PRACTICE TEST

UNIT 7 : NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD

A. PHONETICS.
I. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the
other in each group.
1. A. admire B. explore C. visit D. support
2. A. landscape B. possess C. flora D. carry
3. A. majestic B. recognize C. encourage D. discover
4. A. location B. paradise C. natural D. tropical
5. A. magnificent B. diversity C. sustainable D. hesitation
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR.
I. Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each question.
1. I'm sure you will be amazed by the _______ of the Atacama Desert.
A. landscape B. land C. backdrop D. territory
2. Can all of you _______ improving our new ideas for Geography Club?
A. explore B. conserve C. suggest D. discover
3. Every one of us has made a positive ________ to the overall success of the project.
A. contribute B. contribution C. contributor D. contributing
4. My uncle is an active ________ of the local fauna and flora preservation scheme.
A. supporter B. support C. supportive D. supported
5. _______ is all the animals living in an area or in a period of history.
A. Species B. Nature C. Flora D. Fauna
6. She _________ slightly before agreeing to go onto the unoccupied island with them.
A. hesitated B. thought C. occurred D. accessed
7. The project to protect the _______ of this national park will create more jobs for local
residents.
A. diversity B. mixture C. difference D. complex
8. He _______ before sending the e-mail because he was afraid that she would not like it.
A. possessed B. hesitated C. accepted D. admired
9. There has been a ________ increase in the number of foreign tourists to Ha Long Bay, Viet
Nam.
A. signify B. significantly C. significance D. significant
10. Hung asked me _________ my mum worked from home those days.
A. where B. when C. whether D. what
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11. He looked so funny; we couldn't help _________ at him.
A. laugh B. to laugh C. laughed D. laughing
12. The island has a very beautiful beach, but sadly it is not easily ____________ .
A. access B. accessible C. inaccessible D. inaccessibly
13. When he reached the mountain _______, he found it covered with countless flags of
climbers before him.
A. peak B. bottom C. height D. side
14. Virtual Reality aims to give us artificial worlds to ______ outside normal space and time.
A. possess B. explore C. support D. save
15. She asked the children _________ listening to her.
A. if were they B. whether they are
C. if they were D. whether we were
16. She wanted to know ______________ in Sa Pa in the winter.
A. if the weather is good B. if the weather was good
C. if was the weather good D. whether is weather good.
17. Cat Ba National Park __________ a wide range of underwater and inland biosystem.
A. established B. possesses C. explores D. owes
18. The tourists couldn’t help admiring the dramatic __________ of the desert.
A. sightseeing B. countryside C. landscapes D. landslides
19. He asked the guide __________ a photo inside the cave.
A. if he can take B. if can he take.
C. if he could take D. whether he takes
20. She wanted to know if Mark would visit Giang Dien Waterfall _____________.
A. the following week. B. next week .
C. the previous day D. the day after

* Choose the most suitable response A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following

exchanges.
21. Bill : “ ___________ ” Teacher: “Sure. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site ”
A. Certainly. Where do you want to put them? B. Sure. I don't like them much.
C. I couldn't. They're over there. D. Yes, go ahead.
22. You: May I submit my project after the deadline, Miss ? Your teacher: “_________ ”
A. I’m afraid you can. B. That’s a great idea.
C. No, thanks D. Yes, go ahead.
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23. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

A. No one is allowed to park in this area.

B. This parking area is for everyone.
C. You have to contact the staff if you want to park in this area.
D. Only people who work here can park in this area.
24. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

A. Only 15-17 people can enter the place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
B. Only teenagers who are over 15 are allowed to enter this place.
C. The venue is open to all teenagers under the age of 17.
D. Teenagers aged 15-17 can visit the venue from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
25. What is the main reason James cannot attend the concert?

A. He lost his ticket B. He doesn't like the music

C. He has another commitment D. He is feeling unwell
26. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

A. Today you can buy apples at a cheaper price before 6 p.m.

B. You can’t buy any apples before 6 p.m.
C. You can buy cheaper apples after 6 p.m.
D. You can only buy apples today.
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that
needs correcting.
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27. Mr Lam wanted to know whether my dad is working from home.
A. wanted B. is C. home D. whether
 was

28. Elena asks Sheila if she was excited about her upcoming trip to Hong Kong.
A. to B. if C. excited D. asks
 asked

29. James asked his brother if he wants to watch a documentary about the safari.
A. wants B. to watch C. if D. about
 wanted

30. Mr Minh wanted to know if are there any package tours to Mount Fuji.
A. wanted B. Mr Minh C. to D. are there
 there were

C. READING.
I. Read the announcement/management paragraph and then choose the correct answer
from options A, B, C, D.

Discover the Pyramids of Giza!

