BÀI TẬP UNIT 4: ASEAN AND VIET NAM VOCABULARY
1.Apply (for) /ə'plai/: xin việc, ứng cử
2. Celebration(n) /, seli’brei∫n/: sự kỷ niệm, lễ kỷ niệm
3. Community (n)/kə'mju:nəti/:cộng đồng
4. Cultural exchange(np): sự trao đổi văn hóa
5. Current (a) /'kʌrənt/: hiện hành, đang lưu hành
6. Eye-opening(a) /'ai,əʊpəning/: mở mang tầm mắt
7. Honour (n) /'ɒnə[r]/ danh dự
 have the honour of something: được vinh dự, được đặc huệ (làm cái gì đó)
8. Issue (n)/'isju:/ vấn đề = problem
9. Leadership skill(np) /'li:də∫ip skil /: kĩ năng lãnh đạo
10. Live-stream (v) phát sóng trực tiếp
11. Politics (n) /'pɒlitiks/ chính trị
12. Promote (v) /prə'məʊt/ thúc đẩy, khuyến mại, quảng bá
13. Proposal(n) /prə'pəʊzl/ sự đề nghị  propose(v): đề xuất
14. Qualify(v) /'kwɒlifai/: đủ tiêu chuẩn, đủ khả năng
15. Region (n) /'ri:dʒən/ : vùng, miền = area (n)
 regional /ri:dʒənl/ (adj.) (thuộc) khu vực, vùng
 in the region of: vào khoảng
16. Relation(n) /ri'lei∫n/: mối quan hệ; mối liên quan
17. Representative(n) /repri'zentətiv/: người đại diện
18. Strengthen (v) /'streηθn/: củng cố; tăng cường
19. Support(v) /sə'pɔ:t/ ủng hộ = upheld (v)
20. Volunteer (v,n) /,vɒlən'tiə[r]/ :tình nguyện, tình nguyện viên
21. Youth (n) /ju:θ/ : tuổi trẻ, tuổi thanh niên, tuổi niên thiếu
 the days of youth: thời niên thiếu
22. Interference /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/ (n.) sự can thiệp
23. Maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ (v.) duy trì
24 Principle /prɪnsəpl/ (n.) nguyên tắc
25. Scholarship /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ (n.) học bổng
26. Solidarity /ˌsɒlɪ'dærəti/ (n.) sự đoàn kết
27. Stability /stəˈbɪləti/ (n.) sự ổn định
28. Internal /ɪnˈtɜ:nl/ (adj.) ở trong, bên trong
29. Motto /ˈmɒtəʊ/ (n.) khẩu hiệu, phương châm
30. Official /əˈfɪʃl/ (adj.) chính thức
31. Sponsor/'spɒnsə(n)/ (n.) nhà tài trợ
32. Vision /ˈvɪʒn/ (n.) tầm nhìn
33. Conference /'kɒnfərəns/ (n.) hội nghị
34. Constitution /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn/ (n.) hiến pháp
35. Dispute /dɪ' spju:t/ (n.) cuộc tranh luận, cuộc tranh chấp 36. Bloc /blɒk/ (n.) khối
37. Graceful /ˈɡreɪsfl/ (adj.) duyên dáng, yêu kiều GRAMMAR
DANH ĐỘNG TỪ GERUND (V + ING)
1. Subject of a sentence
Ex: Reading the story of Kieu is interesting.
2. Complement of to Be after Subject of Thing + To Be Ex: My hobby is fishing. 3. After Prepositions 1
Ex: She is interested in learning English. 4. A
fter some verbs: Verbs + Gerund
Admit , avoid appreciate, defer / delay /postpone/ put off , deny, detest/ dislike, discuss, consider, enjoy,
escape, finish, give up/ quit, imagine, keep, not mind, miss , practise, suggest, prevent, can’t help,
can’t stand/ can't bear, resit, resist, cease ….etc.
I always avoid making noise in class.
I don’t mind doing a lot of homework.
Have you finished writing the report?
He can’t stand working ten hours a day.
Anne practised playing the piano at an early age
When did you give up smoking, Bill ?
5. VERB+PREPOSITIONS + GERUND:
Approve of, argue about, complain about, concentrate on, depend on, decide on,
feel like, forget about, Look forward to, insist on, keep on , object to, plan on , rely
on , succeed in, think about , worry about …..
I’m interested in listening to music on the radio.
Many overweight people try to lose weight by going
He’s bored with staying at home day after day. on a diet.
Some people are afraid of driving in rush hours.
Don’t forget to turn off the gas before going out
6. ADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION + GERUND:
Accustomed to afraid of , ashamed of, capable of, bored with ,disappointed
in / with, fond of, hopeful of, intent on, interested in, opposed to, proud of,
responsible for, sorry about, successful in, surprised at, tired from, tired of,
worried about, be used to…..
Police soon get accustomed to arresting criminals.
The driver was intent on passing the other car.
Are you capable of completing the work within an hour?
The treasurer is responsible for keeping the
Eli Whitney is famous for inventing the cotton gin books
7. After some Verbs + Object Combinations
Ex: We saw the thief entering the house.
Or He spent five hours doing his task.
8. In some other structures:
It’s no good / use, there is no point, what’s the point of, what about, be worth, be busy, look forward
to, be used to / be accustomed to / get used to, can’t help, can’t bear, can’t stand ……
It is no use saying that
I am used to getting up early.
THE INFINITIVE (TO + VERB)
1. Subject of the sentence Ex: To help her is my duty. 2. Verbs + to - Infinitive
Agree, afford, appear, arrange, attempt, ask, choose, decide, demand, expect, fail,
happen,, hope, learn, manage, offer, plan, pretend, promise, refuse, seem,
threaten, want, wish, would like, intend, tend , claim, desire, hope, hesitate …etc.
I decide to study engineering at University We c an’t a
fford to build a new house.
She’s expecting to get a reply from the company.
Bob refused to lend me his car.
Do you agree to join us for the holiday?
You manage to get some tickets for the pop concert on Saturday.
Mary learned to swim when she was young 2
3. Verbs + O + to - ×ninitive
Want, ask, tell, request, order, beg, remind, invite, advise, warn, promise , encourage
He t ell s me to send this letter.
The teacher encouraged Lan to join English club.
4. Be/ look/ seem/ feel + ADJECTIVE + TO infinitive:
Afraid, ashamed, considerate , disappointed , eager , foolish , fortunate , happy ,
lucky , pleased , proud, , ready , sorry , surprised , angry,prepared , glad, proud
I’m afraid to drive alone at night.
Citizens ought to feel lucky to be able to vote.
Were you disappointed not to win the race?
He was not at all surprised to hear the news.
The actress seems eager to go on stage.
I’m looking for someone qualified to type a thesis.
The parents are proud to have a healthy child.
The party is ready to serve. I'm glad to see you again. 5. After the verb TO BE
Ex: We are to pass the next exam.
My purpose is to win the next English competition.
6. After Noun (Infinitive of Purpose): TO / IN ORDER TO / SO AS TO + V (bare infinitive)
Ex: There are lots of things to do today.
Ex: He studies hard so as to pass the entrance examination. I. B ARE - INFINITIVE
1. After modal verbs: can, may, must, … EX: I must go home now.
2. After had better, would rather, do nothing but.
EX: He did nothing but complain about his life.
You’d better stay at home today. 3. Make + O + V(bare-inf.) Let
EX: The clowns made them laugh a lot last night. II. V
ERB FOLLOWED BY EITHER INFINITIVE OR GERUNDS
 Without changing in meaning: Start, begin, continue, intend, like, love, hate, prefer
It began to rain when I went to school.
