Unit 6, grade 7: The first university in Vietnam – A Closer Look 2
1. Grammar
The passive voice (Passive sentence)
1.1. Task 1 Unit 6 grade 7
Complete the passage using the past participle of the verbs in the box (Complete the passage using the passive form of the verbs in the box.)
| display consider locate take surround |
Guide to answer
The Temple of Literature is (1) located in the center of Ha Noi about 2 kilometers west of Hoan Kiem Lake. It is (2) surrounded by four busy streets: Quoc Tu Giam, Van Mieu, Ton Duc Thang, and Nguyen Thai Hoc. Many precious relics are (3) displayed there. Many trees and flowers are (4) taken care of by the gardeners at the landmark. It is (5) considered one of the most important cultural and historic sites of Vietnam.
Translated:
Temple of Literature is located in the center of Hanoi, 2km from Hoan Kiem Lake. It is surrounded by 4 busy streets: Quoc Tu Giam, Temple of Literature, Ton Duc Thang and Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. Many precious relics are displayed there. Many trees and flowers are carefully cared for by gardeners in a special area. It is considered as one of the most important historical and cultural sites of Vietnam.
1.2. Task 2 Unit 6 grade 7
Using the verbs in brackets, write sentences in the present simple passive (Using the verbs in brackets, write the sentences in the passive form of the present simple.)
first. Many precious relics/in the Temple of Literature (display)
2. Many old trees and beautiful flowers/by the gardeners (take care of)
3. Lots of souvenirs/inside the Temple of Literature (sell)
4. Khue Van Pavilion/the symbol of Ha Noi (regard)
5. The Temple of Literature/one of the most important cultural and historic places/in Vietnam (considers)
Guide to answer
1. Many precious relics are displayed in the Temple of Literature.
(Many precious relics are displayed in the Temple of Literature.)
2. Many old trees and beautiful flowers are taken care of by the gardeners.
(Many beautiful plants and flowers are taken care of by gardeners.)
3. Lots of souvenirs are sold inside the Temple of Literature.
(Many souvenirs are sold inside the Temple of Literature.)
4. Khue Van Pavilion is regarded as the symbol of Ha Noi.
(Khue Van Cac is considered a symbol of Hanoi.)
5.The Temple of Literature is considered one of the most important cultural and historic places in Vietnam.
(The Temple of Literature is considered one of the most important historical and cultural places in Vietnam.)
1.3. Task 3 Unit 6 grade 7
Using the words in the box below, can you make sentences in the present simple passive to talk about the Temple of Literature? (Using the words in the box below, can you make a sentence in the passive form of the present simple to talk about the Temple of Literature?)
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brick walls trees and flowers courtyards food and drink tickets |
Example
The Temple of Literature is surrounded by brick walls. (The Temple of Literature is surrounded by brick walls)
Guide to answer
– Trees and flowers in the Temple of Literature are watered every day.
(The trees and flowers at the Temple of Literature are watered daily.)
– The courtyard in the Temple of Literature are tidied up/ cleaned up every day.
(The courtyard of the Temple of Literature is cleaned every day.)
– Food and drink are not sold in the Temple of Literature.
(Food and drinks are not sold in the Temple of Literature.)
– Tickets are sold outside the Temple of Literature.
(Tickets are sold outside the Temple of Literature.)
1.4. Task 4 Unit 6 grade 7
Complete the sentences with the words from the box. (Complete the sentences with the words in the box)
| was considered renamed constructed |
Guide to answer
first. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070. (Temple of Literature was established in 1070.)
2. The Imperial Academy was constructed under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong.
(Quoc Tu Giam was built under King Tran Nhan Tong.)
3. The Doctors’ stone tablets were first erected by King Le Thanh Tong.
(The doctorate was erected by King Le Thanh Tong.)
4. The Imperial Academy was regards as the first university in Vietnam.
(Quoc Tu Giam is considered the first university in Vietnam.)
5. Print 1483 the Imperial Academy was renamed Thai Hoc Vien.
(In 1483, Quoc Tu Giam was renamed Thai Hoc Vien.)
1.5. Task 5 Unit 6 grade 7
Put the parts of the passage below in the correct order. Then circle the examples of the past simple passive in the text. (Put the parts of the passage below in the correct order. Then circle the examples in the passive form of the present simple in the text.)
Guide to answer
The order: D – C – A – OVER
D. The Imperial Academy – the first university in Vietnam – was built in 1076 under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. It was used to educate young men for the nation.
(Quoc Tu Giam – the first university in Vietnam – was built in 1076 under King Ly Nhan Tong. It was used to educate young people for the nation.)
