Ex1: Read the text carfully, then decide whether the following ststements are true (T) or false (F).
Famously being one of vietnam's seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists.
The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient City of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty- Vietnam's last royal dynasty fro 140 years. The grandeur architecture was planned to be built in 1803 by Emperor Gia Long. During 27 years from 1805 to 1832, the Imperial City of Hue was finally completed under the reign of the Emperor Minh Mang, making it the most massive structure being built in the history of modern Vietnam. There are total of ten main parts: The Citadel and The Forbidden City. The complex of the Emperor's residence, gates, temples, and pagodas was severely damage during the Vietnam War, and only 20 out of 148 bulding survied

1: Hue used to be of 148 buildings survived

2: The Imperial City of Hue was built in 1803 by Emperor Gia Long

3: It took 27 years to complete the construction of the Imperial City of Hue

4: The Imperial City of Hue includes two main parts: The Citadel and the Forbidden City;

5: Many relics in Hue Imperial City were badly dsmsged due to natural disasters

6: The Imperial City of Hue was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 1)T(TRUE)  OR  F(FALSE)

Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the ImperialCity of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty – Vietnam’s last royal dynasty for 140 years. The grandeur architecture was planned to be built in 1803 by Emperor Gia Long. During 27 years from 1805 to 1832, the Imperial City of Hue was finally completed under the reign of the Emperor Minh Mang, making it the most massive structure being built in the history of modern Vietnam. There are total of ten main majestic gates leading to the Imperial City of Hue, which can be divided into two main parts: The Citadel and The Forbidden City. The complex of the Emperor’s residence, gates, temples, and pagodas was severely damaged during the Vietnam War, and only 20 out of 148 buildings survived.

0. Hue used to be the capital of Vietnam.

1. The Imperial City of Hue was built in 1803 by Emperor Gia Long.

2.It took 27 years to complete the construction of the Imperial City of Hue.

3. The Imperial City of Hue includes two main parts: The Citadel and the Forbidden City.

4. Many relics in Hue Imperial City were badly damaged due to natural disasters.

5 .The Imperial City of Hue was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

X. Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions.

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy)

     The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong to honour Confucius and later used as a royal school, where Emperor Ly Nhan Tong studied when he was a five- year-old prince.

     The Imperial Academy, which can be considered Vietnam’s first university, was built in 1076 next to the temple. Over the next seven centuries and more, the university produced thousands of scholars for the country. Under the reign of Emperor Tran Minh Tong (1314-1329), the teacher Chu Van An, was appointed the school’s principal. After his death in 1370, Emperor Tran Nghe Tong (1321 - 1394) had him worshiped beside Confucius at the Temple of Literature. Many schools in Vietnam are also named after Chu Ban An.

     In 1946, the Imperial Academy in Hanoi was destroyed by French bombing, but gradually restored later.

     To enter the main area of the Temple of Literature, visitors must go through three gates. The first gate is called Van Mieu Mon; the second is called Dai Trung Mon and the third, Dai Thanh Mon.

     In the space between Dai Trung Mon and Dai Thanh Mon is the one-storey, two-roof pavilion called Khue Van Cac. Behind Khue Van Cac is the Thien Quang Tinh (Well of Heavenly Clarity), on either side of which 41 Doctors’ stone tablets stand in two rows. They stand upon stone turtles with the names and birthplaces of successful doctoral candidates from the examinations held at the Imperial Academy from 1484 to 1780.

     Now as a major tourist site, the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy also hosts award ceremonies to recognize outstanding students. An annual poetry festival is held here on the 15^th of the first lunar month.

71.What was the Temple of Literature built for?

72.What was the Imperial Academy considered?

73.What did the Imperial Academy do for the country at that time?

74.Who was Chu Van An? Where was he worshiped?                                        75. How many Doctors’ stone tablets are there? Where are they?                                                    

VI.       Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions.

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy)

            The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong to honour Confucius and later used as a royal school, where Emperor Ly Nhan Tong studied when he was a five- year-old prince.

            The Imperial Academy, which can be considered Vietnam’s first university, was built in 1076 next to the temple. Over the next seven centuries and more, theuniversity produced thousands of scholars for the country. Under the reign of Emperor Tran Minh Tong (1314-1329), the teacher Chu Van An, was appointed the school’s principal. After his death in 1370, Emperor Tran Nghe Tong (1321 - 1394) had him worshiped beside Confucius at the Temple of Literature. Many schools in Vietnam are also named after Chu Ban An.

