UNIT 4: ASEAN AND VIETNAM

4A. Pronunciation

 Elision of vowels

I. Underline the vowel in the following words that may be left out

1. different 2. interest 3. history 4. library 5. secondary

6. every 7. evening 8.automatically 9.elementary 10. delightful

II. Read the following sentences aloud, pay attention to the words with reduced vowels, and underline them

1. All the ASEAN countries have a long history

2. The ASEAN countries are rich in natural resources
3. That agency promotes different business among ASEAN countries
4. The temperatures in the evening are not lower than 20℃
5. It is not interesting to study the literature of every ethnic group
6. It is not reasonable for the secretary to finish every task this evening
7. We need to have general knowledge to understand different cultures
8. It is comfortable to read book in this library

4B. Vocabulary

 Words and phrases related to ASEAN

I. Complete the sentences with the words given

issues eye-opening qualified goals leadership skills

contributions development live stream volunteers cultural exchanges

1. They have set themselves a series of __________________ to achieve by the end of the month
2. Improving your _________________________ can help you find higher-paid work
3. The mayors of Tokyo and New York signed an agreement to encourage____________________
between the cities
4. The ASEAN has exercised leadership and argued for policies that support the expansion of trade, growth
and______________________
5. Some of the current ____________________________ in the implementation of care management are considered
6. Chartities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit ____________________ to help in their work
7. All _____________________ for the school magazines much be received by October 1
8. She was extraordinarily well __________________ to take part in the project
9. I used my phone to ______________________ from Times Square, New York City
10.The film ‘China Blue’ is a(n) ________________________ look into the lives of sweatshops

II. Fill in the each blank in the following sentences with the correct word below

relations economic maintenance community

solutions principle trust stability

1. Viet Nam always desires to work with its partners on the basis of the ____________________________
2. International programmes should aim to enhance cooperation for peace,_________________________ and
development
3. In the past years, high ______________________ growth has enabled Viet Nam to increase people’s living
standards
4. Viet Nam is consistently a friend and reliable partner to all nations, and a responsible member of the international
________________
5. That ASEAN Summit tried to find appropriate ____________________ to further accelerate the course of building
the ASEAN Community
6. Viet Nam always
7. We are glad to see the strong development of __________________ between ASEAN and its partners
8. Regular dialogue and cooperation contribute to the __________________ of peace and security in the region

III. Choose the correct words

1. Education is one of the basic human rights written into the United Nations Charter / Constitution
2. Lifetime employment gives employees greater career solidarity / stability
3. We focus / maintain contact with old school friends when we have left school
4. Some Central Asian countries used to belong to the former Soviet bloc / region
5. His mother is an active member of our school’s parent-teacher community / association , and she tried to arrange
activities to raise money for it
6. The meeting started the need to strengthen regional principle / co-operation in ASEAN
7. Local people expressed solidarity / stability with the government’s measures to fight against the COVID-19
pandemic
8. The right to speak freely is written into the rules / constitution of many countries
9. Manchester City dominated / focused throughout the football match
10.There are three fundamental principals / principles of teamwork

IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below

frequently affecting bloc host relations

issues pressure consequently annually heads

ASEAN Summit

The organization holds meetings, known as the ASEAN Summit, where (1)________________ of government of
each member meet to discuss and resolve regional (2)____________, as well as to conduct other meetings with other
countries outside of the (3)_____________ with the intention of promoting external (4)______________.

The ASEAN Leaders’ Formal Summit was first held in Bali, Indonesia in1976. Its third meeting was held in
Manila in 1987 and during this meeting, it was decided that the leaders would meet every five years.
(5)________________, the fourth meeting was held in Singapore in 1992 where the leaders again agreed to meet
more(6)________________, deciding to hold the summit every three years. In 2001, it was decided to meet
(7)____________ to address urgent issues(8) ____________the region. Member nations were assigned to be the
summit (9)____________ in alphabetical order except in the case of Myanmar which dropped its 2006 hosting rights
in 2004 due to (10)___________ from the United States and the European Union.

V. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word / phrase below

process road map role prioritise income

connectivity diverse community pillars region

ASEAN Turns Diversity into an Advantage

ASEAN is the most (1)___________organization in the world. The richest member has an average
(2)___________ per capita 76 times higher than that of the poorest country. The biggest member has a population 600
times larger than the smallest. ASEAN has turned diversity into an advantage in the development and integration
(3)____________ of each country and the entire region. Together with the European Union, ASEAN is evaluated as
one of the most successful regional organisations.

In the 2025 ASEAN Community’s Vision, along with a new co-operation (5)____________ on boosting internal
(6)_________________, the bloc will (7)_________________ institutional improvements and elevation of co-
operation effectiveness among the three (8)_________________ of politics-security, economics and socio-culture. The
vision’s important emphasis is bringing ASEAN into a(n) (9)____________ working for people and taking people as
the central (10)_________________.

VI. Fill in each blank in the text with ONE suitable word

The ASEAN School Games (ASG) are the annual games for ASEAN schools. The ASEAN Schools Sports Council
(ASSC) is a regional sports organization that promotes sports among (1)_______________________countries.

The ASEAN School Games are an annual sporting event which aims to enhance friendship among students around
the Southeast Asian region. It also seeks to promote ASEAN solidarity among the youth through school sports and
provide (2)_______________ for school athletes to engage in cultural (3)_______________

The 1st ASG were organized by Thailand in 2009,and the 5th ASEAN School Games were hosted in Ha Noi by
VN. It was the first time Viet Nam hosted the annual event which was (4)_____________________ to under-18
athletes and school students from eight ASEAN countries. Swimming, athletics , and pencak silat gave most number
of (5)_________________ to Vietnamese teen athletes

 Prepositions

VII. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition

1. Mai is well qualified___________________ her new role in the programme

2. Nam has taken an active part ________________ getting the ASEAN youth together for the festival

3. He was the sort of person you could depend______________

4. The council had discussions ________________ issues such as housing and living conditions

5. I try to reply ______________ emails the day I receive them

6. Public awareness ________________ the problem will make the authorities take it seriously

7. School should do more to prepare children _____________ the world of work

8. She’s not keen _________________ being told what to do

9. Southeast Asian literature is the main theme______________ this year’s festival

10. Nothing could be more important ________________ me than my family

11. There is also a relay broadcast and a livestream ____________________ the Internet

12. He used to do late-night talk show_______________________ the radio, with people all
phoning____________their problems

4C. Grammar

 Gerunds as subjects and objects

I. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs given. Use each verb once only

write study make live eat work see move walk become smoke go out
1. ________________ is unhealthy , but a lot of people find it difficult to stop

2. I’m fed up with _____________ in the city – it’s too dirty and crowded

3. I enjoy ________________ in the garden at weekends

4. I have decided to stop __________________ in the evenings so that I can save some money for my holidays

5. He’s an artistic person-very good at _____________________ poetry

6. They don’t like_________________________, and go everywhere by car

7. She’s going to continue_______________________ for another two years, until her exams

8. They are thinking of ____________________ house

9. ‘That machine? Oh, it’s used for_____________________ toasted sandwiches’

10. They have given up___________________ meat

11. We are looking forward to________________________ you

12. Before _____________________ a teaher , he worked in advertising

II. Complete the sentences with the verbs into the gerund, and use the correct preposition given

about (x2) on(x2) in at for to of without from by

1. We talked__________________ (go) to Hoi An for our holiday

2. I look forward_______________(see) you again next year

3. She is tired___________________(work) for that company

4. ________________(open) the front door I walked slowly through it

5. We got into the house___________________(climb) through a window

6. Are you interested______________________(join) the school club?

7. He is very keen___________________(swim) at the moment

8. She is very good__________________(listen) to what people say

9. This is used______________________ (cut) metal

10. I’m tired______________________(come) to the same place every week

11. She is worried____________________ (not get) to the airport in time

12. The car drove off____________________ (stop)

III. Complete the sentences with the gerund from of the verbs in brackets , and a suitable preposition if
necessary
1. Were you successful ________________________(see) the manager?

