Place Monologue - Q2-2024 P2

Match the following phrases to DESCRIBE AIR POLLUTION

• một làn sương mù xám xịt

• The city was covered by a layer of dense smog

• 1 lớp sương mù dày đặc

• the visibility was significantly reduced

• tầm nhìn bị giảm đi đáng kể

• a grayish haze

• che hoàn toàn ánh nắng mặt trời

• The smog completely shield the sun from view

• TP bị bao phủ bởi 1 lớp sương mù dày đặc

• a layer of dense smog

Match the following phrases to DESCRIBE AIR POLLUTION

• đường phố chật kín xe máy và ô tô

• cast a shadow over my experience

• đã phủ bóng đen lên trải nghiệm của tôi

• the emissions from these vehicles fill the air

• chóng mặt

• lightheaded/ dizzy

• đường phố chật kín xe máy và ô tô

• the streets are packed with motorbikes and cars

Match the following phrases to DESCRIBE HANOI

• ý nghĩa lịch sử

• local cuisine

• các địa danh lịch sử

• historical significance

• ẩm thực địa phương

• rich cultural heritage

• di sản văn hóa phong phú

• historical landmarks

Match the following LANDMARKS with its correct NAMES

• HCMC Mausoleum

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• Hoan Kiem Lake

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• Thê Húc Bridge

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• West Lake

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Match the following LANDMARKS with its correct NAMES

• Hanoi Opera House

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• The Temple of Literature

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• One Pillar Pagoda

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• Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

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When I arrived, the first thing that struck/ surprised me was ​ (a)   hanging over the city. The ​ (b)   was significantly reduced, and everything seemed to be covered in ​ (c)   . The weather is definitely sunny, people can see sunlight on the street, yet when they look up, they can hardly see the sun. The smog completely ​ (d)   the sun from view.

• the dense layer of smog
• visibility
• a grayish haze
• shields

I think one of the main reasons for the pollution in Hanoi is the high level of traffic. The city is ​ (a)   motorbikes, cars, and buses, and the ​ (b)   from these vehicles fill the air, especially during rush hours. On top of that, there’s a lot of construction going on, which kicks up ​ (c)   and other particles into the air.

• packed with
• emissions
• dust

Despite these challenges, I tried to make the most of my trip. I visited ​ (a)   like ………….. and enjoyed the local ​ (b)   . However, the air pollution did ​ (c)   over my experience, and it made me more aware of the environmental issues faced by rapidly growing cities.

• historical landmarks
• cuisine
• cast a shadow