UNIT 6 THE FIRST UNIVERSITY

IN VIET NAM

A. PHONETICS
I. Put the words into the correct column according to the underlined part.
joke chicken watch college cheap cello
question juice july sandwich giraffe garage
engine exhaustion gymnastic natural enjoy furniture
language statue

/dʒ/ /tʃ/

II. Underline the words with the sound /tʃ/. Circle the words with the sound /dʒ/.
1. My teacher told a joke about his natural village.
2. Soldiers are marching on the streets.
3. Enjoy your lunch!
4. There‟s some orange juice in the fridge.
5. I have a sandwich, a chocolate bar and some jam. Which one do you choose?
III. Complete the passage using the past participle of the verbs in the box.

destroy build (2) locate name surround consider rename

XuanHuong Lake is (1) _ in the center of Dalat City. It is (2)

the most charming lake of the foggy land.
In 1919 and 1923, two dams were (3) on a branch of Cam Ly River to
create two small lakes. Unfortunately, during a severe storm in 1932, both dams were (4)
. Between 1934 and 1935, a larger
dam was (5) of boulders below the sites of
the two previous dams to create one large lake. At first, the dam was (6) Grand Lac
(large lake) by the French, but in 1953 it was (7) XuanHuong Lake to dedicate
to XuanHuong, a famous Vietnamese poetess in the 19th century. The lake is fully (8)
by pine forests, meadows and flower gardens.
IV. Use the prompts to write sentences, putting the verbs in the present simple
passive.
1. Cheese/ make/ from milk.

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2. The Temple/ visit/ thousands of people/ every year.

3. Toyota cars/ produce/ Toyota Motor Corporation.

4. German/ also/ speak/ at EU meetings.

5. Most newspapers/ print/ on recycled paper.

6. The Imperial Academy/ consider/ the first university in Viet Nam.

7. Three millilitres of water/ add/ to the mixture.

8. The letters/ deliver/ the postman/ at 8 o‟clock.

V. Complete the sentences using the past simple passive form of the verbs in
brackets.
1. The Temple of Literature (construct) in 1070 under Ly ThanhTong‟s
dynasty.
2. The statues (build) by the Ha Noi People‟s Committee in 2003.
3. The Doctors‟ stone tablets (recognise) by UNESCO in 2010.
4. The construction of TuDuc Tomb (complete) in 1876.
5. The students of the Imperial Academy
(select) from regional
examinations.
6. Originally, the Po Nagar tower (make) of wood in order to worship
Goddess Po Nagar.
7. Between 1442 and 1779, eighty-one exams (hold) by the Le dynasty.
8. Chu Van An (bear) in Van Thon village, Thanh Dam district.
VI. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs In the box.

locate erect celebrate recognise build

write surround display regard reconstruct

1. Lunar New Year in January or February.

2. The TajMahal in the 17th century.
3. The Independence Palace on Nam KyKhoiNghia Street.
4. The novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
5. In 2000, Ha Long Bay by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
6. Many precious relics in the Temple of Literature.
7. The first Doctors‟ Stone Tablets in 1484.
8. Many old buildings in the Temple of Literature _ in 1999.
9. Van Mieu in Vietnam.
10. The three Ivory Cham Towers

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by three main roads of Hanoi. _ as one of the best Cham tower complexes
VII. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. People use the Internet all over the world.

2. Did the police find the missing girl?

3. Large numbers of tourists visit these tourist attractions annually.

4. They built Po Nagar Cham Towers to honour the goddess Po Nagar.

5. Tourists don‟t visit this museum very often.

6. She bought all this cheese in France.

7. They didn‟t invite me to their New Year party.

8. Do they sell mineral water in plastic bottles?

9. People consider the Imperial Academy the first university in Vietnam.

10. When did UNESCO recognise Ha Long Bay as a World Heritage Site?

VIII. Choose the bestanswer a, b, c, or d to complete each sentence.

1. British author George Orwell the novel Animal Farm.
a. writes b. wrote c. is written d. was written
2. My passport _ last year while I was on vacation.
a. stole b. has stolen c. was steal d. was stolen
3. Breakfast in this hotel until 7a.m.
a. served b. didn‟t serve c. isn‟t served d. isn‟t serving
4. Most email accounts at my company by virus two days ago.
a. affected b. were affected c. was affected d. are affected
5. Someone this mirror last night.
a. breaks b. is broken c. broke d. was broken

