TKA 1

King Hung Vuong VI had a beautiful daughter. He did not want her to marry just any prince. So, he made an announcement that he was looking for the right husband for her. Many princes came from faraway lands, but none of them was a good match for the princess.

Son Tinh was the Spirit of the Mountain, and Thuy Tinh was the Spirit of the Waters. One day, they both appeared as young noblemen and asked to marry the princess. They were equally talented, powerful, and respected. The King found it hard to choose, so he decided to give them a test. He said that the one who brought the proper wedding gifts first the next morning would marry his daughter.

The next day, Son Tinh arrived early with his gifts. The King kept his promise and gave the princess to him. Thuy Tinh was angry about losing. He challenged Son Tinh to fight for the princess. But Son Tinh refused, believing he had already won fairly. Furious, Thuy Tinh used his power to call the rivers and streams to rise. Soon, the land was covered with floods that destroyed crops and homes.

Son Tinh stayed calm in his mountain palace. Whenever the water rose, he made his mountains higher. After many days of fighting, Thuy Tinh grew tired and ordered the waters to retreat. Still, he never accepted his defeat. Every year, he tried again to attack, and this is how monsoons came to Vietnam.

Which of the following outlines shows the correct main points of the story?

• King Hung Vuong VI wanted the best husband for his daughter.

  Many princes came but none was suitable.

  Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh both wanted to marry her.

  The King gave them a test.

  Thuy Tinh arrived first with the wedding gifts.

  The princess was given to Thuy Tinh.

   

• King Hung Vuong VI had a beautiful daughter.

  He announced he was looking for the right husband.

  Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh appeared and asked to marry her.

  The King gave them a test with wedding gifts.

  Son Tinh arrived first and married the princess.

  Thuy Tinh attacked with floods but was defeated.

• King Hung Vuong VI asked his daughter to choose her husband.

  The princess liked both Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh.

  The King delayed his decision for many days.

  Finally, he asked them to fight each other.

  Thuy Tinh lost the battle and left the land.

  The country never suffered from floods again.

• King Hung Vuong VI searched for a husband for his daughter.

  Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh wanted to marry her.

  The King gave them a challenge.

  Thuy Tinh lost the test and became angry.

  He called the waters to rise and destroy the land.

  Son Tinh drowned in the floods.

• The King wanted a nobleman for his daughter.

  He invited many princes to the palace.

  Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh competed for the princess.

  Son Tinh refused the challenge of gifts.

  The King chose Thuy Tinh as the winner.

  Thuy Tinh ruled peacefully without floods.

King Hung Vuong VI had a beautiful daughter. He did not want her to marry just any prince. So, he made an announcement that he was looking for the right husband for her. Many princes came from faraway lands, but none of them was a good match for the princess.

Son Tinh was the Spirit of the Mountain, and Thuy Tinh was the Spirit of the Waters. One day, they both appeared as young noblemen and asked to marry the princess. They were equally talented, powerful, and respected. The King found it hard to choose, so he decided to give them a test. He said that the one who brought the proper wedding gifts first the next morning would marry his daughter.

The next day, Son Tinh arrived early with his gifts. The King kept his promise and gave the princess to him. Thuy Tinh was angry about losing. He challenged Son Tinh to fight for the princess. But Son Tinh refused, believing he had already won fairly. Furious, Thuy Tinh used his power to call the rivers and streams to rise. Soon, the land was covered with floods that destroyed crops and homes.

Son Tinh stayed calm in his mountain palace. Whenever the water rose, he made his mountains higher. After many days of fighting, Thuy Tinh grew tired and ordered the waters to retreat. Still, he never accepted his defeat. Every year, he tried again to attack, and this is how monsoons came to Vietnam.

Why did Thuy Tinh attack Son Tinh after the wedding?

•       He was jealous of Son Tinh’s victory

       

       

              

• He believed the King had lied to him.

• He thought the princess loved him more.

• He wanted to show off his power to the king.

• He had promised to fight until death.

King Hung Vuong VI had a beautiful daughter. He did not want her to marry just any prince. So, he made an announcement that he was looking for the right husband for her. Many princes came from faraway lands, but none of them was a good match for the princess.

Son Tinh was the Spirit of the Mountain, and Thuy Tinh was the Spirit of the Waters. One day, they both appeared as young noblemen and asked to marry the princess. They were equally talented, powerful, and respected. The King found it hard to choose, so he decided to give them a test. He said that the one who brought the proper wedding gifts first the next morning would marry his daughter.

The next day, Son Tinh arrived early with his gifts. The King kept his promise and gave the princess to him. Thuy Tinh was angry about losing. He challenged Son Tinh to fight for the princess. But Son Tinh refused, believing he had already won fairly. Furious, Thuy Tinh used his power to call the rivers and streams to rise. Soon, the land was covered with floods that destroyed crops and homes.

Son Tinh stayed calm in his mountain palace. Whenever the water rose, he made his mountains higher. After many days of fighting, Thuy Tinh grew tired and ordered the waters to retreat. Still, he never accepted his defeat. Every year, he tried again to attack, and this is how monsoons came to Vietnam.

