Skills 1 Unit 8: Tourism

Unit 8: Tourism - Skills 1 - Reading and Speaking

In Skills 1, you will practice the two skills of 'speaking' and 'reading' related to the theme of Tourism. This unit provides vocabulary and information related to tourism. Here are some suggested answers to the exercises in the textbook.

Reading

Word in groups

Some famous caves in Viet Nam:
- Phong Nha Cave
- En Cave (hang Én)
- Sung Sot Cave (hang Sửng Sốt)
- Tam Coc - Bich Dong (Ninh Binh)

Some famous caves in the world:
- Deer Cave (Borneo, Malaysia)
- Onondaga Cave (Missouri, USA)
- Gouffre Berger Cave (France)
- Reed Flute Cave (Guilin, China)
- Fingal's Cave (Scotland)
- Cave of Crystals (Mexico)

Answer the questions

1. Son Doong Cave is located in Quang Binh Province, Viet Nam.
2. It was discovered in the end of the 20th century.
3. The cave is nearly 9 kilometers in length.

Read the passage again and answer the questions

1. In May 2015, the American Broadcastingpany (ABC) aired a live programme featuring the magnificence of Son Doong on 'Good Morning America'.
2. Son Doong Cave was formed by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain.
3. Tourists can explore the cave from February to August.
4. The word "inaccessible" in the passage probably means cannot be reached.
5. From the passage, we know that tourists need permission to explore the cave.

Speaking

I would like to climb and reach the top of Fansipan. It is the highest mount in Indochine and there is snow in the winter, so I want to see the snow and enjoy the local cuisine.

I am really fond of discovering Cuc Phuong national Park. There are a wide variety of animals and plants for you to explore. There may be danger when you discover it, but this thing just makes me more excited.

Overall, Unit 8 of Skills 1 focuses on the theme of Tourism, providing opportunities to practice speaking and reading skills related to famous caves and tourist attractions. Students learn about Son Doong Cave in Viet Nam and other caves around the world, as well as discuss their preferences for holiday activities. The exercises help enhance vocabulary and comprehension in the context of travel and exploration.