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UNIT 7. NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD A. PHONETICS I. Say the words in brackets. Then choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 1. (slow/snow) The growth of the giant redwood trees is ___________ but majestic. 2. (slacks / snacks) Should we buy some ___________ and drinks for the field trip? 3. (slip / snip) Tourists try not to ___________ on the wet ground near the waterfall. 4. (slapped / snapped) He ___________ me on the back and said ‘Nice to see you again.’ 5. (sleeked / sneaked) I ___________ up the stairs, trying not to wake my parents. 6. (sloop / snoop) I think someone had a ___________ around my office - I didn’t leave that drawer open. 7. (slide / snide) The kids took turns on the ___________ at the playground. 8. (slippers / snippers) She was wearing a lime green dress and blue ___________. 9. (slicker / snicker) I had to supress a ___________ when he stumbled on the steps. 10. (sleaze / sneeze) My friends all said “Bless you” after my unexpected ___________. II. Read the sentences aloud. Then underline the words that have the sounds /sl/ and /sn/. 1. The snowstorm has made the roads extremely slippery. 2. The snake made no sound as it slithered through the leaves. 3. For dessert, we enjoyed some slices of cake and Snickers bars. 4. Amy bought a pair of sneakers with a catchy slogan printed on the side. 5. The cat looked sleepy and started to snore softly as it dozed off. 6. We visited the zoo and saw a sloth snooze peacefully in the tree.
7. The children are observing a snail moving slowly across the garden path. 8. A girl on a sledge is moving down a snow slope at a uniform speed. B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR I. Match the verb or phrasal verb with its definition. 1. sustainable a. happening or done once every year 2. paradise b. very important and needing attention immediately 3. ecosystem c. to have or own something 4. diversity d. impressive because of size or beauty 5. annual e. the pointed top of a mountain 6. urgent f. able to continue over a period of time 7. majestic g. to allow something; to make something possible 8. possess h. a place that is extremely beautiful and that seems perfect 9. peak i. a range of many people or things that are very different from each other 10. permit j. all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment Your answers: 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10. ___ II. Complete the sentences with the words in part I. 1. Tourists can ride the camel and enjoy the ______________ view of the Sahara Desert. 2. Mount K2 is best known as the most dangerous mountain ______________ in the world. 3. The snowfall in winter and the lush greenery in summer make Kashmir a(n) ______________ for nature lovers and photographers. 4. The national park have rules to ______________ visitors to camp in designated campsites. 5. The project aims to promote the management, conservation and ______________ development of all types of forests. 6. The Great Barrier Reef is a vital ______________, providing food and shelter for countless species. 7. The park trails are closed to protect the falcons during their ______________ nesting period. 8. Maintaining a wide ______________ of species in each ecosystem is very necessary.
9. The coastal countries of Southeast Asia ______________ beautiful beaches with dreamy islands. 10. UNESCO has a list of endangered World Heritage sites that require ____________ conservation efforts. III. Underline the correct answer. 1. Australian scientists announced the discover/ discovery of a new giant canyon on the seabed in the Antarctic region. 2. On the mountain peak, you can admire/ admiration the breathtaking view below. 3. The ranger had no hesitate/hesitation in refusing the hikers’ request to enter the forest. 4. With a full day exploring/ exploration, visitors can immerse themselves in the park’s diverse ecosystem. 5. No one may land in a nature reserve using an aircraft without the permit/permission from the local authority. 6. They have made significant contributions to species conserving/conservation for years. 7. Sustainable tourism helps preserve/preservation biodiversity for future generations. 8. The destroy/destruction of natural wonders caused by human activities is very concerning. 9. Visitors are forbidden to collect any living or dead coral samples for personal possess/ possession. 10. Angel Falls are located/ location in Canaima National Park in Venezuela. IV. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. Mount Everest is one of the most ______________ of the 7 world wonders. (impress) 2. Human should conserve biological ______________ because of its benefit. (diverse) 3. Life in the countryside puts you closer to ______________ and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. (natural) 4. The park aims to help ______________ otters and other endangered animals. (conservation) 5. Opencast coal mining is among the most environmentally ______________ activities. (destroy) 6. Too much customer ______________ could bring the project to a halt. (hesitate) 7. Paricutin Volcano, a cinder cone volcano in Mexico, last ______________ in 1952. (eruption) 8. Climbing Mount Everest will be one of your most ______________ experiences. (wonder)
9. Rich countries must ______________ develop a plan to assist countries suffering the ravages of extreme weather. (urgency) 10. Chichester is a ______________ town with plenty to fill a weekend break. (charm) V. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. Mr. Connor is attending a seminar on world natural heritages and sustainable ______________. a. discovery b. diversity c. development d. exploration 2. South America has glaciers, waterfalls, and diverse ______________ from desert to jungle. a. paradises b. ecosystems c. monuments d. landscapes 3. If you’re a nature lover, ______________ exploring the caves in Quang Binh Provine. a. support b. consider c. hesitate d. mention 4. The best sightings of the northern lights often ______________ between 11pm and midnight. a. locate b. occur c. measure d. host 5. One interesting ______________ of the Great Barrier Reef is that it’s bigger than the UK, Switzerland and Holland combined. a. feature b. risk c. access d. threat 6. The locals strongly ______________ the project to protect the ecosystems in the Amazon Rainforest. a. destroyed b. forbade c. found d. supported 7. Tourists couldn’t ______________ admiring the magnificent view of the Victoria Falls. a. think b. encourage c. help d. permit 8. The waters surrounding Komodo island contain rich marine ______________. a. biodiversity b. destination c. wonder d. landscape 9. Grand Canyon South Rim offers easy ______________ to the most beautiful viewpoints of the area. a. permission b. access c. location d. possession 10. The trip to explore Son Doong Cave is very ______________. It needs a lot of equipment and thorough preparation. a. urgent b. charming c. risky d. threatened 11. The Amazon is home to a variety of ______________ such as the Brazil Nut Tree, the Giant Water Lily, or the Kapok Tree. a. flora b. ecosystem c. fauna d. biodiversity