UNIT 7.

NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD

Underline the correct answer.
1. Australian scientists announced the discover/ discovery of a new giant canyon on the seabed in the Antarctic
region.
2. On the mountain peak, you can admire/ admiration the breathtaking view below.
3. The ranger had no hesitate/hesitation in refusing the hikers’ request to enter the forest.
4. With a full day exploring/ exploration, visitors can immerse themselves in the park’s diverse ecosystem.
5. No one may land in a nature reserve using an aircraft without the permit/permission from the local authority.
6. They have made significant contributions to species conserving/conservation for years.
7. Sustainable tourism helps preserve/preservation biodiversity for future generations.
8. The destroy/destruction of natural wonders caused by human activities is very concerning.
9. Visitors are forbidden to collect any living or dead coral samples for personal possess/ possession.
10. Angel Falls are located/ location in Canaima National Park in Venezuela.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Mount Everest is one of the most ______________ of the 7 world wonders. (impress)
2. Human should conserve biological ______________ because of its benefit. (diverse)
3. Life in the countryside puts you closer to ______________ and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
(natural)
4. The park aims to help ______________ otters and other endangered animals. (conservation)
5. Opencast coal mining is among the most environmentally ______________ activities. (destroy)
6. Too much customer ______________ could bring the project to a halt. (hesitate)
7. Paricutin Volcano, a cinder cone volcano in Mexico, last ______________ in 1952. (eruption)
8. Climbing Mount Everest will be one of your most ______________ experiences. (wonder)
9. Rich countries must ______________ develop a plan to assist countries suffering the ravages of extreme
weather. (urgency)
10. Chichester is a ______________ town with plenty to fill a weekend break. (charm)
Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. Mr. Connor is attending a seminar on world natural heritages and sustainable ______________.
a. discovery b. diversity c. development d. exploration
2. South America has glaciers, waterfalls, and diverse ______________ from desert to jungle.
a. paradises b. ecosystems c. monuments d. landscapes
3. If you’re a nature lover, ______________ exploring the caves in Quang Binh Provine.
a. support b. consider c. hesitate d. mention
4. The best sightings of the northern lights often ______________ between 11pm and midnight.
a. locate b. occur c. measure d. host
5. One interesting ______________ of the Great Barrier Reef is that it’s bigger than the UK, Switzerland and
Holland combined.
a. feature b. risk c. access d. threat
6. The locals strongly ______________ the project to protect the ecosystems in the Amazon Rainforest.
a. destroyed b. forbade c. found d. supported
7. Tourists couldn’t ______________ admiring the magnificent view of the Victoria Falls.
a. think b. encourage c. help d. permit
8. The waters surrounding Komodo island contain rich marine ______________.
a. biodiversity b. destination c. wonder d. landscape
9. Grand Canyon South Rim offers easy ______________ to the most beautiful viewpoints of the area.
a. permission b. access c. location d. possession
10. The trip to explore Son Doong Cave is very _______. It needs a lot of equipment and thorough preparation.
a. urgent b. charming c. risky d. threatened
11. The Amazon is home to a variety of ______________ such as the Brazil Nut Tree, the Giant Water Lily, or
the Kapok Tree.
a. flora b. ecosystem c. fauna d. biodiversity
12. A _________ is characterized by high rainfall, high humidity’ and a rich diversity of plant and animal life.
a. desert b. canyon c. freshwater d. rainforest
13. Kiwi birds and Hector’s dolphins are some of the most signature ___________ of New Zealand.
a. destination b. fauna c. flora d. plant
Write these sentences with reported speech.
1. “Will the government pass the law on banning deforestation?” they asked.
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2. “Do you want to experience camping overnight inside a cave?” she asked me.
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3. “Are you excited about your trip to Iguazu Falls next week?” he wanted to know.
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4. “Is the weather good in Shanghai in the summer?” Jane asked me.
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5. “Is Anna going to observe the northern lights in Norway this winter?” he asked me.
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6. “Can we go snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef tomorrow?” they asked their mom.
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7. “Are the students giving a presentation on the seven natural wonders now?” I wondered.
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8. “Will you come back here next year to see the humpback whales?” the tour guide asked us.
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9. “May I use your pictures of the Victoria Falls for my project?” Harry asked me.
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10. “Is Paricutin Volcano located in Michoacan, Mexico? ” Anna wanted to know.
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Change the following sentences Into reported speech.
1. “Where are you going for your summer holiday?”
 Jimmy asked.......................................................................................................................................
2. “When can I register for the scuba diving tour?”
 Brian asked the tour operator...............................................................................................................
3. “Is it possible that the Grand Canyon may have formed 5 to 6 million years ago?”
 Joana wondered...................................................................................................................................
4. “Do you know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world?”
 My sister asked me.............................................................................................................................
5. “What activities can we do at Giang Dien Waterfall next week?”
 The students wanted to know............................................................................................................
6. “Does the Pink Beach on Komodo Island offer snorkelling and diving spots?”
 She wondered......................................................................................................................................
7. “Who is responsible for the damage of the ancient tree in front of the village?”
 One tourist asked...............................................................................................................................
8. “Will ecotourism help preserve the fauna and flora in the Amazon Rainforest?”
 The locals wanted to know..............................................................................................................
9. “How do visitors usually travel to Phu Quy Island?”
 Wendy asked me......................................................................................................................................
10. “Is it your first time kayaking and enjoying the beauty of Ha Long Bay?”
 The tour guide asked her........................................................................................................
Complete the sentences with correct tense of verbs.
