FINAL TEST 1

Time allowed: 60 min

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. volunteer B. theory C. physical D. principle
2. A. economic B. identity C. interference D. independent
II. 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.
3. A. elongated B. integrate C. economy D. reliable
4. A. vision B. infectious C. disabled D. constitution
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that _______.
A. it makes for difficult people to read C. makes it difficult for people to read
B. it makes difficult for people to read D. for difficult people makes it to read
6. When you find money on the street and you don't know _______ it belongs to, collect and help
save someone's life.
A. that B. which C. who D. whom
7. Dyslexia impacts people in varying degrees, so symptoms may differ _______ one child to
another.
A. from B. in C. for D. with
8. Some people are born with a disability, others become disabled as a result of an illness or injury,
and some people _______ them as they age.
A. develops B. are developed C. develop D. have developed
9. Rates _______ disability are increasing due to population aging and increases in chronic health
conditions.
A. about B. of C. from D. among
10. _______ ASEAN is becoming more integrated, investors should be aware of local preferences
and cultural sensitivities.
A. Because B. However C. Despite D. Although
11. _______ time to interact with people will give you a feeling you will never forget.
A. Share B. Sharing C. Shared D. to share
12. Yesterday, she _______ her colleague for criticizing her work. She said she was very sorry.
A. apologized to B. made an apology for
C. felt sorry for D. was sorry that
13. No matter what the future _______, the member countries should always be cooperated for the
development of ASEAN.
A. may bring B. is bringing C. could bring D. would bring
14. It was a _______ change for Timor-Leste when it became a member of ASEAN.
A. considerate B. considerable C. consideration D. considering
15. There must be equal opportunity for all, _______ ethnicity, gender or religion.
A. regardless of B. nevertheless C. in spite D. besides
16. Kids with dyslexia may have _______ questions about something they've read.
A. trouble to answer B. it trouble to answer
C. trouble answering D. it trouble answering
IV. 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.
17. The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 is a major milestone in
the regional economic integration agenda in ASEAN, offering opportunities in the form of a huge
market of US$2.6 trillion and over 622 million people.
A. event B. action C. period D. benefit
18. Often the powerless, the homeless, the neglected in our world need someone to speak up for
them.
A. express one's opinion B. describe one's needs
C. explain what one thinks D. come up with an idea
V. 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.
19. When we see someone in need, it's natural to want to help. Whether it is a friend next door or a
stranger in another country, we want to do something to ease the pain of others.
A. reduce B. increase C. relieve D. lighten
20. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers had candid and fruitful discussions on ASEAN's priorities for
the year ahead, as well as deep exchanges on regional and international developments.
A. frank B. personal C. insincere D. dishonest
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
21. A grandparent and a grandchild are talking with each other about helping people in need.
- Grandfather: "Can you think of ways to help people who need help?"
- Grandson:" _______ "
A. I can collect old books for donation. B. I'm trying my best at school.
C. They should always try their best. D. You can make friends with them.
22. Two classmates are talking to each other.
Student 1: "How can volunteers benefit from their work?"
Student 2:" _______ "
A. They earn a lot of money. B. They can live better than others.
C. They feel happy themselves. D. They don't have any worries.
VII. 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 from 23 to 27.
If you see someone who's looking blue, just reach out and offer a kind word, a smile, a hug.
Sometimes people just feel (23) _______ they need someone to care. Maybe they're confused and
not sure what's going on just in the moment, or in a bigger picture such as where their lives are (24)
_______. The purpose of our lives is to love, laugh, be happy and to grow together, sharing with
one another. If we are all too busy (25) _______ someone who is in emotional need, it can leave the
person wondering what's the real point of everything. By reaching out and smiling, showing
compassion, listening, offering a (26) _______ of gentle advice, you remind both yourself and the
(27) _______ what the bigger picture is, and bring a little burst of more light and happiness into the
world. Enough of those bursts and lights contribute to the tipping point towards a more
compassionate and joyful world.
23. A. as B. with C. for D. like
24. A. led B. gone C. headed D. managed
25. A. to notice B. notice C. noticing D. noticed
26. A. series B. word C. bunch D. list
27. A. another B. other C. others D. one
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
I spend my days fighting poverty in New York City, so this time of year I get asked a lot at
holiday parties what people can do to help the poor. I like the question. At the Robin Hood
Foundation, we’ve spent 27 years trying to answer it.
 As with any complex social issue, there are myriad reasons that people are poor. So we break
down the problem to create short and long-term change. We aim to make life better for people who
are poor while at the same time attacking the root causes of poverty. Once we’ve identified the
various needs, we use empirical data to identify and support programs that create real results.
It’s a process that works for our organization, and it can work for charity-minded individuals
too. Getting smart about the underlying causes of poverty will allow you to connect on a deeper
level, which matters: Donors are more likely to commit to a cause when it resonates emotionally.
From there, you can then do a little digging to determine which organization is worthy of your
support.
So, in case we don’t see each other at a party this season, there are six key barriers poor people
regularly face: homelessness, hunger, health, unemployment, immigration, and education. And
while they are often interconnected, eliminating just one leads to an improved living standard.
Whichever tugs at your heart, there’s a group in your area ready to use your time or money
effectively.
