The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden
Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam
War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library, and museum.
Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, also known as the Perfume River) is about a
hundred kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive monuments in this former
grand imperial capital is the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was exclusively
used by the royal family and their servants and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as
well as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. In feet, many of the monuments surrounding the royal
buildings were constructed in the early 19th century and were modeled after Beijing's
Forbidden City. The wall that surrounds the citadel is six metres high and two and a half
kilometres long.
The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its
beautiful landscape setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October
and December as it gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This
small city is also famous for its imperial-style cuisine.
Question 31: What is the text mainly about?
A. The beautiful landscape setting
B. The Complex of Hue Monuments
C. The Imperial capital of the monument D. The location of Beijing's Forbidden City
Question 32: The Complex of Hue Monuments
A. has its buildings built during the region of King Gia Long
B. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
C. was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945
D. is located on the left bank of the Perfume River
Question 33: The Hue Citadel needs the work of restoration because of
A. the northeast monsoon
C. the period from 1802 to 1945
Question 34: The word "which" in
A. the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang
C. the wall that surrounds the citadel
B. its rich architecture
D. the damage during the war
paragraph 2 refers to
?
B. the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City
D. the Perfume River
Question 35: Which feature is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. the Temple of Literature
B. the royal tombs
C. a library and museum
D. the flag tower