Vocabulary SVIP

___________ have many tall trees, which reach high into the sky and block the sunlight.

The ___________ of Machu Picchu are stunning, with ancient ruins surrounded by high mountains.

Some caves in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng are so large that they can ___________ an entire village inside them.

Limestone ___________ in Trang An create beautiful caves that tourists can explore by boat.

The rice terraces in Sapa are ___________ because they cover the hills and look amazing in the sunlight.

Hoi An is a world heritage site, and its narrow streets are filled with old houses that show a ___________ of different architectural styles.

Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park is important because it preserves many ___________ ecosystems that are found nowhere else.

The Hue Imperial City is a UNESCO world heritage site because of its ___________ buildings and rich history.

A team of experts ___________ a plan to protect the ancient monuments from further damage.

The old church was ___________ a museum to share its history with the public.

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1. The Imperial City of Hue, built during Emperor Gia Long's reign in 1805, is an impressive citadel. Initially, around 30,000 workers were needed to create the river embankments and canals. By 1818, the workforce had grown to 80,000, and their focus shifted to adding brick cladding to the citadel's four sides.

2. In 1831-1832, Emperor Minh Mang ordered the construction of extra defensive walls, complete with cannons, to protect the city. These walls ensured the citadel could defend against any possible invaders. Hue Imperial Citadel was not just a military base; it also served as Vietnam's cultural and political center. It remained the country's capital until 1945, when Vietnam split into North and South.

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The word shifted in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by __________.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

1. The Imperial City of Hue, built during Emperor Gia Long's reign in 1805, is an impressive citadel. Initially, around 30,000 workers were needed to create the river embankments and canals. By 1818, the workforce had grown to 80,000, and their focus shifted to adding brick cladding to the citadel's four sides.

2. In 1831-1832, Emperor Minh Mang ordered the construction of extra defensive walls, complete with cannons, to protect the city. These walls ensured the citadel could defend against any possible invaders. Hue Imperial Citadel was not just a military base; it also served as Vietnam's cultural and political center. It remained the country's capital until 1945, when Vietnam split into North and South.

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The word defend in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by __________.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

1. The Imperial City of Hue, built during Emperor Gia Long's reign in 1805, is an impressive citadel. Initially, around 30,000 workers were needed to create the river embankments and canals. By 1818, the workforce had grown to 80,000, and their focus shifted to adding brick cladding to the citadel's four sides.

2. In 1831-1832, Emperor Minh Mang ordered the construction of extra defensive walls, complete with cannons, to protect the city. These walls ensured the citadel could defend against any possible invaders. Hue Imperial Citadel was not just a military base; it also served as Vietnam's cultural and political center. It remained the country's capital until 1945, when Vietnam split into North and South.

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The word split in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by __________.

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1. Lushan National Park is a well-known tourist attraction both in China and abroad. The national park covers an area of 500 square kilometers and has more than 90 mountain peaks. The tallest of these is Hanyang Peak which soars to a height of 1473.4 meters. Lushan owes its reputation to its wonderful, elegant, steep and spectacular features that embrace ravines, waterfalls, grottoes, rocks and rivulets.

One of the key spots in the park is Wulao Feng, located 1,436 meters above sea level in the southeast. Its five parallel peaks once formed a single apex and standing on the top you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of distant mountains, trees, lakes, and a vast sky.

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The word soars in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

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1. Lushan National Park is a well-known tourist attraction both in China and abroad. The national park covers an area of 500 square kilometers and has more than 90 mountain peaks. The tallest of these is Hanyang Peak which soars to a height of 1473.4 meters. Lushan owes its reputation to its wonderful, elegant, steep and spectacular features that embrace ravines, waterfalls, grottoes, rocks and rivulets.

One of the key spots in the park is Wulao Feng, located 1,436 meters above sea level in the southeast. Its five parallel peaks once formed a single apex and standing on the top you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of distant mountains, trees, lakes, and a vast sky.

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The word reputation in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

1. Lushan National Park is a well-known tourist attraction both in China and abroad. The national park covers an area of 500 square kilometers and has more than 90 mountain peaks. The tallest of these is Hanyang Peak which soars to a height of 1473.4 meters. Lushan owes its reputation to its wonderful, elegant, steep and spectacular features that embrace ravines, waterfalls, grottoes, rocks and rivulets.

One of the key spots in the park is Wulao Feng, located 1,436 meters above sea level in the southeast. Its five parallel peaks once formed a single apex and standing on the top you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of distant mountains, trees, lakes, and a vast sky.

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The word rewarded in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.