Unit 8 grade 11: Our World Heritage Sites – Listening
Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park (Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park)
1. Task 1 Unit 8 grade 11 Listening
You are going to listen to a radio program about Phong Nha – Kc Bang National Park, one of the world heritage sites in Vietnam. What do you know about this place? Use the words and phrases in the box to describe it. (You will listen to a radio program about Phong Nha – Ke Bang, one of the heritage sites in Vietnam. What do you know about this place? Use the words/phrases given in the box to describe it.)
Guide to answer
This place is famous for its numerous caves.
It has forests with diverse flora and fauna.
There are a lot of underground rivers in the caves.
Mountain climbing is a popular activity for visitors to Phong Nha – Ke Bang.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be compared to a huge geological museum.
Translation:
This place is famous for many caves.
It has forests with diverse flora and fauna.
There are many underground rivers in the caves.
Climbing is a popular activity for visitors to Phong Nha – Ke Bang.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang is comparable to a very large geological museum.
2. Task 2 Unit 8 Grade 11 Listening
Match the words with the correct pictures. (Match the words that correspond to the pictures.)
Guide to answer
1.c – cave (cave)
2.e – stream (heating)
3.a – limestone (limestone)
4.b – mountain climbing (climb the mountain)
5.f – underground river (underground river)
6.d – grotto (cave)
3. Task 3 Unit 8 Grade 11 Listening
Listen to a nature radio program and choose the correct answer. Listen to a radio program about nature and choose the correct answer.
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Why was Phong Nha – Ke Bang recognized as a World Heritage Site?
(Why is Phong Nha – Ke Bang recognized as a World Heritage Site?)
A. It has existed over tens of millions of years. (It has existed for tens of millions of years)
B. It has distinctive flora and fauna. (It has special flora and fauna)
C. It is a significant geological site. (This is an important geological site)
Guide to answer
C. It is a significant geological site.
Audio Scripts:
Welcome to Radio 3 Nature Programme. Today. I’ll talk about Phong Nha- Ke Bans National Park, one of the eight world heritage sites in Vietnam. It is located in central of Quang Binh Province, about 500 km south of Ha Noi. the capital of Vietnam. Thanks to its complex geological structure with different kinds of stone, Phong Nha – Bang can be compared to a huge geological museum. Phong Nha- Ke Bang mountair can provide a lot of valuable information about the Earth’s geological developing through various periods. One geological characteristic to notice here is the system underground rivers, grottos and caves in the limestone mountains.
The park is in an area with a high average rainfall; however, few rivers and streams can be seen here because the water is absorbed inside the limestone mountains. As a resiL tens of millions of years, water has been eroding the rocks, creating numerous grottos aril]caves. Phong Nha- Ke Bang is famous for its caves such as Phong Nha, Tien Son and Thien Duong Caves. Son Doong Cave is considered to be the largest one in the worid with 200 meters in height, 200 meters in width, and at least 8.5 kilometers in length.
Because of its geological value, Phong Nha- Ke Bang was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. I strongly recommend that you find time to visit Phong Nha- Ke Bang Park. It’d be worthwhile exploring its caves and grottos, and seeing the diversity of its flora and fauna. If you enjoy mountain climbing, there are some steep mountains over 1,000 meters high, which can be a real challenge for adventurous climbers.
Thank you for joining me today! And don’t forget to tune in tomorrow at the same time.
Translated:
Welcome to Radio channel No. 3 Nature Program. Today. I will talk about Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, one of the 8 world cultural heritages in Vietnam. It is located in the center of Binh Thuan province, about 500 km south of Hanoi. VietNam’s capital. Thanks to its complex geological structure with different rocks, Phong Nha – Ke Bang is comparable to a large geological museum. Phong Nha – Ke Bang can provide a lot of valuable information about the geological development of the Earth over many periods. A prominent geological feature here is the system of underground rivers, caves and caves on limestone mountains.
