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Unit 7: NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD Test 1 Lucas: Hi Mia! I heard you gave an amazing presentation about the Seven Wonders of the World and won first prize. Congratulations! Mia: Thanks, Lucas! I'm absolutely fascinated by these incredible places around the world. Lucas: Which wonders did you talk about in your presentation? Mia: I covered both ancient and modern wonders, like the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Wall of China, and Petra in Jordan. Lucas: That sounds really interesting! I've always wanted to learn more about them. Mia: Yes, these monuments are just incredible! From massive stone structures to architectural masterpieces, each one tells an amazing story of human achievement. That's what I focused on in my talk. Lucas: What else did you include? Mia: I also discussed how important it is to preserve these sites for future generations, and I talked about the challenges they face from tourism and environmental factors. Lucas: Which of these wonders would you most like to visit? Mia: Actually, the judges asked me the same question! I told them my dream is to visit the Great Wall of China and Machu Picchu in Peru. Lucas: Those would be amazing places to see! I'd love to visit them too. I'll create 4 different tasks to test comprehension of this dialogue about Mia's presentation on the Seven Wonders: Task 1: Multiple Choice 1. What was Mia's presentation about? a) Ancient history b) Seven Wonders of the World c) Tourism d) Environmental protection 2. What did Mia win for her presentation? a) Second prize b) First prize c) A trip d) Not mentioned 3. Which wonders did Mia specifically mention? a) Only ancient wonders b) Only modern wonders
c) Both ancient and modern wonders d) Neither ancient nor modern wonders Task 2: True/False/Not Mentioned Decide if these statements are True, False, or Not Mentioned: 1. Lucas had already seen the presentation. False 2. Mia has visited all the wonders she talked about. Not Mentioned 3. The judges asked Mia about which places she wanted to visit. True 4. Mia's presentation included information about preservation challenges. True 5. Lucas has visited some of these wonders. Not Mentioned Task 3: Complete the Information Fill in the blanks with information from the dialogue: 1. Mia mentioned three specific wonders: Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Wall of China, and Petra in Jordan. 2. She wants to visit Great Wall of China and Machu Picchu. 3. Her presentation focused on amazing story of human achievement. 4. She discussed preservation challenges from tourism and environmental factors. Task 4: Match the Topics Match these topics with whether they were mentioned (M) or not mentioned (NM) in Mia's presentation: 1. Human achievement _ M __ 2. Construction methods _ NM __ 3. Preservation challenges _ M __ 4. Tourist numbers _ NM __ 5. Historical dates _ NM __ Test 2 The Grand Canyon is one of the most amazing places in nature. It is a huge valley with colorful cliffs and rocks. The Colorado River flows through it and has shaped the canyon over millions of years. In summer, the canyon is very hot and dry. In winter, there is sometimes ice and snow on the higher parts. Many different animals live here, like eagles, deer, and small desert animals. There are also many kinds of plants that grow between the rocks. Visitors can walk along safe paths at the top of the canyon or take boat trips on the river. The best times to visit are early morning or evening when the sun makes the rocks look red and orange. Many people like to take photos of the beautiful views. Every year, millions of people from around the world come to see this natural wonder. It shows us how beautiful and powerful nature can be.
I'll create 4 different tasks to test comprehension of this passage about the Grand Canyon: Task 1: Multiple Choice 1. What created the Grand Canyon over time? a) Wind and rain b) The Colorado River c) Earthquakes d) Human activity 2. What is the best time to visit the canyon? a) At noon b) At midnight c) Early morning or evening d) Late afternoon 3. How do the rocks appear during the best viewing times? a) Blue and green b) Black and grey c) Red and orange d) White and yellow Task 2: True/False/Not Mentioned Decide if these statements are True, False, or Not Mentioned: 1. The Grand Canyon has different weather conditions in different seasons. True 2. All visitors must take boat trips. False 3. The canyon is dangerous for animals. Not Mentioned 4. Photography is popular among visitors. True 5. The canyon has colorful rock formations. True Task 3: Match the Weather Conditions Match the seasons with their weather conditions in the Grand Canyon: 1. Summer _b__ 2. Winter _a__ a) ice and snow on higher parts b) hot and dry conditions
Task 4: Complete the Information Fill in the blanks with information from the text: 1. The Grand Canyon is a huge valley with colorful cliffs and rocks. 2. Visitors can either walk along safe paths or take boat trips. 3. Three types of animals mentioned are: eagles, deer, and small desert animals. 4. Millions of people visit this natural wonder each year. Test 3 Vietnam has many beautiful landscapes from north to south. In the north, there are high mountains with green rice fields on their slopes. Ha Long Bay has thousands of islands with rocky cliffs rising from the blue sea. It's a very famous place that many tourists visit. In the center of Vietnam, there are long sandy beaches that stretch for many kilometers. The water is clear, and there are peaceful fishing villages along the coast. You can also find old cities like Hue with its peaceful rivers and ancient buildings. The south has a different landscape. Here, the Mekong Delta has many waterways and green fields. Farmers grow rice and fruit in this area. There are floating markets where people sell fresh food from their boats. Each region has its own natural beauty. Whether you like mountains, beaches, or rivers, you can find beautiful places to visit in Vietnam. I'll create 3 tasks to test comprehension of this passage about Vietnam's landscapes: Task 1: Multiple Choice 1. What can be found in the north of Vietnam? a) Floating markets b) Rice fields on mountain slopes c) Long sandy beaches d) Ancient temples only 2. What is special about Ha Long Bay? a) It has sandy beaches b) It has floating markets c) It has thousands of islands with rocky cliffs d) It has rice fields 3. What characterizes the Mekong Delta? a) High mountains b) Rocky cliffs c) Ancient buildings d) Waterways and green fields