2. Is Mai fond _____________________ (swim)?

3. He needs more practice ______________________ (spell)

4. There’s no use____________ (phone) Mr.Nam. He’s not at home now

5. There is little chance_______________ (see) him today

6. This book is well worth____________(read)

7. He was prevented____________________(finish) his work by his illness

8. They are thinking_______________________(move) to the countryside

9. She has had little experience_____________________ (teach)

10. He insisted______________________ (help) me with the report

IV. Rewrite the sentences starting with a gerund. You may need to change some words
1. A good way of keeping fit is to swim every day
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. It takes a long time to learn a foreign language
___________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Clean the machine more often- that will solve your problems
__________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Grow your own food. It’s less expensive

___________________________________________________________________________________________
____
5. It is cheaper to go by train than by plane
___________________________________________________________________________________________

6. It’s not pleasant to be in hospital

___________________________________________________________________________________________

7. It is forbidden to walk on the grass

___________________________________________________________________________________________

8. It is difficult to be polite to someone you don’t like

___________________________________________________________________________________________
9. One thing I can’t do is swim on my back
___________________________________________________________________________________________

10. It is impossible to park your car during office hours

___________________________________________________________________________________________

V. Complete the sentences with the gerund structures in your own words

1. She is not interested in _________________________________________________

2. We both enjoy ________________________________________________________

3. We went straight home instead of _________________________________________

4. Do you mind _________________________________________________________?

5. We are considering ____________________________________________________

6. You can’t blame him for ________________________________________________

7. They are thinking of ____________________________________________________

8. He left suddenly without ________________________________________________

VI. Choose the correct words

1. I always enjoy chatting / to chat on the internet with my friends

2. Eating / To eat healthy food is good for you

3. We went to the cinema last night seeing/ to see the new science fiction film

4. Tom intends arriving / to arrive on time for school from now on

5. My favourite activity is playing / play football with my friends

6. We need taking / to take some sandwiches for the trip tomorrow

7. I don’t want wasting/ to waste time today. I’m too busy

8. I regret wasting / to waste so much time watching TV

VII. Complete the following sentences with the correct form (gerund or to-infinitive) of the verbs below

move make have hike visit share watch enjoy

1. Watching sepak takraw in play feels more like ____________________a dance performance than a game.
2. In Luang Prabang, foreign visitors enjoy____________________ local markets, temples and pagodas.
3. We dreamt of ____________________ to the top of the mountain to see the Preah Vihear Temple in Cambodia
4. The tour guide recommends _____________________ a tour of the Bolaven Plateau in Laos.
5. Travelling on a cruise boat down the Tonle Sap and the Mekong River enables you _______________ the
beautiful landscape of Cambodian countryside.
6. Singapore succeeded in _____________________ street food sellers into food centers.
7. It will always be good __________________________ the umbrella with you when come to Singapore.
8. After our visit to Singapore, we wanted __________________ our holiday memories with others by writing
blogs.

4D. Reading

I. Read the passage about SEAMEO, and then answer the questions

SEAMEO
 The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) is a regional intergovernmental
organization established in 1965 among governments of Southeast Asian countries to promote regional cooperation in
education, science and culture in the region. The organization’s highest policy-making body is the SEAMEO Council,
which comprises the 11 Southeast Asian education ministers. The SEAMEO Secretariat is located in Bangkok,
Thailand.

Vietnam, readmitted as a SEAMEO Member State on February 10, 1992 by the SEAMEO Council, hosts the
SEAMEO Regional Training Centre (SEAMEO RETRAC) in Ho Chi Minh City. The Center started its very first
operations in October, 1996.

SEAMEO RETRAC assists SEAMEO Member Countries, especially Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet
Nam, to identify and tackle problems of leadership and management in education at all levels. In addition, SEAMEO
RETRAC offers language training, teacher training, information communication and technology (ICT) and other
training programs customized to the learner’s needs

1. What does SEAMEO promote?

___________________________________________________________________________________________
__
2. What does the SEAMEO Council comprise?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_____
3. When did SEAMEO RETRAC start its first operations in Viet Nam?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_____
4. What are the functions of SEAMEO RETRAC?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_____
5. What services does SEAMEO RETRAC offer?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_____

II. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)

BATIK SKIRTS IN THE SOUTH

Although there is disagreement on the origins of batik, most agree the colorful cloth reached Java in Indonesia by
the 7th century. Its production technique spread throughout the island, then over the centuries batik spread to Sumatra
and north into Malaysia’s coastal areas and southern Thailand.