It began raining when I went to school
When did you start learning English?
When did you start to learn English?
It began raining heavily. or
Does Pam continue writing to you?
He intended making a film for children
 VERBS + GERUND or INFINITIVE 3 Stop doing st
He stopped smoking three years ago. ( He doesn’t smoke any more now.) 4 Stop to do st
He stopped to smoke a cigarette. ( He stopped working in order to smoke ). try doing st
You should try taking these tablets, ( try = thöû ) try to do st
You should try to study harder. ( try = coá gaéng ) forget/
I remember sending a postcard to my parents remember yesterday. doing st
He remembers meeting you when he was in France. ( He met you). forget/
Don't forget to wash the dishes. remember to do st
Remember to sent me a letter when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh city. ( you will send.) regret doing st
She regretted not coming your birthday party. So she felt bored regret to do st
I regret to inform you that you've failed your exam. need to do st
You need to practise English every day.( = You have to
practise English every day). need doing st
Your shirt needs washing. It smells. ( = Your shirt needs =need to be to be washed ). done go on doing
The teacher introduced herself and went on to explain = to continue the course. doing st go on to do
The teacher told everyone to be quiet, but they just went on talking. like doing I like fishing like to do I like to do my job well. Notes:
 would like + to- inf; feel like + V-ing = wish for
 ALLOW, PERMIT, ADVISE, RECOMMEND Allow = permit V-ing + Advise = recommend O + to-inf.
I permit you to go out.
I permit going out
 See, smell, notice, observe, taste, feel, overhear, hear, watch + O + Verb: the whole process
 See, smell, notice, observe, taste, feel, overhear, hear, watch + O + Verb –
ing: action is happening
I saw someone get into Tom's house yesterday.
She heard him playing guitar. It's really great, but she must go away. 5 PRACTICE
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer.
1. I do not have enough money _________ this book. A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. bought
2. It is no use _________ to school if you _________ to work hard. A. going / do not ready B. to go / do not ready C. going / are not ready D. go / are not ready
3. They spent all day _________ and _________ on the beach. A. to swim / sunbathing B. to swim / to sunbathe C. swimming / to sunbathe D. swimming / sunbathing
4. We were made _________ all the cleaning in the house. A. to do B. do C. doing D. done
5. We regret _________ you that you have exceeded your overdraft facility. A. to inform B. informing C. to tell to D. telling
6. Why don’t you try _________ the key anti-clockwise? A. to turn B. on turning C. turning D. turn
7. We don’t allow _________ in the classrooms. A. that students smoke B. smoke C. students to smoke D. to smoking
8. I really must _________ on with my work now. A. to get B. getting C. get D. to getting
9. Why don’t you do what you’re told, instead of _________ such a song and dance about it? A. to make B making C. made D. make
10. I rashly posted the parcel without _________ it. A. weighing B. weigh C. weighed D. to weigh
11. Can you please _________ me a little about yourself? A. to tell B. telling C. tell D. going to tell
12. How can you waste all that money on _________? A. gamble B. to gamble C. gambling D. the gamble
13. “My watch is broken.” “Why don’t you _________” A. have it repair
B. have it repairing C. have it for repair D. have it repaired
14. Yesterday we did nothing but _________ A. talking B. talked C. talk D. had talked
15. Instead of _________ a new car, she'll have her old one _________.
A. to buy / repaired B. buying / to repair C. buying / be repaired D. buying / repaired
16. I tried _________ the bus, but I missed it. A. catching B. to catch C. catch D. catch up
17. I'm sorry I haven't got any money _______ you. Why don't you try _________ Peter? A. to lend / to ask B. lending / asking C. to lend / asking D. lending / to ask
18. After _________ asleep, I saw a strange person at the foot of the bed. A. fall B. falling C. fell D. fallen
19. After all this time, John should take the bull by the horns and ask Mary _________ him. A. to marry B. marry C. marrying D. married
20. He told me _________ early. A. to try to come B. to try coming C. try to come D. try coming
Exercise 2. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. They are likely __________________ up at any time. (show)
2. The man denied __________________ the crime. (commit) 6
3. Their memories of __________________ in Africa will stay with them forever. (travel)
4. He has always been afraid of __________________. (fly)
5. __________________ is good for your health. (swim)
