Read the passage and then fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box

Cities                     sights           fashion                 shops        visit           attractions              attractive        designers       famous               tourists          

Paris is one of the most (1)…..……… and important cities in the world. It is also one of the Europe’s largest (2)………….. and is known to people all over the world as The City Of Light. The central areas are the most popular with (3)………….. because there are lots of beautiful (4)……….., monuments and museums. The Louvre has a very large number of (5) ……………..works, such as the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. The Eiffel is one of the most popular tourist (6)………………….. in the world

The Industrial Revolution drew more and more people into Paris and now more than 10 million people live there. Everyday, five million people use the city’s underground system. Paris is regarded as one of the best places if you are interested in  (7)……………………. Most of the world’s great fashion (8) ………….. have (9)……………. and offices in the city. For many people, the more they (10) ……………….Paris, the more they love it.        

Read tge passage. Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Living in Scotland
Scotland is the uk's most northern country and has around 790 islands off its coasts - 130 of which have people living on them. Scotland is well known for its stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches and lochs, which are fresh water lakes. There are over 600 square miles of lochs in Scotland including the most famous one, Loch Ness.
It has a population of just over five million people which is about 8.5 per cent of the whole UK population. Over 2 million of these live on Glasgow and Edinburgh, and almost half of Scotland's population live in the Central Belt, where both the largest city (Glasgow), and the capital city (Edinburgh) are located.
Scotland also hosts one of the biggest arts festivals in the world. This is commonly known as the Edinburgh Festival but is actually made up of a number of different festivals which happen at different times of the year, though many do take place in August and September. Many people have heard of the Fringe Festival, but there are also the International Festival, the Film Festival, the Children's Festival and the Edinburgh Mela which is an intercultural festival.
Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. Scottish people inhabit on over 1/6 of ít all islands. ...........
2. Scotland's population is over 1/10 of the whole UK population. ............
3. People in Scotland prefer living in other areas to big cities. ............
4. There are 2 common months for Edinburgh Festival. ............
5. There won't be any special events exclusively for kids in the Festival ............

Read the passage and decide if these statements are true or false

London is Britain' s biggest city. It is a very old city and dates back to the Romans. It is a city of historic building and churches, and it has many beautiful parks. It also has some of the best museum in the world. London is very crowded in summer. It is a popular city with foreign tourists and has more than eight million visitors a year. The city is famous for its shopping and department stores. London has an excellent underground railway system, so it is easy for tourists to get around.

Most of the best museum in the world are situated in London.

I. Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions

London is by far the largest city in England and the United Kingdom. 8.63 million people live in London, which is on the River Thames. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. London is the biggest city in middle Europe, and the world's largest financial centre. London was founded by the Romans in AD 43 and called Londinium. The city has a huge network of transport systems. The Victorians built a number of railway systems in the mid-19th century.

There is also the world's first underground railway system, London Underground, which is the main way commuters get into London .There are five airports, though only one is actually in London (the City Airport). Most people in London are British. However, London also has many immigrants. These people come from many different countries. Many people visit London as tourists. They may see the famous "Sights of London". These sights include palaces, churches and museums. London is one of the world's most important cities for business, finance, and politics. It is also important for culture: media, entertainment, fashion, and art.

1. Is the largest city in England and the United Kingdom also the capital of the United Kingdom?

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2. What is the population of London?.

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3. How many airports actually are there in London?

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4. When were the railway systems in London built?

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5. Do you want to visit London? Why or Why not?

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III. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

      London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food – fish and chips.

G. WRITING

I. Write questions for the underlined parts.

1.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The capital of Korea is Seoul.

2.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: Seoul is located in the northwest corner of South Korea.

3.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: Seoul was founded as the capital of Korea in 1394.

4.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The population of Seoul is about 9.8 million.

5.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The weather in Seoul is warm and humid in the summer but cold and snowy in the winter.

6.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: There are 27 bridges across Han River throughout the city.

7.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: N Seoul Tower is the best attraction in Seoul.

8.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: K-pop appeals to youngsters because of its unique, quirky costumes, dance moves and catchy songs.

II.  Write sentences, using the clues given.

1.   there/ be/ steady/ increase/ demand/ hotel accommodation/ since 1998

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2.   these days/ more/ more/ people/ be/ suffer/ air pollution

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3.   I/ never/ read/ such/ romantic story/ this/ before

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4.   she/ spend/ most/ time/ surf/ net/ information/ the next trip

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5.   Van Gogh/ have/ major Influence/ development/ modern painting

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6.   despite/ Brexit,/ London/ remain/ one/ most/ open/ cosmopolitan/ city/ the world

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7.   the house/ that/ we/ rent/ London/ last year / be/ fully/ furnish

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8.   people/ face/ large/ amount/ environmental problems/ every day

Answer the following questions

An increasing number of people are now going on (1) ________ to Egypt. Last year, for example, about one and a half million tourists visited this country. The population of Egypt is about fifty million and the (2) ________ is Cairo, a busy city of just under nine million people. Although the weather is hot and dry and most of the country is desert, the average temperature from October to March is not too high. The most (3) _______ sights are the pyramids at Giza. However, it is also pleasant to visit Alexandria, Port Said and several other places and do as much (4) ________ as possible in the time available. A trip to Luxor is an unforgettable experience. It is not difficult to go there because there are frequent (5) ________ there from Cairo.

