III. AFTER YOU LISTEN

Work in groups. Talk about the ancient town Hoi An. using the following cues. (Làm việc từng nhóm. Nói về phố cổ Hội An, dùng những từ gợi ý sau.)

• its location and roles in the past

• its attractive characteristics at present

• its main tourist attractions and their features

Answer

Hoi An is an ancient town in Ceniral Vietnam after our ancient capital city Hue. It lies on the Thu Bon River and it was the trading centre in Southeast Asia in the 16th and 17th centuries. At present Hoi An is still an attractive tourist destination with its characteristics such old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets.

Its main attractions are old architecture such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation and Tan Ky House.

And one more special feature is all the houses were made of wood and their pillars were carved with ornamental designs.