UNIT 4: ASEAN AND VIET NAM

Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. program B. promote C. propose D. process
2. A. issue B. public C. climate D. discuss
3. A. aware B. behave C. relate D. exchange
4. A. confident B. officially C. current D. culture
5. A. host B. respond C. conference D. workshop
Circle A. B. C. or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. volunteer B. develop C. experience D. pollution
7. A. program B. promote C. prepare D. suggest
8. A. issue B. aware C. welcome D. gender
9. A. community B. leadership C. experience D. develop
10. A. member B. select C. payment D. process
Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions
11. The mail goals of the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program are _________ youth
volunteering and helping the development of the ASEAN community
A. promoting B. reducing C. proposing D. selecting
12. You need to _____________ a community project related to the theme for the
year
A. reject B. reach C. approve D. propose
13. Most people talk too much and don’t realize how important_______is.
A. to be listening B. to be listened C. have listened D. listening
14. Cultural _________ is the best way for young people to understand other
countries’ values and ideas
A. change B. exchange C. values D. shock
15. Singapore has made a huge ________________ to scholarships for ASEAN’s
students
A. decision B. effort C. contribution D. arrangement
16. If you’ve finished_______the dictionary, I’d like to borrow it.
A. to have used B. to use C. using D. having used
17. Students with good ____________ skills usually communicate well and manage
teamwork effectively
A. analytical B. critical thinking C. problem-solving D.
leadership
18. The current _____________ relating to the environment is being discussed now
A. exchange B. contribution C. knowledge D. issue
19. The board of dircector discuss the project, then went on _______ another
topic
A.to discuss B.discuss C.discussing D.discussed
20. Being told about cultures from other countries annually is an ____________
experience
A. surprised B. eye-opening C. knowledge D. everyday
21. All participants agree that more opportunites should be given to women so
that they can __________ their countries at internationa events
A. present B. propose C. represent D. apply
22. We seek ways to strengthen cooperative ____________ between our two
countries.
A. organisation B. relation C. experience D. program
23. Lao PDR stands ____ Lao People's Democratic Republic
A. by B. for C. on D. with
24. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will focus ____ efforts to build the ASEAN
Community.
A. at B. for C. in D. on
 25. ASEAN ____ of ten Southeast Asian countries, namely: Brunei. Cambodia,
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet
Nam.
A. consists B. contains C. includes D. involves
26. Flo : Hi, Jay! Your new shoes are lovely.
Jay : Really? …………………………………..
A. I know. I like it too. C. They're handmade. Thanks.
B. It’s just too much. D. But I don’t like it.
27. – “Our living standards have been improved greatly.” -“
_________________________________ “
A. Thank you for saying so B. Sure. I couldn’t agree more
C. No, it’s nice to say so D. Yes, it’s nice of you to say so.
Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s)
28. The scholarship is renewed annually and may be stopped if the students
have poor academic records or bad behaviours.
A every day B. every month C. every week D. every year
29. Young college and university students participate in helping the poor who
have suffered badly in wars or natural disasters.
A. take part in B. interfere with C. join hands D. come
into
Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s)
30. Amanita argued that Indonesia would continue to play a role in maintaining
peace and promoting democratisation in ASEAN.
A. assisting B. lessening C. preserving D.
upholding
31. We really hope you will consider this proposal as we think that it will be
beneficial to both local students and guests.
A. advantageous B. helpful C. supporting D. harmful
Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the words/ phrases that need correction
32. The campaign has certainly succeeded in taking public awareness of the
issue.
A. has B. succeeded in C. taking D. the issue.
33. I want to travel because I enjoy meet people and seeing new places.
A. to travel B. because C. meet D. new places
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an organization of ten
Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, (34)
____ Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It promotes political, economic,
cultural and social cooperation (35) ____ its members. Although ASEAN works for peace
and stability in Southeast Asia, it is not a defence organization.
The members of ASEAN cooperate in such fields (36) ____ population control, prevention
of drug abuse, (37) ____ research and combating terrorism. Teachers, students and
artists of the member nations exchange visits. In addition, the organization develops
plans to promote tourism in ASEAN countries and to encourage programs of Southeast
Asian studies. It works to (38) ____ trade barriers among the members.
34. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
35. A. between B. through C. among D. from
36. A. like B. as C. alike D. that
37. A. scientific B. science C. scientist D. scientifically
38. A. increase B. prevent C. develop D. reduce
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the
questions.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN was established on 18 August
1967 in Bangkok by the five original Member Countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined on 8 January 1984,
Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30
April 1999.
As of 2006, the ASEAN region had a population of about 560 million, a total area of
4.5 million square kilometers, a combined gross domestic product of almost US$ 1,100
billion, and a total trade of about US$ 1,400 billion.
The ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are: (1)
to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region
and (2) to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and
the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherence to the
principles of the United Nations Charter.
The ASEAN Vision 2020, adopted by the ASEAN Leaders on the 30 th Anniversary of
ASEAN, agreed on a shared vision of ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations,
outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in
partnership in dynamic development and in a community of caring societies.
In 2003, the ASEAN Leaders resolved that an ASEAN Community shall be established
comprising three pillars, namely, ASEAN Security Community, ASEAN Economic
Community and ASEAN Socio-cultural Community.
39. Which of the following countries is NOT the founder of ASEAN?
A. Thailand B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Myanmar
40. In which year did Vietnam join ASEAN?
A.1984 B.1995 C.1997 D.1999
41. What was the combined gross domestic product of ASEAN in 2006?
A. US$4.5 million B. US$560 million
C. US$ 1,100 billion D. US$ 1,400 billion
42. What does the word "prosperity" in paragraph 4 means?
A. welfare B. sincerity C. infrastructure D. wealth
43. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. There are 5 original member countries of ASEAN.
B. One of the purposes of ASEAN is to promote regional peace and stability.
C. In 2020 the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN will be celebrated.
D. ASEAN Security Community is one pillar of ASEAN Community.
Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in
capitals
44. The _______________________ for a new high-speed railway met with strong
opposition. (PROPOSE)
45. She is professionally _______________________ for social worker. (QUALIFY)
46. He'd learned to be _______________________ in his ability to handle anything
life threw at him. (CONFIDE)
47. The leaflet has been produced with the aim of increasing public _____________
of the disease. (AWARE)
48. The country is crying out for a change in ________________. (LEAD)
Rewrite the following sentences as long as the meaning is unchanged
49. “Why don’t we go to the cinema?”
 He suggested _____________________________________________________________
50. It takes Thanh 3 hours a day to do her homework
 Thanh spends _____________________________________________________________
51. I would like to do the laundry every day
 I am interested _____________________________________________________________
52. It is necessary to check your health every six months
 Checking _____________________________________________________________
53. He would rather eat vegetables and fruits than eat meat
 He prefers _____________________________________________________________
54. Reading scientific books is one of my interests.
 I’m keen _____________________________________________________________
55. It is really quite easy to learn English.
Learning _____________________________________________________________
Supply the correct verb form
56. He wanted (see) _____________________the house where the president was
born.
57. The boys practice ____________ (play) guitar.
58. His doctor advised him (give) _____________________up jogging.
59. He made me (do) _____________ it all over again.
60. He avoided ______________(look) at me.