Certainly! Let's talk about the breathtaking Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Angkor Wat, located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is an architectural marvel and one of the most significant archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Built during the first half of the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this ancient temple complex was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu but later transformed into a Buddhist temple.

What makes Angkor Wat truly captivating is its sheer scale and intricate design. The temple spans over 400 acres, making it the largest religious monument in the world. As you approach the main entrance, you are greeted by a massive moat that adds a sense of grandeur and mystique to the surroundings.

The central towers of Angkor Wat are adorned with intricate bas-reliefs and carvings that depict various Hindu mythological stories and historical events. The exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail showcase the exceptional skill of the ancient Khmer architects and artisans.

One of the most iconic features of Angkor Wat is its five distinctive towers, representing Mount Meru, the home of the gods in Hindu mythology. The temple's alignment with the sun during specific times of the year adds to its mysticism, drawing countless visitors, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Exploring Angkor Wat is like stepping back in time, wandering through ancient corridors, climbing steep staircases, and discovering hidden chambers. The site is surrounded by a lush jungle that further enhances its allure, creating a harmonious blend of nature and architecture.

In addition to Angkor Wat, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses several other temples and structures, each with its own unique charm. Ta Prohm, known for the intertwined roots of enormous silk-cotton trees growing over the temple walls, is another captivating site within the complex.

Angkor Wat is not just a place of interest for history enthusiasts; it's a symbol of Cambodia's rich cultural heritage and resilience. Despite facing centuries of weathering and the challenges of time, Angkor Wat stands proudly as a testament to the Khmer Empire's architectural brilliance and artistic achievements. Visiting this awe-inspiring site provides not only a glimpse into Cambodia's past but also a profound appreciation for the enduring spirit of its people.

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I. Choose the word A, B, C, or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

