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UNIT 7. NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD
TEST 01

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. paradise
B. destination
C. risk
D. majestic
Question 2: A. together
B. agency
C. imagine
D. geological
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. carry
B. flora
C. possess
D. fauna
Question 4: A. encourage
B. discovery
C. diversity
D. recognize
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: I'm sure you will be amazed by _____ of the Atacama Dessert.
A. Landscape
B. land
C. backdrop
D. territory
Question 6: Can all of you ______ improving our new ideas for Literature Club?
A. Conserve
B. suggest
C. explore
D. discover
Question 7: The new government has made a positive _____ to the overall success of the environmental
project.
A. Contributing
B. contribution
C. contributor
D. contribute
Question 8: Victoria Falls ______ over 5,600 feet and drop up to 354 feet into the Zamberi River gorge
below.
A. Threat
B. reach
C. stretch
D. mention
Question 9: Lilly wondered _____ the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro was one of the natural wonders.
A. Where
B. whether
C. what
D. when
Question 10: Kevin wanted to know ______ the largest island of Korea.
A. Whether Jeju Island was
C. was Jeju Island
B. If Jeju Island is
D. if it is Jeju Island
Question 11: Cat Ba National Park ______a wide range of underwater and inland biosystem.
A. Established
B. possesses
C. explore
D. owes
Question 12:
A: Can I borrow your book on the Galapagos Islands?
B: “ _______”
A. Certainly. You can't.
C. Yes. Why don't you?
B. Never. I forget.
D. Sure. Here you are.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
DISCOVER THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA!
The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Located (13) _____ 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 (14) ____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 (15) ____one of the world's (16) _____ ancient
wonders!
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Question 14: A. a
B. an
C. the
D. X
Question 15: A. visit
B. visiting
C. visited
D. visits
Question 16: A. most great
B. great
C. greatest
D. greater
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions 17.
a. Next, the trip will include visits to the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Mount Everest, and
Victoria Falls.
b. 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
c. First, we are planning a trip to see some amazing natural wonders around the world.
d. Additionally, this trip will be a fantastic chance to see natural wonders and take wonderful photos.
A. a-b-c-d
C. c-a-b-d
B. c-b-a-d
D. c-a-b-d
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in question 17)
A. Finally, to join us, please sign up by June 15th . We hope you can come and enjoy these incredible
places!
B. Finally, it only costs you 200$ to join.
C. Last but not least, you won't never regret joining with us.
D. Last but not least, if you pay 200$ you can never forget the memorable trip/
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (19) _______________ in Quang Ninh
Province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in (20) _______________
shapes and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (21) _______________ Bai Tu Long Bay to
the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest.
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of (22) _______________
are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density of 775 islets. The limestone in
this bay has gone through 500 million years of (23) _______________ in different conditions and
environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years (24) _______________ the
impact of the tropical wet climate.
Question 19: A. situation
B. destination
C. direction
D. ground
Question 20: A. various
B. complex
C. exciting
D. orginal
Question 21: A. offers
B. includes
C. consists
D. covers
Question 22: A. them
B. those
C. which
D. whom
Question 23: A. formation
B. foundation
C. establishment
D. contribution
Question 24: A. in
B. of
C. for
D. under
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25: The best time to visit Trang An is from February to April when the weahter 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. Those who visit Trang An between February and April can enjoy nice weather and rice fields ready
for harvest.
D. Visitors should visit Trang An between February and April to enjoy nice weather and green rice fields.
Question 26: By exploring the caves in Trang An, scientists discovered human activities more than
30,000 years ago.
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A. Scientists occupied the caves in Trang An to explore humans of more than 30,000 years I 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.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given
cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27: you/ have/ passport/ you/ now/?
A. “Are you having your passport with you now?”
B. “Do you have your passport with you now?”
C. “You have a passport for you now?”
D. “Can you have a passport with you now?”
Question 28: hilltop/ get/ good/ view/ our village/.
A. The hilltop can make our village views better.
B. On the hilltop, our village can be viewed very well.
C. From the hilltop, we can get a better view of our village
D. From the hilltop, our village can get a better view.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29: Look at the sign.
A. The IT course starts on 1st October.
B. The IT course covers hardware, software, networking and
security.
C. The IT course is for advanced learners.
D. The IT course does not provide a certificate.

Question 30: Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.
A. You can't park your car here because this area is for fire
trucks.
B. If there is a fire, park your vehicle in this area.
C. This area prevents your cars from fire.
D. You can't park your car here when it is on fire.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
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 Mongolia 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 ℃ whilst in the winter months, temperature can drop to below - 40 ℃ . 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 and 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
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communicaties, as well as meet the nomadic people whose ways of life remain untouched by Western
influence.
However, the Gobi Desert is not without the 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.