Are the pyramids of Giza the most famous sights?

Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, D ) for each question:

Prague has the population of over one million people. It is not the biggest city in Europe, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. People call Prague the “ Golden City” and the “Mother of City” because it has beautiful buildings and statues. Perhaps the most popular building is the Old Town Hall with its amazing 15^th century clock. People also call Prague “Europe’s School of Music” . There are many concert halls and every May there is a famous music festival: ”Prague Spring” ,There are also twenty theaters and many old pubs, wine bar and restaurants. There is now a modern underground, but traffic is still a problem. It is often better to walk and feel the atmosphere of the pretty little streets.

1. The population of Prague is ………………………………….

A. over one million people B. one million people

C. only two million people D. less than one million people

2 Prague is one of the most beautiful city in……………………………………..

A. Asia B. Europe C. Africa D. America

3. Which building in Prague has 15^th century clock?

A. The Golden City B. The Mother of City C. The Old Town Hall D. Europe’s School of Music

4.The famous music festival: “Prague Spring” is held ……………………………

A. every year B. on June C. every May D. every July

GIÚP MK VỚI

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Fabrizio from Venice: Of course, there’s a lot to see in Venice. It’s one of the most famous cities in the world. First of all, there are the canals. We don’t have cars in Venice so you have to travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is the square. St. Mark’s Square with St. Mark’s Cathedral. And there are lots of museums and palaces, and beautiful bridges, too.

Yumi from Kyoto: For me, Kyoto is the most beautiful city in Japan. It’s also the oldest city. It has many old traditional buildings, and beautiful palaces, temples and gardens. The most famous temple is the Golden Pavilion. There are also very good markets, and also really good shops, and some beautiful modern buildings, too.

Murat from Istanbul: I think Istanbul is maybe the most beautiful city in the world, but of course I come from Istanbul! The city is built on hills around the Bosphoros, and so there arebeautiful views across the water. From the water, you can see mosques – the most famous is called the Blue Mosque – and palaces and bridges. Istanbul also has a very famous market called the Grand Bazaar. But these days we also have many modern shopping centres and modern buildings and hotels. It’s really a fantastic city.

Claudia from Rio de Janeiro: Rio is one of the most exciting cities in South America ... first of course we have our famous beach, the Copacabana, and there are many mountains around Rio – the most famous is the Sugar Plum Mountain where you can see a big statue of Christ, and of course we have our famous stadium... the Macarana stadium, maybe the most famous football stadium in the world ... it’s really a great place.

Marina from St. Petersburg: You’ll really love St. Petersburg because there are so many things to see. The most famous is the Winter Palace, where the Tsars lived, and the Hermitage Museum which is a fantastic art gallery, and we have a very beautiful river too, the River Neva, and of course churches and cathedrals. There is so much to see!

1. The place(s) that Fabrizio recommends coming to in Venice most must be .

A. the square B. the museums C. the canals D. beautiful bridges

2. All of the following are true about Kyoto EXCEPT that .

A. it is the most beautiful city in Japan

B. it has very good markets and shops

C. the Golden Pavilion is very famous

D. it only has old traditional buildings

3. The most spectacular views of Istanbul are .

A. the Bosphoros

B. the mosques across the water

C. the Grand Bazaar on the Bosphoros

D. modern shopping centres and buildings

4. We can infer from Claudia’s words that people in Rio .

A. are very religious

B. love architecture

C. love football very much

D. built the statue of Christ on the Copacabana

5. People who would probably want to visit St. Petersburg most are .

A. sports enthusiasts B. art lovers

C. politicians D. ballet dancers

Answer the following questions

An increasing number of people are now going on (1) ________ to Egypt. Last year, for example, about one and a half million tourists visited this country. The population of Egypt is about fifty million and the (2) ________ is Cairo, a busy city of just under nine million people. Although the weather is hot and dry and most of the country is desert, the average temperature from October to March is not too high. The most (3) _______ sights are the pyramids at Giza. However, it is also pleasant to visit Alexandria, Port Said and several other places and do as much (4) ________ as possible in the time available. A trip to Luxor is an unforgettable experience. It is not difficult to go there because there are frequent (5) ________ there from Cairo.

How many tourists visited Egypt last year?