The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Located (31)
________ Egypt, these incredible pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are a symbol
of ancient engineering.
What You'll See:
• Great Pyramid : The largest of the pyramids, built as a tomb for a pharaoh.
• Ancient Sphinx : A giant statue with the body of (32) _________ lion and the head of a king.
• Desert scenery : Experience the beautiful desert landscape around the pyramids.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and step back in time to (33) ______ one of the world's greatest
ancient wonders!
Book your tour now and marvel at these magnificent structures!
31. A. at B. in C. on D. over
32. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
33. A. visit B. visiting C. visited D. visits
II. Read the passage and markA, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer that best fits
each blank.

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Mount Everest (Mt. Everest) is the highest mountain (1) the world. It is 8,848
metres high. Mt. Everest was first climbed in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
Every year, a lot of people want to climb Mt. Everest.
It is very dangerous to climb Mt. Everest. The air is very (2) and cold. Most people
carry bottles of oxygen; they could die without it. When the oxygen bottles are empty, people
throw them on the ground. (3) strong winds rip their tents, people leave them behind.
They do not have the energy to take the rubbish away. They only have enough energy to go
down the mountain (4)
Rubbish is a terrible problem. Since people first began to climb Mt. Everest, they have left tons
and tons of rubbish on the mountain. Several groups have climbed the mountain just to (5)
the rubbish. When people plan to climb the mountain, they have to plan to take
away their rubbish.
34. A. on B. in C. for D. to
35. A. thin B. pleasant C. thick D. light
36. A. Unless B. Until C. When D. Before
37. A. Freely B. simply C. carefully D. safely
38. A. get out B. pick up C. take off D. turn down
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
The Gobi Desert
The Gobi Desert is located in both Northern China and Southern Mongolia, covering a
total area of 1.29 million km². The name "Gobi" in Mongolian means "a waterless place". The
annual rainfall is about 18 cm. Gobi has rapid temperature changes, both seasonally and daily.
Summer months bring temperatures of up to 50°C whilst in the winter months, temperatures
can drop to below -40°C. This is also where some of the world's first fossilised dinosaur eggs
were found.
Tourists who want to explore the Gobi Desert should travel in Jeep cars with local
drivers or by camel. They can admire a dramatic rocky landscape, high sand dunes,
and see some of the unique Gobi Desert animals such as the Jerboa, Snow Leopard,
and Siberian Ibex. They should also visit ancient ruins and oasis communities, as
well as meet the nomadic people whose ways of life remain untouched by Western influence.
However, the Gobi Desert is not without any threat. It is still growing at an alarming
rate, causing the loss of valuable grassland. The Chinese government is currently
planting the Green Wall of China, which is a line of forest, with the hope to slow down
the expansion of the desert.
39. What is the total area of The Gobi Desert?
A.over 1.29 million km² B. 1.29 million km²
C. nearly 1.29 million km². D. 1.39 million kilometres

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40. Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Gobi Desert?
A. People discovered fossils of dinosaur eggs there.
B. Tourists should drive their Jeep cars across the Desert.
C. The landscape is rocky, with high sand dunes.
D. Camels are a good means of transportation there.
41. Why does the writer mention Siberian Ibex in paragraph 2?
A. To point out that Siberian Ibex is going to extinct soon.
B. To show that people in the oasis communities are very rich.
C. To explain the need to protect local animals in the Gobi Desert.
D. To give an example of animals which are unique to the Gobi Desert.
42. According to the passage, who should visitors meet when they visit the Gobi Desert?
A. Nomadic people B. Western businessmen
C. Ancient families D. Other visitors
43. A problem with the Gobi Desert is ____________.
A. the untouched local lifestyle B. the growing loss of animals.
C. its alarming expansion D. the slow growth of new forests
D. WRITING.
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement
of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following
questions.
a. First, we are planning a trip to see some amazing natural wonders around the world.
b. Next, the trip will include visits to the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Mount
Everest, and Victoria Falls.
c. Then, we will start our adventure on July 1st, and it will last for two weeks. Our itinerary
includes guided tours and free time for personal exploration.
d. Finally, to join us, please sign up by June 15th. We hope you can come and enjoy these
incredible places!
e. Additionally, this trip will be a fantastic chance to see famous natural wonders and take
wonderful photos.
1. A. a → b → c → e → d B. a → c → b → e → d
C. a → b → c → d → e D. a → e → b → c → d
II. Rearrange the words and phrases to make complete sentences. (Sắp xếp lại các từ và
cụm từ thành câu hoàn chỉnh.)
1. whether / The park ranger / asked / interested / a / in / guided tour / the / visitor / was
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The park ranger asked whether the visitor was interested in a guided tour.