Question 31: What is the total area of The Gobi Desert?
A. Over 1.29 million km2
C. 1.29 million km2
B. Nearly 1.29 million km2
D. 1.39 million km2
Question 32. According to the passage, who should visitors meet when they visit the Gobi Desert?
A. Nomadic people
C. Western businessmen
B. Ancient families
D. Other visitors
Question 33: A problem with the Gobi Desert is _________.
A. The untouched local lifestyle
C. the growing loss of animals
B. Its alarming expansion
D. the slow growth of new forests.
Question 34: The word annual in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. Everyday
B. every year
C. every month
D. every week
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT TRUE 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.
Question 36: The word ancient in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. Traditional
B. old-fashioned
C. modern
D. in the past
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,
C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from
37 to 40.
At 2,315 miles (3,726 kilometres), the Missouri River is nearly as long as the Mississippi River, into which it
flows. Together the Missouri and the Mississippi form one of the world's longest river systems.
There are seven major dams and dozens of smaller dams on the Missouri. (37) _______.They also create
reservoirs, or artificial lakes, behind them. The reservoirs store water that is needed for cities and for
irrigation of crops. Irrigation is important because most of the regions around the river have a fairly dry
climate.
In addition to producing electricity, the dams on the Missouri are also used to control the water level of the
river. (38) _______. At other times, water is released to keep the water level high enough for barges to float
downstream. By changing the natural flow of water in the Missouri, (39) _______. They have affected the
depth and temperature of the water in different parts of the river. Such changes have made it difficult for
some species, or types, of plants, animals, and fish to survive. A few wildlife species in the region are now
endangered, (40) _________.
A - Sometimes water is held back to prevent floods
B - The dams use water from the river to produce electricity.
C - which needs much effort from the government to save them from extinction
D - dams and reservoirs have altered the river's ecosystem.
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UNIT 7. NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD
TEST 02

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. measure
B. sustainable
C. structure
D. support
Question 2: A. geological B. imagine
C. agency
D. together
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. contest
B. courage
C. diverse
D. setting
Question 4: A. paradise
B. natural
C.tropical
D. location
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: The best sightings of the northern lights often _____ between 11pm and midnight.
A. Locate
B. occur
C. measure
D. host
Question 6: Tourists couldn't __________admiring the magnificent view of the Victoria Falls.
A. Think
B. encourage
C. help
D. permit
Question 7: The _____ is dotted with the tents of campers and hikers.
A. Landscape
B. picture
C. scene
D. position
Question 8: The villagers are very eager to _____ their own customs and languages.
A. Give away
B. reserve
C. permit
D. discover
Question 9: Our school is _________at 31 Ngo Quyen Street, HaNoi.
A. Location
B. locate
C. located
D. locating
Question 10: The national park boasted an incredible _____ of animals, including elephants, lions, giraffes,
and countless other fascinating species.
A. Diversify
B. diverstiy
C. diversifying
D. diverse
Question 11: The teacher asked Susan whether she ____ to visit Ha Long Bay.
A. Wanting
B. wants
C. wanted
D. want
Question 12: Lilly: “ May I submit my project after the deadline,Miss?” – Teacher: “_________”
A. That's a great idea
C. Yes, go ahead
B. I'm afraid you can not
D. No thanks
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF HA LONG BAY!
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most stunning natural wonders in the
world. Located (13) _____ Quang Ninh Province,Vietnam, this breathtaking bay is known for its emerald
waters and towering limestone islands.
What you'll see:
• Majestic Limestone: Explore the unique rock formations rising dramatically from the water.
• Floating Villages: Witness traditional villages where (14) _____people live on the water.
• Caves: Discover hidden caves like Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Cave.
Visit Ha Long Bay and step into a world of (15) ____ beauty, surrounded by one of nature's (16) _____
extraordinary creations!
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Question 14: A. the
B. a
C. an
D. X
Question 15: A. majestic
B. enormous
C. exciting
D. interesting
Question 16: A. greater
B. greatest
C. great
D. most greating
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions 17.
a. Next, you'll visit the floating villages where locals live and work on the water.
b. Then, prepare to be amazed by stunning caves like Sung Sot and Thien Cung.
c. First, we'll explore the limestone karsts towering above the emerald green waters.
d. Additionally, enjoy the peaceful scenery as you sail through this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A. a-b-c-d
B. c-a-b-d
C. c-b-a-d
D. b-c-a-d
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Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in question 17)
A. Finally, don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Ha Long Bay!
B. Finally, all it takes is $150 to enjoy this unforgettable adventure.
C. Last but not least, you will surely love visiting this historical place.
D. Lastly, Ha Long Bay is great for people who like to shop and party.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
Mount Everest (Mt. Everest) is the highest mountain (19) _____the world. It is 8,843 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 (20) ____ 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. (21)
____ strong winds rip their tents, people leave them behind. They don't have the energy to take the rubbish
away. They only have enough energy to go down the mountain (22) ____.
