4. How long did the first group of tourists spend in the cave?
_________________________________________________________________________

Bangkok
Bangkok is a popular sightseeing destination in Thailand with over 20 million visitors every
year. There are different types of accommodation with different prices, so you will surely
find one that is affordable enough to book a room for your stay. Visitors can't help smiling
when they see lots of the facilities the city's hotels have for them to enjoy. Sightseeing is an
exciting way to experience everything Bangkok has to offer. You can hop on a tour bus or
you can explore the city on foot if you want to reduce pollution. There's something for
everyone in this beautiful city.
Singapore
Come to Singapore! It is the perfect place to get away and over 18 million tourists love
visiting this city each year. Accommodation can be expensive, so you had better book early.
Once you decide where to stay, you will surely love the facilities, such as swimming pools,
spas and shops the city's hotels have to offer. Singapore is perfect for a city break. If you
want to know where to find the best shopping, food and nightlife, you should ask the
friendly local people.
1. What is the main idea of the text?
A. explaining why Bangkok is more popular than Singapore
B. recommending places to stay in Bangkok and Singapore
C. encouraging readers to visit Bangkok and Singapore
D. describing the writer's favourite holiday destinations
2. What does the writer say about accommodation in Bangkok?
A. It is expensive.
B. You should book accommodation early.
C. It is easy to book a room.
D. There are lots of different prices.
3. What does the writer NOT advise people to do in Singapore?
A. decide where to stay when they get there
B. book accommodation before they arrive
C. talk to the local people
D. have a city break there
When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the famous clock
which can be heard all over the world on the BBC.If the Houses of Parliament hadn't burned
down in 1834, the great clock would never have been erected.Big Ben takes its (25)______ from
Sir Benjamin Hall who was responsible for the making of the clock when the new Houses of
Parliament were being built.It is not only of immense size, (26)______is extremely accurate as
well.Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock checked twice a day.On the BBC,
you can hear the clock when it is actually striking because microphones (27)______ to the clock
tower.Big Ben has rarely gone wrong .Once, however, it failed to give the correct time.A painter
who had been working on the tower hung a pot of paint on one of the hands and slowed it
(28)______.
25. A. place B. name C. fame D. time
26. A. but B. however C. and D. so
27. A. connects B. are connected C. is connected D. connect
28. A. down B. up C. with D. time
In the Middle Ages the vast majority of European cities had walls around them. They (23)
__________to defend the city, but they also kept out undesirable people, like those with
contagious diseases.
Most of London's gates had been (24) __________by the end of the eighteenth century. However,
by a stroke of luck, the last of them was preserved. This gate is, in actual fact, not called a gate at
all; its name is Temple Bar, and it marked the (25) _________between the old City of London and
Westminster. However, as the (26) _________of traffic through London increased, Temple Bar
became an obstacle to its free flow. In 1878 it was decided to take it down, so its stone were
numbered, dismantled and put in storage. A couple of years later a wealthy businessman bought
the stones and re-erected them at his house in Hertfordshire.
In the 1970s the Temple Bar Trust was (27) _________with the intention of returning
thegate to the City of London. Much of the money for this project was donations from the Temple
Bar Trust. The stonework needed a lot of restoration, which was carried out by the Cathedral
Works Organization. Today, Temple Bar stands next to St Paul's Cathedral.
23. A. supposed B. served C.
expected D. meant
24. A. devoted B. demolished C. declared
D. decreased
25. A. division B. part C. line
D. boundary
26. A. amount B. quantity C. bulk
D. number
27. A. set out B. set up C.
set off D. set back
Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches, Lang
Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the World's most beautiful bays club.
Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially for those who love beach so
much.
Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the
nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool,
blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer. It is an attractive
destination for both domestic and international tourists Vietnam. It is the third bay of Vietnam, after
Ha Long and Nha Trang, named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world.
It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful
town will give tourists the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, they will
have a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish,
mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing
village, Chan May scenery.
Question 29: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Lang Co town's seafood B. Central Vietnam
C. The history of Lang Co D. Lang Co's tourist attractions
Question 30: According to the passage, Lang Co is especially popular for those who__________.
A. are interested in beach B. like rural atmosphere
C. love mountains D. enjoy city life
Question 31: The word 'they' in paragraph 3 refers to__________.
A. beaches B. kinds of seafood C. tourists D. beautiful bays

Question 32: Which of the following is TRUE about Lang Co?

