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Lan Huong: Well, let me see if we can play one 
of the songs for you.
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UNIT 11: NATIONAL PARKS
Cuc Phuong, the first national park in Vietnam, was officially opened in 1960. it is located 160 km 
south west of Hanoi spanning Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces. The 200 square kilometre 
park attracts tourists and scientists alike. In 2002, nearly 100,000 visitors made their way to Cuc Phuong. 
Many come to see the work being done to protect endangered species. According to scientists, there are 
about 2,000 different species of flora and 450 species of fauna.
Cuc Phuong National Park has many caves. Quen Voi, also part of the park, is where Nguyen 
Hue’s army was stationed before it made its surprise attack on Thang Long and defeated the Quing 
invaders in the spring of 1789.
 Cuc Phuong is also home to the Muong ethnic minority, who live mainly on bee keeping and farming.
UNIT 12: MUSIC
Lan Huong: Hello, I’m Lan Huong. Our 
programme is “My Favourite Musician”. Now 
our guest tonight is Quang Hung, a well-known 
actor. Welcome to the programme, Quang Hung.
Quang Hung: Thanks. Lan Huong. 
Lan Huong: Now Quang Hung, can you tell us about 
the Vietnamese musician you like best, please?
Quang Hung: Sure. Recently, there have been 
quite a few good musicians. Their songs are very 
popular and easy to listen to.
Lan Huong: Do you like them?
Quang Hung: Well, I do like some of them. But I 
think the best Vietnamese musician of all times 
is Van Cao. He’s really my favourite musician.
Lan Huong: Van cao, the author of Tien Quan 
Ca? Well, can you tell us why you like him?
Quang Hung: He’s a great musician. Just listen 
to Tien Quan Ca. whenever I hear it, I want to 
stand up and sing out as loud as possible. It’s 
hard and solemn. And I always feel great, feel 
proud of my country when I hear it.
Lan Huong: That’s true. It’s very rousing. Do 
you know when he wrote it?
Quang Hung: In 1944.
Lan Huong: Do you like any other songs by Van 
Cao?
Quang Hung: Oh, yes, lots of them. Especially 
the songs about rural life in Vietnam. They are 
sweet and gentle, and very lyrical.
Lan Huong: Well, let me see if we can play one 
of the songs for you.
UNIT 13: FILMS AND CINEMA
Lan : Hi, Huong, Titanic is on at Thang Tam Cinema next week. Can you go with me on 
Wednesday?
Huong: Wednesday? Sorry Lan. I have lots of work to do during the day and I’m going to the 
singing Club at night. Can we go on Thursday instead.
Lan: I don’t think so. I’m going to visit my grandparents on Thursday.
Huong: Well, what about Monday? I suppose you are free on Monday.
Lan: No, sorry. I’m going to see a play with Tuyet on Monday. What about Friday?
Huong: Sorry Lan. Friday is not a good time for me. I’m taking Chinese classes on Fridays. How 
does your weekend look like, Lan?
Lan: Um , I’m busy on Saturday. But I’m free the whole day Sunday.
Huong: I’m going on a picnic to Hoa Lu with some of my friends on Sunday. I’ll be back late at 
night.
Lan: Well, I guess that we just leave . Uh, wait a second, what day are we both free, Huong?
UNIT 14: THE WORLD CUP
Pele’ is considered one of the greatest football players of all time. He was born in 1940 in 
Brazil. As a football player, Pele’ was famous for his powerful kicking and cotrolling the ball. He 
joined a Brazilian football club in 1956, and in 1962 he led the team to its first world club 
championship. Pele’ became the only player to participate in three World Cups in 1958, 1962, 
and 1970. By 1974, Pele’ had scored 1,200 goals and became a Brazilian national hero. He 
played for an American football club for two years before he retired in 1977. Later Pele’ became 
an international ambassador for the sport, working to promote peace and understanding through 
friendly sport activities.
UNIT 13: FILMS AND CINEMA
Lan : Hi, Huong, Titanic is on at Thang Tam Cinema next week. Can you go with me on 
Wednesday?
Huong: Wednesday? Sorry Lan. I have lots of work to do during the day and I’m going to the 
singing Club at night. Can we go on Thursday instead.
Lan: I don’t think so. I’m going to visit my grandparents on Thursday.
Huong: Well, what about Monday? I suppose you are free on Monday.
Lan: No, sorry. I’m going to see a play with Tuyet on Monday. What about Friday?