6. Would you mind __________________ me the sugar. (pass)
7. She promised __________________ the report as soon as possible. (read)
8. I had a hard time __________________ the situation to my husband. (explain)
9. She had some problems __________________ without glasses. (read)
10. Paul gave up __________________ five years ago. (smoke)
11. Most teachers insist on their pupils ___________________ (do) the homework.
12. She has often made me ___________________ (cry).
13. I expect ___________________ (hear) from you by Monday.
14. It's no use ___________________ (pretend) ___________________ (like) her food.
15. How old were you when you learnt ___________________ (drive) ?
16. I don't mind _____________ (walk) home but I'd rather ___________ (get) a taxi.
17. I can't make a decision. I keep ___________________ (change) my mind.
18. We had to keep him from ___________________ (fall) off the cliff.
19. He had made his decision and refused _____________ (change) his mind.
20. It was a good holiday. I enjoyed ___________________ (be) by the sea.
21. Do you feel like (go)_______ to the theatre on Friday?
22. I spent a lot of time (make)_______ a birthday cake for him.
23. He agreed (see)_______ me at ten o'clock
24. They promised (read) _______my report today
25. I suggest (pay) _______by check, it's safer than cash
26. He offered (make) _______dinner for us.
27. He put off (see) _______her until very late in the afternoon.
28. I refused (pay) _______for the repairs.
29. I've finished (read)_______ that book at last!
30. We decided (go)_______ to the cinema instead
31. I enjoyed the play. The (act)_______ was very good.
32. I love going to her class, her (teach) _______is never boring.
33. He's my favourite writer, his (write) _______is wonderful.
34. His (complain)_______ is getting on my nerves. He's never happy.
35. They have terrible debts. Their (spend) _______is out of control
36. It's a very fit team. Their (train)_______ is very intensive.
37. I can still remember (visit)_______ my grandparents fifty years ago.
38. Please, remember (feed)_______ the dog while I'm away
39. I'll never forget (see)_______ that van Gogh exhibition in New York
40. Don't forget (post) _______my letters, please.
41. I regret (lend)_______ him the money. He never paid it back.
42. We regret (inform)_______ you that your application has been refused.
43. I'll just finish (clean) _______the kitchen then I'll stop.
44. She suggested (have)_______ dinner at her house.
45. She doesn't mind (do)_______ the boring jobs.
46. He keeps (ask)_______ me to go out with him.
47. He has given up (smoke)_______.
48. He's very good at (get)_______ me to do what he wants
49. He insisted on (be)_______ refunded immediately.
50. He failed. He's very bad at (do)_______ exams.
Exercise 3: Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. I’m sure he is incapable of run a mile in four minutes. 7 A B C D
2. Good friendship should be based on mutual understand. A B C D
3. I dislike being talk about everywhere. A B C D
4. We’re looking forward to see you again. A B C D
5. They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach il iterate people to read and write. A B C D EXTRA PRACTICE PHONETICS
Mark the letter 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. stable B. maintain C. scholarship D. dominate 2. A. hold B. offer C. bloc D. solidarity 3. A. participates B. athletes C. dominates D. activities 4. A. avoided B. recommended C. permitted D. practiced 5. A. promote B. confusion C. focus D. association 6. A. athlete B. capital C. stalk D. talent 7. A. emblem B. member C. regret D. theme 8. A. August B. gerund C. purpose D. suggest 9. A. dream B. mean C. peace D. steady 10. A. consist B. disable C. suggest D. vision
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. maintain B. charter C. finish D. practice 2. A. solidarity B. cooperation C. representative D. nationality 3. A. celebrate B. integrate C. qualify D. consider 4. A. promote B. enjoy C. involve D. realize 5. A. remember B. understand C. imagine D. encourage 6. A. assistance B. confidence C. relation D. proposal 7. A. celebration B. behaviour C. stability D. relationship 8. A. support B. depict C. promote D. purchase 9. A. leadership B. maintainance C. principle D. agreement 10. A. competition B. contribution C. interference D. stability VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
1. Now can I please get on with the job, without any more interference from you? A. approval B. intervention C. limitation D. postponement
2. The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice - the most
important crop for the Southeast Asian people. A. banner B. logo C. motto D. slogan
3. Your starting salary is £23,000 per annum and will be reviewed annually. A every day B. every month C. every week D. every year
4. In Thailand, it's against the law to litter on the pavement. If you are caught, you can be fined up to $2000 Baht. A evil B. illegal C. immoral D. cruel 8
5 The beautiful sights in Sa Pa, Mui Ne and Ha Noi all contribute to the country's magic charm. A. beauty B. fame C. imatation D. value
6. ASEAN organised different projects and activities to integrate its members. A. combine B. socialize C. separate D. upgrade
7. The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organisation is the inability to go through many declarations,
agreements, and instruments that they have proliferated over the years. A. advantage B. benefit C. drawback D. achievement
8. We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and
significant poverty alleviation over the past few years. A. protection B. development C.prevention D. reduction
9. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of
Viet Nam adopted a resolution to have ‘more friends and fewer enemies'. A. breakdown B. adopt C. perform D. alleviate
10. He had dominated racing this year with six victories in seven starts. A. overcrowded B. overreacted C. overwhelmed D. overshadowed
11. It's often hard to find the right time to approach someone about a delicate issue, as well as being difficult
to say the words you need to say. A. sensitive B. significant C. unconscious D. supportive
12. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok,
Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially. A. basically B. firstly C. finally D. eventually
13. Thailand has dominated in most of the recent ASEAN GAMES in the region, winning the biggest numbers of gold medals.
A. has been the most successful
B. has been the least successful
C. has been the most dedicated D. has been the least dynamic
14. In making policy city, officials depend on over fifty citizen advisory boards and commissions for citizen input. A. depend on B. rely on C. impact on D. thank for
15. Most Vietnamese students know what the red colour on their national flag stands for. A. targets B. symbolizes C. purposes D. performs
16. Mainstream economists argue that the purpose of the policy is to promote economic efficiency. A. eventuate B. stabilize C. boost D. activiate
17. Negotiation is among a few effective ways to resolve any dispute. A. respect B. advantage C. improvement D. disagreement
18. In order to avoid sunburn, many people wear protecting clothes when they go out. A. continue B. discourage C. facilitate D. block
19. Tet in Vietnam marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar
to manage their crops, the start of the year. A. traditional ones B. minority people C. farmers D. old people
20. The Vietnamese government has passed laws to protect wildlife from coomercial trade. A. enforced B. enabled C. ensured D. enacted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
1. Our survey also found that 75 per cent of those quizzed knew three or more of their neighbours. A. interviewed B. insisted C. replied D. examined
2. Viet Nam and Laos will closely cooperate to strengthen the solidarity of ASEAN and enhance the vital
role of the group in regional security structure. A. agreement B. cooperation C. separation D. friendship 9
3. Her graceful performance of this traditional art form in the evening session was a real source of pleasure. A. stunning B. effortless C. inelegant D. complex
4. Viet Nam is famous for World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An Ancient Town. A. availuable B. popular C. well-known D. unknown
5. The country's continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of all its residents. A. poverty B. inflation C. insecurity D. wealth
6. The colour white symbolises a lot of things, and one is that it represents purity and innocence. A. cleanness B. immorality C. honesty D. guiltlessness
7. All countries are obliged to maintain stability and peace in the world, because instability brings undesired effects. A. uncertain B. predictable C. negative D. positive
8. Many people afraid that the victory of US president-elect Donald Trump might affect stability in Asia,
more specifically in the ASEAN region. A. failure B. insecurity C. strength D. weakness
9. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits opened in Vientiane, Laos, late on Tuesday on the theme of
“Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN Community". A. energetic B. inactive C. innovative D. productive
10. Amanita argued that Indonesia would continue to play a role in maintaining peace and promoting democratisation in ASEAN. A. upholding B. lessening C. preserving D. upholding
11. Southeast Asian regionalism served to enable the member-states to focus primarily on their domestic affairs. A. international B. internal C. local D. national
12. The Prince William made a brief working visit to Viet Nam from 17th - 18th November 2016, attending
the IWT Conference which was hosted in Ha Noi. A. lasting B. public C. minuscule D. secret
13. After hundreds of rejections by the employers, I decided that I need to do something about my obesity. A. denial B. approval C. refusal D. rebuttal
14. In Viet Nam, Adverse weather conditions in the summer made it difficult to play the game. A. favorable B. imperishable C. congenial D. severe
15. I have just received my first job offer after having been unemployed for two years in Vietnam. A. got B. gained C. rejected D. acquired
16. People in Singapore are launching a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues. A. encourage B. publicize C. hinder D. strengthen
17. This speedy and secure service of transferring money within Asean countries can be useful. A. slow B. rapid C. careful D. hurried
18. The Indonesian government is being widely criticized in the media for falling to limit air pollution. A. attracted B. praised C. blamed D. approved
19. After the marriage, Ruth decided to settle permanently In Jakarta, Indonesia. A. sustainably B. constantly C. temporarily D. regularly
20 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May in Malaysia. A. rudeness B. measurement C. encouragement D. politeness
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. ASEAN includes ten member states, but may get bigger because other countries have applied to join the ________. A. bloc B. group C. gang D. troop 10
2. The ________ is a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states. A. charter B. motto C. policy D. principle
3. The Japanese Government ________ 20 scholarships for international students coming from ASEAN
member countries to study in Japan. A. affords B. demands C. offers D. provides
4. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will be ________ at the National Convention Centre under the Chairmanship of Lao PDR. A. carried B. conducted C. held D. taken place
5. The ASEAN charter entered into ________ after ten members signed it. A. performance B. force C. influence D. impact
6. Each deputy should be ________ for one ASEAN community council, supported by a team of competent and able lawyers. A. blamed B. incapable C. in charge D. responsible
7. Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and ________ high ranks in many sports. A. hold B. keep C. mark D. achieve
8. Not all the winners will receive great prizes, but nobody leaves ________ A. blank-handed B. clear-handed C. empty-handed D. white-handed
9. With a population of over 237 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth most ________ country. A. popular B. popularly C. populous D. unpopular
10. Do you ________that Vietnam national football team will be the strongest one in the Asean region in the future? A. believe B. involve C. promise D. offer
11. I think the teacher was ________ with my speech. A. appreciated B. involved C. measured D. satisfied
12. Over the past decade, Viet Nam-ASEAN ________ have been growing fast in all areas, particularly in politics and the economy. A. relates B. relatives C. relations D. relationships
13. Lao PDR stands ________ Lao People's Democratic Republic. A. by B. for C. on D. with
14. 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
15. The member states will act in accordance ________ the law to set out in various ASEAN instruments. A. for B. of C. to D. with
16. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will focus ________ efforts to build the ASEAN Community. A. at B. for C. in D. on
17. As an ASEAN member, Vietnam has actively participated in the group's programs and has also created
new ________ and cooperation mechanisms. A. initiatives B. initiates C. initiations D. initiators
18. The population of ASEAN is more than 600 million people, ________ about 8% of the world's population. A. counting on B. setting for C. accounting for D. making of
19. The ASEAN gross domestic product grew ________ 4.6% to reach US$ 2.57 trillion in 2015. A. on B. by C. in D. with
20. The government hopes their program will help new immigrants ________ well in the community. A. enter B. immerse C. exchange D. integrate
21. Many Vietnamese volunteer organizations have been ________ to give help and support to
disadvantaged children in the area. A. laid out B. looked on C. set up D. got by 11
22. It came as no surprise that Thailand ended the latest SEA Games at the top of medals ____. A. host B. standing C. participating D. earning
23. The children would love to join the exchange program where they can ________ themselves in different
traditional and cultural activities. A. immerse B. dip C. imply D. obtain
24. It is important that Young Vietnamese people be taught the importance of ________ the national heritage. A. preserving B. reversing C. reserving D. conserving
25. Vietnam, along with China, stands out as a rare ________ story among transition economies. A. successful B. successive C. success D. succeeding
26. There is a ________ shortage of food in the disaster-stricken areas of ASEAN. A. deep B. critical C. erratic D. strong
27. Young Vietnamese people are supposed to ________ themselves in several voluntary social activities. A. promote B. involve C. serve D. participate
28. ASEAN always attempts to ________ adequate support to victims of natural disasters in the area. A. conduct B. involve C. present D. administer
29. All ________ were asked to list all the members of ASEAN that they could think of in a one-minute period. A. participates B. participations C. participants D. participating
