I.                   Using the verbs in brackets, write sentences in the passive voice.

The Temple of Literature/ in the centre of Ha Noi about 2 kilometres west of Hoan Kiem Lake. (locate)

->…The Temple of Literature is located in centre of Ha Noi about 2 kilometres west of Hoan Kiem Lake

2. Many precious relics/ in the Temple of Literature (display)

-> Many precious relics are displayed in the Temple of Literature

3. Many trees and flowers/ the gardeners (take care of)

-> Many trees and

4. The Temple of Literature/ one of the most important cultural and historic places/ in Viet Nam. (consider)

->…………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Lots of souvenirs/ inside the Temple of Literature (sell)

->…………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Khue Van pavillion/ the symbol of Ha Noi (regard)

->…………………………………………………………………………………….

7. The Temple of Literature/ in 1070 (found)

->…………………………………………………………………………………….

8. The Imperial Academy / under Emperor Ly Thanh Tong (construct)

->…………………………………………………………………………………….

9. The Doctors’ stone tablets/ King Le Thanh Tong (erect)

->……………………………………………………………………………………

10. The imperial Academy/ the first university/ in Viet Nam (regard as)

->…………………………………………………………………………………..

11. In 1483 the Imperial Academy/ Thai Hoc Vien (rename)

->…………………………………………………………………………………..

12. The 82 Doctors’ stone tablets/ UNESCO (recognise)

->………………………………………………………………………………….

VIII. Choose the word which best fits each gap. The Temple of Literature was (1) ___________ in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (2) ___________ the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (3)___________ 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 (4) ___________ 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 (5) ___________ of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small (6) ___________ of old time costumes for students and mandarins. 1. a. constructed b. build c. erected d. considered 2. a. since b. from c. to d. in 3. a. when b. who c. what d. where 4. a. long b. good c. well d. far 5. a. university b. temple c. house d. academy 6. a. collect b. colleting c. collection d. collective

Ex5.  Answer the questions

          The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Swordlake. It was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built it as the first university of Vietnam.

          The temple is divided into five courtyards, each with its own significance and history. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and origins of 1307 doctors, corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442 to 1779. Ifyou visit the temple at the beginning of the year or in May when many important examinations take place, you will catch sights of numerous students who come and rub the tortoise head. Such an action is believed to bring them luck to pass the test.

          If you are keen on architecture, Temple of Literature has one of the most typical architecture style for centuries in Vietnam, composed of wood and tiles. Along the pass way are hundred-year-old trees that have witnessed ups and downs of history.

     Answer the following questions.

     1.  When was the Temple of Literature constructed?

          .............................................................................................................

     2.  Who continued the worked and built it as the first university of Viet Nam?

          .............................................................................................................

     3.  Is the temple divided into four courtyards?

          .............................................................................................................

     4.  How many tombstones are there?

          .............................................................................................................

     5.  When do important examinations take place?

          .............................................................................................................

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences. Use the past simple, present perfect or future passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The winning film at the festival last year ____________________ (direct) by James Cameron.

2. The results ____________________ (not send) to the students’ homes yet.

3. The book ____________________ (publish) by Oxford University Press next month.

4. We ____________________ (invite) to Tom and Gina’s wedding next April. I’m very excited!

5. The students ____________________ (tell) to read the book last week.

6. Thousands of copies of his biography ____________________ (sell) when it comes out next month.

7. They ____________________ (not give) the correct time for the meeting, so they arrived late.

IX Read the passage and answer the questions below.

            The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Swordlake. It was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built it as the first university of Vietnam.

            The temple is divided into five courtyards, each with its own significance and history. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and origins of 1307 doctors, corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442 to 1779. Ifyou visit the temple at the beginning of the year or in May when many important examinations take place, you will catch sights of numerous students who come and rub the tortoise head. Such an action is believed to bring them luck to pass the test.

            If you are keen on architecture, Temple of Literature has one of the most typical architecture style for centuries in Vietnam, composed of wood and tiles. Along the pass way are hundred-year-old trees that have witnessed ups and downs of history.

Answer the following questions. 

       1.   When was the Temple of Literature constructed? -> Văn Miếu được xây dựng khi nào ?

            It was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty 

      2.   Who continued the worked and built it as the first university of Viet Nam?    

 .........................................................................................................................................

      3.   Is the temple divided into four courtyards? -            .........................................................................................................................................

      4.   How many tombstones are there? 

            There are 82 Doctor's stone tablets in total.  

      5.   When do important examinations take place?             .........................................................................................................................................