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6. Look at this beautiful lace! Where ?
a. was it made b. does it make c. did it make d. is it made
7. The school two examinations every year.
a. holds b. held c. is held d. was held
8. The Temple of Literature in 1070 by Emperor LyThanh Tong.
a. found b. has founded c. was found d. was founded
9. The committee a public transportation proposal.
a. consider b. is considering c. considered d. was considered
10. Everybody by the terrible news yesterday.
a. shocked b. has shocked c. was shocked d. were shocked

IX. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1. We are preparing a trip to the Temple of Literature.
2. She‟s very keen to learn Japanese culture.
3. The Temple of Literature was built Ly Thanh Tong‟s dynasty.
4. What do you plan to take you on the trip?
5. The Imperial Academy was regarded the first university in Vietnam.
6. The Po Nagar Tower Complex consisted six towers.
7. The One Pillar Pagoda was built the year 1049.
8. The 82 Doctors‟ stone tablets were UNESCO.
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D. READING
II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu) was constructed in 1070 under the reign of King
LyThanh Tong. The temple was originally dedicated to Confucius as well as other scholars and
sages. Six year later, the Imperial Academy (QuocTuGiam), Vietnam‟s first university, was
founded by King Ly Nhan Tong on the grounds of the temple. Initially, the Imperial Academy
was the school for princes and sons from royal families and then expanded to admit brilliant
students from all over the country. In 1484 Emperor Le Thanh Tong ordered the erection of the
first stone tablets that were carved with the names, places of birth and achievements of doctors.
The university operated for more than 700 years, from 1076 to 1779.
Nowadays, the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy (Van Mieu - QuocTuGiam) is one
of the most famous historic and cultural heritages of Vietnam. And the Doctors‟ stone tablets
were recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage in 2010.
* Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. The Temple of Literature was built to honour Confucius.
2. The Imperial Academy was founded in 1070.
3. The Imperial Academy was established within the Temple of Literature.
4. The Imperial Academy was originally established to educate students from all over the
country.
5. The first Doctors‟ stone tablets were erected under the Le Dynasty.
6. The Temple of Literature was recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage.

* Answer the questions.

7. When was the Imperial Academy founded?

8. How long did the Imperial Academy operate as a university?

E. WRITING
I. Write sentences from the cues given.
1. The Temple of Literature/ build/ the year 1070.

2. There/ four tall pillars/ front/ the Temple of Literature.

3. The Doctors‟ stone tablets/ erect/1484/ Emperor Le Thanh Tong.

4. The Imperial Academy/ consider/ the first university/ Vietnam.

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5. ThienQuang Well/ locate/ the middle/ the third courtyard.

6. 2010/ the 82 Doctor‟s stone tablets/ recognize/ UNESCO/ a Memory of the World.

7. Chu Van An/ regard/ one of the most famous teacher/ the Imperial Academy

8. Lots of souvenirs/ sell/ inside the Temple of Literature.

II. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one.
1. Thousands of people visit the Temple of Literature every day.
→ The Temple of Literature
2. In 1484, King Le Thanh Tong ordered the construction of 116 stelaes.
→ The construction
3. You should take warm clothes because it‟s very cold in Sa Pa.
→ You had
4. Do you want to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum first?
→ Would you
5. It‟s not necessary to book a hotel In advance.
→ You don‟t
6. It‟s a good idea to rent a bike or motorbike to travel around the city.
→ You
7. Let‟s pay a visit to Huong Pagoda.
→ Why don‟t