30. We will create a stable, prosperous and highly ________ ASEAN Economic community.
A. compete compete B. competition C. competitor D. competitive
31. Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is neither simple nor ________ A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economicany
32. The members meet once a week to develop and adopt proposals on new ________ and legislation. A. policy B. politic C. political D . politician
33. The children in Viet nam grew up with deep ________ for their parents and older people. A. respect B. respecting C. respectful D. respectability
34. Viet Nam is a member of many international ___________. A. businesses B. communities C. programmes D. organisations
35. Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign_________ A. investors B. invest C.investment D. investor
36. Joining the WTO has helped Viet Nam ____________ its economic growth. A. provide B. promote C. prevent D. predict
37. Through __________ activities, Viet Nam has helped achieve peace in the global community. A. interesting B. peacekeeping C. exciting D. influencing
38. Vietnam needs to improve the quality of goods and services so that we can __________new global markets. A. enter B. entering C. to enter D. enters
39. Viet Nam __________ foreign investors in various parts of the economy. A. expresses B. welcomes C. hesitates D. promotes
40. Since Viet Nam became a member of the WTO, it has gained numerous___________ benefits. A. economic B. politic C. individual D. universal
41. The ASEAN Security Community (ASC) aims to ensure that countries in the region live at _____ with
one another and in a democratic and harmonious environment. A. Peace B. Peaceful C. Peacefully D. Peaceable 12
42. ASEAN’s aims include the acceleration of economic growth, _____ progress, cultural development
among its members, and the promotion of regional peace. A. Society B. Social C. Socially D. Socialize
43. A combined gross domestic ______ of the member countries of ASEAN has grown at an average rate of around 6% per year. A. Produce B. Productivity C. Production D. Product
44. To build on the field of political and security cooperation, _______ ASEAN Leaders have agreed to
establish the ASEAN Security Community (ASC). A. A B. An C. The D. Ø
45. On July 28, 1995, Vietnam became ______ seventh member of ASEAN. A. A B. An C. The D. Ø
46. ASEAN has ______ population of 575.5 million. A. A B. An C. The D. Ø
47. The population of ASEAN accounts ______ about, 8.7% of the world’s population. A. Of B. For C. In D. From
48.Laos and Myanmar were admitted _____ ASEAN in 1997. A. for b. of C. to D. in
49. ASEAN also try to solve the problems of ethnic tensions which might lead ____scivil war. A. Into B. Away C. Off D. To
50. One of ASEAN’s objectives is to help people think about peace and _____ and do something about it. A. origin b. justice C. statistics D. record
51. There are plenty of industrial ________ established in the area, which also makes the government worried about pollution. A. series B. goods C. enterprises D. relationships
52. Free _____ area is a designated group of countries that have agreed to eliminate tariffs, quotas, and
preferences on most goods among them. A. trade B. cultural c. stable D. adopted
53. The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for attracting direct
investment which flows into and within ASEAN. A. produce B. combine C. found d. improve
54. ASEAN has ________ a community of Southeast Asian nations at peace with one another and at peace with the world. A. joined B. estimated c. established D. solved
55. ASEAN helps to ______ regional cooperation in Southeast Asia in the spirit of equality and partnership A. invest B. promote C. admit D. invent
56. Rice is the ______ exported product of Vietnam. A. main B. free C. average D. rural
57. The Vietnamese bank will conduct an __________ investigation in the next two weeks. A. external B. internal C. local D. national
58. The organization's aim is to __________ the cultural ties between Vietnam and Asea countries A. discourage B. publicize C. hinder D. strengthen
59. There has been a lot of discussion about ________ of grades in higher education recently in Vietnam. A. poverty B. inflation C. insecurity D. wealth
60. The election for the ___________ of the council within Asean countries will take place on Tuesday. A. leadership B. maintainance C. principle D. agreement GRAMMAR
1. She apologised ________ waiting so long. A. for keeping me B. for me C. for me keeping D. to me for
2. Her mother prevented her ________ going out tonight. 13 A. about B. against C. at D. from
3. She insisted ________ talking to her lawyer. A. in B. for C . on D. of
4. He is not good ________ maths. He is incapable ________ calculating. A. at – of B. for – of C.on - for D. on – of
5. It is no use ________ a girl that she doesn't need to lose any weight. A. convince B. convincing C. to convince D. to convincing
6. I have much homework that I ought ________ A. do B. to doing C. doing D. to do
7. She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help ________ at. A. laugh B. laughing C. to laugh D. to laughing
8. We are looking forward ________ out at the weekend. A. go . B. going C. to go D. to going
9. You should give up ________ your sister. A. being bullied B. bullied C. bullying D. to bully
10. She is used ________ to loud music. A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. to listening
11. I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me ________? A. do B. doing C. to do D. to doing
12. It's a nice day. Does anyone fancy ________ for a walk? A. having gone B. going C. to go D. went
13. I wish that dog would stop ________ . It's driving me mad. A. bark B. barking C. being barked D. to bark
14. He never says anything that is worth ________ to. A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. to listening
15. Carol's parents always encouraged her ________ hard at school. A. being studied B. study C. studying D. to study
16. They promised ________ me ________ for the party. A. to help prepare
B. to help/preparing C. helping/preparing D. helping/to prepare
17. She is afraid of the dentist, so she always puts off ________ till the last possible moment. A. to go B. going C. go D. gone
18. I don't regret ________ her what I thought, even if it upsets her. A. tell B. to tell C. to have told D. telling
19. I simply couldn't resist ________ you to tell you the good news! A. phoning B. to phone C. phone D. phoned
20. They were expected ________ back by eleven. A. being B. been C. have D. to be
21. We'll get Robert ________ it. A. delivers B. delivering C. to deliver D. deliver
22. Let's not waste time ________ about this. A. argue B. arguing C. having argued D. to have argued
23. I went to the airport ________ to meet her, but she didn't arrive. A. expecting B. to expect C. to be expected D. to have expected
24. ________ that I would be late for school, I took a taxi instead of a bus. A. Thinking B. Thought C. To think D. To be thinking
25. I tried ____ her flowers but it didn't have any effect. 14 A. to send B. sending C. sent D. to be sent
26. I insist on ________ this small present as a token of my appreciation. A. your accepting B. you to accept C. yours accepting D. you accept
27. Susan hoped ________ to Terry's party.
A. for being invited B. to be invited
C. she will be invited D. being invited
28. The universe is supposed ________ all the time. A. to expand B. expanding C. to be expanding D. to have expanded
29. You should avoid ________ to the downtown area during the rush hour. A. traveling B. to travel C. traveled D. to traveling
30. I greatly regret ________ those boots when they were so cheap.
A. not having bought B. not to have bought C. not to buy D. didn't buy
31. He is very skillful at ________ animal noises. A. being made B. to make C. made D. making
32. Some people are against children ________ to school before they are six. A. being sent B. to send C. to be sent D. having been sent
33.Who is responsible _______ the garbage – the husband of the wife ? A. to take out B. for take out C. for taking out D. with taking out
34. “It’s difficult to make money as an artist .”
