Unit 8 grade 11: Our World Heritage Sites – Writing
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex)
1. Task 1 Unit 8 grade 11 Writing
Ask and answer the questions below. (Ask and answer the questions below.)
first. What do you know about Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex?
(What do you know about Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex)
2. Have you been there? If so, what did you see there? If not, what do you think visitors can see there?
(Have you been there? If you did, what did you see there? If not, what do you think tourists can see when they get there?)
Guide to answer
1. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is located in Ninh Binh Province and is called as a “Ha Long Bay on land” with numerous caves, mountains, and historic relics.
(The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is located in Ninh Binh Province and is known as Ha Long Bay on the mainland with many caves, mountain ranges, and historical sites)
2. I have never been there. I think visitors can enjoy the ancient architecture and explore the caves and rivers here.
(I’ve never been here before. I think visitors can admire the ancient architecture and explore the caves and rivers there.)
2. Task 2 Unit 8 Grade 11 Writing
Complete an outline of an essay explaining the reasons why Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was recogniscd as a World Heritage Site. (Complete the outline for the article explaining why the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is recognized as a World Heritage Site.)
Guide to answer
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, recognized as a World Heritage Site, is famous for its cultural value, natural beauty, geological value, and preservation of heritage.
• Cultural value
c. Home to many temples, pagodas, and places of worship.
d. Archaeological discoveries of human activity dating back almost 30,000 years.
• Natural beauty
a. Trang An – Tam Coc – Bich Dong natural scenic landscape and ecological site.
b. A magnificent landscape of limestone mountain tops surrounded by valleys and steep rocks.
• Geological value
b. A magnificent landscape of limestone mountain tops surrounded by valleys and steep rocks.
• Preservation of heritage
e. Home to more than 800 species of flora and fauna.
Having met UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was added to the World Heritage Site List in 2014 as a mixed natural and cultural property.
Translation:
Trang An Scenic Area, recognized as a world heritage site, is famous for its cultural value, natural beauty, geological value and heritage preservation.
• Cultural values
Where there are many temples, shrines, and places of worship.
The archaeological discovery of human activity spans nearly 30,000 years.
• Natural beauty
Trang An – Tam Coc – Bich Dong eco-tourism area.
A beautiful landscape of limestone peaks surrounded by steep valleys and mountains.
• Geological value
A stunning landscape of limestone mountains surrounded by valleys and steep rocks.
• Heritage conservation
Home to more than 800 species of plants and animals.
Trang An Scenic Area was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014 as a mixed natural and cultural property.
3. Task 3 Unit 8 Grade 11 Writing
Use the information and the completed outline in 2 to write your essay about Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. (Use the information and outline you did in exercise 2 to write your essay about the Trang An estuary.)
Guide to answer
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, recognized as a World Heritage Site, is famous for its cultural value, natural beauty, geological value, and preservation of heritage.
Cultural value is the most outstanding feature of this site. Archaeologists have discovered signs of human activity dating back almost 30,000 years. With such a long-lasting history, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is home to many temples, pagodas, and places of worship.
The natural beauty of the place with its geological value is another outstanding feati Trang An – Tam Coc – Bich Dong not only has a natural scenic landscape but also is ecological site. Moreover, the area is famous for its magnificent landscape of limestone.
As a place of cultural and natural value, Trang An Heritage is well-preserved protected. Visitors are amazed to discover that the site is home to more than 800 speci of flora and fauna.
Having met UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was added to the World Heritage Site List in 2014 as a mixec natural and cultural property.
Translated:
Trang An Scenic Area, recognized as a world heritage site, is famous for its cultural value, natural beauty, geological value and heritage preservation.
Cultural value is the most outstanding value of this beautiful scene. Archaeologists have discovered signs of human activity dating back nearly 30,000 years. With such a long history, Trang An Scenic Area is home to many temples, pagodas and places of worship.
The natural beauty of the place of geological value is another highlight of Trang An – Tam Coc – Bich Dong has not only natural landscape but also ecological area. Moreover, the area is famous for its majestic scenery of limestone mountains.
As a place of cultural and natural value, Trang An Heritage is well preserved. Visitors are surprised to find that this scenic spot has more than 800 species of plants and animals.
Trang An Scenic Landscape Area was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage in 2014, has achieved UNESCO standards for the harmony of nature and human culture.
4. Practice Task 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Visitors come to admire the relics that were excavated from the ancient tombs
A. Visitors come to admire the relics excavating from the ancient tombs.
B. Visitors come to admire the relics excavated from the ancient tombs.
C. Visitors come to admire the relics being excavated from the ancient tombs.
D. Visitors come to admire the relics to be excavated from the ancient tombs
Question 2: The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, which is located in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2011
A. Locating in Thanh Hoa Province, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2011.
B. Located in Thanh Hoa Province, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2011.
C. The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, that is located in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2011.
D. The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, locating in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2011.
Question 3: The Complex of Hue Monuments, which lies along the Perfume River in Hue City, is a good example of a well-designed capital city.
A. The Complex of Hue Monuments, laying along the Perfume River in Hue City, is a good example of a well-designed capital city.
B. Laying along the Perfume River in Hue City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good example of a well-designed capital city.
C. Lying along the Perfume River in Hue City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good example of a well-designed capital city.
D. Laid along the Perfume River in Hue City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good example of a well-designed capital city.
Question 4: He has been living with his cousin for two months, but he’s looking for a place close to his university.
A. Living with his cousin for two months, but he’s looking for a place close to his university.
B. Being lived with his cousin for two months, but he’s looking for a place close to his university.
C. Has lived with his cousin for two months, but he’s looking for a place close to his university.
D. Having been living with his cousin for two months, but he’s looking to a place close to his university.
5. Practice Task 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 1: A picture was stolen by art thieves. It was painted by Munch.
A. Stolen by art thieves, a picture was painted by Munch.
B. Painted by Munch, a picture was stolen by art thieves.
C. A picture painted by Munch was stolen by art thieves.
D. All are correct.
Question 2: You can see Velazquez in this painting. He is standing in the background.
A. Standing in the background, you can see Velazquez in this painting.
B. You can see Velazquez, who is standing in the background, in this painting.
C. You can see Velazquez standing in the background in this painting.
D. Both B and C are correct.
Question 3: The sculpture represents the biblical King David. It was carved in the early 1500s.
A. The sculpture carved in the early 1500s represents the biblical King David.
B. The sculpture, carved in the early 1500s, represents the biblical King David.
C. Represented the biblical King David, the sculpture was carved in the early 1500s.
D. Being represented the biblical King David, the sculpture was carved in the early 1500s.
Question 4: Cats is one of the longest-running musicals in Britain. It was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
A. Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats is one of the longest-running musicals in Britain.
B. Cats, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is one of the longest-running musicals in Britain.
C. Cats, one of the longest-running musicals in Britain, was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
D. All are correct.
6. Conclusion
At the end of the lesson, students need to complete the exercises, understand the characteristics of the Trang An tourist complex and know how to write an essay stating the reason why Trang An is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
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