Welcome
to our class!
Activity 1: What do you know about Ha Long Bay? And why do many people visit it ?
The reasons people visit Ha Long Bay
beautiful scenery
local people: hospitable and helpful
Perfect Climate
Delicious seafood
accommodation and services: reasonable price
World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO
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UNIT 8:
OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Reading
Ha Long Bay
I. Vocabulary
1. (a): very exciting & impressive
(a): extremely beautiful & impressive
(a): having more than enough
Ex:
For those with more abundant travel budgets they can enjoy the comfortable hotels and luxury cruise ship.
Ha Long Bay has attracted numerous visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking views and experience other activities.
Ha Long Bay is well-known for its beautiful scenery. A visitor can explore this magnificent place.
I. Vocabulary
1. (a): very exciting & impressive
(a): extremely beautiful & impressive
(a): having more than enough
Ex:
For those with more abundant travel budgets they can enjoy the comfortable hotels and luxury cruise ship.
Ha Long Bay has attracted numerous visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking views and experience other activities.
Ha Long Bay is well-known for its beautiful scenery. A visitor can explore this magnificent place.
breathtaking
magnificent
abundant
1. Breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ (a) :
Đẹp đến ngỡ ngàng
2. Magnificent /mæg`nifisnt/(a):
tuyệt đẹp, tráng lệ, lộng lẫy
3. abundant /əˈbʌnd(ə)nt/(a):
nhiều, phong phú
4. cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/(n):
Cách thức nấu nướng
5. Islet /ˈaɪlət/:
Hòn đảo nhỏ
Vocabulary:
1. breathtaking (a) /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/: đẹp đến ngỡ ngàng
2. magnificent (a) /mæg`nifisnt/ : tuyệt đẹp
3. abundant (a) /əˈbʌnd(ə)nt/: phong phú, nhiều
4. cuisine (n) /kwɪˈziːn/: cách thức nấu ăn
5. islet (n) /ˈaɪlət/: hòn đảo nhỏ
Checking Vocabulary:
ISLETS
BREATHTAKING
CUISINE
MAGNIFICIENT
ABUNDANT
Task 2: Read the text quickly. (page 34)
What is the text about?
A. Geographical of Ha Long Bay.
B. Job opportunities in Ha Long City.
C. How Ha Long Bay attract tourists.
C. How Ha Long Bay attract tourists.
Ha Long Bay, located in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. Over the years, Ha Long Bay has attracted numerous tourists who come to enjoy its breathtaking views and experience other activities.
Ha Long Bay is well- known for its beautiful scenery. With its thousands of rocks and caves emerging out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition. As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them.
Cruise tours are very popular in Ha Long Bay. There are different cruise itineraries so tourists can visit many different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water. Thus, a tour may last several hours to a day, or even a night on the board, which gives visitors a truly superb experience.
Ha Long Bay cuisine presents another attraction for tourists. It is famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs, prawns, and sea clams. A trip to ha Long Bay is not complete without tasting the authentic local food served in many restaurants in the area.
Tourists can also do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price. They can save money thanks to the availability of low-cost hotels and cruise tours. For those with more abundant travel budgets, there are also many options. They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five star- hotels and luxury cruise ships.
The experiences of each visitor to Ha Log Bay vary. Some may remember waking up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks, islets, and caves. Others may never forget their cave dinner or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay. However, they will all be left with the unforgettable memories of their Ha Long bay tour.
Activity 3: Answer the questions/ page 35
1. When was Ha Long Bay recognised as a World Heritage Site ?
2.What can visitors do on a Ha Long Bay cruise tour?
3. What type of food is Ha Long Bay famous for?
4. Is it possible for people to visit Ha Long Bay on a low budget? Why/Why not?
5. What is available for people on a high budget?
6. What are some of the unforgettable experiences mentioned?
Game:
THE LUCKY WHEEL
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1. When was Ha Long Bay recognised as a World Heritage Site ?
In 1994
Ha Long Bay, located in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, was recognised as a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO in 1994.
(Line 1-3, paragraph 1)
They can visit different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water.
There are different cruise itineraries so tourists can visit many different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water .
(Line 2-4, paragraph 3)
2.What can visitors do on a Ha Long Bay cruise tour?
3. What type of food is Ha Long Bay famous for?
It’s famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs, prawns, and sea clams.
Line 2-3, paragraph 4
4. Is it possible for people to visit Ha Long Bay on a low budget? Why/Why not?
Yes. Because Ha Long Bay offers lots of things at a reasonable price.
Tourists can also do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price. They can save money thanks to the availability of low-cost hotels and cruise tours.
(Line 1-3, paragraph 5)
5. What is available for people on a high budget?
These people can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
(Line 5-6, paragraph 5)
6. What are some of the unforgettable experiences mentioned?
Some may wake up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks, islets and caves; others may enjoy the cave dinner or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay.
The experiences of each visitor to Ha Long Bay vary. Some may remember waking up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks , islets, and caves. Others may never forget their cave dinner or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay . ̣̣̣̣̣
Task 4: Answer the questions
When was Ha Long Bay recognised as a World Heritage site?
In 1994 (Paragraph 1- line 1-3)
2. What can visitors do on a Ha Long Bay cruise tour?
They can visit different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water. (Par. 3, line 2-4)
3. What type of food is Ha Long Bay famous for?
It’s famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs prawns, and sea clams.
(Par. 4, line 2-3)
4. Is it possible for people to visit Ha Long Bay on a low budget? Why/why not?
- Yes, because Ha Long Bay offers lots of things at a reasonable price? (P5,L1-3)
5. What is available for people on a high budget?
These people can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships. (Par. 5, line 5-6)
6. What are some of the unforgettable experiences mentioned?
- Some may wake up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks, islets and caves; other may enjoy the cave dinner or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay. (Par. 6, line 2-5)
Activity 4: (Groupwork) Imagine that you are a tour guide, what will you introduce visitors about Ha Long Bay?
- Make a mind map about Ha Long Bay in 4 minutes and then present it in 1 minute.
climate
Ha Long Bay
What to see
What to eat
services
Local people
experiences
World Heritage Site
HOMEWORK
* Summary
- Write a paragraph of 120-150 words about Ha Long Bay.
location
Beautiful
scenery
Cuisine
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Ha Long Bay
Activity 5: Would you like to spend your holiday in Ha Long?
Ha Long Bay
scenery
local people:
Climate
seafood
accommodation and services:
World Heritage Site
perfect for tourist activities
beautiful
hospitable and helpful
delicious
reasonable
Recognized in 1994
Choose the reasons why people visit Halong Bay.
___1. Beautiful scenery
___2. Perfect Climate
___3. unforgettable memory
___3. Local People : hospitable and helpful
___4. Delicious seafood
___5. various activities to suit tourists’ different tastes.
___6. reasonable price of accommodation and services.
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