Unit 8. OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise
1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. scholar B.
technique C.
archaeology D. achievement
2.A.
ancient B. concern C.
associate D.
special
3.
A. itinerary B.
abundant C.
elegance D. landscape
4.
A. tomb B.
dome C. mosaic D.
poetic
5.
A. numerous B. luxury C.
perfume D.
mon ment
Exercise
2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the
other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
6.
A. archaeology B. itinerary C.
unforgettable D. authenticity
7.
A. magnificent B. associate C. mausoleum D.
harmonious
8.
A. religious B. masterpiece C. prestigious D.
abundant
9.
A. intact B.
nightlife C. relic D.
complex
10.
A. cultural B. heritage C.
memory D. represent
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise
3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11.
I'd like to book a room with a/an ____
of
the sea.
A.
outlook B.
sight C. view D.
scenery
12.
When I'm on holiday, I enjoy ____.
A.
getting sunburnt B. getting sunstroke C.
having a sunbath D. sunbathing
13.
The most popular destinations for ____
holidays are Spain, Italy, and Greece.
A.
charter B. package C.
packed D.
packet
14.
When you are staying at a popular resort, there are plenty of ____ to go on.
A. excursions B.
expeditions C. pilgrimages D.
sightseeing
15.
One day when I'm rich and famous, I'm going to go on a round-the-world ____.
A. cruise B.
sail C.
self-catering D. survival
16.
You can save money by choosing a
____ holiday.
A.
do-it-yourself B. self-catering C.
self-study D. survival
17.
My favourite part of England is Cornwall. There's some absolutely beautiful ____ there.
A. nature B.
signs C. scenery D.
views
18.
There's a pretty little fishing village
____.
A. by the sea B.
on the sand C. on the beach D.
by the shore
19.
There's a path that ____
out of the village to a beautiful 14th-century church.
A.
follows B.
moves C.
takes D. leads
20.
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Wherever you go, you can see the ____ of volcanoes, some of
which are still alive.
A. tops B.
heads C
. mouths D.
ends
21.
The beaches were absolutely ____.
Sometimes we were the only two people there.
A.
unspoilt B. deserted C.
natural D.
romantic
22.
Sri Lanka has some fantastic beaches – miles after miles of golden sand and ____ water.
A. crystal clear B.
crystal clean C. light blue D.
navy blue
23.
The travel agent wasn't to ____
for the overbooking.
A.
accuse B.
charge C. blame D.
claim
24.
When I worked as a waiter, the hotel manager found ____ with everything I do.
A.
blame B.
complaint C. fault D.
criticism
25.
It can be quite busy here during the tourist
____.
A.
period B.
phase C.
stage D. season
26.
I always enjoy our school ____ to
France.
A.
excursion B. journey C. trip D.
travel
27.
Captain Cook discovered Australia on a ____
to
the Pacific.
A. voyage B.
cruise C.
travel D.
tour
28.
The sunset over Niagara Fall is really a magnificent ____.
A.
look B.
sign C.
view D. sight
29.
The hotel where we are ____
is quite luxurious.
A. staying B.
existing C.
remaining D.
living
30. Passengers requiring a
special meal during the flight should inform the airline in ____.
A.
ahead B. advance C.
front D.
forward
31.
We usually do go by train, even though the car ____ is a lot quicker.
A.
travel B.
trip C.
voyage D. journey
32.
The area near the palace gates was ____
with
tourists.
A.
full B. crowded C.
flooded D.
covered
33.
From the top of the cathedral tower there are some spectacular ____ of the surrounding countryside.
A.
sights B.
sites C. views D.
scenery
34.
She didn't enjoy the Mediterranean ____
at
all; she was seasick most of the time.
A. cruise B.
tour C.
voyage D.
trip
35.
Known as 'Ha Long Bay on Land', Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is famous for
its mountains, caves, and archaeological
____.
A.
excavations B.
sites C. relics D.
heritages
Exercise
4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined
word(s)in each of the following questions.
36.