– “ Have you considered ________ a course in business for artists ?” A. to take B. about taking C. your taking D. taking
35. ________ a foreign language well is a long process. A. Learn B. Learning C. To learning D. Having learned
36. What do you enjoy _______ in your free time ? A. doing B. do C. to do D. done
37.She was worried about ________ by thieves. A. being robbed B. robbing C. being rob D. be robbing
38. “ Why have you decided to go back to school ”
– “ I’m tired _______ as a secretary .” A. for work B. to work C. of working D. about working
39.“ How do you like American food ?”
– “ Well, it’s not bad . Now I _______ hamburgers .” A. used to eat B. am used to eat C. used to eating D. am used to eating
40. We insisted ___________ by the manager . A. to be seen B. to see C. on being seen D. on seeing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. The ten stalks of padi represent the hope for an ASEAN comprising all the ten countries in A B
Southeast Asia bound together in friendly and solidarity. C D
2. ASEAN was found in Bangkok, Thailand on 8 August 1967 when the five founding members A B C signed the ASEAN Declaration. D
3. You can congratulate yourself about having done an excellent job. A B C D
4. Peter apologized for break the vase. A B C D 15 5. Be
ing influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a wide diverse A B C
nation with over 300 ethnic groups. D
6. I’m delighted hearing that you have made much progress in your study. A B C D
7.The MPAC is intended allowing the AEC and enhance ASEAN's inner integration with the help of A B C
improved infrastructure development. D
8. I warned them not climb the mountain in such bad weather. A B C D
9.John is having a clown birthday party. The clown is appearing. He always loves watching the clown. A B C He is looking happy
10. He could not decide whether to get a job or studying. A B C D 11.Not everybody pre
f e rs s t udy abroad to studying in his or her home country. A B C D
12. from Viet Nam who wish applying for the ASEAN scholarship must be approved by the A B C
Ministry of Education and Training. D
13.ASEAN aims at promoting eonomic growth, regional peace as well as provide opportunities for its A B C D members.
14. Soon after becoming a member, Viet Nam signed the Treaty on the Southeast Asian Nuclear- A B
Weapon-Free Zone and being one of the founding members of the ASEAN Regional Forum. C D
15. I have been listening to your speech, but I am doubting what you are saying. I don't feel that it is a A B C D good idea. SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. Mike and Joe are talking about transport in the future within the Asean region.
- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?”. - Joe: “______”.
A. I’m afraid I can’t.
B. What for? There are quite a few around.
C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers. D. I’m glad you like it.
2. Jack and Jill are talking about the trip.
-Jack: “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Japan.” -Jill: “______”.
A. No, of course not. B. Have a good time. C. The same to you. D. Yes, let’s.
3. "I will pick you up around 7:30 in front of the Asean Museum. The movie starts at 8:00." – “____” 16 A. No, you don't B. OK. See you then. C. I don't like waiting. D. Thanks, no big deal.
4. Jane is talking to Billy about the Asean meeting.
-Jane: “Is everybody happy with the decision?”. -Billy: “______”. A. That sounds like fun. B. Yes, it is certainly. C. No, have you? D. Not really.
5. Clara and Phil are discussing women and men in Asean’s society.
- Clara: "As I see it, women often drive more carefully than men." - Phil: "_________” A. Yes, please B. Absolutely C. What nonsense D. Never mind
6. An old gentleman, who is not sure where to go for the summer holiday, is asking a travel agent for
advice. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
- Gentleman: “Can you recommend any places for this summer holiday to Vietnam?” - Agent: "________________"
A. Yes, please go to other agencies.
B. A package tour to the Phu Quoc Island would be perfect, Sir.
C. I don’t think you could afford a tour to Singapore, sir.
D. No, you cannot recommend any places.
7. Jane and John are talking about the speech contest next week.
- Jane: “Will Ann enter for the speech contest about Asean culture?” - John: “______________” A. Possibly not B. Not possibly C. Not possible D. Possible not
8. Two students Peter and Anny are talking about Vietnamese women’s role.
- Peter: “ In my opinion, women in rural areas in Vietnam would not go to work.”
- Anny: “.........................”
A. Yes, I don’t agree B. What nonsense! C. Yes, I do D. Yes, it was ever
9. Lan and Sam are talking about the wonders of Asean countries.
- Lan: “Would you say Angkor Wat is one of the greatest man-made wonders in Combodia?” - Sam: “_______”
A. That’s the least I could do.
B. Do you think so, too?
C. There’s no doubt about that.
D. It was created by ancient Chinese people, wasn’t it?
10. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their friend Bob’s new Asean hairstyle.
- Diana: “Bob looks so impressive with his new hairstyle, Anne.” - Anne: “______” A. Thank you so much B. You can’t believe it! C. Yes, he looks so different D. Fine. I guess
11. Tom and Mary are talking after the conference.
Tom: “I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you.”
Mary: “______? Haven’t you agreed?”
A. Why do you think B. How come (Làm thế nào giờ) C. What is it D. Why don’t you
12. Joe and Matt met at a friend coming from Malaysia in a farewell party.
Joe: “ I thought you were too tired”
Matt: “ ______ I’ve decided to go. I feel I owe it to him.”
A. More of the same B. All the more C. One and the same D. All the same
(All the same: dẫu sao, tuy nhiên)
13. John was late for a meeting with Jane. He’s now apologizing to Jane for the incident.
John: “I’m so sorry I was late." Jane: “_______.” 17 A. Little wonder you do! B. Forget about it! C. Don’t sweat over it! D. No offense intended!
A.Không lạ gì khi bạn đến trễ! (no/little/small wonder: hèn gì, chẳng lạ gì) B.Quên nó đi!
C.Không hề gì! (No sweat, Don’t sweat over it: không sao, không hề gì)
D.Tôi không có gì ý đâu! (Được sử dụng khi bạn không có chủ ý làm ai đó buồn hay giận dữ bởi điều bạn đang nói, thực hiện.)
14. Tom and Josh are discussing their summer vacation plan. Tom: “ _______.”
Josh: “I don’t think that’s a good idea because it will be costly and strenuous.”
