A closer look 1 Unit 5: Wonders of Vietnam

A Closer Look 1 Unit 5: Wonders of Vietnam

Unit 5 of A Closer Look 1 provides students with vocabulary and pronunciation practice related to life in the past. This unit covers words and exercises focusing on historical themes in Vietnam.

Vocabulary:

1. Write the words with the correct picture:

A. cavern

B. limestone

C. fortress

D. tomb

E. citadel

F. sculpture

2. Fill in each blank with a suitable adjective from the box:

1. The hotel is beautifully located/situated in a quiet spot near the river.

2. It is a quiet fishing village with a picturesque harbour.

3. The original size of the Forbidden City is astounding - it's hard to believe.

4. This book is about geological features of Vietnam.

5. Hanoi is the administrative centre of our country.

3a. Match the nouns in A to the definitions in B:

1. Setting - a. a general word for building of any kind

2. Plex - b. the place where something is and the general environment around it

3. Structure - c. an acceptance that something exists, is true, or is valuable

4. Measures - d. a group of connected buildings that are designed for a particular purpose

5. Recognization - e. official actions that are done in order to achieve a particular

b. Now use the nouns in 3a to complete the sentences:

1. This structure has been standing since the 15th century.

2. The government must take measures to preserve historical sites in the area.

3. I like a hotel in a beautiful setting of landscape gardens.

4. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a fortress.