Rubbish is a terrible problem. Since people first began to climb Mt. Everest, they have left tons and tons of
rubbish on the mountain. Serveral groups have climbed the mountain just to (23)____ the rubbish. When
people plan to climb the mountain, they have to plan to (24) ____ their rubbish.
Question 19: A. on
B. in
C. for
D. to
Question 20: A. light
B. thick
C. pleasant
D. thin
Question 21: A. Unless
B. Until
C. When
D. Before
Question 22: A. simply
B. carefully
C. safely
D. Freely
Question 23: A. get out
B. pick up
C. take off
D. turn down
Question 24: A. take away
B. take on
C. take off
D. take in
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25: 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. In 2014, UNESCO refused to recognise Trang An Landscape Complex a Heritage Site.
C. Trang An Landscape Complex was a World Heritage Site before 2014.
D. It was not unti 2014 that Trang An named a World Heritage Site.
Question 26: If you are passionate about Vietnamese culture and history, you can not miss Hoa Lu
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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 Captial
D. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is a must-go for those hoping to learn about Vietnamese culture and history.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given
cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27: clown/ look/ funny/ can't help/ burst out/ laugh/.
A. The clown looks very funny, so we can't help burst out laughing.
B. Clowns looked so funny, and we can't help burst out laughing.
C. The clown looked funny, and we couldn't help bursting out laughing
D. A clown looks so funny that we can't help to burst out laughing.
Question 28: guard/ not permit/ enter/ cave/ without/ tour guide/.
A. A guard does not permit you to enter the cave without a tour guide.
B. The guard does not permit you enter the cave without a tour guide.
C. The guard did not permit you entering the cave without a tour guide.
D. The guard will not permit you to enter the cave without a tour guide.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29: Look at the sign. Choose the best answer for its meaning.
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.
Question 30: What is the main reason James cannot attend the concert?
A. He lost his ticket
B. He doesn't like the music
C. He is feeling unwell
D. He has another commitment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
After only 50 minutes flying from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical paradise of
Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island.
The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east width of
25km. A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region with
99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one at 603 meters. Due to Phu Quoc's
location in the Gulf of Thailand, its climate is sub-equatorial with a temperate weather all year round, making
trips to Phu Quoc possible any time in the year. However, the best time to travel to this island is during the
dry season, from November until March, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains are away.
Phu Quoc is most famous for its cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most famous food of
Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and the world. Besides, another
thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting black pepper. However, the factor that will definitely
intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline featuring several heavenly beaches. They have yet
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to be explored to their full ability, but this fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic
beauty that you can find in nowhere else in the world.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The sub-equatorial climate of Phu Quoc Island
B. When is the best time to travel to Phu Quoc Island.
C. Phu Quoc is most famous for its cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline.
D. Some appealing attractions of Phu Quoc Island.
Question 32: The word intrigue in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. Attract
B. promote
C. inspire
D. pay attention to
Question 33: According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island _______.
A. Has both beaches and mountains
B. doesn't have many tourist attractions
C. has the tallest mountain in Vietnam
D. doesn't have rains all the year round
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Question 34: Tourists can visit Phu Quoc anytime in the year thanks to _______.
A. its location by the sea
B. its friendly local people
C. its temperate climate
D. its dry season
Question 35: Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand.
B. The beaches in Phu Quoc Island have been explored to their full potentials
C. Phu Quoc's dry season begins from November and lasts through March.
D. The island is roughly triangular in shape.
Question 36: The word wonderful in paragraph 2 is OPPOSTIE in meaning to _______.
A. magnificent
B. breathtaking
C. fantastic
D. awful
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,
C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from
37 to 40.
In the past, Vietnamese people used to send messages by writing letters. They would carefully express
their thoughts on paper, (37) ______ . Writing letters was a process that took time and patience, but it was
deeply appreciated because of the personal touch it offered.
Nowadays, things have changed dramatically. New tools like emails and instant messages (38)
______ . They offer speed and convenience, allowing people to communicating in real time, irrespective of
geographical boundaries.
However, some traditions haven't changed completely. Some (39) _____. They think that handwritten
letters are special because they should the writer's feelings, making the communication more personal and
sincere.
In summary, eventhough technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, the tradition of
writing letters holds a special in Vietnamese culture. People still find something special in putting their
thoughts on paper and sending them to others and (40) ________.
A. Put the letters in envelopes, and send them through the postal service.
B. Have become an important part of our daily communication
C. People still enjoy writing letters by hand
D. It creates a personal connection that we cannot do with digital communication
Question 37.
Question 38.
Question 39.
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