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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 t[.]
UNIT 4: ASEAN AND VIET NAM VOCABULARY 1.Apply (for) /ə'plai/: xin việc, ứng cử Celebration(n) /, seli’brei∫n/: kỷ niệm, lễ kỷ niệm Community (n)/kə'mju:nəti/:cộng đồng Cultural exchange(np): trao đổi văn hóa Current (a) /'kʌrənt/: hành, lưu hành Eye-opening(a) /'ai,əʊpəning/: mở mang tầm mắt Honour (n) /'ɒnə[r]/ danh dự have the honour of something: vinh dự, đặc huệ (làm đó) Issue (n)/'isju:/ vấn đề = problem Leadership skill(np) /'li:də∫ip skil /: kĩ lãnh đạo 10 Live-stream (v) phát sóng trực tiếp 11 Politics (n) /'pɒlitiks/ trị 12 Promote (v) /prə'məʊt/ thúc đẩy, khuyến mại, quảng bá 13 Proposal(n) /prə'pəʊzl/ đề nghị propose(v): đề xuất 14 Qualify(v) /'kwɒlifai/: đủ tiêu chuẩn, đủ khả 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 cườngn/: 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:θn/: củng cố; tăng cường/ : tuổi trẻ, tuổi niên, tuổi niên thiếu the days of youth: thời niên thiếu 22 Interference /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/ (n.) can thiệp 23 Maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ (v.) trì 24 Principle /prɪnsəpl/ (n.) nguyên tắc 25 Scholarship /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ (n.) học bổng 26 Solidarity /ˌsɒlɪ'dỉrəti/ (n.) đồn kết 27 Stability /stəˈbɪləti/ (n.) ổn định 28 Internal /ɪnˈtɜ:nl/ (adj.) trong, bên 29 Motto /ˈmɒtəʊ/ (n.) hiệu, phương châm 30 Official /əˈfɪʃl/ (adj.) 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.) tranh luận, tranh chấp 36 Bloc /blɒk/ (n.) khối 37 Graceful /ˈɡreɪsfl/ (adj.) duyên dáng, yêu kiều GRAMMAR DANH ĐỘNG TỪ GERUND (V + ING) Subject of a sentence Ex: Reading the story of Kieu is interesting Complement of to Be after Subject of Thing + To Be Ex: My hobby is fishing After Prepositions Ex: She is interested in learning English After 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 ? 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 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 After some Verbs + Object Combinations Ex: We saw the thief entering the house Or He spent five hours doing his task 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) Subject of the sentence Ex: To help her is my duty 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 can’t afford 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 Verbs + O + to - ×ninitive Want, ask, tell, request, order, beg, remind, invite, advise, warn, promise , encourage He tells me to send this letter The teacher encouraged Lan to join English club 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 After the verb TO BE Ex: We are to pass the next exam My purpose is to win the next English competition After Noun (Infinitive of Purpose): TO / IN ORDER TO / SO AS TO + V (bare infinitive) Ex: There are lots of things to today Ex: He studies hard so as to pass the entrance examination I BARE - INFINITIVE After modal verbs: can, may, must, … EX: I must go home now After had better, would rather, nothing but EX: He did nothing but complain about his life You’d better stay at home today Make + O + V(bare-inf.) Let EX: The clowns made them laugh a lot last night II VERB 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 When did you start learning English? It began raining heavily It began raining when I went to school or When did you start to learn English? Does Pam continue writing to you? He intended making a film for children VERBS + GERUND or INFINITIVE Stop doing st He stopped smoking three years ago ( He doesn’t smoke any more now.) Stop to st He stopped to smoke a cigarette ( He stopped working in order to smoke ) try doing st You should try taking these tablets, ( try = thử ) try to st You should try to study harder ( try = cố gắng ) forget/ remember doing st I remember sending a postcard to my parents yesterday He remembers meeting you when he was in France ( He met you) forget/remember to st Don't forget to wash the dishes 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 st I regret to inform you that you've failed your exam need to st You need to practise English every day.( = You have to practise English every day) need doing st =need to be done Your shirt needs washing It smells ( = Your shirt needs to be washed ) go on doing = to continue doing st The teacher introduced herself and went on to explain the course go on to The teacher told everyone to be quiet, but they just went on talking like doing I like fishing like to I like to 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 PRACTICE Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer I not have enough money _ this book A buy B to buy C buying D bought It is no use _ to school if you _ to work hard A going / not ready B to go / not ready C going / are not ready D go / are not ready They spent all day _ and _ on the beach A to swim / sunbathing B to swim / to sunbathe C swimming / to sunbathe D swimming / sunbathing We were made _ all the cleaning in the house A to B C doing D done We regret _ you that you have exceeded your overdraft facility A to inform B informing C to tell to D telling Why don’t you try _ the key anti-clockwise? A to turn B on turning C turning D turn We don’t allow _ in the classrooms A that students smoke B smoke C students to smoke D to smoking I really must _ on with my work now A to get B getting C get D to getting Why don’t you 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 Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form They are likely up at any time (show) The man denied the crime (commit) Their memories of in Africa will stay with them forever (travel) He has always been afraid of (fly) is good for your health (swim) Would you mind me the sugar (pass) She promised the report as soon as possible (read) I had a hard time the situation to my husband (explain) 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 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 I’m sure he is incapable of run a mile in four minutes A B C D Good friendship should be based on mutual understand A B C D I dislike being talk about everywhere A B C D We’re looking forward to see you again A B C D They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach illiterate 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 A stable B maintain C scholarship D dominate A hold B offer C bloc D solidarity A participates B athletes C dominates D activities A avoided B recommended C permitted D practiced A promote B confusion C focus D association A athlete B capital C stalk D talent A emblem B member C regret D theme A August B gerund C purpose D suggest 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 A maintain B charter C finish D practice A solidarity B cooperation C representative D nationality A celebrate B integrate C qualify D consider A promote B enjoy C involve D realize A remember B understand C imagine D encourage A assistance B confidence C relation D proposal A celebration B behaviour C stability D relationship A support B depict C promote D purchase 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 Now can I please get on with the job, without any more interference from you? A approval B intervention C limitation D postponement 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 