UNIT 6: THE FIRT UNIVERSITY OF VIET NAM
Period: 49 - SKILLS 1
UNIT 6 :THE FIRST UNIVERSITY
IN VIET NAM
LESSON 4: SKILLS 1
Văn miếu môn, Cổng dẫn vào khu thứ nhất
Khuê văn các - Thiên quang tỉnh, nơi giao hoà của đất, trời
Toàn cảnh Thiên quang tỉnh (nhìn từ gác Khuê Văn), hai bên là
hai khu nhà bia, phía cuối hình là Đại thành môn dẫn vào
không gian thứ ba
I.New words
recognize (v)
recognition (n)
reconstruct (v) = rebuild
công nhận
sự công nhận
xây lại
statue (n)
bức tượng
1. Do you think the temple of Literature the imperial Academy is a good English name for the 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, we do.
They come here to wish the good result for their exams.
There will be more tourists who visit this place in the future.
Long ago, in the year 1070, there were no universities in Vietnam. .
So, in 1076, emperor Ly Nhan Tong decided to built on 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 scholar worked to develop the university. Chu Van An was regarded as one of the most famous teachers at the imperial Academy. In morden time, the imperial Academy continues to grow an 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.

1. When was the imperial Academy founded?
2. Why was it successful?
3. Who was one of the most famous teachers at the
imperial Academy?
4. What is another special thing about it?
Answer the questions:
In 1076
Because thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated
from it.
Chu Van An was
It is considered the first university in Viet Nam
3.Match the A with 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
D. The Imperial Academy was
founded
Chu Van An ( 1929-1370)
Ly Thanh Tong ( 1023-1072)
Ly Nhan Tong ( 1066-1128)
Le Thanh Tong ( 1442 – 1497 )
II. Speaking:
*Emperor Ly Thanh Tong is considered the founder of the Temple of Literature.
*Emperor Ly Nhan Tong is regarded as the builder of the Imperial Academy.
*The erection of the first doctors’ stone table was ordered by King Le Thanh Tong.
This is the statue of Chu Van An. He is considered one of the most famous teachers at the imperial Academy.
Chu Van An ( 1292-1370)
Ly Thanh Tong ( 1023-1072)
Ly Nhan Tong ( 1066-1128)
2. Emperor Ly Nhan Tong is
regarded as the builder of the
Imperial Academy
Le Thanh Tong ( 1442 – 1497 )
3. The erection of the first doctors’
stone tablet was ordered by King
Le Thanh Tong.
Learn the newwords by heart .
Do exercise .
Prepare the next period 50 (Skill 2)
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Happy day!
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