       After reading the text, we can see that Son tinh and Thuy tinh are different, but they also have some similarities. Decide if each trait shows a similarity or a difference.

The statement: Both are not humans

 

• similarity

• difference

King Hung Vuong VI had a beautiful daughter. He did not want her to marry just any prince. So, he made an announcement that he was looking for the right husband for her. Many princes came from faraway lands, but none of them was a good match for the princess.

Son Tinh was the Spirit of the Mountain, and Thuy Tinh was the Spirit of the Waters. One day, they both appeared as young noblemen and asked to marry the princess. They were equally talented, powerful, and respected. The King found it hard to choose, so he decided to give them a test. He said that the one who brought the proper wedding gifts first the next morning would marry his daughter.

The next day, Son Tinh arrived early with his gifts. The King kept his promise and gave the princess to him. Thuy Tinh was angry about losing. He challenged Son Tinh to fight for the princess. But Son Tinh refused, believing he had already won fairly. Furious, Thuy Tinh used his power to call the rivers and streams to rise. Soon, the land was covered with floods that destroyed crops and homes.

Son Tinh stayed calm in his mountain palace. Whenever the water rose, he made his mountains higher. After many days of fighting, Thuy Tinh grew tired and ordered the waters to retreat. Still, he never accepted his defeat. Every year, he tried again to attack, and this is how monsoons came to Vietnam.

       After reading the text, we can see that Son tinh and Thuy tinh are different, but they also have some similarities. Decide if each trait shows a similarity or a difference.

The statement: They can control the elements.

• similarity

• difference

King Hung Vuong VI had a beautiful daughter. He did not want her to marry just any prince. So, he made an announcement that he was looking for the right husband for her. Many princes came from faraway lands, but none of them was a good match for the princess.

Son Tinh was the Spirit of the Mountain, and Thuy Tinh was the Spirit of the Waters. One day, they both appeared as young noblemen and asked to marry the princess. They were equally talented, powerful, and respected. The King found it hard to choose, so he decided to give them a test. He said that the one who brought the proper wedding gifts first the next morning would marry his daughter.

The next day, Son Tinh arrived early with his gifts. The King kept his promise and gave the princess to him. Thuy Tinh was angry about losing. He challenged Son Tinh to fight for the princess. But Son Tinh refused, believing he had already won fairly. Furious, Thuy Tinh used his power to call the rivers and streams to rise. Soon, the land was covered with floods that destroyed crops and homes.

Son Tinh stayed calm in his mountain palace. Whenever the water rose, he made his mountains higher. After many days of fighting, Thuy Tinh grew tired and ordered the waters to retreat. Still, he never accepted his defeat. Every year, he tried again to attack, and this is how monsoons came to Vietnam.

       After reading the text, we can see that Son tinh and Thuy tinh are different, but they also have some similarities. Decide if each trait shows a similarity or a difference.

The statement: They love the king's daughter.

• similarity

• difference

King Hung Vuong VI had a beautiful daughter. He did not want her to marry just any prince. So, he made an announcement that he was looking for the right husband for her. Many princes came from faraway lands, but none of them was a good match for the princess.

Son Tinh was the Spirit of the Mountain, and Thuy Tinh was the Spirit of the Waters. One day, they both appeared as young noblemen and asked to marry the princess. They were equally talented, powerful, and respected. The King found it hard to choose, so he decided to give them a test. He said that the one who brought the proper wedding gifts first the next morning would marry his daughter.

The next day, Son Tinh arrived early with his gifts. The King kept his promise and gave the princess to him. Thuy Tinh was angry about losing. He challenged Son Tinh to fight for the princess. But Son Tinh refused, believing he had already won fairly. Furious, Thuy Tinh used his power to call the rivers and streams to rise. Soon, the land was covered with floods that destroyed crops and homes.

Son Tinh stayed calm in his mountain palace. Whenever the water rose, he made his mountains higher. After many days of fighting, Thuy Tinh grew tired and ordered the waters to retreat. Still, he never accepted his defeat. Every year, he tried again to attack, and this is how monsoons came to Vietnam.

       What does the phrase “kept his promise” in the text mean?

•       Forgot about his decision.     

      

              

• Changed his mind about the wedding.

• Did what he had promised to do.

• Delayed the marriage for many days.

• The King asked the princes to bring more gifts.

       The following activities are suggested in the infographic. Categorize them as either preparation or breaks during study.

Activities: Standing up

• Preparation

• Break

 

       The following activities are suggested in the infographic. Categorize them as either preparation or breaks during study.

Activities: Bringing a book

• Preparation

• Break

       Who needs to read this infographic?

•       The students of that school

       

       

       

        

• People who happen to visit the school

• The librarian of another school

• The headmaster of that school

• Parents who come to pick up their kids

       You find this infographic in front of your school library. What will you do before your next visit to the library?

•       Making sure that I bring my water bottle and lunch with me..     

       

      

        

   

• Bringing the books and stationery that I will use.

• Organizing the book that I borrowed from the library.

• Walking for five minutes so I can focus more when studying.

• Making sure you look fresh because you will meet other students.