1. My friend asked me what I ________________ (can) do to keep the campsite clean.
2. Mandy asked me if the boys ________________ (read) the book at present.
3. The teacher told us that we ________________ (travel) to the Mekong River the following month.
4. They say that they ________________ (never/ be) to Scotland before.
5. Jason and Victoria told me they ____________ (work) on a project on environmental protection then.
6. I wondered why Nick ________________ (go) to Ba Vi National Park every summer.
7. John wondered whether he ________________ (may) be able to cycle in the Dolomites.
8. She asked me if everyone ___________ (must) ask for permission before entering Son Doong Cave.
9. My mom said she ________________ (be) going to visit a friend of hers in London.
10. Shannon said that she ________________ (need) to train every day for her trekking trip.
11. The guests wanted to know what time the jeep tour ________ (start) and _______________ (finish).
12. They all wondered what they ________________ (have) to do to restore damaged ecosystems.
TEST FOR UNIT 7
III. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more ___________ than that of Phong Nha Cave.
a. spectacular b. probable c. biological d. annual
2. Did the film crew have to ask for ________________ to film inside the national park?
a. admiration b. exploration c. permission d. possession
3. The ________________ peak of the extinct Volcano Chachani can be pictured from space.
a. snow-covering b. covered snow c. covering snow d. snow-covered
4. The island is a popular place _____________ kayaking due to its abundant wildlife and scenic views.
a. at b. for c. with d. in
5. Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park can hike, raft, or take a helicopter tour to _____________ the park’s
stunning landscape.
a. discover b. locate c. consider d. explore
6. 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
7. Jade wondered ________________ the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro was one of the natural wonders.
a. whether b. where c. what d. when
8. The explorers said that they would explore the Gobi Desert ________________.
a. next year b. the following year c. last year d. the year before
9. They asked me ________________ rare wildlife when they visited Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
a. whether to encounter b. whether they can encounter
c. if they encounter d. if they could encounter
Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Marine heat waves ____________ many coral reefs and the unique ecosystem they support. (threat)
2. This exhibition on natural wonders of Asia is held __________________. (annual)
3. Everyone agreed that it would be too ____________ to cross the Sahara Desert in the summer. (risk)
4. During this Nile River cruise, we can sail through ancient sites and ____________ villages. (charm)
5. She has great __________________ for him and his work as an environmentalist. (admire)
6. The snow-capped summit, 2,642 meters high, offers __________________ views. (amaze)
7. The group of hikers include some famous __________________ and zoologists. (explore)
8. By promoting __________________ tourism, Japan hopes that Mount Fuji will remain a natural wonder for
future generations. (sustain)
9. Oxford attracts large numbers of __________________. (sightsee)
10. A mountain in the Rockies became the __________________ for a film about Everest. (locate)
Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box.
majestic – couldn’t help – explore – admiration – development
1. I _____ admiring the beauty of the scenery when I was at the mountain peak.
2. Getting to Mong Cai from Ha Long by road is an easy way to experience many _____ views.
3. Our earth possesses so many natural wonders, deserving _____ from everyone.
4. The children went on an expedition to _____ the flora and fauna of Cuc Phuong National Park.
5. Sustainable _____ is to meet human development goals while also sustaining the ability of natural systems.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The major _____ of the Galápagos Islands is its unique and fearless animals, such as sea lions, huge tortoises,
and different bird species.
A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractively
2. Every one of us has made a positive _____ to the overall success of the project.
A. contribute B. contribution C. contributor D. contributing
3. My uncle is an active _____ of the local fauna and flora preservation scheme.
A. supporter B. support C. supportive D. supported
4. There has been a _____ increase in the number of foreign tourists to Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam.
A. signify B. significantly C. significance D. significant
5. The island has a very beautiful beach, but sadly it is not easily _____.
A. access B. accessible C. inaccessible D. inaccessibly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Han asked me _____ my mum worked from home those days.
A. Where B. when C. whether D. what
2. He looked so funny; we couldn’t help _____ at him.
A. Laugh B. to laugh C. laughed D. laughing
3. She _____ slightly before agreeing to go onto the unoccupied island with them.
A. Hesitated B. thought C. occurred D. accessed
4. The project to protect the _____ of this national park will create more jobs for local residents.
A. Diversity B. mixture C. difference D. complex
5. Virtual Reality aims to give us artificial worlds to _____, outside normal space and time.
A. Possess B. explore C. support D. save
6. She asked the children _____ listening to her.
A. if were they B. whether they are C. if they were D. whether we were
Choose the correct answer in brackets to complete each of the sentences.
1. Minh asked me (if I knew / did I know) much about the Amazon Rainforest.
2. Sam (liked knowing / wanted to know) whether they met each other at school.
3. I (wondered / said) if my dad was going to the ASEAN Summit Conference.
4. We asked them whether we were meeting our instructor (today / that day).
5. They asked the tour guide if they (can / could) leave their things there.
6. The teacher wanted to know if (there were / were there) any more students who would like to participate in the
play.
Rewrite the following questions, using reported speech.
1. “Do you like to go to Con Dao by ship?” she asked.
2. “Are you participating in Clean-up Day next week?” my mum asked.
3. “Can I take a photo inside the pagoda?” Laura asked the guide.
4. “Is there anybody going with you into the cave?” Tom said.
5. “Will you take these measures to improve the situation?” they asked.
Rewrite the sentences in direct questions. Look at the example.
1. The teacher asked me if I was sure about those results.
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2. I asked the guide whether I could do the shopping when I was there.
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3. Lewis wanted to know if Kevin was touring Siem Reap and Tonle Sap Lake.
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4. I wanted to know whether Sue would leave for Brazil the next month.
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5. She asked me if the tour guide spoke Spanish.
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