Thai National Parks: Khao Yai vs. Ao Phang Nga

Read your text about a famous Thai national park. Then, ask your partner questions to learn about a completely different park, and answer their questions about yours.

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  Khao Yai is Thailand's first national park, established in 1962. It is located just a few hours by car from Bangkok. The park is famous for its thick rainforests, beautiful waterfalls, and wild animals like elephants and gibbons.

  Questions:

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    Question: When was Khao Yai established?
    Options:

    • 1962
    • 1980
    • 2000
    Correct_answer: 1962
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    Question: What is the park famous for?
    Options:

    • Sandy beaches
    • Rainforests and waterfalls
    • Desert landscapes
    Correct_answer: Rainforests and waterfalls
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    Question: Which animals can you see there?
    Options:

    • Tigers and lions
    • Elephants and gibbons
    • Polar bears
    Correct_answer: Elephants and gibbons
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  Ao Phang Nga is a marine national park in southern Thailand. It is famous for its tall limestone cliffs that stick out of the green ocean water. The most popular spot is James Bond Island, which was featured in a famous spy movie.

  Questions:

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    Question: What kind of park is Ao Phang Nga?
    Options:

    • A mountain park
    • A marine park
    • A city park
    Correct_answer: A marine park
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    Question: What sticks out of the green water?
    Options:

    • Limestone cliffs
    • Coral reefs
    • Wooden boats
    Correct_answer: Limestone cliffs
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    Question: What is the most popular spot in the park?
    Options:

    • Monkey Beach
    • James Bond Island
    • Elephant Cave
    Correct_answer: James Bond Island

Read the facts about your national park silently. Take turns asking and answering multiple-choice questions to discover details about your partner's park.

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  Doi Inthanon is known as 'The Roof of Thailand' because it contains the highest mountain in the country. The weather here is cool all year round. Visitors love to explore the beautiful flower gardens and see the two royal pagodas at the top.

  Questions:

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    Question: What is Doi Inthanon known as?
    Options:

    • The Heart of Thailand
    • The Roof of Thailand
    • The Green Lung
    Correct_answer: The Roof of Thailand
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    Question: How is the weather there?
    Options:

    • Very hot and dry
    • Cool all year round
    • Snowy in winter
    Correct_answer: Cool all year round
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    Question: What can visitors see at the top of the mountain?
    Options:

    • Two royal pagodas
    • A large lake
    • A modern shopping mall
    Correct_answer: Two royal pagodas
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  Mu Ko Similan is a group of beautiful islands in the Andaman Sea. It is one of the best places in the world for scuba diving and snorkeling. The park is completely closed from May to October to protect the coral reefs and marine life.

  Questions:

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    Question: Where is Mu Ko Similan located?
    Options:

    • In the Gulf of Thailand
    • In the Andaman Sea
    • Near Bangkok
    Correct_answer: In the Andaman Sea
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    Question: What activities is the park famous for?
    Options:

    • Hiking and camping
    • Scuba diving and snorkeling
    • Rock climbing
    Correct_answer: Scuba diving and snorkeling
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    Question: Why is the park closed for part of the year?
    Options:

    • To protect the coral reefs
    • To repair the hotels
    • Because of heavy snow
    Correct_answer: To protect the coral reefs

Silently read the text assigned to you. Then, complete the information gap by asking your partner the questions provided and answering the questions they ask you.

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  Erawan National Park is located in Kanchanaburi province. Its main attraction is the stunning Erawan Waterfall, which has seven different levels. The water is clear and emerald green, and visitors can easily swim with friendly fish in the pools.

  Questions:

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    Question: Where is Erawan National Park located?
    Options:

    • Chiang Mai
    • Kanchanaburi
    • Phuket
    Correct_answer: Kanchanaburi
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    Question: How many levels does the Erawan Waterfall have?
    Options:

    • Five
    • Seven
    • Ten
    Correct_answer: Seven
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    Question: What color is the water in the waterfall's pools?
    Options:

    • Emerald green
    • Deep blue
    • Muddy brown
    Correct_answer: Emerald green
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  Khao Sok is a huge nature reserve in southern Thailand containing one of the oldest evergreen rainforests in the world. The center of the park features Cheow Lan Lake, where tourists can sleep in floating bungalows surrounded by towering cliffs.

  Questions:

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    Question: What type of forest is found in Khao Sok?
    Options:

    • Pine forest
    • Oldest evergreen rainforest
    • Bamboo forest
    Correct_answer: Oldest evergreen rainforest
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    Question: What is the name of the lake in the center of the park?
    Options:

    • Cheow Lan Lake
    • Inle Lake
    • Erawan Lake
    Correct_answer: Cheow Lan Lake
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    Question: Where can tourists sleep when visiting the lake?
    Options:

    • In treehouses
    • In floating bungalows
    • In ice hotels
    Correct_answer: In floating bungalows