IV. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.
HA LONG BAY: ONE OF THE GREATEST NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD
There is a saying that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet been to Viet Nam. On the
other hand, we can say that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet seen the most beautiful place
in the world. It takes us around 4 hours by bus to travel 180 km from Ha Not towards the northeast to Ha Long
Bay.
Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and in 2000,
and also that Ha Long Bay is in the second place in the worldwide competition of the World's Seven Natural
Wonders. 1,969 limestone islands of various shapes, sizes, and in different green and amazing colours rise above
the sea level in an area of more than 1,500 square kilometers that creates this world heritage site Ha Long Bay
still keeps its historical and cultural values.
Ha Long Bay is as attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and
winter. Traveling on small sailboats among hundreds of limestone islands, one may visit the amazing Surprise
Cave, the floating fishing village, and see how the locals live, which are top of the list of things to do here. On
Titov Island, one may swim and relax on the beach or enjoy a kayaking programme to the nearby Luon Cave
and much more.
The experience of visiting Ha Long Bay is unforgettable, where you will see something that will stay in
your mind and eyes for years. You will enjoy meeting Vietnamese people and tasting their delicious food. You
will have fresh air all day and night, especially if you wake up early in the morning and watch the sun rise on
the deck coming slowly through the islands. Be sure not to miss visiting I la Long Bay in your lifetime. Task 1. Identify whether the statements are true (T), or false (F).,T F,17. Ha Long Bay is one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Viet Nam. D D,18. It is in the second place of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. D D,19. The islands are on the setting of many colours.,20. Tourists can enjoy fresh seafood that is raised in the bay.,21. You have to come back to the mainland to swim or relax on the beach, not,in Ha Long Bay.,22. The sunrise there is unforgettable. D,Task 2. Read the passage again and answer the questions.,23. How long does it take to travel from Ha Noi to Ha Long Bay by bus?,24. When was Ha Long Bay recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site?,25. What makes the islands in Ha Long Bay marvelous?,26. According to the passage, is there the best time to visit Hu Long Bay? Why or why not?,27. What are the things that you must do there?,28. What impression do you get after a visit to Ha Long Bay?

Question

IV. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.
HA LONG BAY: ONE OF THE GREATEST NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD
There is a saying that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet been to Viet Nam. On the
other hand, we can say that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet seen the most beautiful place
in the world. It takes us around 4 hours by bus to travel 180 km from Ha Not towards the northeast to Ha Long
Bay.
Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and in 2000,
and also that Ha Long Bay is in the second place in the worldwide competition of the World&#x27;s Seven Natural
Wonders. 1,969 limestone islands of various shapes, sizes, and in different green and amazing colours rise above
the sea level in an area of more than 1,500 square kilometers that creates this world heritage site Ha Long Bay
still keeps its historical and cultural values.
Ha Long Bay is as attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and
winter. Traveling on small sailboats among hundreds of limestone islands, one may visit the amazing Surprise
Cave, the floating fishing village, and see how the locals live, which are top of the list of things to do here. On
Titov Island, one may swim and relax on the beach or enjoy a kayaking programme to the nearby Luon Cave
and much more.
The experience of visiting Ha Long Bay is unforgettable, where you will see something that will stay in
your mind and eyes for years. You will enjoy meeting Vietnamese people and tasting their delicious food. You
will have fresh air all day and night, especially if you wake up early in the morning and watch the sun rise on
the deck coming slowly through the islands. Be sure not to miss visiting I la Long Bay in your lifetime. Task 1. Identify whether the statements are true (T), or false (F).,T F,17. Ha Long Bay is one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Viet Nam. D D,18. It is in the second place of UNESCO&#x27;s World Heritage Sites. D D,19. The islands are on the setting of many colours.,20. Tourists can enjoy fresh seafood that is raised in the bay.,21. You have to come back to the mainland to swim or relax on the beach, not,in Ha Long Bay.,22. The sunrise there is unforgettable. D,Task 2. Read the passage again and answer the questions.,23. How long does it take to travel from Ha Noi to Ha Long Bay by bus?,24. When was Ha Long Bay recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site?,25. What makes the islands in Ha Long Bay marvelous?,26. According to the passage, is there the best time to visit Hu Long Bay? Why or why not?,27. What are the things that you must do there?,28. What impression do you get after a visit to Ha Long Bay?

Accepted Answer

**Task 1: Identify whether the statements are true (T), or false (F).**

T 17. Ha Long Bay is one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Viet Nam.  
F 18. It is in the second place of UNESCO&#x27;s World Heritage Sites.  
T 19. The islands are on the setting of many colours.  
T 20. Tourists can enjoy fresh seafood that is raised in the bay.  
F 21. You have to come back to the mainland to swim or relax on the beach, not in Ha Long Bay.  
T 22. The sunrise there is unforgettable.

**Task 2: Read the passage again and answer the questions.**

23. It takes about 4 hours to travel from Ha Noi to Ha Long Bay by bus.  
24. Ha Long Bay was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and in 2000.  
25. The islands in Ha Long Bay are marvelous because they are limestone islands of various shapes, sizes, and different green and amazing colours.  
26. According to the passage, there is no best time to visit Ha Long Bay because it is attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons.  
27. The things that you must do there include visiting the Surprise Cave, the floating fishing village, swimming and relaxing on the beach at Titov Island, and enjoying a kayaking programme to Luon Cave.  
28. The impression you get after a visit to Ha Long Bay is unforgettable, with beautiful scenery, meeting Vietnamese people, and tasting delicious food.

IV. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow. HA LONG BAY: ONE OF THE GREATEST NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD There is a saying that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet been to Vi...