Javanese batik displays the peoples’ view of the universe. Three traditional, easy-to-obtain colours are used -
indigo, brown, and white - which represent the three major Hindu Gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. Nobility have
special patterns, with wider stripes or wavy lines indicating a higher rank.

Sumatra’s batik dates to the 13th century. Sumatra’s ethnic groups have their own styles of batik, which use clay
for the dye. Other Indonesian islands have batik similar to those found in Java and Sumatra.

The first introduction of Malaysian batik is in the 17th century. Today, tourists can find Malaysian batik on the
east coast in Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. Motifs tend to be of plants but geometric shapes as human and
animal images are taboo.

Batik finally made its way to southern Thailand, and locals still wear it as their daily clothes or as uniforms at
work. Themes vary from the islands landscape and important parts of island culture such as coconut shells, palm trees,
tropical flowers, and fishing boats.
 Batik, has made a significant contribution to Singapore’s arts scene, with traditional and contemporary
presentations.

So critical is batik to the Javanese and all of Indonesia that in 2009, UNESCO designated Indonesian batik as a
Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

1. People don’t know exactly the origins of batik. _______________

2. Batik has got its way to several countries in Southeast Asia. ________________

3. Designs of batik may express the religious views. _________________

4. People have used the dyes that are available in their region. _________________

5. Based on the colours of batik, people can guess how senior the person is in Indonesia ______________

. 6. Sumatra’s ethnic groups have their own styles of batik, and use the same material for the dye as people in Java
________

. 7. Today batik is very popular throughout Malaysia ________________

. 8. Designs for batik tend to be human and animal images in Malaysia or Thailand _________________

9. Local people in southern Thailand still wear batik in their daily life. _________________

10. Batik is of great importance to Indonesia and its people. _________________

III. Read the text, and then do the tasks that follow

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok,
Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration by the Founding Members of ASEAN, namely Indonesia,
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Brunei Darussalam then joined in 1984, Viet Nam in 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar in 1997, and Cambodia in
1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN.

The ASEAN Vision 2020, adopted by the ASEAN Leaders on the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN, agreed on a
shared vision of ASEAN, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic
development and in a community of caring societies.

At the 9th ASEAN Summit in 2003, the ASEAN Leaders resolved that an ASEAN Community shall be
established. The ten members of ASEAN inked the 2015 Kuala Lumpur Declaration on the Establishment of the
ASEAN Community which will see a community formed on 31 December 2015.

The ASEAN Community is comprised of three pillars, namely the ASEAN Political-Security Community,
ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.

The ASEAN Charter serves as a firm foundation in achieving the ASEAN Community by providing legal status
and institutional framework for ASEAN. The ASEAN Charter came into force on 15 December 2008. A gathering of
the ASEAN Foreign Ministers was held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta to mark this very historic occasion for
ASEAN.

Task 1. Answer the following questions

1. What are the Founding Members of ASEAN?

2. What was started in the ASEAN Vision 2020?

3. When was the ASEAN Community formed?

4. What are the three pillars of the ASEAN Community?

5. What are the functions of the ASEAN Charter?

Task 2. Match a word / phrase in the text with the definition

1. resolve A. a basic part of an organization
2. ink B. reach a decision
3. pillar C. the structure of a particular system
4. framework D. (of a law, rule…) start being used
5. come into force E. sign a document

IV. Read the text, and then do the tasks that follow

Opened in 1971, Jurong Bird Park is Singapore’s first wildlife park and Asia’s largest bird park, offering a haven
for more than 5,000 birds across 400 species. The park aims to enhance visitors’ understanding and appreciation of
the colourful avian world through naturalistic exhibits, interactive feeding sessions and world-class bird shows.