C. It contains of many classrooms and libraries for students. The teachers of the Imperial Academy were very famous scholars.
(It includes many classrooms and a library for students. The teachers of Quoc Tu Giam are very famous teachers.)
A. The students of The Imperial Academy were brilliant. They were selected from local examinations from all over the country.
(The students of Quoc Tu Giam are excellent. They were selected from local competitions from around the country.)
B. They had to study many subjects for three years. Then they were carefully prepared for first, the National, and then, the Royal exams before receiving their doctorates.
(They have to study many subjects for 3 years. After that they are carefully prepared first for the National exam, then for the Royal exam before receiving the PhD.)
1.6. Task 6 Unit 6 Grade 7
Can you make sentences in the present and past passive voice about the places below? (Can you make sentences in the present simple and the past simple in the passive about the places below?)
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Hung Kings’ Temple Hue Imperial City Ha Long Bay Hoi An Ancient Town Huong Pagoda One Pillar Pagoda |
Guide to answer
+ Hung King’s Temple (Temple of King Hung)
Hung King’s Temple was visited by millions of tourists last year.
(Millions of tourists visited the Hung Kings Temple last year.)
Hung King’s Temple is located in Phu Tho province. (Hung King Temple is located in Phu Tho province.)
+ Ha Long Bay (Ha Long Bay)
Ha Long Bay was visited by thousands of tourists last year.
(Thousands of tourists visited Ha Long Bay last year.)
Ha Long Bay is located in Quang Ninh Province. (Ha Long Bay is located in Quang Ninh province.)
+ Huong Pagoda (Huong pagoda)
Huong Pagoda was visited by thousands of Tourists last year.
(Thousands of tourists visited Perfume Pagoda last year.)
Huong pagoda is located in Ha Noi. (Perfume Pagoda is located in Hanoi.)
+ Hue imperial city (Hue Imperial Citadel)
Hue Imperial City was visited by thousands of tourists last year.
(Thousands of tourists visited the Imperial Citadel of Hue last year.)
Hue Imperial City is located in Thua Thien Hue province.
(Hue Imperial Citadel is located in Thua Thien Hue province.)
+ Hoi An Ancient Town (Hoi An)
Hoi An Ancient Town was visited by thousands of tourists last year.
(Thousands of tourists visited Hoi An Ancient Town last year.)
Hoi An Ancient Town is located in Quang Nam province.
(Hoi An Ancient Town is located in Quang Nam Province.)
+ One Pillar Pagoda (One Pillar Pagoda)
One Pillar Pagoda was visited by thousands of tourists last year.
(Thousands of tourists visited One Pillar Pagoda last year.)
One Pillar Pagoda is located in Ha Noi. (One Pillar Pagoda is located in Hanoi.)
2. Practice Task 1
Choose the best option to fill in the blank. (Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank)
Question 1: _________ was built of wood on a single stone post.
A. Khue Van Pavilion B. One Pillar Pagoda
C. Imperial Academy D. World Heritage Site
Question 2: The _________ in Hanoi is the area with busy streets and lots of shops as well as restaurants.
A. Doctors’ stone tablets B. Emperor
C. Temple of Literature D. Old Quarter
Question 3: He finally received the _________ that he deserved for his teaching career.
A. recognition B. relic C. scholar D. site
Question 4: The red rose is a _________ of beauty and romantic love.
A. scholar B. doctorate C. symbol D. tomb
Question 5: Cambridge University was founded in 1209 by a group of _________ from the University of Oxford.
A. Emperor B. scholars C. relics D. statues
3. Practice Task 2
Put the verbs in the passive voice (Conjugate the verb in the passive voice)
Question 1: A bottle was ________ (throw) outsides last night by him.
Question 2: This fan has already ________ (fix) by my father.
Question 3: Now, a test ________ (do) by him to prepare for his exam.
Question 4: Finally, the key ________ (find).
Question 5: They were very worried that the work would not ________(finish).
4. Conclusion
At the end of the lesson, students need to do full exercises, memorize the structure and usage of passive sentences in the past simple and in the present simple; At the same time, you need to memorize the words in the lesson:
- locate /ləʊˈkeɪt/ located in
- surround /səˈraʊnd/ surround
- display /dɪˈspleɪ/ display
- consider /kənˈsɪdə(r)/ consider, evaluate
- precious /ˈpreʃəs/ precious
- relic /ˈrelɪk/ vestige, relic
- tidy up /ˈtaɪdi/ /ʌp/ tidy up
- rename /ˌriːˈneɪm/ rename
- construct /kənˈstrʌkt/ build
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