The balance and harmonious blending of various elements contribute to
Taj Mahal's
unique beauty.
A.
successful B.
agreeable C. tasteful D.
fitting
37.
My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics comprising more
than 70
architectural works such as towers, temples, and tombs.
A.
royal B.
precious C. holy D.
valuable
38.
In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and
fauna, visitors
can also enjoy mountain climbing.
A.
flowers and plants B. plants and animals
C.
plants and vegetation D.
flowers and grass
39.
Ha Long Bay has attracted millions of visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking
views and experience other activities.
A.
unbreathable B. heartbreaking C. awe-inspiring D.
unforgettable
40.
They can enjoy the -comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
A.
style B.
convenience C. standard D. grace
41.
Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early
20th century.
A.
rebuilt B. pulled down C.
put up D.
pulled up
42.
Taj Mahal is a giant mausoleum of white marble in Arga, India. It is considered to be an outstanding
work of art.
A.
noticeable B. attractive C. brilliant D.
significant
43.
Recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb,
mosque, guest house, and main gate, has preserved the original qualities
of the buildings.
A. initial B.
ancient C.
unique D.
perfect
44.
As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new
surprises for
them.
A.
interesting B. strange C. impressive D.
unusual
45.
The mausoleum represents the greatest architectural and artistic
achievement of
Muslim art.
A.
contains B. includes C.
claims D. embodies
Exercise
5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
46.
Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.
A.
in perfection B.
in ruins C. in chaos D.
in completion
47.
Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price.
A.
inexpensive B. affordable C.
cheap D. exorbitant
48.
The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique
construction techniques.
A.
special B. common C.
excellent D. ancient
49.
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Ly Dynasty and then expanded by subsequent
dynasties.
A.
following B. successive C. preceding D.
next
50.
Visitors with more abundant travel budgets can enjoy the comfort of
five-star hotels
and luxury cruise ships.
A.
huge B.
plentiful C. mean D. tight
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise
6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51.
The best way ____
London is by taking a guided tour.
A.
of which to see B. to see C.
seeing D.
in which you see
52. With its thousands of
rocks and caves ____
out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won
international recognition.
A. emerge B.
to emerge C.
emerging D.
being emerged
53. Hoi
An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port ____ from the 15th to the 19th century.
A.
to date B.
dated C.
that date D. dating
54. We can also see the stone
dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal
families, ____ during
archaeological excavations.
A. discovered B.
being discovered C.
to discover D. discovering
55.
John F. Kennedy was the last US president ____.
A.
to assassinate B. assassinated C.
assassinating D.
to be assassinated
56.
The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam ____ to the World Heritage List.
A.
adding B.
to add C. to be added D.
added
57.
The archaeological excavation ____
to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.
A.
led B. leading C.
to lead D.
being led
58.
Though ____ many centuries ago, the
palace remains practically intact.
A.
building B. to build C. built D.
people built
59.
I picked up some holiday brochures ____
around
the table at the travel agency.
A.
to lie B. lying C.
to be lying D. being lying
60.
Situated on Cam Khe Hill, Tomb of Minh Mang is one of the most interesting royal tombs ____ in Hue.
A. to visit B.
visited C.
visiting D. being visited
61.
You may choose one from the five World Heritage Sites in Viet Nam ____ in this leaflet to visit on
your next field trip.
A.
includes B. including C. included D.
to include
62.
____ UNESCO criteria for
outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape
Complex was added to the World Heritage List in 2014.
A.
Meeting B.
Met C.
To meet D. Having met
63.
The most magnificent feature of Taj Mahal ____
is
the central dome.
A.
noticed B.
being noticed C. to notice D.
noticing
64.
Scientists ____ on
the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important
archaeological discoveries.
A.
worked B. working C.
to work D.
to be working
65. ____ with an average of 320
days of sunshine a year, the coastline offers the perfect holiday destination
for anyone ____ to
switch off and unwind.
A. Blessed/wanting B.
Blessing/wanting C. Blessed/wants D.