Jurong Bird Park is home to four large free-flight aviaries which mirror the natural habitats of birds from all
over the world. For example, the Waterfall Aviary, one of the world’s largest walk-in aviaries, home to more than 600
birds and a 30-metre-high waterfall. Penguin Coast is home to nearly 100 penguins across five species, and Pelican
Cove houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of pelicans.

The park has been successful in breeding many rare and endangered species of birds. It received the Breeders’
Award from the American Pheasant and Waterfowl Society in 2001.

The Bird Discovery Centre of Jurong Bird Park provides a ‘living classroom’ for visitors to learn about the a vian
world, from the life stages of a bird to exploring how birds command mastery of the sky. The park hosts a variety of
educational programmes for students. These comprise of day trips, overnight camps, behind-the-scenes tours,
workshops and wildlife publications. Jurong Bird Park is the only park with an Avian Hospital in the Asia Pacific
region.

Task 1, Answer the following questions.

1. What is Jurong Bird Park considered?

2. What does the park aim to do?

3. What can visitors see at Penguin Coast and Pelican Cove?

4. What has the park been successful in?

5. What is the role of the Bird Discovery Centre of Jurong Bird Park?
 6. What educational programmes for students does the park offer?

Task 2. Match the underlined words in the text with the definitions

1. haven (n) A. a large cage or building for keeping birds in

2. enhance (v) B. including all that may be concerned

3. avian (adj) C. represent something honestly

4. aviary (n) D. improve

5. mirror (v) E. control or power of something

6. house (v) F. a safe or peaceful place

7. comprehensive (adj) G. of or connected with birds

8. mastery (n) H. give a person or animal a place to live

V. Choose the work or phrase among A,B,C,D that best fots the blank space in the following passage

ASEAN’s diversity presents hundreds of traditional dances with interesting histories.

Cambodia’s (1)____________ Apsara dance dates back more than 1,000 years, and has its roots in animism with
Hindu forms introduced during the time of Indian (2)______ beginning in the 1st century. However, between the 12th
and the 15th centuries, the Apsara dance took on a more Khmer identity by (3)______ movements and meaning during
the early Angkor era.

Due to its size and varying influences, Indonesia is (4) ____ to dozens of traditional dances, though a few are
more well-known than others. Traditional Indonesian dance (5) ____ the people’s rich diversity. Bali’s three most
famous dances - the Sanghyang (Trance), Kecak (Monkey Dance) and the Fire Dance - each tells stories of bringing
(6) ____ to the villages.

Anyone visiting an ethnic village in Laos will find themselves learning the basics of some form of local dance. In
Lamvong, a circle of men is surrounded by a(n) (7)______ circle of women. Different ethnic groups have their distinct
dances (8)______ their beliefs and legends.

Traditional dance forms an (9)______ part of the culture and history of Viet Nam. The movements are graceful,
elegant, and smooth, and many of the motions depict nature such as flowing rivers, swaying trees, blooming flowers,
and flying birds. Others (10)______ daily activities, such as harvesting, boat rowing, or washing silk. Among the most
popular dances are the conical hat dance, the fan dance, the royal lotus dance, and the ancient drum dance.

