Title 18. UNIT 6. Preserving our heritage.doc ✅

1 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 _______________________________
2 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 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.
3 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. 8. I need some new clothes. I haven’t got anything nice ________________________. 9. They’ve just passed their exams. They’re having a party ________________________. 10. I can’t do all this work alone. I need someone ________________________ me.
4 IV. Rewrite the answers in the short exchanges using to-infinitive phrases. Example: Why did you come here? - Because I wanted to see my friends. → I came here to see my friends. 1. Q: Why do you go to the beach every weekend? A: Because I like swimming. → She _________________________________________________________________________ 2. Q: Why did you move to Ha Noi? A: I wanted to find work. → He _________________________________________________________________________ 3. Q: Why are you leaving home? A: I’m going to university in Tokyo. → She _________________________________________________________________________ 4. Q: Why are you having a party? A: It’s my seventeenth birthday, and I want to celebrate it. → He _________________________________________________________________________ 5. Q: Why do you get up at five every morning? A: I do my training then. → He _________________________________________________________________________ 6. Q: Why are you saving money? A: I want to buy a new smartphone. → She _________________________________________________________________________ 7. Q: Why did you buy a new suit? A: I want to wear it at the office party. → He _________________________________________________________________________ 8. Q: Why did you turn on TV very late last night? A: We wanted to watch the World Cup final match. → They _______________________________________________________________________ 6D. Reading I. Match each of eight world heritage sites in Viet Nam with its description, writing the answer in each blank. 1. Complex of Hue Monuments A. The commercial activity of the port made it an important trade center from the 15 th to the 19 th century. Local and foreign traders have left their marks with numerous buildings that make up an exceptionally well- preserved ancient town. 2. Ha Long Bay B. It remained its political center for 13 centuries. The central sector of the Citadel embodies a unique culture from the Red River area. 3. Hoi An Ancient Town C. Developed from the 4 th to 13 th century, it consists of the remains of several temples. This site used to be the political and religious capital of the Champa Kingdom. 4. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park D. With several buildings remaining along the Huong River of the Royal Citadel, the Imperial Enclosure, and the Forbidden City, it is the landmark of the imperial Vietnamese history, arts and architecture. 5. My Son Sanctuary E. Situated in the south of the Red River Delta, it is a breathtaking area of limestone mountain surrounding low cultivated valleys. It is also the site of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Viet Nam from the 10 th and 11 th centuries.