Blessing/wanted
66.
Southern Spain's Costa del Sol, ____ from
Nerja in the east to Manilva in the west,
is one of the most fascinating tourist areas in the world.
A.
stretches B. stretching C.
stretched D. being stretched
67.
As well as its beautiful sun-soaked beaches and excellent gastronomy, the region boasts no fewer
than thirty golf courses, ____
amateurs and professionals alike with year-round golfing opportunities.
A. provides B. provided C. providing D.
is provas
68.
The Saga Rose is a good-looking ship.
____ in 1965, she is highly regarded by marine experts for her
elegant lines.
A.
Launching B. Was launched C.
To launch D. Launched
69.
I took up salsa, ____ by
dance teacher, Thabo, who made us believe we were good enough to perform in
front of passengers and crew.
A.
was inspired B. inspiring C. inspired D.
was inspiring
70.
The electromagnetic fields can also cause responses in the brain, ____ observers into thinking
they are seeing even more vivid impressions.
A. tricking B.
tricks C.
trick D.
tricked
71.
Henry VIII of England was the only king
____ six
times.
A. to marry B.
married C.
was married D. marrying
72.
Travellers are faced with a lot of destinations ____ from.
A.
choosing B. choose C.
to be choosing D. to choose
73.
I think China will be the next country
____ the Olympic Games.
A.
who host B. hosting C. to host D.
hosted
74.
At 24, William Pitt was the youngest person
____ Prime Minister.
A.
becoming B.
to become C. became D.
was become
75.
Tourists ____ the train from London to
Stratford have to change at Coventry.
A.
take B. taking C.
to take D.
who takes
76.
The capital city of Ecuador was the first city in the world ____ a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
A.
to declare B. declared C.
declaring D. to be declared
77.
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the 8th World Heritage in Viet Nam ____ by UNESCO.
A. to be recognised B.
to recognise C. recognising D.
recognised
78.
The London Tower Bridge, ____
244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.
A
measures B. measured C. measuring D.
is measured
79. Scholars
believe that there are still relics
____ under the tomb and awaiting to be excavated.
A.
burying B. buried C.
are burying D.
are buried
80. ____ the email - supposedly
from Boyd's Bank - to be genuine, she was tricked into disclosing her credit
card details.
A.
Believe B.
Being believed C.
To believe D. Believing
Exercise
7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
81.
Breaking her leg the last time she went, Laura decided not to
go on the school
trip this year.
A B C D
82.
Lived here for seven years, my friend volunteers to act as
tour guide for us all on our city break.
A B C D
83.
We found a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have
dinner.
A B
C D
84.
‘Wait
a minute,' said Tom, ran through the door.
A B
C D
85.
Amy seems like a bright student. She's always the first to
be finished her work.
A
B
C D
86.
Annoying by the receptionist's behaviour, they decided not
to stay in that hotel.
A B C D
87.
We decided not to travel, having been heard the terrible weather
forecast.
A B C D
88.
Having imported from America, the fruit was expensive.
A B C D
89.
Barbara has now written a successful biography though know
mainly as a novel
writer.
A B C
D
90.
The book publishing last week is her first novel about
a World Heritage Site
in Viet Nam.
A B
C
D
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise
8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of
the following
exchanges. 91. “I'm not hot. I'm absolutely roasting”
– “____”
A.
You lucky thing! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. B. Let's go and cool down in the sea.
C.
You'll get a lovely suntan. D.
Maybe you've got a sun stroke.
92.
“Why don't you take your T-shirt off?” –
“____”
A.
That sounds like a good idea. B.
Yes, let's take it off.
C.
No, of course not. It's boiling here. D. Because I don't want to get
sunburnt.
93.
“____” – “That's a good idea!
Then we'll still have a couple of hours left.”
A.
I'd like to suggest we see the Imperial first. Then we'll have more time for the second attraction.
B. Why don't we see the Imperial first?
Then we'll have more time for the second attraction.
C.
