Unit 8. OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES

Unit 8. OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES

Part I. PHONETICS 

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 

1. A. scholar                B. technique                C. archaeology            D. achievement

2.A. ancient                 B. concern                   C. associate                 D. special 

3. A. itinerary              B. abundant                 C. elegance                 D. landscape

4. A. tomb                   B. dome                       C. mosaic                    D. poetic

5. A. numerous           B. luxury                     C. perfume                  D. mon ment

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 

6. A. archaeology        B. itinerary                  C. unforgettable          D. authenticity 

7. A. magnificent        B. associate                 C. mausoleum             D. harmonious 

8. A. religious             B. masterpiece            C. prestigious              D. abundant 

9. A. intact                  B. nightlife                  C. relic                        D. complex 

10. A. cultural             B. heritage                   C. memory                  D. represent 

Part II. VOCABULARY 

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

1. I'd like to book a room with a/an ____ of the sea. 

A. outlook                   B. sight                        C. view                        D. scenery 

2. When I'm on holiday, I enjoy ____.

A. getting sunburnt     B. getting sunstroke    C. having a sunbath     D. sunbathing 

3. The most popular destinations for ____ holidays are Spain, Italy, and Greece.

A. charter                    B. package                  C. packed                    D. packet 

4. When you are staying at a popular resort, there are plenty of ____ to go on.

A. excursions              B. expeditions             C. pilgrimages             D. sightseeing 

5. One day when I'm rich and famous, I'm going to go on a round-the-world ____.

A. cruise                      B. sail                          C. self-catering           D. survival

6. You can save money by choosing a ____ holiday.

A. do-it-yourself         B. self-catering            C. self-study                D. survival

7. My favourite part of England is Cornwall. There's some absolutely beautiful ____ there. 

A. nature                     B. signs                       C. scenery                   D. views

8. There's a pretty little fishing village ____.

A. by the sea               B. on the sand             C. on the beach           D. by the shore 

9. There's a path that ____ out of the village to a beautiful 14^th-century church. 

A. follows                   B. moves                     C. takes                       D. leads 

10. The beaches were absolutely ____. Sometimes we were the only two people there. 

A. unspoilt                   B. deserted                  C. natural                     D. romantic 

11. Sri Lanka has some fantastic beaches – miles after miles of golden sand and ____ water. 

A. crystal clear            B. crystal clean           C. light blue                D. navy blue 

12. It can be quite busy here during the tourist ____.

A. period                     B. phase                      C. stage                       D. season 

13. The sunset over Niagara Fall is really a magnificent ____.

A. look                        B. sign                         C. view                        D. sight 

14. Passengers requiring a special meal during the flight should inform the airline in ____.

A. ahead                      B. advance                  C. front                        D. forward

15. Known as 'Ha Long Bay on Land', Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is famous for its mountains, caves, and archaeological ____.

A. excavations            B. sites                        C. relics                       D. heritages 

Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions. 

1. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy mountain climbing. 

A. flowers and plants                                      B. plants and animals

C. plants and vegetation                                  D. flowers and grass 

2. Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th century. 

A. rebuilt                     B. pulled down            C. put up                     D. pulled up 

3. Taj Mahal is a giant mausoleum of white marble in Arga, India. It is considered to be an outstanding work of art.

A. noticeable               B. attractive                 C. brilliant                   D. significant 

4. Recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb, mosque, guest house, and main gate, has preserved the original qualities of the buildings. 

A. initial                      B. ancient                    C. unique                     D. perfect

5. As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them. 

A. interesting              B. strange                    C. impressive              D. unusual 

Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

1. Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.

A. in perfection           B. in ruins                   C. in chaos                  D. in completion