Unit 06. The First University in Viet Nam. Lesson 5. Skills 1

UNIT 6: THE FIRT UNIVERSITY OF VIET NAM
Period: 49 - SKILLS 1
11-2015
Welcome To Our Class !
STUDY ,STUDY MORE ,STUDY FOREVER
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
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?
UNIT 6: THE FIRT UNIVERSITY OF VIET NAM
I.New words
statue (n)
recognize (v)
recognition (n)
reconstruct (v) = rebuild
bức tượng
công nhận
sự công nhận
xây lại
UNIT 6: THE FIRT UNIVERSITY OF VIET NAM
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.

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.
( 1292-1370)
( 1023-1072)
UNIT 6: THE FIRT UNIVERSITY OF VIET NAM
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:
Match the A with B
A
B
1. In 1076
2. In 1999
3. In 2003
4. In 2010
A. Many old buidings were
reconstruced
B. Four statues were built
C. The 82 Doctors’ stone tablets
D. The Imperial Academy was
founded
Learn the newwords by heart .
Do exercise .
Prepare the next period 50 (Skill 2)