What do you think about we see the Imperial first? Then we'll have more time for the second
attraction.
D.
How about see the Imperial first? Then we'll have more time for the second attraction.
94. “____” – “I'd like to see a
cultural one.”
A. Would you like to visit a natural or
a cultural world heritage site?
B.
Which site is worth visiting in Hue? The Citadel or the Royal Tombs?
C.
Would you like to go to Tomb of Minh Mang or
the Citadel of the Ho
Dynasty?
D.
Do you prefer seeing the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty or Tomb of Minh Mang
95.
“Can you recommend a good guest house in this area?” – “____”
A.
I know. I prefer a B&B round the corner. B. Yes, there's a nice B&B round
the corner.
C.
Wow! It's very kind of you to ask me. D.
Let's stop at the first hotel we find.
96.
“____” – “Why don't we thumb a
lift?”
A
Where shall we stay? Can you recommend a good place in town?
B.
How can we carry all this luggage by ourselves? It's too heavy for us.
C. Poor us! We've spent a
whole day on the road.
D. How are we going to get home? We
haven't got enough money for a taxi.
97. “Last
year, we went to one of those resorts where everything -
food and drink - is
free.” – “____”
A. Wow! I didn't realise
you were such snobs!
B.
Really? I prefer to go somewhere a bit quieter.
C. It sounds great. I've never been on
an all-inclusive holiday.
D.
If you want all your meals and drinks included, you can stay on an all-inclusive basis.
98.
“My back feels sore. Does it look a bit red?” – “____”
A.
Yes, it does. I think you'll get a lovely suntan.
B.
Yes, it does. Probably you should go for a swim.
C.
Yes, it does. It's important to go for a paddle.
D. Yes, it does. Perhaps you should
keep out of the sun for the rest of the day.
99.
“____” – “No, not yet. I might
call in at the travel agent's on the way home and pick up a few
brochures.”
A. Have you decided where you're going
on holiday this year?
B.
Have you booked the flight tickets for your holiday this year?
C.
Have you discussed whether or not to go on holiday this year?
D.
All are correct.
100.
“I'm really fed up with work at the moment. I need a break.” – “____”
A.
Why shouldn't you take next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam?
B.
I would advise you to take next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam.
C. Why don't you take next Friday off
and have a long weekend in Paris or Amsterdam?
D.
You're highly recommended taking next Friday off and have a long weekend in Paris or
Amsterdam.
101.
“Are you going to Wales again this year?” – “____”
A.
I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun.
B. Not likely! I'm going somewhere
abroad where I can be sure of some sun.
C.
Sure! I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun.
D.
Actually, I'm going somewhere abroad where I can be sure of some sun.
102. “____” – “Glorious! Warm and
sunny every day.”
A.
What was the beach like? B. What was the weather like?
C.
What was the hotel like? D.
What were the people like?
103. “____” – “Well, most of the citadel
was demolished in the early 20th century.”
A. Is it still intact or in ruins? B.
Has it been pulled down?
C.
Is it a significant geological site? D.
What has happened to it?
104. “____” – “Let's go to the Citadel.”
A.
Is the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty a natural or cultural world heritage site?
B. Shall we go to the Citadel of the Ho
Dynasty or do you want to see another site?
C.
When is the best time to visit the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty? In spring or summer?
D.
Why do you recommend the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty? Is there anything special?
105. “Why is Taj Mahal
considered to be an outstanding work of art?” – “____”
A.
Because it was built by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife.
B.
Because legend has it that Shah Jahan made a promise to build his wife the most beautiful tomb ever
known.
C. As acknowledged by UNESCO, it
represents the greatest architectural and artistic achievement of Muslim art.
D.
Because the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb, mosque, guest house, and main gate has
preserved the original qualities of the buildings.