28. The topic of the passage is _______.
A. fighting poverty B. Robin Hood Foundation
C. holiday parties D. barriers poor people face
29. It can be understood about the writer that _______.
A. he earns his living by fighting poverty in New York City
B. he most likely works for the Robin Hood Foundation
C. he learns to identify various needs of poor people
D. he leads a group of charity-minded individuals
30. The word "root" in the passage almost means _______.
A. main B. basic C. first D. last
31. Which of the following is mentioned as an aim of the Robin Hood Foundation according to the
passage?
A. Answering poor people's questions B. Making life better for poor people
C. Identifying people's various needs D. Improving people's living standard
32. The word "underlying" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. primary B. important C. additional D. direct
33. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People tend to donate more to organizations that create best results.
B. Always identify the need, analyze data to select the program to support.
C. Poor people cannot make decision on the number of children they have.
D. There is always an organization to help the poor in every neighbourhood.
34. The word "one" in the passage refers to _______.
A. a person who donates money B. a key barrier the poor face
C. a cause of poverty D. an improved living standard
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original member countries:
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined on 8 January
1984, Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Laos and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April
1999.
The ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are: (1) to
accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through
joint endeavors in the spirit of equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a
prosperous and peaceful community of Southeast Asian nations, and (2) to promote regional peace
and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among
countries in the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter. In 1995, the
ASEAN Heads of State and Government re-affirmed that “Cooperative peace and shared prosperity
shall be the fundamental goals of ASEAN.”
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in Southeast Asia, signed at the First ASEAN
Summit on 24 February 1976, declared that in their relations with one another, the High
Contracting Parties should be guided by the following fundamental principles:
• Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national
identity of all nations;
• The right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference,
subversion, or coercion;
• Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another;
• Settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful manner;
• Renunciation of the threat or use of force; and
• Effective cooperation among themselves.
The TAC stated that ASEAN political and security dialogue and cooperation should aim to
promote regional peace and stability by enhancing regional resilience. Regional resilience shall be
achieved by cooperating in all fields based on the principles of self- confidence, self-reliance,
mutual respect, cooperation, and solidarity, which shall constitute the foundation for a strong and
viable community of nations in Southeast Asia.
35. Which of the following is not discussed in the passage?
A. ASEAN's objectives B. ASEAN's political cooperation
C. ASEAN's fundamental principles D. ASEAN's military force
36. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about ASEAN?
A. ASEAN was established in late 1960s.
B. ASEAN aims at keeping peace and achieve prosperity of the region.
C. ASEAN does not do anything involving political issues.
D. ASEAN works according to the principle of mutual respect.
37. The word "accelerate" in the passage almost means ________.
A. give a boost to B. speed up
C. make easier D. increase the amount
38. The word "abiding" in the passage mostly means ________.
A. occasional B. fixed C. great D. continuing
39. The word "their" in the passage refers to ________.
A. fundamental goals of ASEAN B. ASEAN Heads of State and Government
C. High Contracting Parties D. principles of the United Nations Charter
40. The word "dialogue" in the passage mostly means ________.
A. meeting B. talk C. argument D. chat
41. The word "which" in the passage refers to ________.
A. regional peace and stability B. the principles of self-confidence
C. regional resilience D. solidarity
42. The overall tone of the passage is ________.
A. affirmative B. informative C. negative D. creative
X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
43. Helping others may help you overcome personal struggles and give you life new
A B C
meaning and a sense of purpose.
D
44. When you become a voluntary, you are not only giving your time, but your mind,
A B C
your heart and your soul.
D
45. To sign ASEAN's commitment to international diplomacy, human rights, and
A B
democratic values, its member countries signed the ASEAN Charter in 2007.
C D
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following questions.
46. ASEAN is chaired by an annually rotating presidency.
A. An annually rotating presidency chaired ASEAN.
B. Annually, ASEAN is chaired by a rotating presidency.
C. To chair ASEAN, the presidents have to rotate.
D. Annually, the presidents rotate to chair ASEAN.
47. It is not always possible to donate a considerable amount of time or money to causes.
A. To donate a considerable amount of time or money to causes is usually impossible.
B. To donate a considerable amount of time or money to causes is not always possible.
C. A considerable amount of time or money to causes is not always possibly donated.
D. A considerable amount of time or money to causes is not always impossibly donated.
48. A high school diploma is the best route out of poverty.
A. To get out of poverty, people have to go to high school.
B. The best route out of poverty is to study for a high school diploma.
C. A high school diploma helps everyone do their best to get out of poverty.
D. Everyone should consider gaining a high school diploma to get out of poverty.
XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
49. Sometimes people can have difficulty understanding things. Learn to be patient with them.
A. Sometimes people can have difficulty understanding things, so learn to be patient with them.
B. Sometimes, learn to be patient with people who can have difficulty understanding things.
C. Because sometimes people can have difficulty understanding things, they learn to be patient.
D. Learning to be patient while having difficulty understanding things is sometimes necessary.
50. Stepping out of your comfort zone is among the benefits of volunteering. This makes you more
self-aware.
A. What makes you more self-aware by stepping out of your comfort zone is one benefit of
volunteering.
B. Volunteering helps you step out of your comfort zone, this benefits you and it makes you
more self-aware.
C. Volunteering helps you step out of your comfort zone, which is one benefit of volunteering
that makes you more self-aware.
D. Among the benefits of doing voluntary work is that you can step out of your comfort zone,
which makes you more self-aware.