VII. Read the passage, and the decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was famous for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of taking part in exams to become mandarins like other students. Chu Van An stayed at home and taught himself by reading books, and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to study.

Emperor Tran Minh Tong invited Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become talented people for the country. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown to his son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of ChuVan An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court and the country were peaceful. However, this period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor and hard and many good people were killed.

Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it was called “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals, and of Chu Van An’s spirit.

                                                                                                                                                           True    False

56. Chu Van An was very intelligent and was taught by many good teachers.    F

57. He opened a school and it quickly became famous.  T

58. Chu Van An was invited to become the principal of the Imperial Academy by Emperor Tran Hien Tong.  F

59. Emperor Tran Hien Tong was also Chu Van An’s student. T

60. Chu Van An was famous for “Seven Beheaded Petition”, asymbolof the courageous attitude of the real  intellectuals.  T

VIII. Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions.

Hue Temple of Literature

      In Hue, the Temple of Literature is located on the bank of the Huong River, to the west of the Citadel, just 1 kilometer from Linh Mu Pagoda.

Hue Temple of Literature was built in 1908 during the reign of Emperor Gia Long, on the top of a hill. Over the years afterwards, the temple has gone through several major I restoration works.

The remaining of the complex consists of about 50 architectural works, the biggest of which is the worshiping hall of Confucius.

After going past the main gate, we would see several small houses where kings and mandarins would stop by to prepare their costumes before going inside to attend the ceremony. At the front there are two rows of 32 stone tablets bearing the names of 239 successful candidates in National Examinations organized through the Nguyen Dynasty. Although the monument has been damaged during the war, the main temple and especially the Doctors’ stone tablets still remain.

Today, people visiting the Temple of Literature can see a unique symbol of Vietnam educational system during the feudal times.

61. Where is Hue Temple of Literature?

__ It is on the bank of the Huong river, to the west of thr citadel, one kilometer from Linh Mu pagoda.____

62. When and by whom was it built?

____ It was built in 1908 by about 50 architectual works.___________

63. What is the biggest architectural work in Hue Temple of Literature?

_____It is the worshipping hall of Confucious.________

64. How many stone tablets are there? And how many names do they hold?

______There are 32 stones tablets with 239 names._____________

65. What is the importance of Hue Temple of Literature?

____ It remains a unique symbol of Vietnam.________________