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43. [Reading + Listening] Historical places

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Historical places Bỏ highlight Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty . Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour . Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae . These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises , are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. After more than 900 years of existence. Van Mieu is an example of well- preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during ...

42. [Reading + Listening] The story of my village

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The story of my village Bỏ highlight Many years ago, my village was very poor. The villagers had to work hard in the fields all day and could hardly make ends meet . Their lives were simple and they were in need of many things. Many people had to live in houses made of straw and mud , and few families had a radio or TV set. However, in spite of the shortages , the villagers managed to send their children to school and college. They hoped that with an education of science and technology, their children could find a way of bettering their lives. The children have met their parents' wishes. When they came back from college or technical high school, they introduced new farming methods, which resulted in bumper crops . They also helped the villagers grow cash crops for export . Soon, the lifestyle of my village changed. Today, people live in brick houses. In the evening, they can listen to the news on the radio or watch TV for entertainment...

40. [Reading + Listening] A teacher in a special class

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A teacher in a special class Bỏ highlight Like other teachers, Pham Thu Thuy enjoys her teaching job. However, her class is different from other classes. The twenty-five children, who are learning how to read and write in her class, are disabled . Some are deaf , some dumb and others mentally retarded . Most of the children come from large and poor families, which prevents them from having proper schooling . At first, there was a lot of opposition from the parents of the disabled children. They used to believe that their children could not learn anything at all. In the first week, only five children attended the class. Gradually more children arrived. Their parents realised that the young teacher was making great efforts to help their poor kids. Watching Thuy taking a class, one can see how time-consuming the work is. During a maths lesson, she raised both arms and opened up her fingers one by one until all ten stood up. She then clos...

39. [Reading] Part 7 TOEIC #1

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Business Letters Bỏ highlight Vancouver Manufacturing 9102 NW 99* Street, Vancouver Washington 98655 (800)-555-1212 – www.example.com September 25, 2005 Mr. John Taylor Director of Operations ABC corporation 100 E Main Street Vancouver, WA 98685 Dear Mr. Taylor, As our new letterhead indicates , we have recently changed the name of our business from Fort Vancouver Manufacturing to Vancouver Manufacturing. There has been no change in management and we will be providing the same products and fine service in which we have built our reputation in the industry. We would appreciate it if you would bring this announcement to the attention of your accounts payable department and direct them accordingly . Thank you for being one of our valued customers. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Al Olsen, President , Vancouver Manufacturing Tổng kết: Choose voice: Integrate Google Images Search ...