            In 1946, the Imperial Academy in Hanoi was destroyed by French bombing, but gradually restored later.

            To enter the main area of the Temple of Literature, visitors must go through three gates. The first gate is called Van Mieu Mon; the second is called Dai Trung Mon and the third, Dai Thanh Mon.

            In the space between Dai Trung Mon and Dai Thanh Mon is the one-storey, two-roof pavilion called Khue Van Cac. Behind Khue Van Cac is the Thien Quang Tinh (Well of Heavenly Clarity), on either side of which 41 Doctors’ stone tablets stand in two rows. They stand upon stone turtles with the names and birthplaces of successful doctoral candidates from the examinations held at the Imperial Academy from 1484 to 1780.

            Now as a major tourist site, the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy also hosts award ceremonies to recognize outstanding students. An annual poetry festival is held here on the 15^th of the first lunar month.

41.What was the Temple of Literature built for?

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42What was the Imperial Academy considered?

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43.What did the Imperial Academy do for the country at that time?

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44.Who was Chu Van An? Where was he worshiped?

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45.How many Doctors’ stone tablets are there? Where are they

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VI. Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions. 

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy) 

The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong to honour Confucius and later used as a royal school, where Emperor Ly Nhan Tong studied when he was a five- year-old prince. 

The Imperial Academy, which can be considered Vietnam’s first university, was built in 1076 next to the temple. Over the next seven centuries and more, the university produced thousands of scholars for the country. Under the reign of Emperor Tran Minh Tong (1314-1329), the teacher Chu Van An, was appointed the school’s principal. After his death in 1370, Emperor Tran Nghe Tong (1321 - 1394) had him worshiped beside Confucius at the Temple of Literature. Many schools in Vietnam are also named after Chu Ban An. 

In 1946, the Imperial Academy in Hanoi was destroyed by French bombing, but gradually restored later. 

To enter the main area of the Temple of Literature, visitors must go through three gates. The first gate is called Van Mieu Mon; the second is called Dai Trung Mon and the third, Dai Thanh Mon. 

In the space between Dai Trung Mon and Dai Thanh Mon is the one-storey, two-roof pavilion called Khue Van Cac. Behind Khue Van Cac is the Thien Quang Tinh (Well of Heavenly Clarity), on either side of which 41 Doctors’ stone tablets stand in two rows. They stand upon stone turtles with the names and birthplaces of successful doctoral candidates from the examinations held at the Imperial Academy from 1484 to 1780. 

Now as a major tourist site, the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy also hosts award ceremonies to recognize outstanding students. An annual poetry festival is held here on the 15th of the first lunar month. 

41.What was the Temple of Literature built for? 

42What was the Imperial Academy considered? 

43.What did the Imperial Academy do for the country at that time? 

44.Who was Chu Van An? Where was he worshiped? 

45.How many Doctors’ stone tablets are there? Where are they 

VII.Make questions to ask your partner, using the words and phrases given. 

46.How/ water/ drink/ every day? 

47.How/ chocolate/ eat/ every week? 

48How/ cola/ drink/ every week? 

49.How/ brothers and sisters/ have? 

50.How/ rooms/ be/ there/ in your house (flat)? 

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hue

The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Viet Nam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for thirteen Nguyen kings until 1945.

The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum.

Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, (also known as the Perfume River) is about a hundred kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive monuments in this former grand imperial capital are the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was exclusively used by the royal family and their servants and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as well as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. In fact, many of the monuments surrounding the royal buildings were constructed in the early 19th century and were modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City. The wall that surrounds the citadel is six metres high and two and a half kilometres long.

The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its beautiful landscape setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October and December as it gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This small city is also famous for its Imperial-style cuisine.

The Complex of Hue Monuments ………….

A. has its buildings built during the reign of King Gia Long

B. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

C. was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945

D. is located on the left hank of the Perfume River

Supply the correct passive form of the verds in brackets

1.One-pillar pagoda (build)…………………………………in the winter of 109

2.The Doctors’stone tables(erect)…………………………………by King Le Thanh Tong

3.My house (surrond)…………………………………by many trees and flowers

4.Ha Long Bay (consider)…………………………………as a  world heritage

5.Great Wall(locate)…………………………………in China

6.South America(discover)…………………………………by Cristoforo Colombo

7.Huong Pagoda (visit)…………………………………by thousands of tourists every years

8.The Imperial Academy , the first university in VN(build)…………………………………in 1076 under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong

9.Hue Imperial City (locate)…………………………………in Hue city centre of VN

10.Many souvenirs(sell)…………………………………every year