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 TEST FOR UNIT 6
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. a. pagoda b.blanket c. academy d. tablet
2. a. children b.scholar c. teacher d. lunch
3. a. question b.nation c. education d.recognition
4. a. visited b.founded c. decided d. developed
5. a. heritage b.historic c. recognise d. literature
II. Complete the sentence with a suitable word.
1. The Temple of Literature was in 1070.
2. Thong Nhat is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City.
3. Ha Long Bay was recognised by UNESCO as a World Site.
3. Khue Van Pavilion was chosen as the of Hanoi.
4. The Imperial Academy was regarded as the university in Viet Nam.
5. The One Pillar was built in 1049.
7. Chu Van An was in 1292 in Van Thon Village.
8. Tran Quoc Pagoda is at the southeastern shore of West Lake.
III. Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence.
1. Oxford University is regarded the oldest university in the UK.
a. as b.in c.at d. by
2. Tickets are a bit harder to buy right on the pot, so you‟d better book advance.
a. for b.with c.of d. in
3. The stone stelae were with the names and places of birth of 1307 graduates.
a. written b.learned c.carved d.selected
4. Chu Van An was one of the most famous at the Imperial Academy.
a. founders b.statues c.teachers d.doctors
5. The students of the Imperial Academy by very famous scholars.
a. are studied b. were taught c. have learned d. was educated
6. We leave now or we‟ll miss the bus.
a. can b.shall c. had better d. shouldn‟t
7. He bought a picture of the Temple of Literature as a of his trip to Hanoi.
a. souvenir b.landmark c. symbol d. tablet
8. was the University of Cambridge formed? - In 1209.
a. What b.Where c. How d. When
9. Huong Pagoda is a great spot in Hanoi.
a. see-sight b. sight-see c. seeing-sight d. sight-seeing
10. „ to Hanoi?‟„Yes, I went there last year.‟
a. Were you ever b. Have you ever been
c. Did you ever go d. Were you ever gone
IV. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Glastonbury festival (organise) every year in the village of Pilton, England.
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2. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong (build) the Imperial Academy as the first
university of Vietnam.
3. The first temples of My Son Sanctuary (make) of wood in the 4th century.
4. An altar to Chu Van An (set) up in the Temple of Literature.
5. We (not do) any practice tests yet so I‟m not sure what they‟re like.
6. Wait a minute, he (speak) to someone on his mobile.
7. Many different languages (speak) in Canada.
8. The Imperial City of Hue can (divide) into two main parts.
9. You‟d better (rent) a bike if you want to travel around.
10. I don‟t want to go to Huong Pagoda. How about (visit) Ho Chi
MinhMausoleum?
V. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. One Pillar Pagoda is a major tourist in Hanoi. (attract)
2. Imperial citadel of Thang Long is a complex built during the Ly Dynasty.
(culture)
3. King Ly Nhan Tong was the of the Imperial Academy. (found)
4. In 1484, King Le Thanh Tong odered the of the first Doctors‟ stone
tablets. (erect)
5. The Imperial Academy was opened to educate _ students from all over the
country. (talent)
6. The circle and square of the pavilion the heaven and the earth. (symbol)
7. The 82 Doctors‟ stone tablets have recently received as a National
Treasure. (recognise)
8. Tourists like to visit monuments such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and
the Temple of Literature. (history)

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 The Temple of Literature was (1) in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong‟s dynasty. The temple
is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (2) the main gate to Dai
Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (3) doctor
names were listed on stone tablets above tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names
and places of birth of 1307 doctors. The fourth courtyard is dedicated to Confucius and his 72 honoured
students, as (4) as Chu Van An – a famous teacher known for his devotion to teaching. The last and also
furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be the Imperial Academy (QuocTuGiam) – the first
(5) of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small (6)
of old time costumes for students and mandarins.
1. a. constructed b. build c. erected d. considered
2. a. since b. from c. to d. in
3. a. when b. who c. what d. where
4. a. long b. good c. well d. far
5. a. university b. temple c. house d. academy
6. a. collect b. colleting c. collection d. collective
IX. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
Chu Van An was born in 1292 in Van Thon village, QuangLiet commune, present day ThanhTri
district, Hanoi. In the early life, he was famous as a straightforward man who passed the doctoral
examination but refused to become a mandarin. Instead, he opened a school and began his career as a
Confucian teacher in Huynh Cung village in Thanh Tri. Under the reign of Tran Minh Tong, Chu Van
An became a teacher at the Imperial Academy where he was responsible for teaching the crown prince
Vuong, the future emperor Tran Hien Tong. Later, he resigned and returned to his home-village because
Tran Du Tong refused his request of beheading eight corrupted mandarins. For the rest of his life, Chu
Van An continued his teaching career and wrote books. He died of illness in 1370.
After his death, an altar was set up in his honour in the Temple of Literature.
1. When was Chu Van An born?

