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Isolated from the mainland, the Con Dao islands are one of Vietnam’s star (4) _____. Long preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, they now turn heads thanks to their striking natural beauty. Con Son, the (5) _____ of this chain of 15 islands and islets, is ringed with lovely beaches, coral reefs and scenic bays, and remains partially covered (6) _____ tropical forests. In addition to hiking, diving and exploring deserted coastal roads, there are excellent wildlife–watching opportunities, such as the black giant squirrel and endemic bow–fingered gecko. (7) _____ it seems an island paradise, Con Son was once hell on earth for the thousands of prisoners who languished in a dozen jails during French rule and the American–backed regime. Many Vietnamese visitors are former soldiers (8) _____ were imprisoned on the island. Until recently, few foreigners visited Con Dao, but with the commencement of low–cost boat connections this looks sure to change
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Lời giải:
Báo saiGiải thích: Even: thậm chí However: tuy nhiên
Therefore: vì vậy Although: mặc dù
Tạm dịch: Mặc dù có vẻ như là một hòn đảo thiên đường, Côn Sơn đã từng là địa ngục trần gian đối với hàng ngàn tù nhân đã mòn mỏi trong hàng tá nhà tù trong thời Pháp thuộc và chế độ cai trị được Mỹ hậu thuẫn.