1. A. modem B. traditional C. ancient D. prehistoric

2. A. power B. behaviour C. influence D. affect

3. A. adding B. putting C. making D. developing

4. A. village B. family C. house D. home

5. A. returns B .increases C. reflects D. affects

 6. A. problem B.peace C. quiet D. easiness

7, A. inner B. small C.round D. outer

8. A. combined at B. consisted of C. based on D. separated from

9. A. excited B. available C. easy D. integral

10. A. perform B. describe C. do D. make

4E. Speaking

I. Choose the correct response. Then practice the short exchanges in pairs

1. What’s the home of Sepak Takraw and Pencak a/ They’re the ASEAN Games
Silat? b/ They’re the ASEAN School Games
6. Thailand is called ‘Land of Smile’
a/ They’re events in the ASEAN Games a/ It means smiles can be seen anywhere
b/ It’s Indonesia, I think b/ It means the Thai are very friendly
7. Do you know which ASEAN member is
2. What does ‘Lamvong’ mean? landlocked?
a/ ‘Circle dance’ . I think so a/ It’s Laos with no sea coast
b/ It’s the most popular folk dance in Laos b/ It’s completely surrounded by land
8. Indonesia consists of over 1,000 islands
3. What are the six major of ASEAN? a/ They’re the tourist attractions with beautiful
a/ They’re the number of ASEAN members views
b/ They’re the largest economies in ASEAN 9. I’d like to study in Singapore
4. Religions in ASEAN are diverse a/ Singapore has got many beautiful islands
a/ Right. People follow various religions b/ You must study English well
b/Sure. Many people don’t follow any 10. I’m preparing a presentation about ASEAN
5. Are there any sports events for students in a/ Have you got enough information
ASEAN b/Did you feel nervous then

II. Complete the dialogue with the phrases below. There is one extra that you do not need

A. young people more opportunities to build their digital literacy skills

B. have many social media followers
C. who specialize in digital security and digital literacy
D. Why do you want to be a part of the Youth Advisory Group?
E. the need for digital literacy in the fight against misinformation and disinformation
F. Youths under the age of 18 will have to obtain the permission of their parents

Nick: Hi, Mai. Have you ever heard of the ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme? They are asking high school students
to join in the ASEAN Youth Advisory Group of this programme ?

Mai: What are the members of the Advisory Group going to do?

Nick: I think they have to raise awareness of (1)________________________________________________________

Mai: So they have to fight against ‘fake news’ ? Are there any more tasks for them, Nick?

Nick: Besides that, they have to give (2)_____________________________________________________________

Mai: Have you know any requirements to become a member of that group?
Nick: You have to be a youth between the ages of 15 to 35 is eligible. (3)___________________________________

Mai: How about the qualifications?

Nick: First, young people (4)_________________________________________ will be preferred for engagement

Mai: Anything else, Nick?

Nick: Yes. Second, young individuals can incorporate personal experiences into their activities ,and
they(5)______________

Mai: Thank you, Nick

III. Choose the correct responses

1. “How lovely your pets are!”

-“____________________”

A.Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so B. Really? They are always very nices

C.Can you say that again? D. I love them, too

2. “What an attractive hair style toy have got”

-“________________________”

A. Thank you very much. I’m afraid B.You’re telling a lie

C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don’t like your sayings

3. “______________”
-“Thank you. We are proud of him”

A. Your kid is naughty B. Your child is just a genius

C. I can give him a lift to school D. Can we ask your child to take a photo?

4. “You’re so patient with us”

-“_________”
A. Thanks. Have a nice trip B. I’m fine. Thanks

C. I know. I have trouble controlling my temper D. Thanks. That ‘s nice of you to say so

5. “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone”

“______________”
A. Oh, I don’t know B. Thank you. I’m glad you like it

C. You’re welcome D. I agree with you

6. “How well you are playing”

“______________”
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words B. Thank you too much

C. Many thanks, that’s a nice compliment D. I think so. I’m too proud of myself

7. “Your parents must be proud of your result at school”

“___________”
A. Sorry to hear that B. I am glad you like it
 C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging D. Of course

8. “I got 100 for TOEFL iBT”

“___________”
A. Good for you.Thank you B. I’m glad you say so

C. Well done! I’m very proud of you D. You can do it

9. “ The reference book you lent me last week is so helpful for my science report”
“___________”
A. Keep your nose out of my business B. Well, mind your words

C. I’m happy to hear that D. You can’t believe it

10. “You did a really good job on your mid-term test. Keep going”
“_________”
A. I knew it. Thank you, my teacher B. Thank you for your compliment

C. Yes, it was sure for me to do so D. Thanks a lot. I owe you one

I)-W rite complete sentences about Singapore, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more

1. Singapore/ founded/ Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles/ he/ declare/ Singapore/ free port

2. The people/ Singapore/ largely descendants/ immigrants/ Malay Peninsula/ China/ Indian sub-continent.

3. In just 150 years/ Singapore/ grow/ developing centre/ commerce and industry.

4. Singapore/ unique country/ where/ we/ a harmonious blend/ culture/ cuisine/ arts/ architecture.

5. The Merlion/ have/ lion head/ fish body/ resting/ a crest of waves/ designed/ an emblem/ the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)/

II)"Write complete sentences about Brunei Darussalam, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You c
words given.