Huong: Sorry Lan. Friday is not a good time for me. I’m taking Chinese classes on Fridays. How 
does your weekend look like, Lan?
Lan: Um , I’m busy on Saturday. But I’m free the whole day Sunday.
Huong: I’m going on a picnic to Hoa Lu with some of my friends on Sunday. I’ll be back late at 
night.
Lan: Well, I guess that we just leave . Uh, wait a second, what day are we both free, Huong?
UNIT 14: THE WORLD CUP
Pele’ is considered one of the greatest football players of all time. He was born in 1940 in 
Brazil. As a football player, Pele’ was famous for his powerful kicking and cotrolling the ball. He 
joined a Brazilian football club in 1956, and in 1962 he led the team to its first world club 
championship. Pele’ became the only player to participate in three World Cups in 1958, 1962, 
and 1970. By 1974, Pele’ had scored 1,200 goals and became a Brazilian national hero. He 
played for an American football club for two years before he retired in 1977. Later Pele’ became 
an international ambassador for the sport, working to promote peace and understanding through 
friendly sport activities.
UNIT 15: CITIES
The Statue of Liberty, one of America’s most familiar image, is on island in New York 
Harbour. It is a symbol of freedom. Its formal name is Liberty Enlightening the world. It was a 
gift to America people from the French to show the friendship between the two nations. This is 
the statue of a woman who is wearing a loose robe and a crown on her head. Her right hand holds 
a burning torch, and her left hand holds a tablet with the date July 4, 1776 on it. The statue 
weighs 205 tons and is 46 m high, it stands on a stone and concrete base. The base and pedestal 
increase the height of the monument to 93m. The outside is made of copper. Inside, it has an iron 
frame. The statue was completed in 1884 in France, and then transported to America in 1886. 
Tourists can visit the statue from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas Day.
UNIT 16: HISTORICAL PLACES
The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang. It was 
formerly a major trading centre in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 17th centuries. Hoi An was 
also an important port for Dutch, Portugese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other merchant vessels 
from the Far East.
Hoi An is famous for its temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. All 
the houses were made of wood and their pillars were carved with ornamental designs.
One of the main attractions of Hoi An is the Japanese Covered Bridge, which was built in 
the 16th century and is still well-preserved. All visitors to Hoi An are recommended a visit to the 
Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps 
many precious objects that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi An. Another attractive 
address to tourists is Tan Ky House, which was constructed nearly two centuries ago as a house 
for the Vietnamese merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19th
century.
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UNIT 15: CITIES
The Statue of Liberty, one of America’s most familiar image, is on island in New York 
Harbour. It is a symbol of freedom. Its formal name is Liberty Enlightening the world. It was a 
gift to America people from the French to show the friendship between the two nations. This is 
the statue of a woman who is wearing a loose robe and a crown on her head. Her right hand holds 
a burning torch, and her left hand holds a tablet with the date July 4, 1776 on it. The statue 
weighs 205 tons and is 46 m high, it stands on a stone and concrete base. The base and pedestal 
increase the height of the monument to 93m. The outside is made of copper. Inside, it has an iron 
frame. The statue was completed in 1884 in France, and then transported to America in 1886.
Tourists can visit the statue from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas Day.
UNIT 16: HISTORICAL PLACES
The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang. It was 
formerly a major trading centre in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 17th centuries. Hoi An was 
also an important port for Dutch, Portugese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other merchant vessels 
from the Far East.
Hoi An is famous for its temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. All 
the houses were made of wood and their pillars were carved with ornamental designs.
One of the main attractions of Hoi An is the Japanese Covered Bridge, which was built in 
the 16th century and is still well-preserved. All visitors to Hoi An are recommended a visit to the 
Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps 
many precious objects that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi An. Another attractive 
address to tourists is Tan Ky House, which was constructed nearly two centuries ago as a house 
for the Vietnamese merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19th
century.
TEST YOURSELF A
Martin Luther king was born on 15 January 1929 in Atlanta Georgia in 1951, he went to Boston 
University, where he studied for four years in 1952, he met Coretta Scott anh as soon as he saw her, he 
fell in love. they got married in 1953, and they had four children. In 1954, the kings left Boston, and
Martin became a minister at a Baptist church in Montgomery, Alabama. Then he started working for the 
black freedom speech at the Lincoln Memoriol in 1963, and he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He 
died on 4th April 1968 in Menphis Tennessee, From a gunshot wound.