Part V. READING
Exercise
9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
TOURISM
Tourism
is a big business. Millions of people around Europe spend their winters
planning their destinations for the following summer, and their summers (106) ____ to foreign climes for two
weeks in the sun. They are the modern-day descendants of the aristocrats and
the wealthy who would (107) ____ months to complete the
“Grand Tour” of Europe. But unlike their forefathers, tourists these days get a
bad press. They're not (108) ____
in the local culture, we're (109)
____; they're just after the chance to behave a bit more
wildly than they do at home. What's more, they damage the local environment and
don't respect the locals and their (110) ____
of
life.
But
are tourists really to (111) ____?
Or is it the (112) ____
of the tourist industry,
which has (113) ____ to
provide reasonably-priced alternatives? And if the local resort only offers a
succession of bars for the tourists to visit, can we really (114) ____ them for not doing more
cultural activities?
One
holiday company, Far and Away, (115)
____ that tourists are crying out for more cultural
holidays and believes that it has (116) ____
to
come up with a range
of package holidays which are affordable, culturally interesting, and
environmentally friendly. Their brochure, which is to be (117) ____ later this month, offers 200 holidays based
on cultural themes, including history and architecture, learning the language,
meeting the locals.
106.
A taking away B. moving away C.
taking off D. jetting off
107.
A. spend B.
make C. take D.
pass
108.
A. devoted B. eager C.
keen D. interested
109.
A. told B.
informed C.
convinced D. said
110.
A. way B.
manner C.
standard D. means
111.
A. criticise B. fault C. blame D.
accuse
112.
A. criticism B. fault C.
blame D.
accusation
113.
A. avoided B. lost C.
missed D. failed
114.
A. accuse B. charge C. criticise D.
arrest
115.
A. claims B.
mentions C.
informs D.
persuades
116.
A. succeeded B. managed C
. achieved D. resulted
117.
A. brought up B. brought out C.
brought off D. brought around
Exercise
10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct
answer to each of the questions.
One
of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C.
Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the
truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile
River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a
number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the Pharaoh. It is the
largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are
aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west – an incredible
engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great
astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical
observations.
Explorations
and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific
study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past,
present, and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to
coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under
investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this
one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial
beings of the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or
one built by a race far superior to any known today?
118.
The word “intersecting” in paragraph
2 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. crossing B.
aligning C. observing D.
cutting
119.
What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolise?
A.
Architects' plans for the hidden passages.
B.
Pathways of the great solar bodies.
C.
Astrological computations.
D. Dates of important events taking
place throughout time.
120.
The word "prophesied” in
paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
____.
A.
affiliated B. precipitated C.
terminated D. foretold
121.
Extraterrestrial beings are ____.
A.
very strong workers B.
astronomers in the ancient times
C.
researchers in Egyptology D. living beings from other planets
122.
What is the best title for the passage?
A.
Symbolism of the Great Pyramid
B.
Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid
C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza
D.
Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
Exercise
11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct
answer to each of the questions.
MY 25,000 WONDERS OF THE
WORLD
The
coaches at the Uluru Sunset Viewing Area were parked three deep. Guides were
putting up tables and setting out wines and snacks. Ten minutes to go. Are we
ready? Five minutes, folks. Got your cameras? OK, here it comes ...
Whether
an American backpacker or a wealthy traveller, Danish, British, French, we all
saw that sunset over Uluru, or Ayer Rock, in what seems to be the prescribed tourist manner: mouth full
of corn chips, glass full of Château Somewhere, and a loved one posing in a
photo's foreground, as the all-time No 1 Australian icon behind us glowed
briefly red.
Back
on the coach, our guide declared our sunset to be 'pretty good', although not
the best she'd witnessed in her six years. Behind me, Adam, a student from
Manchester, reinserted his iPod earphones: 'Well, that's enough of that rock.'
Indeed. Shattered from getting up at five in order to see Uluru at dawn, I felt
empty and bored. What was the point? What made this rock the definitive sunset
rock event? Why had we come here? Well, I suppose my sons would remember it
always. Except they'd missed the magical moment while they checked out a rival
tour group's snack table, which had better crisps.
So now I've visited four of
the “25 Wonders of the World", as decreed by Rough Guides.