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 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 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 ASEAN organised different projects and activities to integrate its members A combine B socialize C separate D upgrade 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 The country's continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of all its residents A poverty B inflation C insecurity D wealth 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 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 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 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 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 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 The is a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states A charter B motto C policy D principle 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 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 The ASEAN charter entered into after ten members signed it A performance B force C influence D impact 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 Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and high ranks in many sports A hold B keep C mark D achieve Not all the winners will receive great prizes, but nobody leaves A blank-handed B clear-handed C empty-handed D white-handed 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 10 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 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 She apologised waiting so long A for keeping me B for me C for me keeping D to me for Her mother prevented her going out tonight 12 A about B against C at D from She insisted talking to her lawyer A in B for C on D of He is not good maths He is incapable calculating A at – of B for – of C.on - for D on – of 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 I have much homework that I ought A B to doing C doing D to She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help at A laugh B laughing C to laugh D to laughing We are looking forward out at the weekend A go B going C to go D to going 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 you advise me ? A B doing C to 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 13 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 you enjoy _ in your free time ? A doing B C to 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 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 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 ASEAN was found in Bangkok, Thailand on August 1967 when the five founding members A B C signed the ASEAN Declaration D You can congratulate yourself about having done an excellent job A B C D Peter apologized for break the vase A B C D 14 5.Being influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a wide diverse A B C nation with over 300 ethnic groups D 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 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 prefers study 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 NuclearA 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 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 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 "I will pick you up around 7:30 in front of the Asean Museum The movie starts at 8:00." – “ ” 15 A No, you don't B OK See you then C I don't like waiting D Thanks, no big deal 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 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 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 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 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 D Yes, it was ever 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 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 you think B How come (Làm 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: sao, 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: “ _.” 16 A Little wonder you do! B Forget about it! C Don’t sweat over it! D No offense intended! A.Không lạ bạn đến trễ! (no/little/small wonder: hèn gì, chẳng lạ gì) B.Qn đi! C.Khơng gì! (No sweat, Don’t sweat over it: khơng sao, khơng gì) D.Tơi khơng có ý đâu! (Được sử dụng bạn khơng có chủ ý làm buồn hay giận điều bạn 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 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 _ 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 _ rate of around 6% per year from 2003 to 2007 The economies of the member countries are _, 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 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 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 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 A economic B economical C economically D economy A came B passed C kicked D taken 17 A summary A employees A glance B profile B employers B glimpse C resume C employment C look D requirement D unemployment D view Reading 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 A quality B qualification C quantity D quantification A age B period C semester D year A far B long C much D well A able B capable C disable D unable A allowed B influenced C provided D reflected Reading 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 A dense-populated B densely-populated C dense-populating D densely populating A commitment B promise C determination D assurance A Incorporation B integration C combination D inclusion A in B on C into D of A negotiating process B negotiable process C negotiation process D negotiated process Reading 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 18 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 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 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 The word "scrupulously" in the passage is closest in meaning to A carefully B honestly C frankly D completely Why 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 According to the passage, when 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 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 The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Viet Nam from the th 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 19 It can be inferred from the passage that A Viet Nam can organise sporting events better than other countries 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 The word "title" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A power B label C headline D trophy 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 The word "intensive” in paragraph has OPPOSITE meaning to A delicate B flexible C sensitive D vigorous 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 “knowledgebased” 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 Since when has Singapore become one of the world’s most prosperous countries? A 1965 B 1967 C 1997 D 1999 What does the word “it” in the first paragraph refer to? A ASEAN C Singapore B GDP D the World Economic Forum 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 In what areas is Singapore leading? A manufacturing of computer components B petroleum refining C business services D A, B, and C What happened in the period of 1997-1998? A Singapore made an impressive recovery 20