Tourism in Viet Nam has seen a lot of changes in recent years. For backpackers, culture and nature lovers, military veterans, Viet Nam has become a new tourist destination in Southeast Asia.

International tourist arrivals to Viet Nam have continuously risen. In 2008, Viet Nam received 4.218 million tourists. In 2012, the number rose to 6.84 million. Four years later, the country welcomed 10 million international visitors, and in 2019, it was 18 million. This increase made Viet Nam the fifth most visited country in the Asia-Pacific region.

By March 2023, the four countries with the largest numbers of visitors to Viet Nam are South Korea, the USA, Thailand, and China. The most attractive destinations in Viet Nam are national parks like Cuc Phuong, Phong Nha-Ke Bang, Cape Ca Mau, and World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay, Hue, and Hoi An. Tourism is significant to the country's economy. For example, in 2016, tourism contributed 6.6 per cent to gross domestic product (GDP) equal to VND 279,287 billion. It has also helped to promote the development of related sectors, such as hotels, transportation, entertainment, and food.

Câu 5:

Most tourists to Viet Nam are interested in its _________.

A. medical treatment

B. history

C. entertainment

D. culture

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Câu 6:

Phong Nha-Ke Bang is an example of a ________ in Viet Nam.

A. architectural attraction

B. cultural destination

C. national park

D. historical site

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Câu 7:

The development of tourism _________ the development of transportation.

A. is not related to

B. leads to

C. depends on

D. prevents

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Câu 8:

The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A. 2019

B. Viet Nam

C. the number of international tourists

D. the increase in tourism

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Câu 9:

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The growth of tourism in Viet Nam and its economic impact.

B. The history of Viet Nam's tourism industry.

C. The challenges Viet Nam faces in attracting international tourists.

D. The reasons why tourists choose Viet Nam over other countries.

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TASK 2. Choose the correct word to complete the passage.

London is a big city, but many of the people (1) _______ live there regard it as several small towns put together. Each district has its own identity and atmosphere. And some parts are even described by their inhabitants as villages. Much of the centre of the city consists of shops and businesses and most people live in the suburbs. Many of them travel to work in the city every day (2) _______ or car. The (3) _______ train, bus, tube of living in London is higher than most other parts of Britain, and many people are paid extra money on top of their salaries because of this. Millions of visitors come to London every year from all over the world to see the famous sights, (4) _______ Buckingham Palace, and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its attractions, both for people from theatres, red buses, and black taxis. London has (5) _______ overseas and for people from other parts of Britain.

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