anh 10-unit 16- reading

Unit
Unit


16
16


HISTORICAL PLACES
HISTORICAL PLACES
Period 96 -
Period 96 -
LESSON READING
LESSON READING

Task 1.
Task 1.


Choose A, B, or C that best suits the meaning of the
Choose A, B, or C that best suits the meaning of the
italicised
italicised
word.
word.
1. Van Mieu was
1. Van Mieu was
originally
originally
built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty.

built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty.
A. beautifully
A. beautifully
B. initially
B. initially
C. finally
C. finally
2. It is
2. It is
representative
representative
of Confucian ways of thought and
of Confucian ways of thought and
behaviour.
behaviour.
A. typical
A. typical
B. fond
B. fond
C. traditional
C. traditional
3. Van Mieu was a place to
3. Van Mieu was a place to
memorialize
memorialize
the most brilliant
the most brilliant
scholars of the nation.
scholars of the nation.
A. ignore

A. ignore
B. gather
B. gather
C. honor
C. honor
4. The stone stelae were
4. The stone stelae were
engraved
engraved
with the names of the top
with the names of the top
students in royal examinations.
students in royal examinations.
A. printed
A. printed
B. carved
B. carved
C. washed
C. washed
5. The banyan trees in Van Mieu continue to
5. The banyan trees in Van Mieu continue to
fourish
fourish
even
even
now.
now.
A. slow down
A. slow down
B. fall off

B. fall off
C. grow well
C. grow well




Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and
Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and
cultural site in Hanoi.
cultural site in Hanoi.
Originally
Originally
built in 1070 in the Ly
built in 1070 in the Ly
dynasty, Van Mieu was
dynasty, Van Mieu was
representative
representative
of Confucian ways of
of Confucian ways of
thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first
thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first
university of Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van
university of Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van
Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated
Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated
thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu
thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu
became a place to

became a place to
memorialize
memorialize
the most brilliant scholars of the
the most brilliant scholars of the
nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top
nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top
students in royal examinations were
students in royal examinations were
engraved
engraved
on stone stelae.
on stone stelae.
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still
standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.


After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an
example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture.
example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture.
The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
examinations during feudal times, continue to
examinations during feudal times, continue to
fourish
fourish
. Van

. Van
Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for
Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for
Vietnamese people
Vietnamese people
.
.

Task 1.
Task 1.


Choose A, B, or C that best suits the meaning of
Choose A, B, or C that best suits the meaning of
the
the
italicised
italicised
word.
word.
1. Van Mieu was
1. Van Mieu was
originally
originally
built in 1070 in the Ly
built in 1070 in the Ly
dynasty. A. beautifully
dynasty. A. beautifully
B. initially
B. initially

C. finally
C. finally
2. It is
2. It is
representative
representative
of Confucian ways of thought and
of Confucian ways of thought and
behaviour.
behaviour.
A. typical
A. typical
B. fond
B. fond
C. traditional
C. traditional
3. Van Mieu was a place to
3. Van Mieu was a place to
memorialize
memorialize
the most brilliant
the most brilliant
scholars of the nation.
scholars of the nation.
A. ignore
A. ignore
B. gather
B. gather
C. honor
C. honor

4. The stone stelae were
4. The stone stelae were
engraved
engraved
with the names of the
with the names of the
top students in royal examinations.
top students in royal examinations.
A. printed
A. printed
B. carved
B. carved
C. washed
C. washed
5. The banyan trees in Van Mieu continue to
5. The banyan trees in Van Mieu continue to
fourish
fourish
even
even
now.
now.
A. slow down
A. slow down
B. fall off
B. fall off
C. grow
C. grow
well
well

Task 1.
Task 1.


Choose
Choose


A,a B, or C that best suits the meaning of the
A,a B, or C that best suits the meaning of the
italici sed
italici sed
word.
word.
1. Van Mieu was
1. Van Mieu was
originally
originally
built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty.
built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty.
A. beautifully
A. beautifully
|
|
. initially
. initially
C. finally
C. finally
2. It is

2. It is
representative
representative
of Confucian ways of thought and
of Confucian ways of thought and
behaviour.
behaviour.
{
{
. typical
. typical
B. fond
B. fond
C. traditional
C. traditional
3. Van Mieu was a place to
3. Van Mieu was a place to
memorialize
memorialize
the most brilliant
the most brilliant
scholars of the nation.
scholars of the nation.
A. ignore
A. ignore
B. gather
B. gather
}
}
. honor

