1. Read this itinerary of a trip to Lao Cai, and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Itinerary Night 1: Ha Noi night train to Lao Cai At 20:00 you are collected and driven to the railway station for the 21:10 train to Lao Cai. Stay overnight on train. Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa – Sin Chai – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho When you arrive at Lao Cai Station, you will be met by a local guide and a driver. Have breakfast at a local restaurant, then start your journey to Sa Pa. You will be transported down the hill to Sin Chai village, home oh the Black Hmong people. Here you can start the journey up the Hoang Lien mountains. Once you reach the summit, you will trek along a small trail with spectacular views, and then gradually descend to Cat Cat village. In the afternoon, you take a trail sneaking through the Hoang Lien mountains. You will enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river eventually arriving in Y Linh Ho village. There you can rest in a scenic spot near the beautiful river. You will stay overnight in Y Linh Ho, either in a local house, or camping in a tent depending on the season. Day 2: Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Today's trek will continue along the Hoang Lien mountain range. You will have many opportunities to enjoy views over the huge rice paddy terraces in Muong Hoa valley. Have lunch at a scenic spot, then descend into the bottom of the valley. You will pass through Lao Chai, a Black Hmong village, and then Ta Van village, where Giay people live. You will spend the night in a traditional house of the Giay people. There, you can take a walk to enjoy the scenery of the valley as well as swim in the river nearby. Day 3: Ha Noi arrival Arrive in Ha Noi at 05:00. Return to your hotel on your own. End of the tour. Statements T F 1. When arriving at Lao Cai station, you will be met and transferred to a local restaurant for breakfast. 2. Cat Cat village is on the top of the Hoang Lien mountains. 3. You will stay overnight in Y Linh Ho in a local hostel. 4. Sin Chai is a village of Black Hmong people. 5. You can enjoy views over the huge rice paddy terraces in Muong Hoa valley, 6. You will have lunch in the Muong Hoa valley. 7. Ta Van is a village populated by Giay people. 8. When arriving in Ha Noi at 05:00, you will be taken back to your hotel by a driver. 2. Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). Being overshadowed by Ha Long Bay to the North, Cat Ba Island is often left out of the itineraries of the majority of travelers coming to Viet Nam. Nevertheless, Cat Ba Island is one of the most underrated destinations in Viet Nam. The park possesses seven different ecosystems, both underwater and inland. It is home to thirty-two types of mammals, along with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which can be used as medicines. There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested mountain within Cat Ba National Park. These routes are also divided by different levels of difficulty, so travelers don't have to be worried if their fitness is not very good. In addition, travellers can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang cave, or discover the traditional village of Viet Hai. 1. Many travellers choose not to visit Cat Ba Island because_______. A. they think Ha Long Bay is much better B. it is not a good destination for tourism C. there is too much rain there D. it is too far from Ha Long Bay 2. Cat Ba Island is suitable for _______. A. scientific research and exploration B. ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam C. experiencing urban life D. many indoor activities 3. Which of the following is NOT true about Cat Ba National Park according to the passage? A. Hiking and trekking in Cat Ba National Park requires a high level of fitness. B. It is one of the most diverse national parks in Viet Nam. C. There are seven different ecosystems in Cat Ba National Park. D. It was established in 1986. 4. The word 'rugged' in the passage is closest in meaning to_______. A. even C. smooth B. flat D. uneven 5. The word 'exquisite' in the passage is closest in meaning to_______. A. quiet C. plain B. ugly D. beautiful 3. Read the paragraph and choose the correct answer A, B, or C for each gap. After an enormous breakfast at a restaurant in Quỵ Nhon, you will be driven to (1)________ Hue, which served as the (2) ________ capital of Viet Nam during the 19th and early 20th centuries. You will travel north to Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum, home of the largest (3) ________ of Cham sculptures in Viet Nam, then continue on to Hue, stopping (4)________ the sensational Marble Mountain and Non Nuoc Beach. The road begins to wind as you make your way up the (5) ________Hai Van Pass, pausing at the top to admire the (6) ________view of Lang Co Beach. When arriving in Hue, you should definitely visit the Imperial Citadel. This royal (7) ________ was once badly damaged, but it was later listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been undergoing extensive (8) ________ in recent years. You can have a wander through the many residences and other buildings within the fascinating citadel, once only (9)________ to the royal family and officials. In the evening, you can take a pleasant (10) ________ along the Perfume River. 1. A. historical B. historic C. history 2. A. emperor B. imperial C. empire 3. A. contribution B. grouping C. collection 4. A. in B. on C. at 5. A. special B. spectacular C. particular 6. A. stun B. stunning C. stunned 7. A. residence B. resident C. residential 8. A. renovations B. renovating C. renovated 9. A. allowable B. accessible C. admissible 10. A. stroll B. trek C. hike
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