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Unit 6 - Preserving our heritage 6A. Pronunciation • Intonation in statements, commands, and lists Mark the intonation in the following sentences, using (falling intonation) or (level- rising intonation). Then practise saying them in pairs. 1. We should make clubs more interesting for teenagers. 2. It is important to raise people’s awareness of its importance. 3. Forms of cultural heritage include folk music, singing, and dancing. 4. We can go on a tour by boat, see areas of natural beauty, and listen to folk music. 5. All buildings are kept in their original state. 6. Young people can contribute more to heritage preservation. 7. We can see its natural beauty with beautiful limestone mountains, valleys, and rivers. 8. She enjoys reading novels set in the 19 th century. 9. Cultural heritage may include temples, pagodas, and monuments. 10. The most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Viet Nam are Hoi An, Phong Nha Cave, Thang Long Citadel, Hue Citadel and Ha Long Bay. 6B. Vocabulary • Words and phrases related to preserving heritage I. Complete the sentences with the words given. folk historic complex historical preserve architecture cultural heritage restored folk music landscape 1. The art students were told to sketch the __________ . 2. He drew his inspiration from traditional Vietnamese __________ . 3. We want to __________ the character of the town while improving the facilities. 4. The town’s modem __________ is very well integrated with the old. 5. The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully __________ . 6. Modernizing __________ buildings can often do more harm than good. 7. Many important __________ documents were destroyed when the library was bombed. 8. We visited an exhibition of __________ art. 9. Some old buildings were pulled down to make space for a new shopping __________ . 10. These monuments are a vital part of the __________ of South America. II. Match each description with the words below. archaeology permission interpretation admiration preservation civilization Angkor Wat • Cambodia’s Angkor Wat National Museum collects and protects artifacts from the nearby Angkor Wat temple complex.
1 _____________________ • The architects and builders who created Angkor Wat in Cambodia did amazing work. It impresses everyone who sees it. 2 _____________________ • Archaeologists digging at Angkor Wat recently discovered a large statue buried beneath the ground. 3 _____________________ • Angkor was the capital city of the Khmer Empire, which ruled the area from the 9 th to the 15 th centuries. 4 _____________________ • The museum gives a lot of explanation about the history of Angkor Wat and the people who built it. 5 _____________________ • Sometimes, parts of Angkor Wat are closed to the public, and only workers are allowed to enter them. 6 _____________________ III. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word / phrase below. temples community designs merchant pillars merchant ships attractions trading port destination objects The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang. It was formerly a major 1 __________ in Southeast Asia between the 16 th and the 17 th centuries. Hoi An was also an important centre for Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other 2 __________ from the Far East. Hoi An is famous for its old 3 __________ , pagodas, ancient homes and narrow streets. All the houses were made of wood and their 4 __________ were carved with ornamental 5 __________ . One of the main 6 __________ of Hoi An is the Japanese Bridge, which was built in the 16 th century and is still well-preserved. All visitors to Hoi An are recommended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious 7 __________ that belonged to the Chinese 8 __________ of Hoi An. Another attractive address to tourists is Tan Ky House, which was constructed nearly two centuries ago as a house for a Vietnamese 9 __________ . The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19 th century. In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourist 10 __________ in Viet Nam. In 1999, it was certified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. IV. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. In 1805, King Gia Long requested the building of a new, smaller citadel called Ha Noi Citadel with a new __________ style. (architecture) 2. The Complex of Hue Monuments is a __________ of many royal monuments from the Nguyen Dynasty. (combine) 3. As for me, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty is one of the most __________ destinations in Viet Nam because of its value. (attract) 4. Homestay has become __________ when historic travel is on the rise. (trend) 5. __________ of Cultural Heritage is an international degree programme at University of Bologna in Italy. (restore) 6. Cat Ba Archipelago bears the exceptionally natural values with its __________ forests which cover the limestone system and the mangrove wetlands. (tropic) 7. Besides the __________ value of geology, Phong Nha - Ke Bang is also favoured with the mysterious and majestic landscapes by nature. (history) 8. Management and __________ in Hoi An are further strengthened through master planning and action plans. (preserve) • Prepositions V. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition. 1. The report offers suggestions __________ improvement __________ policy. 2. The building is __________ a bad state of repair. 3. Businessmen can get opportunities to reach the public __________ social media such as blogs, podcasts and other forms. 4. Participants are encouraged to give voice __________ their personal hopes, fears and dreams. 5. It was a real team effort - everyone contributed something __________ the success of the project. 6. Children can have fun and learn __________ music at the same time. 7. He already had an idea __________ his next novel. 8. She trained __________ the race, sometimes running as much as 60 miles a week. 9. We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them __________ everyday life. 10. The meeting was a social event __________ retired people in the neighbourhood. 6C. Grammar • To-infinitive clauses I. Combine the first halves to the second ones to make meaningful sentences with to- infinitive phrases. 1. I went to the garden centre 2. When the teacher asked him a question, Jack pretended 3. I bought a new screwdriver
4. Please open the door 5. My mother always said I should eat lots of green vegetables 6. Phong climbed on a chair 7. Before I visit Japan next summer, I really want 8. It’s a good idea 9. Mai has to practise at least four hours every day 10. Jim finally went to the dentist ____ A. to let some fresh air in. ____ B. to stay healthy. ____ C. to understand what she was saying. ____ D. to know where your children are at all times. ____ E. to get some relief from his toothache. ____ F. to get some fertilizers for my flowers. ____ G. to repair my bike. ____ H. to change a light bulb on the ceiling. ____ I. to learn some useful Japanese phrases. ____ J. to be ready for her piano competition next month. II. Combine the suitable sentences in each group to form new meaningful ones using to-infinitive phrases. 1. I shouted. ____ A. I want to keep warm. 2. I had to go to the bank. ____ B. I want to report that my bike had been stolen. 3. I’m saving money. ____ C. I want to go to Singapore. 4. I went into hospital. ____ D. I had to have an operation. 5. I’m wearing two pullovers. ____ E. I needed to get some money. 6. I phoned the police station. ____ F. I want to warn people of the danger. 1. I shouted to . 2. . 3. . 4. . 5. . 6. . III. Complete the sentences using a suitable verb. 1. I didn’t have enough time __________ the newspaper today. 2. He came home by taxi. He didn’t have enough energy __________ home. 3. ‘Would you like something __________ ?’ - ‘Yes, please. A cup of coffee.’ 4. We need a bag __________ these things in. 5. There will be a meeting next week __________ the problem. 6. I wish I had enough money __________ a new bike. 7. I saw Hoa at the party but we didn’t have a chance __________ to each other.