Phu Tho tourism - momentum from new development space

1. In the final months of 2025, Phu Tho's tourism sector recorded a robust growth. The province cultural and tourism space has expanded, creating synergies that are positioning the ancestral land as a new hub for culture, tourism, and spiritual travel in Vietnam's northern Midland and mountainous region.

2. Enjoying natural hot mineral springs, taking part in cultural exchange activities, a clean environment alongside improved service quality. These are key reasons international visitors are choosing Phu Tho as a destination even during the tourism low season.

3. Finalizing the master plan for cultural and human development for 2025 - 2030 with a vision to 2045 reflects Phu Tho's strong commitment to making culture and tourism pillars of sustainable growth focusing on long-term tourism expansion and international market outreach. The center will intensify promotion efforts in key potential markets with a strong focus on international tourists through targeted promotion and outreach in global tourism markets.

4. Improving product quality services and governance, developing tourism in harmony with cultural preservation, strengthening regional linkages and placing tourism at the heart of socioeconomic strategy. These are the key measures underpinning Phu Tho's ambition to break through and become a leading center for culture, sports, and tourism in northern Vietnam, worthy of its status as the cradle of the Vietnamese nation.

(Adapted from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh29hy1L808)

Question 1

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to each of the following words which are italicized in the passage.

Question 2

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to each of the following words which are italicized in the passage.

Question 3

Choose the sentence that best describes the meaning of the following words which are underlined in the passage:

Question 3

What does each of the following words (which are bolded) refer to in the passage?

Question 4

According to the passage, which of the following is one key solution helping Phu Tho develop into a leading tourism center in Northern Vietnam?

A. Having beautiful natural landscapes.
B. Cooperating with other localities.
C. Having many traditional activities.
D. Strengthening international cooperation.

Question 5

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why tourists choose Phu Tho?

A. Local people are willing to support visitors
B. The location is convenient for tourists.
C. The environment is clean or has little pollution.
D. There are many natural attractions.

Question 6

Choose the best answer.

A. The number of tourists decreases strongly during the tourism low season.
B. Phu Tho’s culture is considered the origin of Vietnamese culture.
C. The quality of tourism services is currently not very good.
D. Phu Tho focuses only on international cooperation.

Question 7

Choose the best answer.

A. Phu Tho has only developed tourism recently.
B. Phu Tho is increasingly promoting tourism development.
C. Phu Tho attracts tourists mainly because of modern services.
D. Phu Tho’s government lacks long-term vision and only focuses on the present.

The answer to all of the above questions is B. Some lessions:

1. Pay attention to the context in the article.

2. Understanding meaning and context can compensate for the lack of understading of grammar.

Exercises:

1. Note down at least 5 vocabulary words, including pronuntication and examples, related to the topic of tourism that you found in the article above.

2. Write a simple artical introducing your English-speaking friends to the tourism development situation in your locality or country over the past few years. The article must have a title and at least 2 main ideas, each idea must have an example.