NEW CURRICULUM TEXTBOOK-BASED PRACTICE TEST UNIT 5: BEING PART OF ASEAN
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Unit 5. BEING PART OF ASEAN
Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. 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.
01. A. athlete B. capital C. talk D. talent
02. A. emblem B. member C. regret D. theme
03. A. August B. gerund C. purpose D. suggest
04. A. dream B. mean C. peace D. steady
05. A. consist B. disable C. suggest D. vision
Exercise 2. 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.
06. A. assistance B. confident C. dynamic D. external
07. A. academic B. behaviour C. participate D. relationship
08. A. charter B. depict C. enter D. purchase
09. A. athlete B. continue C. principle D. regional
10. A. competition B. fundamental C. interference D. stability
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. 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.
11. The government's interference in the strike has been widely criticised.
A. disapproval B. intervention C. limitation D. postponement
12. 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
13. The scholarship is renewed annually and may be stopped if the students have poor academic records or bad behaviours.
A every day B. every month C. every week D. every year
14. 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. wrong
15 The beautiful sights in Sa Pa, Mui Ne and Ha Noi all contribute to the country's magic charm.
A. beauty B. fame C. image D. value
16. ASEAN organised different projects and activities to integrate its members.
A. combine B. interest C. separate D. upgrade
17. 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. success
18. 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. achievement B. development C.prevention D. reduction
19. 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. decrease C. establish D . increase
20. He had dominated racing this year with six victories in seven starts.
A. overexcited B. overreacted C. overwhelmed D. overshadowed
21. 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. unfamiliar
22. 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. lastly D. officially
Exercise 4. 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.
23. Our survey also found that 75 per cent of those quizzed knew three or more of their neighbours.
A. interviewed B. asked C. replied D. examined
24. 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. fellowship
25. Her graceful performance of this traditional art form in the evening session was a real source of pleasure. A. attractive B. effortless C. inelegant D. sophisticated
26. Viet Nam is famous for World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An Ancient Town.
A. honoured B. popular C. well-known D. unknown
27. The country's continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of all its residents. A. poverty B. inflation C. insecurity D. Wealth
28. 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
29. All countries are obliged to maintain stability and peace in the world, because instability brings undesired effects.
A. certain B. foreseen C. negative D. positive
30. 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. poverty D. weakness
31. 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
32. Amanita argued that Indonesia would continue to play a role in maintaining peace and promoting democratisation in ASEAN.
A. assisting B. lessening C. preserving D. upholding
33. Southeast Asian regionalism served to enable the member-states to focus primarily on their domestic affairs. A. external B. internal C. local D. national
34. 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. short D. secret
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
35. 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
36. The________ is a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states.
A. charter B. motto C. policy D. principle
37. 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
38. 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
39. The ASEAN charter entered into________ after ten members signed it.
A. action B. force C. influence D. order
40. Each deputy should be________ for one ASEAN community council, supported by a team of competent and able lawyers.
A. blamed B. capable C. in charge D. responsible
41. Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and________ high ranks in many sports.
A. hold B. keep C. mark D. score
42. Not all the winners will receive great prizes, but nobody leaves________.
A. blank-handed B. clear-handed C. empty-handed D. white-handed
43. I________ good about the race's outcome.
A. am B. feel C. look D. were
44. Do you________ they will win?
A. believe B. involve C. promise D. suggest
45. I think the teacher was________ with my speech.
A. appreciated B. involved C. measured D. satisfied
46. I still________ a lot of money on my student loans.
A. consist B. deserve C. involve D. owe
47. Lao PDR stands________ Lao People's Democratic Republic.
A. by B. for C. on D. with
48. 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
49. The member states will act in accordance________ the law to set out in various ASEAN instruments.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
50. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will focus________ efforts to build the ASEAN Community.
