UNIT 7.

NATURAL WONDERS
OF THE WORLD

Từ vựng Phiên âm Dịch nghĩa

access (n) /ˈækses/ tiếp cận, đến được
annual (adj) /ˈænjuəl/ (xảy ra) hằng năm
biodiversity (n) /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/ sự đa dạng sinh học
coral (n, adj) /ˈkɒrəl/ san hô
crazy (adj)
/ˈkreɪzi/ thích mê
(about something)
destination (n) /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ điểm đến
ecosystem (n) /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/ hệ sinh thái
feature (n) /ˈfːtʃə/ đặc điểm
locate (v) /ləʊˈkeɪt/ định vị, đặt ở
location (n) /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/ địa điểm, nơi chốn
majestic (adj) /məˈdʒestɪk/ uy nghi, tráng lệ
occur (v) /əˈkɜː/ xảy ra
paradise (n) /ˈpærədaɪs/ thiên đường, nơi đẹp tuyệt trần
peak (n) /piːk/ đỉnh, đỉnh núi
permission (n) /pəˈmɪʃn/ sự cho phép
permit (v) /pəˈmɪt/ cho phép
possess (v) /pəˈzes/ có, sở hữu
support (v) /səˈpɔːt/ ủng hộ, giúp đỡ
sustainable (adj) /səˈsteɪnəbl/ bền vững
travel destination /ˈtrævl ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ điểm đến du lịch
urgent (adj) /ˈɜːdʒənt/ gấp, cấp bách
B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR
I. Match the verb or phrasal verb with its definition.
1. a. happening or done once every year
sustainable
2. paradise b. very important and needing attention immediately
3. ecosystem c. to have or own something
4. diversity d. impressive because of size or beauty
5. annual e. the pointed top of a mountain
6. urgent f. able to continue over a period of time
7. majestic g. to allow something; to make something possible
8. possess h. a place that is extremely beautiful and that seems perfect
9. peak i. a range of many people or things that are very different from each
other
10. permit j. all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and
the environment
Your answers:
1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10.
___
II. Complete the sentences with the words in part I.
1. Tourists can ride the camel and enjoy the ______________ view of the Sahara Desert.
2. Mount K2 is best known as the most dangerous mountain ______________ in the
world.
3. The snowfall in winter and the lush greenery in summer make Kashmir a(n)
______________ for nature lovers and photographers.
4. The national park have rules to ______________ visitors to camp in designated
campsites.
5. The project aims to promote the management, conservation and ______________
development of all types of forests.
6. The Great Barrier Reef is a vital ______________, providing food and shelter for
countless species.
7. The park trails are closed to protect the falcons during their ______________ nesting
period.
8. Maintaining a wide ______________ of species in each ecosystem is very necessary.
9. The coastal countries of Southeast Asia ______________ beautiful beaches with
dreamy islands.
10. UNESCO has a list of endangered World Heritage sites that require ____________
conservation efforts.
III. 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 Canadia National Park in Venezuela.
IV. 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)
V. 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
VI. Write these sentences with reported speech.
1. “Will the government pass the law on banning deforestation?” they asked.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
2. “Do you want to experience camping overnight inside a cave?” she asked me.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
3. “Are you excited about your trip to Iguazu Falls next week?” he wanted to know.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
4. “Is the weather good in Shanghai in the summer?” Jane asked me.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
5. “Is Anna going to observe the northern lights in Norway this winter?” he asked me.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
6. “Can we go snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef tomorrow?” they asked their mom.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
7. “Are the students giving a presentation on the seven natural wonders now?” I
wondered.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
8. “Will you come back here next year to see the humpback whales?” the tour guide
asked us.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
9. “May I use your pictures of the Victoria Falls for my project?” Harry asked me.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
10. “Is Paricutin Volcano located in Michoacan, Mexico? ” Anna wanted to know.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
VII. Change the following sentences Into reported speech.
1. “Where are you going for your summer holiday?”
 Jimmy asked
2. “The hiking trip today allows you to observe some signature birds of the park.”
 The tour guide told the hikers that
3. “When can I register for the scuba diving tour?”
 Brian asked the tour operator
4. “Is it possible that the Grand Canyon may have formed 5 to 6 million years ago?”
 Joana wondered
5. “I hope I can climb Mount Kilimanjaro with other explorers next year.”
 Annie said that
6. “Do you know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world?”
 My sister asked me
7. “What activities can we do at Giang Dien Waterfall next week?”
 The students wanted to know
8. “These tourists might not follow the trails and get lost yesterday.”
 The police explained that
9. “Does the Pink Beach on Komodo Island offer snorkelling and diving spots?”
 She wondered
10. “Who is responsible for the damage of the ancient tree in front of the village?”
 One tourist asked
11. “Will ecotourism help preserve the fauna and flora in the Amazon Rainforest?”
 The locals wanted to know
12. “If you take steps to reduce pollution, you will help preserve the Great Barrier Reef.”
 A friend told me that
13. “How do visitors usually travel to Phu Quy Island?”
 Wendy asked me
14. “Is it your first time kayaking and enjoying the beauty of Ha Long Bay?”
 The tour guide asked her
15. “This speaker is presenting the negative effects of global warming right now.”
 Andy said that
IX. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d.
1. Her children ________________ whether they would pay a visit to Thien Duong
Cave that week.
a. said b. asked her c. tell her d. questions
2. The hikers wondered if the entrance to the cave ________________ at the moment.
a. blocked b. was blocked c. was blocking d. would be blocked
3. Amy asked the tour guide ________________ the best time to see the humpback
whale was.
a. where b. how c. when d. why
4. The students said that they ________________ to go on a field trip after the final