1.       A. liked                   B. received              C. hoped                 D. stopped

2.       A. behave                B. cave                    C. candy                 D. save

3.       A. music                 B. hurry                  C. during                 D. cucumber

4.        A. found                  B. country               C. round                  D. accountant

5.       A. quite                   B. quiet                   C. finish                  D. diet

II. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences

1. The next to the last month of the year is ________.

A. January           B. February             C. November           D. December

2. The opposite of wealthy is _________

A. poor               B. rich                     C. new                    D. expensive

3. Which one of these meals do we eat at noon?

A. breakfast        B. lunch                  C. dinner                 D. supper

4. My father is going to ask his boss for a few days ______.

A. free                B. away                   C. absent                 D. off

5. He’s just ________ at Noi Bai airport.

A. come              B. arrived                C. reached               D. got

6. These books are _______ thicker than the others.

A. much              B. very                    C. so                       D. more

7. My mother stays home to take care ______ the family.

A. for                  B. of                       C. after                    D. about

8. He caused an accident because he was driving too _______.

A. fastly              B. fast                     C. very fast              D. much fast

9. If anybody _______ question, please ask me after class.

A. have               B. have a                 C. has                      D. has a

10. Tom spends much time ________books every day.

A. to read            B. read                    C. reading               D. reads

11. Don’t drink so much coffee. It’s bad _________ your stomach.

A. in                    B. to                        C. on                       D. for

12. He prefers watching television _________ reading books.

A. to                    B. than                    C. by                        D. into

13. Dinner will be ready soon. Can you please .............. the table?

    A. lay                   B. put                      C. make                  D. take

14. Please turn _______________ the lights. The room is so dark.

    A. with                B. at                        C. in                       D. on

15. My father works late tomorrow, so he will ______ the first part of the film on VTVl.

    A. miss                B. lose                    C. forget                 D. Cut

16. I am having a math lesson but l forgot my_______________. I have some difficulty.

    A. calculator        B. bike                    C. pencil case          D. pencil sharpener

17. Children often forget new words ……………… teachers teach them many times.

A.   Because        B. although              C. but                      D. and

18. When I ______ school, I am going to work in a factory.    

    A. begin              B. study                   C. leave                   D. learn    

III. Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets

1.    He broke two glasses yesterday. He always works very (care)............carelessly..............

2.    She has lots of stamps in her (collect).............collection.............................

3.    Hearing the (noisy).........noise............., the children ran away.

4.    Many people like to be (fame) ........famous...........and rich.

5.    Mr. Robinson speaks Vietnamese very (good).......well....................

6.    We should eat body-building food, like dairy (produce).........products..........

7.    It’s very (help) ..............helpful............of you to give me a lift.

8.    Mr Hung has a very (pain) _____painful______tooth.                                                               

9.    The little village is very quiet and (peace)__peaceful__________                                          

IV. Fill in each gap with a suitable word beginning with the given letter.

1. I have got so much w____ork__ to do that I have no time for rest.

2. Her hobbies are c____ollecting________ stamps, t____aking_______ photographs and w………atching………TV.

3. She is a j____ournalist____________, she works for a big newspaper in a big city.

4. The b______utcher_______on my street sells very good meat.

5. In cities and towns in Vietnam, students have to wear a u___niform ___________.

6. She is a very h______ard__-____working ____ student. She never misses a lesson.

7. This street is very n____arrow________, big cars can’t enter this street.

8. Brush your teeth regularly then you will have h_____ealthy_______teeth.

9. That architect can d_____raw_______houses and buildings well.

10. The mechanic finished r___epairing_________my car 2 days ago.

1 Samuel has kept a diary since 1997

2 We have learnt English for five years

3 I have lived in HCM City since I was 8

4 She started teaching the children in this remote village 5 months ago

5 The last time he wrote to me was in April

6 She last had a swim 5 years ago

7 They haven't talked to each other for 2 months

8 She hasn't seen her elder sister since 1999

9 The last time she wrote to me was years ago

10 Robert and Catherine started marrying ten years ago

11 They last cleaned their room 2 weeks ago

12 John hasn't had his hair cut over six months ago

13 It's the first time we have eaten this kind of food

14 I have never seen this film before

15 He hasn't gone abroad before

16 She has been driving for 1 month

17 We have been eating since it started to rain

18 I haven't had my hair cut since I left her

19 She hasn't kissed me for 5 months

20 We haven't met for a long time

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Why didn't you find the cheapest restaurant?

Why didn't you find the cheapest restaurant?

1. There’s a bus stop just outside my house
2. They’re pulling down all those buildings to make room for a carpark
3. Where can I catch a bus to the cinema
4. My train leaves from the other platform
5. She lives on the top floor of that block of flats
6. Why don’t you take a taxi to get to the station
7. I’ll meet you outside the swimming pool
8. You can see all the tourists slowing wandering around the souvenir shops
9. We’re very lucky to have a sports center in our town
10. I’m just going to take a photo of the town square
11. This is a pedestrian precint. No vehicles are allowed
12. Don’t walk on the road, children! Stay on the pavement

1.    There’s a bus ……….just outside my house. (station / quay / stop / start)

2.    They’re pulling down all those buildings to make room for a (parking/ lane / letter box / carpark)

3.    Where can I (get in / catch / fetch / become) a bus to the cinema?

4.    My train leaves from the other (quay / stop / platform / park)

5.    She lives on the top floor of that (building / tower / construction / block) of flats.

6.    Why don’t you (take / catch / ask / phone) a taxi to get to the station?

7.    I’ll meet you outside the (swim / swimming / sport / football) pool.

8.     You can see all the tourists slowing (marching / running / wandering / rushing) around the souvenir shops.

9.    We’re very lucky to have a (sport / sports / storing / playing) centre in our town.

10. I’m just going to (take / make / paint / draw) a photo of the town square.

11. This is a (traffic / pedestrian / car / lorry) precint. No vehicles are allowed.

12. Don’t walk on the road, children! Stay on the (way / pavement / route / street)

They're by far the richest couple in Hong Kong

They're so far the richest couple in Hong Kong

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