1. Brunei Darussalam/ known/ "Abode of Peace"/ situated/ the island of Borneo/ sharing/ boundaries/ both East Malaysia/ In

2. Brunei/ also/ gateway/ the island of Borneo/ travellers/ coming/ this island.
 3. The country/ governed/ monarchy/ and/ Sultan/ head/ state.

4. The country’s main resources/ come/ oil and gas industry/ and/ tourism/ second growing industry.

5. Malay/ national language/ and/ English/ spoken widely/ the country.

TEST 2 (UNIT 4)

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underline

1. A. promote B. proposal C. politics D. programme

2. A. represent B. relation C. strengthen D. development
3. A. experience B. extent C. flexible D. example

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others

4. A. approve B. welcome C. programme D. poster

5. A. equality B. development C. understanding D. activity

II. Choose the best answer A,B,C or D to complete the sentences

6. Our school does a cultural ______ with a school in France.

A. barter B. interchange C. swap D. exchange
7. The health clinic is relying on _______ to run the office and answer the phones.
A. charities B. representatives C. volunteers D.individuals
8. What makes you think that you are_______ for this job?
A. qualified B. famous C. available D. better
9. Our ultimate__________ must be the preservation of the environment
A. result B. goal C. object D. attack
10. They met to discuss the ______of working conditions at the factory
A. issues B. difficulties C. sets D. worries
11. I don’t blame you for not_________ outside in this awful weather
A. wanting to go B. wanting go C. want to go D. to want go
12. When Paul was questioned by the police, he admitted ________ about the scandal, but denied ____ in any way
A. know-involve B. know-be involved C. knowing-involving D. knowing-being involved
13. Mr.Quang was upset by ______ him the truth
A. our not telling B. use to tell C. we didn’t tell D. not to tell
14. Nam should have asked for help instead_______ to do it himself
A. to try B.try C. of trying D. from trying
15. It is not worth ______ out now. It is much too late
A. to go B. go C.going D. gone

III. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below. There are three extra words

development government potential achievement

challenges education undergraduate secondary
The “ASEAN . Scholarships” is a scholarship programme offered by the (16)____________________ of Singapore to nine
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam for (17)________________ school , junior college an
 The ASEAN Scholarships aims at providing opportunities for young people of ASEAN to develop the (19)________________
them to confidently step into the new millennium. These scholarships are open to applicants in the above-mentioned countries.
Singapore to broaden your minds and meet future (20)____________________ !

IV. Complete the following sentences with the correct prepositions followed by the gerunds. Use the verbs below.

see close break make ask have

21. Instead__________________ for help on each mathematic problem, you should use your book and try to figure out the answers y

22. I look forward___________________ you the next time I’m in town

23. The four-year-old boy was blamed _________________ the glass candy dish

24. What do you feel _______________ for dinner? Does chicken and rice sound good?

25. Mary is responsible _______________ all the doors and windows and _____________ sure that all the lights are turned off befor

V.Choose the w ord or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

S.E.A. WRITE AWARD

The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (26)______ annually sin
(27)_______ to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (28)______ of the region’s creative literary talents and to bri

The award is given to a writer from each of the (29)______ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the aw
achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (31)______ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (32)____

The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguishe
(33)_______.

Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which con
three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participate
poets (35)______ laureates so far.

