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Unit 6:
THE FIRST UNIVERSITY IN VIET NAM
Period:50 Lesson 5: SKILLS 1
*Vocabulary
- Scholar /ˈskɒlə(r)/ (n)
Học giả
- Graduate/ˈɡrædʒuət/(n, v)
Tốt nghiệp
- Confucius/kənˈfjuːʃəs/(n)
Khổng Tử
- Disciple/dɪˈsaɪpl/(n)
Học trò
- Stele- stelae /ˈsti:li/ (n)
Tấm bia
1. Before you read, work in groups and answer the questions: 
1. Do you think the Temple of Literature – the Imperial Academy is a good English name for Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam?

2. Why do many students pay a visit to the Temple of Literature – the Imperial Academy before their exams?

3. What do you think will happen to this historic place in the future?
- Yes, I do.
- Because they want to be lucky in the exam.
- There will be more and more visitors in the future.
2. Read the passage and answer the questions: 
Long ago, in the year 1070, there were no universities in Viet Nam. So, in 1076, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong decided to build one - the Imperial Academy. It is considered the first university in Viet Nam. The university was a great success and thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from this university.
The Imperial Academy has a long and interesting history. Many kings, emperors and scholars worked to develop the university. Chu Van An was regarded as one of the most famous teachers at the Imperial Academy.
In modern time, the Imperial Academy continues to grow and receive recognition. Many old buildings were reconstructed in 1999. In 2003, four statues (Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Le Thanh Tong, and Chu Van An) were built. In 2010, the 82 Doctors’ stone tablets were recognised by UNESCO.
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1. In 1076…….
D. The Imperial Academy was founded.
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2.In 1999…
A. Many old buildings were reconstructed.
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It was founded in 1076.
1. When was the Imperial Academy founded?
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2. Why was it successful?

Because thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from this university.
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3. Who was one of the most famous teachers at the Imperial Academy?

Chu Van An was one of the most famous teachers at the Imperial Academy
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4. What is another special thing about it?

It is considered the first university in Viet Nam.
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C. The 82 Doctors’ stone tablets recongnised by UNESCO?

4. In 2010….
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B. Four statues were built.

3. In 2003….
Reading:
2.Read the passage and answer the questions
1.Before reading, work in pairs to answer the questions
3. Match the time in A with the events in B
A
B
1. In 1076
2. In 1999
3. In 2003
4. In 2010
A. Many old buidings were
reconstructed
B. Four statues were built
C. The 82 Doctors’ stone tablets
were recognised by UNESCO
D. The Imperial Academy was
founded
Chu Van An ( 1292-1370)
(consider/ famous teacher)



Ly Thanh Tong ( 1023-1072)
(consider/founder/ the Imperial Academy)



Ly Nhan Tong ( 1066-1128)
regard/builder/ the Imperial Academy)
Le Thanh Tong ( 1442 – 1497 )
The erection of the first Doctor’s
stone tablet/order
In 2003:
Four statues were built
Practice speaking
- Do Ex D1, 2 (WB) - Prepare : Topic(cont.): Looking back
4. Work in groups. Look at the four statues and talk about them. You can use the information in 2 and 3 and other parts of the unit to help you: 
Emperor Ly Thanh Tong is considered the founder of the Temple of Literature.
Emperor Ly Nhan Tong is considered the builder of the Imperial Academy.
The erection of the first Doctor`s stone tablet was ordered by King Le Thanh Tong.