1. Read a blog about a visit to an ancient house in Cần Tho. Which topic does the writer mention? 

(Đọc blog về chuyến thăm nhà cổ ở Cần Thơ. Người viết đề cập đến chủ đề nào?)

a. Location 

b. History of the house 

c. Interior design 

d. Surroundings 

e. Impressions / Opinions 

f. Recommendations 

21 July 

Last month, I visited Cần Thơ, a city located in the Mekong Delta region in the south of Việt Nam. Cần Thơ is famous for its canal network and floating markets. There are also many floating restaurants, bars and hotels. I was astonished at the beauty of the markets. It was a lovely place! The place that I was particularly impressed is Bình Thủy ancient house which is about 5 kilometres from Cần Thơ city centre. This French-style house was built in 1870 in an area of nearly 6,000 square metres. Until now, the house restores the interior features of a house in the rural areas in the Mekong Delta region during the 20th century. This is an ideal place to explore the history of the region. With front- and backyard gardens, the house looks like a comfortable home filled with fresh air! I would recommend spending half of a day in this place. I thought it was really relaxing! 

2. Look at the underlined adjectives ending in -ing and -ed in the text. What are the differences between them? 

(Nhìn vào các tính từ được gạch chân kết thúc bằng -ing và -ed trong văn bản. Sự khác biệt giữa chúng là gì?)

4. Complete these sentences to describe a tourist attraction in your hometown. Then compare the answers with a partner. 

(Hoàn thành các câu sau để mô tả một điểm du lịch ở quê hương của bạn. Sau đó so sánh các câu trả lời với một đối tác.)

________is famous for_______ 

For visitors, __________is a must. 

_______ is probably the most popular attraction. 

One of the local specialities is ______

I would recommend____________

5. Add commas to the text about the Lake District in the UK.

(Thêm dấu phẩy vào văn bản về Quận Hồ ở Vương quốc Anh.)

The Lake District

Last year I visited a beautiful place, the Lake District Cumbria in the UK. It is the most popular national park in this country. Every year 15 million people visit the area. The landscape is wonderful – there are lakes mountains beaches and breathtaking views. The Lake District is the wettest place in England but the dramatic skies are part of the attraction. Lake Windermere is eleven miles long and is a must for all visitors. If you enjoy walking hiking climbing or water sports the Lake District is an ideal place for your holiday. 

WRITING TIME 

6. Write a blog entry to describe your impressions after visiting a well-known tourist destination. You should: 

• introduce the place and write when you were there 

• write what you did there and what you saw 

• present your impressions and your opinion about this place 

• give some advice to the readers