exam.
a. wanted b. want c. would want d. could want
5. They told me they ________________ some of New Zealand’s rarest flora and fauna
at Milford Sound.
a. will see b. are going to see
c. have seen d. might see
6. Kevin wanted to know ________________ the largest island of Korea.
a. whether Jeju Island was b. was Jeju Island
c. if Jeju Island is d. if it is Jeju Island
7. We wondered whether we would experience heavy rainfall in the forest
________________.
a. the next week b. the week after that
c. the upcoming week d. the following week
8. Mrs. Molly asked us ________________ doing during the camp that summer.
a. whether we enjoyed b. what we enjoyed
c. did we enjoy d. that we enjoyed
9. “Are Iguazu Falls shared by two countries Argentina and Brazil?” asked Jade.
a. Jade asked two countries Argentina and Brazil shared Iguazu Falls.
b. Jade wondered what Iguazu Falls were shared by two countries Argentina and Brazil.
c. Jade asked whether Iguazu Falls were shared by two countries Argentina and Brazil.
d. Jade wondered which two countries shared Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil.
10. They said that they were going to see the baobab trees in Madagascar that weekend.
a. “We are going to see the baobab trees in Madagascar this weekend,” said they.
b. They said, “They were going to see the baobab trees in Madagascar that weekend.”
c. “They were going to see the baobab trees in Madagascar this weekend,” we said.
d. We said, “We are going to see the baobab trees in Madagascar that weekend.”
c. SPEAKING
I. Choose the best answer to complete the conversations.
1. A: Can I borrow your book on the Galapagos Islands?
B: ________________________________
a. Certainly. You can’t. b. Yes. Why don’t you?
c. Never. I forget. d. Sure. Here you are.
2. A: ________________________________
B: Sure. The more the merrier.
a. May I bring a friend of mine to your party?
b. Can you tell me some close friends of yours?
c. Do we have to go to your party?
d. How do you feel about your party?
3. A: Would it be okay if we went to the park instead of the pool?
B: ________________________________
a. I don’t think you can do it. b. I don’t understand you.
c. That sounds like a good idea! d. Thanks a lot for that.
4. A: Can visitors enter the cave during rainy season?
B: ________________________________ It’s very dangerous during that time.
a. Why not? Let’s go. b. No, sorry you can’t.
c. Sure. Hurry up. d. No problem.
5. A: ________________________________
B: Sure, I don’t mind at all.
a. You’re always welcome to bring dogs here.
b. Could you show me how to carry your dog?
c. I’m really sorry about your dog.
d. Can I bring my dog over to your place?
VIII. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (1)
_______________ in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of
limestone karst and isles(quần đảo và hang động đá vôi) in (2) _______________ shapes
and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (3) _______________ Bái Tử
Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest.
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km 2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of (4)
_______________ are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334km 2 with a high
density of 775 islets(đảo nhỏ). The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million
years of (5) _______________ in different conditions and environments. The evolution
of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years (6) _______________ the impact of
the tropical wet climate. The geo-diversity(sự đa dạng địa chất) of the environment in
the area has created (7) _______________, including a tropical evergreen(thường xanh
nhiệt đới) biosystem, oceanic and sea shore biosystem. Ha Long Bay is (8)
_______________ to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species.
1. a. situation b. destination c. direction d. ground
2. a. various b. complex c. exciting d. original
3. a. offers b. includes c. consists d. covers
4. a. them b. those c. which d. whom
5. a. formation b. foundation c. establishment d. contribution
6. a. in b. of c. for d. under
7. a. biochemical b. biodiversity c. bioconversion d. biodefence
8. a. way b. place c. home d. house
IX. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Victoria Falls, situated on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, is a
breathtaking natural wonder that captivates with its awe-inspiring beauty. The falls boast
a stunning curtain of cascading water that plummets into a deep gorge, creating a
spectacular display of mist and rainbows.
Victoria Falls is recognized as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World for its
extraordinary natural beauty, geological significance, and cultural importance. The falls
hold cultural significance for local communities, including the indigenous Tonga people.
It is known as “Mosi-oa-Tunya,” meaning “The Smoke that Thunders,” reflecting the
powerful impact and the mist created by the falls.
Discovered by the explorer David Livingstone in 1855, Victoria Falls is one of the
largest and most powerful waterfalls globally, spanning over 1,700 meters in width and
reaching heights of up to 108 meters. The surrounding lush rainforest provides a vibrant
backdrop to the roaring waters, offering a unique ecosystem filled with diverse flora and
fauna.
Visitors can experience the falls from various viewpoints, each unveiling a different
facet of its grandeur. Victoria Falls is not merely a geographical marvel; it is a testament
to the raw power and beauty of nature, drawing admirers from around the world to
witness its majestic splendor.
A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. Victoria Falls stands on the border(biên giới) between two countries.
2. The water falling into a deep valley(thung lũng) creates a display of mist and
rainbows.
3. Victoria Falls is a wonder that was made by human activities.
4. The falls were discovered by the indigenous(bản địa) Tonga people.
5. The ecosystem around Victoria Falls is not very diverse(đa dạng).
6. Victoria Falls is the proof(minh chứng) of the power and beauty of nature.
B. Choose the correct answer.
1. To the Tonga people, Victoria Falls _______________.
a. reflects the power of the people
b. affects their local communities
c. is known under another name
d. creates mist and thunder
2. What can be found around Victoria Falls?
a. Roaring waters b. Lush rainforest
c. The explorers d. Many viewpoints
3. The word “vibrant” in paragraph 3 means _______________.
a. passive b. popular c. touching d. lively