Was the temple of literature built in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's mausoleum?
Was the temple of literature built in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's mausoleum?
VI. Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions.
Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy)
The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong to honour Confucius and later used as a royal school, where Emperor Ly Nhan Tong studied when he was a five- year-old prince.
The Imperial Academy, which can be considered Vietnam’s first university, was built in 1076 next to the temple. Over the next seven centuries and more, the university produced thousands of scholars for the country. Under the reign of Emperor Tran Minh Tong (1314-1329), the teacher Chu Van An, was appointed the school’s principal. After his death in 1370, Emperor Tran Nghe Tong (1321 - 1394) had him worshiped beside Confucius at the Temple of Literature. Many schools in Vietnam are also named after Chu Ban An.
In 1946, the Imperial Academy in Hanoi was destroyed by French bombing, but gradually restored later.
To enter the main area of the Temple of Literature, visitors must go through three gates. The first gate is called Van Mieu Mon; the second is called Dai Trung Mon and the third, Dai Thanh Mon.
In the space between Dai Trung Mon and Dai Thanh Mon is the one-storey, two-roof pavilion called Khue Van Cac. Behind Khue Van Cac is the Thien Quang Tinh (Well of Heavenly Clarity), on either side of which 41 Doctors’ stone tablets stand in two rows. They stand upon stone turtles with the names and birthplaces of successful doctoral candidates from the examinations held at the Imperial Academy from 1484 to 1780.
Now as a major tourist site, the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy also hosts award ceremonies to recognize outstanding students. An annual poetry festival is held here on the 15th of the first lunar month.
41.What was the Temple of Literature built for?
42What was the Imperial Academy considered?
43.What did the Imperial Academy do for the country at that time?
44.Who was Chu Van An? Where was he worshiped?
45.How many Doctors’ stone tablets are there? Where are they
VII.Make questions to ask your partner, using the words and phrases given.
46.How/ water/ drink/ every day?
47.How/ chocolate/ eat/ every week?
48How/ cola/ drink/ every week?
49.How/ brothers and sisters/ have?
50.How/ rooms/ be/ there/ in your house (flat)?
* Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
Câu 4: King Ly Thanh Tong built the Temple of Literature in 1070
A. The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 by King Ly Thanh Tong.
B. The Temple of Literature were built in 1070 by King Ly Thanh Tong.
C. The Temple of Literature wasn’t built in 1070 by King Ly Thanh Tong.
D. The Temple of Literature built in 1070 by King Ly Thanh Tong.
Câu 5: Her book is not the same as mine..
A. My book is different from hers.
B. Hers is different from mine.
C. Her book is as same as mine.
D. My book is not different from hers.
Câu 7: People built this house in 2019?
A. This house was built in 2019.
B. This house is built in 2019.
C. This house has been built in 2019.
D. This house will be built in 2019.
Câu 8: Lan doesn’t like mango . Hoa doesn’t like mango.
A. Lan doesn’t like mango and neither does Hoa.
B. Lan doesn’t like mango and so does Hoa.
C. Lan doesn’t like mango and either does Hoa.
D. Lan doesn’t like mango and Hoa does, too.
Historical records say during the 8th lunar month of the Canh Tuat Year 1070, King Ly Thanh Tong built several important monuments. Van Mieu (The Temple of Literature) was among them. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong ordered the building of Vietnam’s first university, Quoc Tu Giam (National University), near Van Mieu. From 1067-1779 Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for Vietnam. Among them are famous people such as the mathematician Luong The Vinh, the historian Ngo Sy Lien and the diplomat Ngo Thi Nham.
After more than 900 years, Quoc Tu Giam is still in good condition because it has been well preserved
1. When was The Temple of Literature built?
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2. Who built Quoc Tu Giam?
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3. Was the mathematician Luong The Vinh a student at Quoc Tu Giam?
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4. Why is Quoc Tu Giam still in good condition after more than 900 years?
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The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Hoan Kiem Lake. It was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorate and high rank scholar of Vietnam. In 1076, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built the Imperial Academy as the first university of Vietnam.
The Temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard is from the main gate to Dai Trung Gate. The second is with Khue Van Pavilion. The pavilion symbol is used on the street signs of Ha Noi. The third courtyard is the place where the doctorate names were listed on the stone tablets above tortoise backs. The fourth courtyard is dedicated for Confucius and his 72 honored students, as well as Chu Van An - one of the most famous teachers at the Imperial Academy. The last is also the farthest courtyard is Thai Hoc House, which was used as the Imperial Academy. Thai Hoc House holds a small collection of old-time costumes for students and scholars.
1. Where is the Temple of Literature?
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2. When and by whom was it built?
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3. How many courtyards are there in the Temple of Literature?
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4. Which courtyard is with Khue Van Pavilion?
__________________________________________________ 5. What is the Pavilion symbol used on?
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Ex 4. Rewrite the sentences so that their meanings stay the same.
1. It’s three years since I last spoke to her.
-> I haven’t……………………………………
2. Emperor Ly Thanh Tong built the Temple of Literature in 1070.
-> The Temple of Literature....................................................
3. We started living here 15 years ago.
- >We have...................................................
4. I’ve never eaten this kind of cake.
-> It’s.................................................................
5. His briefcase is red. My briefcase is red, too.
-> The color of…………………………………………………
6. My father dislikes smoking and her father does, too.
-> My father doesn’t…
7. I sent him a postcard last week.
-> He…
8. New York isn’t as safe as London.
-> London is…
9. Lan is 1.40 meters, and I am 1.35 meters.
-> I’m not…
10. I find carving eggshells boring.
-> I think
11. My sister thinks making pancakes is difficult.
-> My sister finds…
12. You should book a room in advance.
-> You’d…..
13. Huon spends more hours learning English than me.
-> I spend…
14. There is more milk in the bottle than in the carton.
-> There isn’t…
15. Hung eats more rice than Nam.
-> Nam eats….
16. My bike is the same as yours.
-> My bike isn’t…………….
pavilion | constructed | courtyard | divided |
celebrate | university | examination | teacher |
The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Hoan Kiem lake. It was (1) in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to (2) the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first (3) of Vietnam.
The temple is (4) into five court yard, each with its own significance and history. The first courtyard stretches from the main gate to Dai Trung gate; the second stands out with Khue Van Cac (5) . If you notice well, you will find the pavilion symbol on all street signs of Hanoi. The third (6) is where doctor names was listed on a tombstone above tortoise backs. The fourth courtyard is dedicated for Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as well as Chu Van An - a famous (7) known for his devotion to teaching. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be Quoc Tu Giam - the first university of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small collection of old time costumes for students and mandarins, as well as explaining the process of taking and passing the national (8) .
The Temple of Literature was (76) ________in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (77) _________the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (78)________ 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 (79) ________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 (80) _________of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small collection of old time costumes for students and mandarins.
76. A. constructed B. build C. erected D. considered
77. A. since B. from C. to D. in
78. A. when B. who C. what D. where
79. A. long B. good C. well D. far
80. A. university B. temple C. house D. academy
The Temple of Literature was (76) ________in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (77) _________the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (78)________ 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 (79) ________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 (80) _________of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small collection of old time costumes for students and mandarins.
76. A. constructed B. build C. erected D. considered
77. A. since B. from C. to D. in
78. A. when B. who C. what D. where
79. A. long B. good C. well D. far
80. A. university B. temple C. house D. academy
III, Read the passage and answer the questions
The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Hoan Kiem lake. It was
constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty, first to honor Confucius and
nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. In 1076, King Ly
Nhan Tong continued the work and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first university of Vietnam.
There are 82 Doctor's stone tablets in total, with names and origins of 1307 doctors,
corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442 to 1779. If you visit the Temple at the
beginning of the year or in May, you will catch sights of numerous students who come and
rub the tortoise head, such an act is believed to bring them luck to pass the test.
1. When was the Temple of Literature constructed?
2. Who built Quoc Tu Giam?
3. How many Doctor's stone tablets are there in total?
4. Have you ever visited Quoc Tu Giam?