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UNIT 1. LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
G. READING
I. Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word from the box to complete the passage.
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As a child, Phong always dreamed of going (1) ______ to study. After he graduated from
high school, his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college. Phong was very
happy that his dream finally (2) ________true. When he first arrived in the country, Phong’s
English was not very good, and sometimes he did not understand what other people said. He
also had (3) ________ in class because he was not familiar with the new teaching and
learning method. He felt lonely in this new place, and missed all his friends in Vietnam.
After two years, Phong is now very (4) ________ in English and has achieved the top
academic award at his school. He has a lot of friends from different countries. He is even
good (5)_________ earning money for his daily needs from his part-time job at a restaurant.
Now he realizes that studying abroad is such a good experience.
II. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.
The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang. It
was formerly a major trading center in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 17th centuries.
Hoi An is famous for its old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets.
All the houses were made of wood, and their pillars were carved with ornamental design.
All visitors to Hoi An are commended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese
Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious objects
that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi An. Another attractive address to tourists is
Tan Ky House, which was conducted nearly two centuries ago as the house of a Vietnamese
merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19
th
century.
In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourist destination in Vietnam. In1999, it
was certified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
*Questions:
1. Where is the ancient town of Hoi An located?
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