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UNIT 6 - NATURAL WONDERS A. PRONUNCIATION I. Choose the word that has different stress pattern. 1. A. popular B. relaxing C. dangerous D. animal 2. A. natural B. visitor C. pollution D. national 3. A. consider B. difficult C. government D. interesting 4. A. beautiful B. expensive C. establish D. exciting 5. A. location B. amazing C. fantastic D. picturesque 6. A. waterfall B. countryside C. wonderful D. discover 7. A. mountainous B. impressive C. butterfly D. scenery 8. A. tropical B. elephant C. adventure D. habitat 9. A. volcano B. endanger C. backpacker D. uniqueness 10. A. surrounding B. traveler C. sightseeing D. breathtaking II. Choose the word or phrase whose intonation falls. 1. Clouds look fluffy and light, but they can bring heavy rain. A. and light B. can bring 2. The forest is quiet and green, but many animals call it home. A. forest B. call it home 3. The waterfall roars loud, but the rainbow it makes is peaceful. A. waterfall B. is peaceful 4. Caves are dark and scary, but inside they are full of sparkling crystals. A. and scary B. inside 5. Beaches are hot and sandy, but the waves are cool and fun to jump in. A. Beaches B. to jump in 6. Volcanoes smoke and rumble, but they make rich new land for plants to grow. A. and rumble B. make rich new land 7. Trees are tall and strong, but their leaves change color with the seasons. A. Trees B. with the seasons 8. Coral reefs are colorful and full of fish, but pollution can hurt them. A. full of fish B. pollution 9. Mountains are high and cold, but they offer amazing views from the top. A. Mountains are high B. from the top 10. Deserts are dry and dusty, but sometimes they bloom with colorful flowers. A. and dusty B. sometimes they bloom
B. VOCABULARY I. Choose the best description of the given words. 1. Rainforest: A. A desert with lots of sand and cacti. B. A frozen land with penguins and igloos. C. A giant park full of bouncy castles and water slides. D. A large area covered in tall trees with lots of rain. 2. Outcrop: A. A fancy way to say “obstacle.” B. A rock formation that’s visible above ground. C. A type of plant that grows in dry, sunny places. D. A loud noise made by an animal. 3. Summit: A. The highest point of a mountain or hill. B. A large group of people hiking together. C. A delicious dessert made with whipped cream and fruit. D. A type of athletic competition involving jumping over obstacles. 4. Wildlife: A. Pets and animals in zoos. B. All living things, including humans. C. Wild animals living in their natural habitat. D. Plants and animals grown by humans for food. 5. National Park: A. A city park with lots of playgrounds and benches. B. A private farm where people can grow their own food. C. A big amusement park with rollercoasters and games. D. A large area of land protected by the government, with natural beauty like mountains and forests. 6. Spoil: A. To make something look dirty or messy. B. To break something completely, so it can’t be fixed. C. To cause something to rot or go bad, so it can’t be used. D. To slightly scratch or mark something, but not seriously. 7. Scenic: A. Crowded and noisy, with lots of shops and activities.

9. This animal has a graceful build, hooves, and a brown coat. It’s most likely a _______. A. rabbit B. bird C. fish D. deer 10. The rushing water cascaded down a steep cliff, creating a breathtaking _______. A. ocean B. waterfall C. pool D. fountain III. Choose the word that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following sentences. 1. The loud music from the party disturbed the peaceful night. A. bothered B. cheered C. delighted D. comforted 2. The storm caused widespread damage to houses and buildings. A. maintenance B. repair C. improvement D. destruction 3. Despite its small size, the hummingbird’s flight was a wonder of nature. A. burden B. mystery C. spectacle D. disaster 4. From the mountaintop, we had a breathtaking view of the valley below. A. scenery B. panorama C. Vision D. Outlook 5. The climber faced a rocky path, which requires steady footing. A. hard B. stony C. solid D. bumpy 6. We explored the underground tunnels beneath the old city. A. below the surface B. out in the open C. beneath the waves D. on the horizon 7. Cliffs of Moher in Republic of Ireland is famous for its natural beauty. A. excellent B. brilliant C. legendary D. well-known 8. The hiking trail was well-maintained, ensuring it remained accessible for all ages. A. convenient B. unavailable C. approachable D. affordable 9. We hiked through a scenic valley filled with waterfalls and wildflowers. A. picturesque B. spacious C. historical D. remote 10. She looks after her garden with great care and grows beautiful flowers. A. deals with B. checks in C. takes up D. cares for IV. Choose the word that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following sentences. 1. The forest offers a natural habitat for many animals. A. irregular B. unusual C. manmade D. cultural 2. The experienced hiker navigated the challenging trail with ease. A. unskilled B. untrained C. knowledgeable D. inexperienced 3. It’s essential to pack a ílashlight for your backpacking trip. A. valuable B. crucial C. significant D. inessential