And I think this will be the last. While in my heart I can see myself wondering enchanted
through China's Forbidden City, in my head I know I would be standing grumpily
at the back of a group listening to some
Imperial Palace Tour Guide. At the Grand Canyon I would
be getting angr with tourists
watching it through cameras – eyes are
not good enough, since they lack a recording facility.
As
we become richer and consumer goods are more widely affordable, and satisfy us
only briefly before becoming obsolete, we turn to travel to provide us with
'experiences’.
These will endure, set us apart from stay-at-home people and maybe, fill our lives with
happiness and meaning, Books with helpful titles like 1,000 Places to See
Before You Die are bestsellers. I'd bet many backpacks on the Machu Picchu Inca
Trail are filled with copies, with little tieks penciled in the margins after
each must-see sight has been visited. Travel is now the biggest industry on the
planet, bigger than armaments or pharmaceuticals.
And yet viewing the main sight of any destination is rarely the highlight of a trip.
Mostly it sits there on your itinerary like a duty visit to a dull relative.
The guilt of not visiting the Sistine Chapel, because we preferred to stay in a
bar drinking limoncello, almost spoilt a weekend in Rome.
In
Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef
reproached us. How could we travel 15,000 miles without seeing it? How
would we explain back home that we were too lazy, and preferred to stay playing
a ball game in our hotel pool? In the end, we went to the reef and it was fine.
But it won't rank highly in the things I'll never forget about Australia. Like
the fact that the banknotes are made of waterproof plastic: how gloriously
Australian is that? Even after a day's surfing, the $50 note you left in your
surfing shorts is still OK to buy you beer! And the news item that during a
recent tsunami warning, the surfers at Bondi Beach refused to leave the sea:
what, and miss the ride of their lives? Or the stern warning at the hand
luggage X-ray machine at Alice Springs airport: "No jokes must be made
whilst being processed by this facility' - to forestall, no doubt,
disrespectful Aussie comments: 'You won't find the bomb, mate. It's in my
suitcase.’
The
more I travel, the clearer it seems that the truth of a place is in the tiny
details of everyday life, not in its most glorious statues or scenery. Put down
your camera, throw away your list, the real wonders of the world number
indefinitely more than 25.
123.
What does the author mean by ‘the prescribed tourist manner’ in paragraph 2?
A.
They are all backpackers.
B.
They are all wealthy travellers.
C.
They are all interested in seeing the wonders of the world.
D. They all eat, drink and do the same
things at the sites of the world wonders.
124.
What did the author think or feel after seeing the sunset over Ayer Rock?
A.
She thought it was pretty good.
B. She felt exhausted, empty, and
bored.
C.
She thought that was enough.
D.
She thought this rock was the definitive sunset rock event.
125.
Why does she think that Uluru is probably the last 'wonder of the world' she will see?
A.
She doesn't like wandering around the wonders.
B.
She doesn't enjoy the Imperial Palace Tour Guide.
C.
She doesn't like watching the wonder through a camera.
D. She doesn't want to explore the
sites the way people around her do.
126.
What kind of tourists is she criticising when she says 'eyes are not good enough'
in paragraph 4?
A.
those who stand grumpily at the back of the group
B.
those who wander enchanted through the site
C. those who look at the wonders
through their cameras
D.
those who lack a recording facility
127.
According to the author, what do a lot of backpackers carry with them nowadays?
A.
books with helpful titles B.
books that are bestsellers
C. copies of must-see sights D.
little pencils
128.
The author compares visiting the main tourist sights to ____.
A.
armaments B.
Pharmaceuticals
C.
a trip highlight D. a duty visit to a dull relative
129.
What does she mean by `the Great Barrier
Reef reproached us' in paragraph 6?
A.
The Great Barrier Reef is worth visiting if you are in Australia.
B.
It is fine to visit the Great Barrier Reef when you are in Australia.
C. It seems wrong not to visit the Great
Barrier Reef once you are in Australia.
