Tiếng Anh Lớp 8: II. Read the text and do the tasks: SCOTLANDS – THE LAND OF LEGENDS Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for it’s rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers.The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869. * Answer the questions: 1. Is Scotland famous for its natural beauty? …………………………………………………….. 2. Why should visitors be aware when exploring the castles ? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. What are some activities you can experience at the Scottish Highland Games ? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Where was the first fire brigade in the world formed ? …………………………………………………., giúp em giải bài này ạ, em cảm ơn thầy cô và các bạn nhiều.
Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for it’s rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers.The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869.
* Answer the questions:
1. Is Scotland famous for its natural beauty?
2. Why should visitors be aware when exploring the castles ?
=> Because the legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts.
3. What are some activities you can experience at the Scottish Highland Games ?
=> Visitors can enjoy some unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing.
4. Where was the first fire brigade in the world formed ?
Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for it’s rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers.The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869.
* Answer the questions:
1. Is Scotland famous for its natural beauty?
2. Why should visitors be aware when exploring the castles ?
=> Because the legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts.
3. What are some activities you can experience at the Scottish Highland Games ?
=> Visitors can enjoy some unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing.
4. Where was the first fire brigade in the world formed ?