A. at B. for C. in D. on
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A. B. C. or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. 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
52. I have much homework that I ought________.
A. do B. to doing C. doing D. to do
53. She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help________ at.
A. laugh B. laughing C. to laugh D. to laughing
54. We are looking forward________ out at the weekend.
A. go B. going C. to go D. to going
55. You should give up________ your sister.
A. being bullied B. bullied C. bullying D. to bully
56. She is used________ to loud music.
A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. to listening
57. I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me________?
A. do B. doing C. to do D. to doing
58. It's a nice day. Does anyone fancy________ for a walk?
A. having gone B. going C. to go D. went
59. I wish that dog would stop________. It's driving me mad.
A. bark B. barking C. being barked D. to bark
60. He never says anything that is worth________ to.
A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. to listening
61. Carol's parents always encouraged her________ hard at school.
A. being studied B. study C. studying D. to study
62. They promised________ me________ for the party.
A. to help prepare B. to help/preparing C. helping/preparing D. helping/to prepare
63. 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
64. We will create a stable, prosperous and highly________ ASEAN Economic community.
A. compete compete B. competition C. competitor D. competitive
65. Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is neither simple nor________.
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economicany
66. The members meet once a week to develop and adopt proposals on new________ and legislation.
A. policy B. politic C. political D . politician
67. The children grew up with deep________ for their parents.
A. respect B. respecting C. respectful D. respectability
68. As an ASEAN member, Viet Nam has actively participated in the group's programs and has also created new________ and cooperation mechanisms.
A. initiatives B. initiates C. initiations D. initiators
69. 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
70. With a population of over 237 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth most________ country.
A. popular B. popularly C. populous D. unpopular
71. She apologised________ waiting so long.
A. for keeping me B. for me C. for me keeping D. to me for
72. Her mother prevented her________ going out tonight.
A. about B. against C. at D. from
73. She insisted________ talking to her lawyer.
A. in B. for C . on D. of
74. He is not good________ maths. He is incapable________ calculating.
A. at – of B. for – of C.on - for D. on - of
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
75. The ten stalks of padi represent the hope for an ASEAN comprising all the ten countries in Southeast Asia bound together in friendly and solidarity. A B C D
76. In the Rio Olympics 2016, Vietnamese sports delegation returned home with two medals both from "hero" shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh, ranking the 48th in the final. A B C D
77. Viet Nam was the first Indochinese country joining ASEAN, and its move helped end confrontation between the Indochinese party and ASEAN. A B C D
78. ASEAN was found in Bangkok, Thailand on 8 August 1967 when the five founding members signed the ASEAN Declaration. A B C D
79. Viet Nam has remained committed to ASEAN since it joined in 1995 and the idea of an ASEAN Community has increasingly accepted into Viet Nam's political lexicon. A B C D
80. Soon after becoming a member, Viet Nam signed the Treaty on the Southeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and being one of the founding members of the ASEAN Regional Forum. A B C D
81. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as provide opportunities for its members. A B C D
82. Being influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a wide diverse nation with over 300 ethnic groups. A B C D
83. Students from Viet Nam who wish applying for the ASEAN scholarship must be approved by the Ministry of Education and Training. A B C D
84. Shaping like an elongated S, Viet Nam covers a surface area of 128,000 square miles, making it roughly the size of Italy or, in the U.S., New Mexico. A B C D
85. The MPAC is intended allowing the AEC and enhance ASEAN's inner integration with the help of improved infrastructure development. A B C D
86. Not everybody prefers study abroad to studying in his or her home country.
A B C D
87. Nowadays, more and more people are realising what it means to be a part of ASEAN and why it is important to join in the association. A B C D
88. To participate in sport events, people with disabilities also have a chance to find their lifetime partner.
A B C D
89. I have been listening to your speech, but I am doubting what you are saying. I don't feel that it is a good idea. A B C D
90. John is having a clown birthday party. The clown is appearing. He always loves watching the clown. He is looking happy. A B C D
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 91. “It's so stuffy in here." – “_____________”
A. Do I have to open the window? B. Must I open the window?
C. Shall I open the window? D. Would you like to open the window?
92. “Merry Christmas!" – “_____________”
A. Happy Christmas to you! B. Same for you!
C. The same to you! D. You are the same!
93. "I will pick you up around 7:30. The movie starts at 8:00." – “_____________”
A. No, you don't B. OK. See you then.
C. I don't like waiting. D. Thanks, no big deal.
94. "___________ going on a picnic this weekend?" - "That's great!"