A. Is it wise to climb Mount Fuji when we are in Japan this summer?
B. What if we climb Mount Fuji when we are in Japan this summer?
C. How come will we climb Mount Fuji when we are in Japan this summer?
D. Why don’t we climb Mount Fuji when we are in Japan this summer?
15. A man is talking to Alex when he is on holiday in Hong Kong.
The man: “You haven’t lived here long, have you?” Alex: “__________.” A. Yes, I have just moved here B. No, only three months C. Yes, just a few days
D. No, I live here for a long time READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the suitable word for each answer
average, at, diverse, total, estimated , own
ASEAN has a population of 575.5 million, accounting for about 8.7% of the world’s population. Its
1________ area is 4,464,322 square kilometres. It is a region of diverse cultures, and people in some
countries such as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore speak English besides their 2_________
languages. According to the statistics recorded in 2007, ASEAN had a combined gross domestic product of
about US$ 1282 billion. This combined GDP grew at an 3_________ rate of around 6% per year from 2003
to 2007. The economies of the member countries are 4_________, although its major products include
electronic goods, oil and wood. The Governments of ASEAN countries have paid special attention to trade.
In 2006, the ASEAN region had a total trade of US$ 1405 billion. It has been 5__________ that a free trade
area would be established in the region by 2020. The ASEAN leaders have also adopted the ASEAN Vision
2020, which is aimed 6__________ forging closer economic integration within the region. The Hanoi Plan
of Action, adopted in 1998, serves as the first in a series of planned actions leading up to the realization of the ASEAN Vision.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks. Reading 1
Asia's economic, political and cultural importance is growing at a never-before seen rate. Take
China, for example: In terms of purchasing power, China is now the largest (1) ________ of the world,
having recently (2) _________ over the crown from the long time leader United States. Understanding the
fundamental structural changes in the global economy and having studied abroad in Asia is a huge asset on
your (3) _________ when competing for jobs.
Although the increasing importance of the continent, many international with experience in
companies are expanding to Asia and need (4) _________ with experience in Asian markets and culture. To
get a (5) __________ of the action and business ideas flowing from Asia, visit Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) website. 1. A. economic B. economical C. economically D. economy 2. A. came B. passed C. kicked D. taken 18 3. A. summary B. profile C. resume D. requirement 4. A. employees B. employers C. employment D. unemployment 5. A. glance B. glimpse C. look D. view Reading 2
One of the most important variables behind the miracle of the speed of growth and recovery in the
Asian economies is the (1) _______ of education. The competition for top schools and universities starts
from a very early (2) _______. The point of education in Asia is to equip people to become productive
members of their given societies as (3) ________ as equip the students with the skills and mentality to be
(4) ________ to successfully compete against the masses of other applicants. Asian students and schools
receive continuously top marks in international rankings. This has been directly (5) ________ in the success
stories of several Asian countries. 1. A. quality B. qualification C. quantity D. quantification 2. A. age B. period C. semester D. year 3. A. far B. long C. much D. well 4. A. able B. capable C. disable D. unable 5. A. allowed B. influenced C. provided D. reflected Reading 3
Vietnam is a (1) _______, developing country that in the last 34 years has had to recuperate from the
ravages of war. Substantial progress was achieved from 1986 to 1997 in moving forward from an extremely
low level of development and significantly reducing poverty.
Since 2001, Vietnamese authorities have reaffirmed their (2) ________ to economic liberalization
and international (3) _______. They have moved to implement the structural reforms needed to modernize
the economy and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries.
Vietnam's membership in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and entry (4) ________ force of the
US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement in December 2001 have led to even more rapid changes in
Vietnam's trade and economic regime. Vietnam's exports to the US doubled in 2002 and again in 2003.
Vietnam joined the WTO (World Trade Organization) in January 2007, following over a decade long (5)
________. This should provide an important boost to the economy and should help to ensure the
continuation of liberalizing reforms. 1. A. dense-populated B. densely-populated
C. dense-populating D. densely populating 2. A. commitment B. promise C. determination D. assurance 3. A. Incorporation B. integration C. combination D. inclusion 4. A. in B. on C. into D. of 5. A. negotiating process
B. negotiable process C. negotiation process D. negotiated process Reading 4
Thailand's most celebrated festival is the Songkran Festival. It starts on April 13 and lasts between
three to ten days, depending on where you are in Thailand. The word Songkran is from Sanskrit, meaning
the beginning of a new solar year.
The festival begins on April 13 and everyone is awakened at dawn to the sound of firecrackers used
to drive away evil spirits. This is the day when everything is scrupulously cleaned from the self, clothes,
Buddha images, to houses, shops and streets in preparation for the New Year.
April 14 is the day between the old year and the new year. It is customary not to quarrel or use harsh
words on one another. The morning is spent shopping and preparing food for the following day, while the
afternoon is reserved for visiting a temple in the neighborhood. It is imperative that they carry a fistful of
sand with them to compensate for the dirt that they have carried away from the temple during their visits
throughout the year. The sand is then sculpted into stupa-shaped piles. 19
April 15 marks the New Year's Day called Wan Phya Wan. It is a day of great importance. It is
customary to visit the temple early in the morning to take food to the monks, as a form of merit making and
later in the afternoon to return to place small banners, known as Thung, on the top of the stupas built the day before.
After that, visits to family and relatives are carried out. The gifts during the visit include areca nuts,
clove leaves, turmeric water and acacia oil. Family members ask for forgiveness from their respected elders
for any wrong doings they may have committed throughout the year and to receive their blessings for the
year to come. At the end of this ceremony, a little water is sprinkled onto the hands and heads of the old
people as a blessing and then quite a lot is thrown at the rest of the family in anticipation of the water wars that are to follow.
1. According to the passage, the Songkran Festival ____.
A. varies in length across the areas in Thailand
B. is celebrated when everyone is awakened
C. marks the beginning of a new lunar year
D. takes place mainly on April 13
2. The word "scrupulously" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____. A. carefully B. honestly C. frankly D. completely
3. Why do people have to carry a fistful of sand with them when visiting the temple?
A. To drive away the evil spirit
B. To remind them to avoid quarreling
C. To make up for the dirt brought away
D. To help make the stupa-shaped piles there
4. According to the passage, when do people bring food to the monks at the temple?
A. On the first day of the festival
B. On the second day of the festival
C. On the third day of the festival
D. On the fourth day of the festival
5. What often happens at the visits to family and relatives?
A. The elders tell the other family members the wrong doings they made.
B. The elders have a lot of water thrown at them as a blessing.
C. The water wars take place before the blessing exchange.
D. The wrong doings of family members are confessed to the elders. Reading 5
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Viet Nam from the 5th to 13th December, 2003.
Although it was the first time Viet Nam hosted such a big sports event, the Games were a great success. The
Games really became a festival that impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, co-operation for peace and development.
Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 32 sports, and 444 gold medals were won.
Some teams such as table tennis, badminton, karate, volleyball, basketball and wrestling were composed of
top competitors in the region. Many Games records were close to international levels. Viet Nam won 158
gold medals to finish at the top of the Southeast Asian Games medal standings. Thailand ranked second with
90 golds, and Indonesia was third with only 55 golds. Singapore and Viet Nam were the two nations which
had participants who were presented with the Most Outstanding Athlete titles in the Swimming and
Shooting events. The Vietnamese Women's Football team successfully defended the SEA Games title. Viet
Nam and Thailand played in the Men's Football Final. The Thai Team won the gold medal. In other sports
such as karate, athletics, bodybuilding and wushu, the young and energetic Vietnamese athletes performed
excellently and won a lot of gold medals.
Viet Nam's first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Viet
Nam carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and
abroad. Secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes competed in high
spirits. The country's success has proved that Viet Nam can organise sporting events on an international
level. A plan has been proposed for Viet Nam to host the Asia Sports Games at some point in the future.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.