D. The Great Barrier Reef
is an unforgettable sight in Australia.
130. All of the following are
mentioned in the article as memorable aspects of Australia EXCEPT ____.
A.
banknotes made of waterproof plastic
B. the fine visit to the Great Barrier
Reef
C.
the surfers at Bondi Beach refusing to leave
the
sea despite tsunami warning
D. the stern warning at the
hand luggage X-ray machine at Alice Springs airport.
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise
12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131.
Visitors come to admire the relics that were excavated from the ancient tombs.
A.
Visitors come to admire the relics excavating from the ancient tombs.
B. Visitors come to admire the relics
excavated from the ancient tombs.
C.
Visitors come to admire the relics being excavated from the ancient tombs.
D.
Visitors come to admire the relics to be excavated from the ancient tombs.
132.
The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, which is located in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO's World
Heritage List in 2011.
A.
Locating in Thanh Hoa Province, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty was added to UNESCO's World
Heritage List in 2011.
B. Located in Thanh Hoa Province, the
Citadel of the Ho Dynasty was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2011.
C.
The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, that is located in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO's World
Heritage List in 2011.
D.
The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, locating in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO's World
Heritage List in 2011.
133.
The Complex of Hue Monuments, which lies along the Perfume River in Hue City, is a good example
of a well-designed capital city.
A.
The Complex of Hue Monuments, laying along the Perfume River in Hue City, is a good example
of a well-designed capital city.
B.
Laying along the Perfume River in Hue City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good
example of a well-designed capital city.
C. Lying along the Perfume River in Hue
City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good example of a well-designed
capital city.
D.
Laid along the Perfume River in Hue City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good example of a
well-designed capital city.
134.
He has been living with his cousin for two months, but he's looking for a place close to his university.
A.
Living with his cousin for two months, but he's looking for a place close to his university.
B.
Being lived with his cousin for two months, but he's looking for a place close to his university.
C.
Has lived with his cousin for two months, but he's looking for a place close to
his university.
D. Having been living with his cousin
for two months, but he's looking to a place close to his university.
135.
After we
had chosen a destination for our holiday, we began preparing for the trip.
A. Chosen a destination for
our holiday, we began preparing for the trip.
B. Choosing a destination for
our holiday, we began preparing for the trip.
C. Having chosen a destination for our
holiday, we began preparing for the trip.
D.
Having prepared for the
trip, we chose a destination for our holiday.
Exercise 13. Mark the letter
A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
136. A picture was stolen by
art thieves. It was painted by Munch.
A.
Stolen by art thieves, a picture was painted by Munch.
B.
Painted by Munch, a picture was stolen by art thieves.
C. A picture painted by Munch was
stolen by art thieves.
D.
All are correct.
137.
You can see Velazquez in this painting. He is standing in the background.
A.
Standing in the background, you can see Velazquez in this painting.
B.
You can see Velazquez, who is standing in the background, in this painting.
C.
You can see Velazquez standing in the background in this painting.
D. Both B and C are correct.
138.
The sculpture represents the biblical King David. It was carved in the early
1500s.
A.
The sculpture carved in the early 1500s represents the biblical King David.
B. The sculpture, carved in the early
1500s, represents the biblical King David.
C.
Represented the biblical King David, the sculpture was carved in the early 1500s.
D.
Being represented the biblical King David, the sculpture was carved in the early 1500s.
139.
Cats is one of the longest-running
musicals in Britain. It was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
A.
Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats
is one of the longest-running musicals
in Britain.
B.
Cats, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber,
is one of the longest-running musicals
in Britain.
C.
Cats, one of the longest-running musicals
in Britain, was written by Andrew Lloyd
Webber.
D. All are correct.
140. The Matrix was released in 1999. It stars
Keanu Reeves.
A.
Releasing in 1999, The Matrix stars
Keanu Reeves.
B. Released in 1999, The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves.
C.
The Matrix released in 1999 stars
Keanu Reeves.
D.
Both B and C are correct.
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