A. Tourists cannot climb mountains in Lang Co.
B. It is the only Vietnam's bay named in the list of world's 30 most beautiful bays.
C. It attracts tourists in the country and around the world.
D. Lang Co fishing village is quite far from Lang Co Beach.
The South American Amazon Rainforest is often called the botanical lungs of the planet. Covering
more than five-and-a-half million square kilometres, it additionally provides a natural habitat for
over half of the Earth's most significant species of plants and animals in an area that is a little larger
than half of the world's remaining rainforest.
Unfortunately, over the last four decades, this huge lush expanse has been ever more
endangered by deforestation. During the 1960s and up to the 1990s, thousands of trees were felled,
but what farmers did not realise is that the topsoil, when denuded of trees, is only considered
cultivable for a short period of time.
 This means the farmers have to clear more and more land to continue running a profitable
and productive business. Despite the reduction in the number of trees being felled, the forest is still
slowly disappearing, diminishing the biodiversity of the area and having a terrible global impact, as
fewer trees means it has less capacity to clean the air we breathe.
Câu 11: The word "it"in paragraph 1 refers to__________.
A. the lung B. the habitat
C. the planet D. the Amazon Rainforest

Câu 12: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The Amazon Rainforest stretches across 3.5 million square kilometers.
B. More than half of the Earth's most important species of plants and animals live in the Amazon
Rainforest.
C. The farmers in the Amazon Rainforest have realized the bad effects of deforestation.
D. The Amazon Rainforest has been endangered by overhunting over the last 40 years.
Câu 13: The word "felled" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to__________.
A. planted B. cultivated C. cut down D.
resulted
Câu 14: According to the last paragraph, what does "fewer trees" mean?
A. The forest is less able to clean the air we breathe.
B. The farmers have to run a profitable and productive business.
C. There is an increase in the number of trees in the forest.
D. The forest quality is slowly improving.
Câu 15: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Deforestation and its impact
B. The Amazon Rainforest
C. The differences between farming and forestation
D. Conservation of forests
Jeju Island is the largest island of South Korea, with an area of 1846 square kilometers. It is also one of
the nine provinces of the country, and the smallest of all of them. It was formed as a result of a
volcanic eruption. Jeju City is the capital of Jeju Island, and Halla Mountain is the key landmark of
this island. It is also the tallest mouniain in South Korea, with a height of 6,400 feet. This island has a
temperate climate and it rarely falls below freezing, not even in winter. It is home to almost 950
different insect species, 198 bird species, 17 mammal species, and 8 reptile species. Jeju Island is one
of the new seven natural wonders of the world, and it has the finest lava tube system of caves in the
world. The peak of the Halla Mountain looks like a giant crater, and is actually a dormant volcano,
which means it has been inactive for years. There is a lake inside the crater, which is called
Baengnokdam.
Câu 26: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Jeju Island?
A. Its climate is temperate.
B. It was formed as a result of a volcanic eruption.
C. It is the largest province of the country.
D. It has the highest mountain in South Korea.
Câu 27: The word “dormant” in paragraph 3 probably means__________.
A. dangerous B. inactive C. huge D. high
Câu 28: Which of the following is TRUE about Jeju Island?
A. It is home to the most insect species in the world.
B. Its volcano erupts sometimes.
C. Its temperature usually falls below freezing.

D. It is one new natural wonder of the world.

Câu 29: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to__________.
A. the climate B. the winter C. the volcano D. the island
Câu 30: According to the passage, Halla Mountain__________.
A. is an active volcano
B. has a big river inside it
C. is Jeju's main landmark
D. is the tallest mountain in the world