2. What was he like?

3. What did he do in his early life?

4. Who did Chu Van An teach when he was a teacher at the Imperial Academy?

5. Why did he resign?

6. How old was he when he died?

7. Where was an altar to Chu Van An erected?

X. Change the sentences into the passive or active voice.

1. The Temple of Literature is regarded as the first university in Vietnam.
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2. His father bought a picture of the One Pillar Pagoda last year.
→
3. Thousands of people visit the Hung Kings‟ Temple every day.
→
4. By whom was the Imperial Academy built?
→
5. People can see Khue Van Pavilion symbol on street signs in Hanoi.
→
6. Vietnamese people use Khue Van pavilion as a symbol of Hanoi.
→
7. What surrounds the Temple of Literature?
→
8. In 1994, Ha Long Bay was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
→
TEST YOURSELF 2
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. food b. cook c. soup d. noodle
2. a. spicy b. fry c. shy d. try
3. a. salt b. tablet c. ham d. pancake
4. a. musician b. sugar c. ocean d. television
5. a. scholar b. architect c. machine d. choir
II. Choose the odd one out.
1. a. temple b. pagoda c. cathedral d. tourist
2. a. lemonade b. tea c. noodle d. juice
3. a. perform b. exhibition c. concert d. show
4. a. painter b. musician c. bitter d. actor
5. a. located b. built c. recognised d. constructed
III. Fill in each blank with a suitable word.
1. The of Literature in Hanoi has a long and interesting history.
2. Water puppetry is a traditional form.
3. is my favourite drink. It‟s made from lemons, sugar, and water.
4. She won the Oscar for Best in “Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri”.
5. What‟s your favourite Vietnamese _? ~ I love MiQuang and Bun Bo.
6. Chu Van An is considered one of the most famous at the Imperial Academy.
IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence.
1. Thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated the Imperial Academy.
a. from c. in c. for d. under
2. The broth for pho ga is made stewing chicken bones.
a. of b. with c. by d. from
3. I haven‟t got bread left. Would you like noodles instead?

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 a. any – any b. some – some c. no – some d. any – some
4. My sister hates rock music, and she hates rap .
a. either b. also c. neither d. too
5. How much should I use to make the cake?
a. pineapple b. flour c. egg d. carton of milk
6. The first Doctors‟ Stone Tablets were in 1484.
a. erected b. selected c. regarded d.located
7. Jazz in the US and is now popular throughout the world.
a. originates b. originated c. was originated d. is originated
8. From his childhood, Chu Van An was for his intelligence.
a. interested b. successful c. talented d. famous
9. was the Temple of Literature founded? ~ Emperor Ly Thanh Tong.
a. When b. Where c.Who d. By whom
10. „ ‟ „There is some milk and orange juice in the fridge.‟
a. What is there for lunch? b. What is there to drink?
c. Is there anything to eat? d. What do you drink?
V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Water puppetry (begin) in the 11th century.
2. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (write) by J K Rowling
3. I think she (not agree) with this idea.
4. When she was young she (go) swimming very often.
5. We (not work) at the moment. Please call back later.
6. During the wars, both the gate and the bell tower _ (destroy).
7. They (work) at this company since 2008.
8. In the UK, alcohol (not sell) to anyone under 18. It‟s against the law.
9. Would you like (go) to Huong Pagoda with me?
10. Many young people enjoy (watch) Korean dramas.
VI. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Van Cao was a famous Vietnamese . (compose)
2. The of TuDuc Tomb was completed in 1876. (construct)
3. The children enjoyed the water puppet . (perform)
4. The chicken meat served with pho ga is and cut into thin slices. (bone)
5. The students were prepared for the national exams. (care)
6. He is so clever and well . (educate)
7. Dong Ho are made in Dong Ho village. (paint)
8. The of pho spread southwards in the 1950‟s. (popular)

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