2. was / tourist destination / if / a / Phu Quoc Island / The travelers / asked / popular
The travelers asked if Phu Quoc Island was a popular tourist destination.

3. asked / if / in / we / could / I / observe / diverse wildlife / Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
I asked if we could observe diverse wildlife in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

4. whether / the traveler / asked / a / a / city break / The travel agent / or / beach vacation /
preferred
 The travel agent asked whether the traveler preferred a beach vacation or a city break. (a
city break or a beach vacation)

5. asked / the photographer / if / to / difficult / photograph / were / in / the rice rraces / Sa Pa

 The photographer asked if the rice terraces in Sa Pa were difficult to photograph.

6. the Australis Aurora / The astronomer / said that / could / seen / in / the Northern
Hemisphere / be
 The astronomer said that the Aurora Australis could be seen in the Northern
Hemisphere.

III. Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the original
one.
1. Trang An Landscape Complex received the title UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
A. UNESCO named Trang An Landscape Complex a World Heritage Site in 2014.
B. Trang An Landscape Complex was a World Heritage Site before 2014.
C. In 2014, UNESCO refused to recognise Trang An Landscape Complex a Heritage Site.
D. It was not until 2014 that Trang An named a World Heritage Site.
2. Trang An has two types of ecosystems, the limestone mountain one and the aquatic one.
A. The two types of ecosystems create the limestone mountain and the aquatic Trang An.
B. The limestone mountain ecosystem is more diverse than the water one in Trang An.
C. Trang An has many ecosystems besides the limestone mountain and the aquatic ones.
D. There are a limestone mountain ecosystem and a water ecosystem in Trang An.
3. By exploring the caves in Trang An, scientists discovered human activities more than
30,000 years ago.
A. Scientists occupied the caves in Trang An to explore humans of more than 30,000 years
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ago.
B. Scientists' exploration of the caves reveals that there were human activities in Trang An
more than 30,000 years ago.
C. By exploring the caves, humans lived in Trang An more than 30,000 years ago.
D. More than 30,000 years ago, ancient scientists discovered some caves in Trang An where
humans lived.
4. The best time to visit Trang An is from February to April when the weather is nice and
rice fields are green.
A. Visiting Trang An in February is the best because the weather is very nice.
B. From February to April, many people visit Trang An to take photos of green rice fields.
C. Visitors should visit Trang An between February and April to enjoy nice weather and
green rice fields.
D. Those who visit Trang An between February and April can enjoy nice weather and rice
fields ready for harvest.
5. If you are passionate about Vietnamese culture and history, you cannot miss Hoa Lu
Ancient Capital.
A. A passionate person on Vietnamese culture and history will not go to Hoa Lu Ancient
Capital.
B. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital has a very long history.
C. Books about Vietnamese culture and history can be found in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
D. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is a must-go for those hoping to learn about Vietnamese culture
and history.
IV. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. "Is the Sahara Desert hot all year round?" Laura asked me.
 Laura wondered if/ whether the Sahara Desert was hot all year round

2. "Will the project help protect the biodiversity of the island?" Minh wondered.
 Minh wondered if/ whether the project would help protect the biodiversity of the island

3. "Are Ron and his family travelling to Ha Long Bay?" Peter asked me.
 Peter wanted if/ whether Ron and his family were travelling to Ha Long Bay

4. Minh asked the tour guide if there was any local restaurant nearby.
 Minh asked the tour guide: "Are there any local restaurant near here?"

5. Kate wanted to know if I would participate in the Natural Wonders competition.

 Kate asked me : "Will you participate in the Natural Wonders competition?"
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V. Read the following facts about Mount Kilimanjaro, a natural wonder of the world,
then write a paragraph (100 -120 words) about it.
Mount Kilimanjaro:
- highest mountain in Africa (5,895 metres above sea level)
- located: Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania (205 miles from the equator)
- result of volcanic activity
- first climbed in 1889 (German geologist Hans Meyer, Austrian climber Ludwig Purtscheller
and local guide Yohani Kinyala Lauwo)
- became a part of Kilimanjaro National Park (1973)
- the park: World Heritage Site (1987)
- now popular with hikers (both first- timer and experienced ones.
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** Suggested answer:
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa - 5,895 metres above sea level. It is
located in Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania, just about 205 miles from the equator. Mount
Kilimanjaro is a result of volcanic activity. It was first climbed in 1889 (by a German
geologist Hans Meyer, an Austrian climber Ludwig Purtscheller and a local guide Yohani
Kinyala Lauwo). In 1973 the mountain and its surrounding forests became Kilimanjaro
National Park. The park was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Kilimanjaro is now very popular with both experienced hikers and first time adventurers.
Every year, thousands of young and old climbers and hikers try to reach its summit.

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