A. Viet Nam can organise sporting events better than other countries 20
B. Viet Nam had already planned for the next Sea Games in the future
C. Viet Nam prepared its athletes well for the 22nd SEA Games
D. Viet Nam protected its first place in SEA Games competition
2. The word "title" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____. A. power B. label C. headline D. trophy
3. According to the passage, what is NOT true about the 22nd Southeast Asian Games?
A. There were 11 countries participating in.
B. Many athletes had broken the world records.
C. Indonesia ranked higher than Singapore.
D. Vietnamese Women's Football team won gold medal.
4. The word "intensive” in paragraph 3 has OPPOSITE meaning to ____. A. delicate B. flexible C. sensitive D. vigorous
5. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To explain the reasons why 22nd Sea Games was organised in Viet Nam.
B. To express the writer's love and how much he is proud of the country's success.
C. To introduce top competitors in the region and their ranking in the Games.
D. To show Vietnamese's ability in organising international sporting events.
Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, or D.
Singapore was one of the five original member countries that founded ASEAN in 1967. Since its
independence in 1965, Singapore has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries, with per capita
GDP equalling that of the leading nations of Western Europe. Singapore is highly ranked for its economic
competitiveness, and it was the world’s most competitive country from 1997 to 1999 as ranked by the World Economic Forum.
Singapore’s strategic location at the entrance to the Strait of Malacca has helped it to become one of the
most important shipping centres in Asia. The Port of Singapore, the world’s busiest in terms of shipping
tonnage, is a key component of Singapore’s prosperity and economic health. Singapore is a leader in
manufacturing of computer components, petroleum refining, and business services.
Singapore has made an impressive recovery after the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998. The government is
currently restructuring the economy by promoting higher-value-added activities in line with a “knowledge-
based” economy, and by opening up protected sectors such as financial services to increase overall
efficiency. Various bilateral free-trade agreements are also being negotiated to improve market access and
encourage foreign investment inflows.
1. Since when has Singapore become one of the world’s most prosperous countries?
A. 1965 B. 1967 C. 1997 D. 1999
2. What does the word “it” in the first paragraph refer to? A. ASEAN C. Singapore
B. GDP D. the World Economic Forum
3. What is the important component of Singapore’s prosperity and economic health?
A. Singapore’s strategic location C. Singapore’s shipping
B. the Strait of Malacca D. the Port of Singapore
4. In what areas is Singapore leading?
A. manufacturing of computer components B. petroleum refining C. business services D. A, B, and C
5. What happened in the period of 1997-1998?
A. Singapore made an impressive recovery.
B. The Asian financial crisis took place.
C. The Singaporean government promoted higher-value-added activities. 21
D. The Singaporean government opened up financial services.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
When Malaysia takes the ASEAN chair next year, it will face a huge challenge. Too few of us know enough
about this grouping we call the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. We do not know what it means to
be a part of ASEAN and why it is important to us. At the same time, pressure is mounting to reinvent
ASEAN to make it more people-centric and less government-centric. The Heat speaks to Global Movement
of Moderates CEO Saifuddin Abdullah on why ASEAN should mean more to us than just acronyms.
ASEAN people do not feel like they are a part of the community of Southeast Asian nations. This statement,
backed up by survey findings, is pretty bizarre, and extremely hurtful too, considering that ASEAN is 47
years old today. “Interview 10 persons on the street and you would perhaps get only one of them who
knows about ASEAN,” says Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. This CEO of Global Movement of Moderates
(GMM) is not running down ASEAN; he’s confronting the truth as it impacts the project he has been
entrusted with. Here’s more, in 2012, the ASEAN Secretariat conducted a survey that showed only 34% of
Malaysians had heard of the ASEAN community. This compares with 96% of Laotians. Malaysia chairs
ASEAN next year, and GMM is a member of the national steering committee organising the ASEAN
People’s Forum (APF), a platform designed to bridge the gap between governments and civil society. Never
heard of it? You’re forgiven.
The APF actually started off life in the 1990s, except it was called the ASEAN People’s Assembly (APA).
It was held back to back with the ASEAN Summit, which is held twice a year. The APA is the forum where
10 leaders of government engage with 10 leaders of civil society in a half-hour meeting. “It was going well
until one year when the chairman decided not to hold the APA, so it was discontinued until 2005 when
Malaysia took the chairmanship of ASEAN again and founded the ASEAN People’s Forum (APF),”
Saifuddin explains. In a perfect world, forums such as the APF or its predecessor APA would have worked
perfectly to bridge the gap between government and civil society.
Question 1: According to the passage, in 1990s, APF was called ____. A. ASEAN People’s Assembly B. ASEAN People’s Forum C. Civil Society Organisations
D. Global Movement of Moderates
Question 2: The word “acronyms” in paragraph 1 probably means ____. A. abbreviations B. antonyms C. enlargements D. synonyms
Question 3: The phrase “backed up” in paragraph 2 has similar meaning to ____. A. concluded B. introduced C. proved D. supported
Question 4: According to the passage, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah was CEO of ____. A. APA B. APF C. CSOs D. GMM
Question 5: Which of the following statements is NOT true about the APF according to the passage?
A. APF consists of 20 leaders.
B. APF is held every two years.
C. APF is reorganised in 2005. D. APF lasts for 30 minutes.
Read the passage and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). As the
century dawns, ASEAN is embracing a new vision of itself as “a concert of Southeast Asian
nations, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic development
and in a community of caring societies”.
The ASEAN region stretches across three time zones and incorporates a key part of Asia’s continental
landmass and several archipelagos. Economically, it belongs to the developing world, but some of its
member countries have joined the world’s top 20 most competitive economies. Its population of about 600
million constitutes a huge, increasingly middle-class market, half the size of China’s. One of every ten
persons in the world today is a Southeast Asian. Besides its economic importance and the natural resources,
its marine territories are believed to hold. Southeast Asia is also of global strategic importance. It is the
bridge between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It has some of the busiest sea-lanes in the world. The oil
tankers and freighters that pass daily through these sea-lanes strengthen Japan’s status as an industrial power. T F 22
1. Living in peace, stability and prosperity’ is part of ASEAN’s new vision [ ] [ ]
2. All the ASEAN nations belong to the developing world. [ ] [ ]
3. China’s market is as large as ASEAN’s. [ ] [ ]
4. ASEAN’s population makes up 10% of the world population. [ ] [ ]
5. The ASEAN region is very rich in natural resources, sea products and others. [ ] [ ]
6. Eveiy day there are big passenger ships and freighters passing through the sea-lanes. [ ] [ ]
7. Japan is considered as an industrial country. [ ] [ ] WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
1. I said that she should see a doctor.
A. I advised her seeing a doctor.
B. I advised her should see a doctor.
C. I advised her to see a doctor. D. I advised to see a doctor.
2. Ireland doesn't allow people to smoke in bars.
A. Ireland doesn't enjoy smoking in bars.
B. Ireland hates smoking in bars.
C. Smoking in bars is banned in Ireland.
D. You should not smoke in bars in Ireland.
3. Working on the computer is not what she feels like.
A. She doesn't feel like work on the computer.
B. She doesn't feel like working on the computer.
C. She doesn't feel like to work on the computer.
D. She doesn't feel like to working on the computer.
4. California doesn't permit people to fish without a fishing license.
A. California can't stand fishing without a fishing license.
B. California doesn't allow fishing without a fishing license.
C. California doesn't encourage fishing without a fishing license.
D. California doesn't mind fishing without a fishing license.
5. “Why don't we go for a walk?" Mary said.