The park is located in an area with high average rainfall; however, there are few rivers and streams here because the water is absorbed inside the limestone mountains. Over the past tens of millions of years, water has eroded the rocks, creating many remote caves]. Phong Nha – Ke Bang is famous for caves such as Phong Nha Cave, Tien Son Cave and Thien Duong Cave. Son Doong Cave is considered the largest cave in the archipelago with a height of 200 meters, a width of 200 meters, and a length of at least 8.5 km.
Because of its geological value, Phong Nha – Ke Bang was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2003. I recommend you take the time to visit Phong Nha – Ke Bang Park. You will get to explore this amazing cave and see the diversity of its flora and fauna. If you enjoy climbing, there are several mountain ranges over 1,000 meters high, which can be a real challenge for adventurous climbers.
Thank you for joining me today! And don’t forget this time tomorrow open this channel.
4. Task 4 Unit 8 Grade 11 Listening
Listen again and complete the sentences with no more than three words. (Listen to the tape again and complete the sentence with no more than three words.)
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Guide to answer
first. Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is about 500 km south of Ha Noi.
(Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is about 500 km south of Hanoi.)
2. Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be compared to a huge geological museum because of its complex geological structure.
(Phong Nha – Ke Bang is comparable to a large geological museum because of its complex geological structure.)
3. A lot of valuable information about the Earth’s geological development can be obtained from its mountains
(There is a lot of valuable information about the geological development of the earth from its mountains.)
4. In spite of the region’s high average rainfall, few rivers and streams can be seen here.
(Despite the high average rainfall, several streams can still be seen here.)
5. With a height of 200 m, a width of 200 m and a length of at least 8.5 km, Son Doong Cave is considered to be the largest one in the world
(With a height of 200 m, a width of 200 m and a length of at least 8.5 km, Son Doong Cave is considered the largest in the world.)
6. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its Hora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy mountain climbing in the steep mountains.
(In addition to exploring the caves and caves, and observing its flora, visitors can also hike in the steep mountains.)
5. Task 5 Unit 8 Grade 11 Listening
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. (Working in groups, discuss the questions below.)
What will you do in Phong Nha Ke Bang if you have a chance to visit it? Tell the class about your group’s plan. (What would you do at Phong Nha Ke Bang cave if you had a chance to visit here? Tell the class about your group’s plan)
Guide to answer
If I have a chance to visit Phong Nha Ke Bang, I will take time to explore popular caves such as Paradise Cave and Dark Cave as well as visit Phong Nha National Park. I and my friends will spend 3 days to explore all of the interesting things here. (If I have a chance to visit Phong Nha Ke Bang, I will spend time exploring the famous caves here such as Paradise Cave, Dark cave and visit Phong Nha National Park. Me and my friend will spend 3 days to explore all the interesting things here)
6. Practice Task 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: You may choose one from the five World Heritage Sites in Vietnam ____ in this leaflet to visit on your next field trip.
A. includes B. including C. included D. to include
Question 2: ____ UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was added to the World Heritage List in 2014.
A. Meeting B. Met C. To meet D. Having met
Question 3: The most magnificent feature of Taj Mahal ____ is the central dome.
A. noticed B. being noticed C. to notice D. noticing
Question 4: Scientists ____ on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important archaeological discoveries.
A. worked B. working C. to work D. to be working
Question 5: ____ with an average of 320 days of sunshine a year, the coastline offers the perfect holiday destination for anyone ____ to switch off and unwind.
A. Blessed/wanting B. Blessing/wanting C. Blessed/wants D. Blessing/wanted
7. Practice Task 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. cultural B. heritage C. memory D. represent
Question 2: A. committee B. impatient C. employee D. refugee
Question 3: A. familiar B. impatient C. uncertain D. arrogant
9. Conclusion
At the end of the new Unit 8 English Grade 11 – Listening, students need to do full exercises and practice listening and answering skills; at the same time discuss and plan a trip to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
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