A. How about B. Let's C. Why don't we D. Would you like
95. "Mr Green had an accident. He's been in hospital for a week.” – “_____________”
A. How terrific B. Oh, is he? C. Poor it. D. Poor him.
96. “Do you really think that I should take the job?" – “______ Trust me. Take it. What do you have to lose?”
A. I doubt so. B. I don't think so. C. I hope so. D. I know so.
97. "Do you fancy a drink?" – “_____________”
A. No, everything is OK. B . Oh! Of course not.
C. Sure, let's go and get one. D. Wow! I am so excited.
98. "What are you doing here, Tom? Do you want to join us?" – “________ Please continue. I'm just coming to find my stuff.”
A. Don't mind me. B. Don't worry. C. Not at all. D. Not to mention.
99. "Take the second turning on the left and then go straight ahead until you see the cinema on the right." – “__________ Thanks."
A. I agree with you. B. I don't think so. C. I have got that. D. It makes sense.
100. “Do you mind if I turn on the volume?” – “_____________”
A. I don't think so. B. I'm sorry, but you have to.
C. No, please go ahead. D. Of course, you can't.
101. "Would you mind if I smoked?” – “_____________”
A. Don't mention it. B. I'd rather you didn't. C. Mind your head! D. You don't want to.
102. “Let's have a pizza.” – “_____________”
A. It doesn't matter. B. Not at all. C. Not really D. Sure thing!
103. "It's freezing outside! What happened to the weather report? I thought this cold front was supposed to pass.” - “Yeah, ___________”
A. I agreed with you. B. I thought so too. C. That's good point. D. You are right.
104. "Let's play Scrabble! I'm really good at spelling, too!" - "Oh, yeah? __________”
A. Does that make sense? B. I can't believe in that.
C. I worry about it. D. We'll see about that!
105. "I'm really excited for Aunt Mary's surprise birthday party this afternoon! Aren't you?" – “________”
A. Oh! I didn't know she was older. B. Really? What happened next?
C. Uh-huh! What then? D. Yeah! How old is she?
Part V. READING
Exercise 9. 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.
Asia's economic, political and cultural importance is growing [106]________ a never-before seen rate. Take China, for example: In terms of purchasing power, China is now the largest [107]________ of the world, having recently [108]________ 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 [109]________ when competing for jobs.
[110]________ the increasing importance of the continent, many international with experience in companies are expanding to Asia and need [111]________ with experience in Asian markets and culture. To get a [112]________ of the action and business ideas flowing from Asia, visit Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's [APEC] website.
One of the most important variables behind the miracle of the speed of growth and recovery in the Asian economies is the [113]________ of education. The competition for top schools and universities starts from a very early [114]________. The point of education in Asia is to equip people to become productive members of their given societies as [115]________ as equip the students with the skills and mentality to be [116]________ to successfully compete against the masses of other applicants. Asian students and schools receive continuously top marks in international rankings. This has been directly [117]________ in the success stories of several Asian countries.
106. A. at B. by C. on D. with
107. A. economic B. economical C. economically D. economy
108. A. came B. passed C. kicked D. taken
109. A. summary B. profile C. resume D. requirement
110. A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. Due to
111. A. employees B. employers C. employment D. unemployment
112. A. glance B. glimpse C. look D. view
113. A. quality B. qualification C. quantity D. quantification
114. A. age B. period C. semester D. year
115. A. far B. long C. much D. well
116. A. able B. capable C. disable D. unable
117. A. allowed B. influenced C. provided D. reflected
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
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 event