A. Mary advised to go for a walk.
B. Mary asked going for a walk.
C. Mary suggested going for a walk.
D. Mary would like going for a walk.
6. I regret missing the opening ceremony of the ASEANGAMES last night.
A. I wish I could miss the opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
B. I wish I did not miss opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
C. I wish to miss opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
D. I wish I had not missed opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
7. Lucy is excited about meeting her new pen pal from Thailand.
A. Lucy can't wait to meet her new pen pal from Thailand.
B. Lucy is waiting to meet her new pen pal from Thailand.
C. Lucy is excited that her new pen pal from Thailand is waiting for her.
D. Lucy can't bear meeting her new pen pal from Thailand.
8. Our group managed to deliver a presentation on ASEAN yesterday.
A. Our group found a manager to deliver a presentation on ASEAN yesterday.
B. Our group succeeded in delivering a presentation on ASEAN yesterday.
C. A presentation on ASEAN was delivered to the manager of our group yesterday.
D. The delivery of our presentation on ASEAN was managed yesterday.
9. Perhaps Vietnam will defeat Thailand in the football final of the ASEAN game. 23
A. Vietnam must defeat Thailand in the football final of the ASEAN game.
B. Vietnam may probably defeat Thailand in the football final of the ASEAN game.
C. Vietnam should have defeated Thailand in the football final of the ASEAN game.
D. Vietnam can't have defeated Thailand in the football final of the ASEAN game.
10. It is unnecessary to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.
A. There is no point in applying for a visa to enter Singapore.
B. It's hopeless to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.
C. You should not have to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.
D. You don't need to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 1. Shall we go for a ride?
A. What about going for a ride? B. What about go for a ride?
C. What about to go for a ride?
D. What about to going for a ride?
2. Why don’t we go to the cinema for a change?
A. I suggest going to the cinema for a change.
B. I suggest go to the cinema for a change.
C. I suggest not going to the cinema for a change.
D. I suggest to go to the cinema for a change.
3. Please don’t play music so loudly.
A. Would you mind playing your music so loudly?
B. Would you mind not play your music so loudly?
C. Would you mind not to play your music so loudly?
D. Would you mind not playing your music so loudly?
4. Shall we invite our friends to the party on Sunday?
A. Do you consider to invite our friends to the party on Sunday?
B. Do you consider inviting our friends to the party on Sunday?
C. Do you consider invite our friends to the party on Sunday?
D. Do you consider to inviting our friends to the party on Sunday?
5. Let’s get together next Saturday.
A. How about get together next Saturday? 24
B. How about let getting together next Saturday?
C. How about getting together next Saturday?
D. How about let get together next Saturday?
6. My younger sister doesn’t often get up early in the morning.
A. My younger sister used to get up early in the morning.
B. My younger sister is used to get up early in the morning.
C. My younger sister isn’t used to getting up early in the morning.
D. My younger sister used to getting up early in the morning.
7. It takes us 20 minutes to cycle from home to school.
A. It is 20 minutes for us cycling from home to school.
B. We spend 20 minutes to cycle from home to school.
C. It spends 20 minutes to cycle from home to school.
D. We spend 20 minutes cycling from home to school.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
1. Everyone was all so afraid. Nobody dared to speak anything.
A. Everyone was too afraid to dare to speak anything
B. Everyone was afraid enough to not to speak anything.
C. Everyone was such afraid that nobody speak anything.
D. Nobody was not afraid enough to dare to speak anything.
2. I thought I should ask the doctor about going on a diet. I went to the surgery.
A. Having been on a diet, I went to the surgery.
B. I went to the surgery, so I asked the doctor about going on a diet.
C. I asked the doctor about going on a diet, so I went to the surgery.
D. I went to the surgery in order to ask about going on a diet.
3. I had to lose some weight. I went on a strict diet.
A. I had to lose some weight after I went on a strict diet.
B. I went on a strict diet in order to lose some weight.
C. I had to lose some weight before I went on a strict diet.
D. I had to lose some weight even when I went on a strict diet.
4. People want to keep fit. Many people take up sports.
A. Many people take up sports so as to keep fit.
B. Many people want to keep fit so as to take up sports.
C. Many people want to keep fit in order to take up sports.
D. Although people want to keep fit, they take up sports.
5. I want to stay healthy. I try to eat lots of fruit.
A. Although I try to eat lots of fruit, I stay healthy.
B. I stay healthy though I eat lots of fruit.
C. I try to eat lots of fruit in order to stay healthy.
D. I eat lots of fruit, but I stay healthy.
6. I didn't want to catch a cold. I wore a warm coat and a scarf. 25
A. I wore a warm coat and a scarf though I didn't want to catch a cold.
B. I wore a warm coat and a scarf, so I didn't want to catch a cold.
C. I wore a warm coat and a scarf, but I didn't want to catch a cold.
D. I wore a warm coat and a scarf in order not to catch a cold.
7. Michelle likes travelling to Vietnam very much. She made a lot of friends while travelling there.
A. Michelle likes travelling to Vietnam very much because she wants to make a lot of friends while travelling there.
B. Michelle really likes travelling to Vietnam where she made a lot of friends while travelling.
C. Michelle likes travelling to Vietnam very much, but she made a lot of friends while travelling there.
D. Michelle likes travelling to Vietnam very much in spite of making a lot of friends while travelling there.
8. The students look forward to participating in the activities. They are arranged by the ASEAN volunteer program.
A. The students look forward to arranging the activities together with the ASEAN volunteer program.
B. The students look forward to participating in the activities arranged by the ASEAN volunteer program.
C. The students, arranged by the ASEAN volunteer program, look forward to participating in the activities.
D. The students look forward to participating in ASEAN volunteer program that arrange the activities. WRITING
Reorder the words to make complete sentences.
1.doesn’t / Trying / to / make / people / laugh / sometimes / work.
→__________________________________________________________
2. like / Saturday. / on / doesn’t / getting / Joe / early / up
→__________________________________________________________
3. much / big / was / Giving / our / candy / mistake. / babies / so far
→__________________________________________________________
4.my / seeing / joys / in / greatest / day / after / work. / at / hard / is / life / love / a / of / One
→__________________________________________________________
5.music / is / to / a / great / pop / to / my / way / spirits. / Listening / lift
→__________________________________________________________
6.recommends / to / hotels / Linda / reserving / before / travelling / places. / new
→__________________________________________________________
7.losing / short-term / on / money / Her / his / risks / father / investment.
→__________________________________________________________
8.but / helping / me / truth. / should / don’t / tell / I / mind / the / she / her
→__________________________________________________________
Complete the second sentences so that the meaning is similar to the first.
1.I was surprised I passed the exam.
→ I didn’t ______________________________________________________________
2.Did you manage to get hold of the CD?
→Did you manage _________________________________________________________
3.I don’t read newspapers any more.
→I’ve prefer_______________________________________________________________
4.I’d prefer not to go out tonight.
→ I’d rather ________________________________________________________________
5.My father said I could use his car.
→ My father allowed __________________________________________________________ 6.He can’t walk very well.
→ He has difficulty __________________________________________________________ 26
7.Don’t stop him doing what he wants.
→ Let him _______________________________________________________________
8.He looks older when he wears glasses.
→ Glasses make __________________________________________________________ 9.They said I was a cheat.
→ I was accused __________________________________________________________
10.At first I didn’t like to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me.
→ Sarah persuaded __________________________________________________________
11.“It was really kind of you to help me.” Mary said to you.
 Mary thanked me. _________________________________________________________
Mary thanked me fỏ helping her
12.“I’ll drive you to the airport.” John said to Linda.
 John insisted____________________________________________________________
13.“You have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Jim said to you
 Jim congratulated me______________________________________________________
14.“I’m sorry I didn’t phone you earlier”, Margaret said to you.
 Margaret apologized_______________________________________________________
15.“I have always wanted to be a pilot”, Paul said to you.
 Paul has always dreamed of__________________________________________________ 27