Reading

1. Work in groups. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Nhìn vào bức tranh và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. What do you see in the picture?

(Bạn nhìn thấy gì trong hình?)

2. What activities do you think visitors can do there?

(Bạn nghĩ du khách có thể làm những hoạt động gì ở đó?)

2. Read the text and match the highlighted words with their meanings or explanations.

(Đọc văn bản và nối các từ được đánh dấu với ý nghĩa hoặc giải thích của chúng.)

The Dolomites - Paradise at Your Feet

If you haven't decided on where to travel this holiday, consider the Dolomites!

The Dolomites are a mountain range in Italy. It was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. The Dolomites are part of the Alps, stretching from the Adige River to the Piave River valley. This mountain range has a total area of about 141,900 hectares. It has 18 peaks over 3,000 metres high. It is easy to get access to most parts of the Dolomites.

The Dolomites are a majestic site. They are widely regarded as being among the most attractive mountain landscapes in the world. There are steep rocky cliffs, sharp peaks, narrow and deep valleys, and white snow on the mountain top. Their natural scenery attracts tourists from many parts of the world.

The Dolomites are a popular place for winter skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, and cycling any time of the year. An annual bicycle race covering seven mountain passes on the Dolomites occurs in the first week of July.

So do not hesitate to book a tour to the Dolomites to see and do these things for yourself!

Notes: Dolomites /'dolamaits/

3. Read the text again and choose the correct answer to each question.

(Đọc lại đoạn văn và chọn câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.)

1. According to the text, the Dolomites are a _______.

A. river

B. work of art

C. mountain range

D. valley

2. The word "hesitate" in the last sentence of the text is closest in meaning to _______.

A. be unhappy

B. be indecisive

C. hurry

D. decide

3. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the text?

A. The Dolomites are in Italy.

B. You can get access to the Dolomites easily

C. The Dolomites are a World Heritage Site.

D. You can cycle in the Dolomites only in July.

4. This text is probably taken from _______.

A. a travel brochure

B. a science journal

C. a novel

D. an arts magazine

Speaking

4. Work in pairs. Ask and answer about the Great Barrier Reef, using the facts below. Then prepare a short talk about it.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Hỏi và trả lời về Rạn san hô Great Barrier, sử dụng các sự kiện dưới đây. Sau đó chuẩn bị một bài nói ngắn về nó.)

- World Heritage Site (1981)

(Di sản Thế giới (1981))

- Location: the Coral Sea, Australia

(Vị trí: Biển Coral, Úc)

- Total area: about 334,400 km²

(Tổng diện tích: khoảng 334.400 km²)

- Over 400 different types of corals

(Hơn 400 loại san hô khác nhau)

- Tourists' activities: coral watching, sailing, scuba diving

(Hoạt động du lịch: ngắm san hô, chèo thuyền, lặn biển)

5. Work in groups. Introduce the Great Barrier Reef to the class.

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Giới thiệu Rạn san hô Great Barrier với lớp.)