Unit 8. Our world heritage sites. Lesson 3. Reading

Warm-up
Look at the pictures and name these sites
Son Doong Cave
Angkor Wat
Hue Imperial Citadel
Pyramids
Great Wall
Hoi An Ancient Town
Sydney Opera House
Taj Mahal
UNIT 8: OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Reading
Ha Long Bay
Activity 1: What do you know about Ha Long Bay? And why do many people visit it ?
Ha Long Bay
Beautiful scenery
local people: hospitable and helpful
Climate: perfect for tourist activities
delicious seafood
accommodation and services: reasonable
World Heritage Site
1. magnificent /maɡˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/ (a):
2. Breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ (a) :
3. Islet /ˈaɪlət/ :
4. cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/(n)
5. abundant /əˈbʌnd(ə)nt/(a)
Vocabulary:
1. magnificent (a) /maɡˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/
2. breathtaking (a) /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/
3. islet (n) /ˈaɪlət/
4. cuisine (n) /kwɪˈziːn/(
5. abundant (a) /əˈbʌnd(ə)nt/
Find the word that have the following meanings:
ISLETS
BREATHTAKING
CUISINE
MAGNIFICIENT
ABUNDANT
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1. When was Ha Long Bay recognised as a World Heritage Site ?




In 1994
Ha Long Bay, located in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, was recognised as a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO in 1994.
(Line 1-3, paragraph 1)




They can visit different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water.
There are different cruise itineraries so tourists can visit many different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water .
(Line 2-4, paragraph 3)
2.What can visitors do on a Ha Long Bay cruise tour?
3. What type of food is Ha Long Bay famous for?
It’s famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs, prawns, and sea clams.
Line 2-3, paragraph 4
4. Is it possible for people to visit Ha Long Bay on a low budget? Why/Why not?
 Yes. Because Ha Long Bay offers lots of things at a reasonable price.
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.
(Line 1-3, paragraph 5)
5. What is available for people on a high budget?
These people can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
(Line 5-6, paragraph 5)
6. What are some of the unforgettable experiences mentioned?
Some may wake up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks, islets and caves; others may enjoy the cave dinner or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay.
The experiences of each visitor to Ha Long 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.
Activity 3: If you were a travel agent, what would you provide information about these place to persuade the customers to visit?

- Make a mind map about one of four places in 5 minutes and then present it in 1 minute.

location
Beautiful
scenery
Cuisine
HERITAGE SITES




Hue Imperial Citadel
Hoi An ancient town
Great Wall
Ha Long Bay
Homework

Review vocabulary .
Prepare for the next lesson.