26. A. selected B. established C. examined D. presented

27. A. aim B. achievement C. intention D. plan

28. A. realization B. recommendation C. recognition D. consideration

29. A. native B. foreign C. dependent D. member

30. A. ordinary B. specific C. hard D. active

31. A. hardly B. seriously C. mostly D. really

32. A. academic B. industrial C. scientific D. technological

33. A. existence B. history C. group D. world

34. A. conducted B. made C. composed D. done

35. A. have been B. are C. were D. had been

VII)-Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

THE ASEAN UNIVERSITY NETWORK

 It is clear that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, established in 1967, has achieved rema
cooperation among countries in Southeast Asia, especially in terms of cultural, economic, and social collaborations. Howeve
cooperation in the fields of higher education and human resource development became the point of attention of the ASEAN l

The idea was later developed into the ASEAN University Network (AUN). The network was founded in Novem
ASEAN member countries. After the enlargement of ASEAN by the ASEAN Charter in 1997 and 1999, the AUN members
of two universities from Myanmar, three from Laos, Malaysia, and Cambodia, and two from Indonesia.

The main objective of the AUN is to strengthen the existing network of cooperation among universities in A
programmes. Furthermore, the AUN attempts to promote cooperation and solidarity among scientists and scholars in the
resources as well as to spread scientific knowledge and information among the universities in the region.

36. Not until the Fourth ASEAN Summit in 1992 did the ASEAN leaders pay attention to

A. cultural, economic, and social collaborations B. the fields of higher education and human resources

C. the establishment of the ASEAN Charter D. the university network in each member nation

37. The ASEAN University Network______

A. took 2 years to establish from the original idea B. has increased the number of universities in ASEAN

C. has developed its membership since its establishment D. led to the enlargement of ASEAN by the ASEAN Charter

38. The statement to which the author would most probably disagree is that______ .

A. ASEAN’s growth is significant and pretty fast B. there are noticeable improvements in several fields in ASEAN

C. cooperation and collaborations are the key to success D. giving higher education a low priority is reasonable

39. All of the following could be strategies of the AUN to achieve its goals EXCEPT______ .

A. national training programmes for developing human resources B. conferences on education and science

C. the transfer of scientific knowledge and information among its members

D. exchange programmes for students and professors

40. The word “existing” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by _______.

A. officially recognized B. currently in operation C. struggling for survival D. facing extinction

VII. Com plete the conversation about tourist attractions in Laos, using the responses (A-F) given. There is one extra.

A. Luang Prabang is considered the heart of Lao culture with 33 temples.

B. where massive stone containers of mysterious origin are scattered around.

C. It is attracted by Korean families and backpackers of all flavours alike.

D. It’s the cultural World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang.

E. millions of tourists from our five neighbouring countries and Western ones have come to our country in recent years.

F. Besides Luang Prabang, foreign visitors enjoy the Plain of Jars in Phonsana very much.

Mai: Hi, Vatsana. Do you come from Laos?

Vatsana: Yes, Mai. Do you know much about our country?

Mai: Well, Lao PDR is a landlocked country. But I think it has a long history and an abundance of natural and cultural resou

Vatsana: You’re right. Although Laos has no beaches,(41)__________________________________________________

Mai: Sounds good. What’s the most popular tourist attraction in Laos?

Vatsana:(42)_________________________________________________________________________________________

Mai: What can we see in Luang Prabang?

Vatsana: (43)______________________________ __________________________________ Besides that, what you will m

also the traditional architecture that was built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries

Mai: I know that it’s also an interesting point for people who love walking and enjoying fresh air without any pollution. Are

Vatsana: (44)_______________________________________________________________ Buses running daily from Luan

Mai: It’s convenient to get there, I think. What can we see in the Plain of Jars?

Vatsana: It’s an extensive area around Phonsana, surrounded by mountains, (45)________________________

Mai: Awesome. I think these sites are in the must-see list for foreign tourists.

VII. W rite complete sentences about the Philippines, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can
all the words given.

46. Philippines/ group/ more than 7,000 islands/ located/ southeast coast/ Asia.

47. It/ total land area/ 300,000 square kilometers/ bordered/ Philippine Sea/ the east/ Celebes Sea/ the south/ and/ South Chin

48. It/ separated/ three main islands/ called/ Luzon with Manila/ middle/ Yisayas and Mindanao.

49. Philippines/ fourth most populous English-speaking country/ and/ only predominant Christian nation/ Asia.

50. It/ a country/ rich natural resources/ attract/ foreign investments/ big countries/ such as/ Japan/ United States/ Europe