1. Before you read, look at the pictures below. Make predictions about the reading. then read and check your ideas.

1. What is the reading about?

2. What do you know about these palces?

=> Answer: 

1. The reading about Ha Long Bay and Mui Ne - the natural wonders of Vietnam

2. - Ha Long Bay: is in Quang Ninh, it has many islands and caves. Tuan chau is a tourist attraction

- Mui Ne is in Binh Thuan. It há different colours: white, yellow, red.. It's like desert here

2. Complete the sentences, using the words from the box.

desert      wonder

visit          islands       remember

1. Ha Long Bay is famous for its beautiful .........

2. Ha Long Bay is the number one natural ........ Viet Nam.

3. A..............  is a large area of land with very little water

4. .............. to bring an umbrella, as it often rains there

5. A lot of people.................. Ly Son Island in the summer.

=> Answer: 

1. islands      2. wonder      3. dessert          4. Remember     5. visit  

3. Read the text again. Answer the following questions.

1. Where is Ha Long Bay?

2. What can you do at Ha Long Bay?

3. Is there a desert in Mui Ne?

4. Where can you have a picnic in Mui Ne?

5. What is the best time to visit the Mui Ne Sand Dunes?

=> Answer: 

1. It is in Quang Ninh

2. You can enjoy great seafood, join in exciting activities

3. Yes, it is

4. the beach

5. In early morning or late afternoon

4. Work in pairs. Make notes about one of the places in the reading. You can add your own ideas.

Then tell your partner about the place.

=> Answer: 

5. Some foreigns visitor are visiting your city/ town/ area. You are their tour guide. Tell them what they must anf mustn't do

=> Answer:

- You must wear sun scream when you're in Sam Son beach

- You must go to the Sam Son beach in early morning or in late afternoon

- You mustn't litter on the beach

-  You mustn't swim alone