Checking the old lesson
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?
Reading:
1.Before reading, work in pairs to answer the questions
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.
*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
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
Lucky numbers!
3
6
5
2
8
4
1
7
9
10
Back
1. In 1076…….
D. The Imperial Academy was founded.
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Lucky number
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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….
When was the Imperial Academy founded?
It was founded in 1076.
2. Why was it successful?
Because thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from this university.
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
4. What is another special thing about it?
It is considered the first university in Viet Nam.
2.Read the passage and answer the questions
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
Speaking
Work in groups. Look at the pictures, use the information in previous parts of the unit and suggested words (using passive voice) to make a presentation.
 
The Temple of Literature- The Imperial Academy/ consider/ the most important/cultural and historic sites / Viet Nam.
The temple/ locate/ in the centre/ Ha Noi/ 2 km west of Hoan Kiem Lake.
It/ surround/ four busy streets.
The temple/ feature/ the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote.
The Imperial Academy/ divide/ 5 different courtyards.
Each courtyard/ limit/ a brick wall/ communicating doors.
Khue Van pavilion/ locate/ the second courtyard.
It/ build/ in 1805/ consider/ a symbol of present-day Hanoi.
In 2010/ the 82 the Doctor’s stone tablets/ recognize/ UNESCO.
Confucius and his four closest disciples/ worship/ in the Thượng Điện/ stand/ the fourth courtyard.

Chu Van An ( 1929-1370)
(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