. honor
4. The stone stelae were
4. The stone stelae were
engraved
engraved
with the names of the top
with the names of the top
students in royal examinations.
students in royal examinations.
A. printed
A. printed
|
|
. carved
. carved
C. washed
C. washed
5. The banyan trees in Van Mieu continue to
5. The banyan trees in Van Mieu continue to
fourish
fourish
even now.
even now.
A. slow down
A. slow down
B. fall off
B. fall off
}
}
. grow

. grow
well
well

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and
Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and
cultural site in Hanoi. Originally
cultural site in Hanoi. Originally
built in 1070
built in 1070
in the Ly
in the Ly
dynasty, Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of
dynasty, Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of
thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first
thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first
university of Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van
university of Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van
Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated
Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated
thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu
thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu
became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of
became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of
the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top
the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top
students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae.
students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae.
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still

standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.


After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an
example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture.
example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture.
The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish. Van
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish. Van
Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for
Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for
Vietnamese people.
Vietnamese people.

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural
Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural
site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van
site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van
Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and
Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and
behaviour. Six years later,
behaviour. Six years later,
Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of
Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of
Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu
Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu
. Between

. Between
1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented
1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented
men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to
men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to
memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The
memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The
names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal
names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal
examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae,
examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae,
carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today
carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today
and they attract great interest from visitors.
and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example
of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The
of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The
banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish. Van Mieu
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish. Van Mieu
– Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese
– Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese
people.
people.

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and
Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and

cultural site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly
cultural site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly
dynasty, Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of
dynasty, Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of
thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first
thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first
university of Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van
university of Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van
Mieu.
Mieu.
Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated
Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated
thousands of talented men for the country
thousands of talented men for the country
. In 1482, Van Mieu
. In 1482, Van Mieu
became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of
became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of
the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top
the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top
students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae.
students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae.
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still
standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an
example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture.
example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture.

The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish. Van
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish. Van
Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for
Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for
Vietnamese people.
Vietnamese people.

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural
Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural
site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van
site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van
Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and
Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and
behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of
behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of
Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu. Between
Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu. Between
1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented
1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented
men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to
men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to
memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The
memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The
names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal
names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal
examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae,
examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae,
carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today

carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today
and they attract great interest from visitors.
and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example
of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture
of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture
. The
. The
banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish. Van Mieu
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish. Van Mieu
– Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese
– Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese
people.
people.

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural
Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural
site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van Mieu
site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van Mieu
was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour.
was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour.
Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was
Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was
established on the grounds of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779,
established on the grounds of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779,
Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country.
Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country.

In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant
In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant
scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements
scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements
of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae.
of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae.
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still
standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an
example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture.
example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture.
The
The
banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish
examinations during feudal times, continue to fourish
. Van Mieu –
. Van Mieu –
Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.
Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.

Task 2.
Task 2.


Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false

Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false
(F)
(F)
.
.
1. The construction of Van Mieu took place between
1. The construction of Van Mieu took place between
1076 and 1779.
1076 and 1779.
2. Quoc Tu Giam is considered to be the first
2. Quoc Tu Giam is considered to be the first
university of Vietnam.
university of Vietnam.
3. Thousands of talented men were trained in Quoc
3. Thousands of talented men were trained in Quoc
Tu Giam from the 11th to the 19th century.
Tu Giam from the 11th to the 19th century.
4. Van Mieu has now lost most of its tradional
4. Van Mieu has now lost most of its tradional
Vietnamese architecture.
Vietnamese architecture.
5. Festivals and examinations used to be held in Van
5. Festivals and examinations used to be held in Van
Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam.
Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam.
6. Visitors can still see some trees which have been in
6. Visitors can still see some trees which have been in
Van Mieu for a long time.
Van Mieu for a long time.

Task 2.
Task 2.


Decide whether the following statements are
Decide whether the following statements are
true (T) or false (F)
true (T) or false (F)
.
.
1
1
.
.
(F)
(F)
2.
2.
(T)
(T)
3.
3.
(F)
(F)
4.
4.
(F)
(F)
5.
5.

(T)
(T)
6.
6.
(T)
(T)

-
-
Why is Van Mieu - Quoc Tu
Why is Van Mieu - Quoc Tu
Giam a place of interest?
Giam a place of interest?
- When and where were they built?
- When and where were they built?
- What was their function?
- What was their function?
- What is the special about the
- What is the special about the
stelae there?
stelae there?