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XIV. Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the original one.
1. Trang An Landscape Complex received the title UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
A. UNESCO named Trang An Landscape Complex a World Heritage Site in 2014.
B. Trang An Landscape Complex was a World Heritage Site before 2014.
C. In 2014, UNESCO refused to recognise Trang An Landscape Complex a Heritage Site.
D. It was not until 2014 that Trang An named a World Heritage Site.
2. Trang An has two types of ecosystems, the limestone mountain one and the aquatic one.
A. The two types of ecosystems create the limestone mountain and the aquatic Trang An.
B. The limestone mountain ecosystem is more diverse than the water one in Trang An.
C. Trang An has many ecosystems besides the limestone mountain and the aquatic ones.
D. There are a limestone mountain ecosystem and a water ecosystem in Trang An.
3. By exploring the caves in Trang An, scientists discovered human activities more than 30,000 years ago.
A. Scientists occupied the caves in Trang An to explore humans of more than 30,000 years ago.
B. Scientists' exploration of the caves reveals that there were human activities in Trang An more than
30,000 years ago.
C. By exploring the caves, humans lived in Trang An more than 30,000 years ago.
D. More than 30,000 years ago, ancient scientists discovered some caves in Trang An where humans lived.
4. The best time to visit Trang An is from February to April when the weather is nice and rice fields are
green.
A. Visiting Trang An in February is the best because the weather is very nice.
B. From February to April, many people visit Trang An to take photos of green rice fields.
C. Visitors should visit Trang An between February and April to enjoy nice weather and green rice fields.
D. Those who visit Trang An between February and April can enjoy nice weather and rice fields ready for
harvest.
5. If you are passionate about Vietnamese culture and history, you cannot miss Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
A. A passionate person on Vietnamese culture and history will not go to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
B. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital has a very long history.
C. Books about Vietnamese culture and history can be found in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
D. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is a must-go for those hoping to learn about Vietnamese culture and history.
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