UNIT 5: BEING PART OF ASEAN – PRACTICE TEST 1 12.
12. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is worth __exploring_______for a total unique experience.
I. Complete the sentences with a gerund ( V_ING) or an infinitive (TO V)
1. She agreed …to pay……………………………… (pay) the electricity bill the following week.
2. Hector dislikes ………going………………………… (go) to the opera.
3. Martin admitted …………stealing……………………… (steal) the money from the safe.
4. Elizabeth didn’t need …to do………………………… (do) the final exams.
5. I regretted ……forgetting………… (forget) to call my grandfather for his birthday.
6. Your aunt wished …to visit…………………… (visit) Australia in summer.
7. Please, avoid ………touching……………… (touch) the wires with wet hands.
8. Your friend seems …to be……………………… (be) very busy today.
9. We suggested …………selling………………… (sell) our apartment at the seaside.
10. She postponed ………making…………………… (make) a decision for the new shop.
11. Excuse me, do you mind ……cleaning………………………… (clean) the table, please!
12. It was difficult to climb up the mountain but we kept …going………………………(go)
13. I’m amazed because you didn’t hesitate ……to accept………………………… (accept) that job.
14. The policeman pretended …to keep…………………………… (keep) my identity card. CMT
15. Robert denied ……kidnapping………………………… (kidnap) the child.
16. The car is too expensive so I can’t afford ……to buy……………………………… (buy) it.
17. Sonia didn’t tolerate ………sharing ………………………………… (share) the bedroom with John.
18. The couple chose …to spend……………………………… (spend) their honeymoon in Canada.
19. You hate …………waiting………………………… (wait) for your girlfriend.
20. Barbara celebrated ……winning……………………………… (win) the TV contest.
21. George’s father learnt ……to play………………………… (play) the guitar in five years.
22. Miriam omitted ……inviting……………………………… (invite) her old university colleagues.
23. My aunt claimed …to be……………………………… (be) the owner of the red suitcase.
24. Tina pretended ……………to borrow……………………… (borrow) my computer.
25. All my friends wanted ……to go…………………………… (go) to the zoo in the afternoon.
26. The French tourist asked me how …to get…………………………… (get) to the post office.
27. My neighbour enjoys ………collecting…………………… (collect) stamps and coins.
28. It was late so we hurried ……to catch…………………………… (catch) the last bus.
29. Does she know what ……to do………………………… (do) in case of a fire?
30. I’d like ……………………to fly……………………… (fly) to the Moon soon.
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form (gerund or to-infinitive) of the
verbs in the box.
move make have hike visit share watch enjoy
1. Watching sepak takraw in play feels more like _watching___ a dance performance than a
game.
2. In Luang Prabang, foreign visitors enjoy ____visitting___ local markets, temples and
pagodas.
3. We expected _to hike______ to the top of the mountain to see the Preah V ihear Temple in
Cambodia.
4. The tour guide recommends ____making________ a tour of the Bolaven Plateau in Laos.
5. Travelling on a cruise boat down the Tonle Sap and the Mekong River enables you __to
enjoy____ the beautiful landscape of Cambodian countryside.
6. Singapore succeeded in _moving_____ street food sellers into food centers.
7. It will always be good ____to have_________ the umbrella with you when come to
Singapore.
8. After our visit to Singapore, we wanted _____to share_______________ our holiday
memories with others by writing blogs.
explore continue become declare upgrade
9. SEAMEO RETRAC aims to become___a leading regional center in the field of educational
leadership and management.
10. The centre concentrates on __upgrading___________its educational programmes and
services to a high-level standard.
11. They considered __declaring_______ Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Philippines as an
ASEAN Heritage Park.
13. We need _______to continue_______________the protection of the national parks in ASEAN.
III. Use the present simple or continuous form of the verbs in brackets to complete the
sentences.
1. At present the ASEAN leaders (work) together to solve the East Sea dispute through
multilateral dialogue. are working
2. Javanese batik (display) the people’s view of the universe. displays
3. Several secondary schools in Brunei (now/use) extracurricular activities to increase
awareness of the importance of preserving traditional dance. are now using
4. Visitors (see) the process of making batik material in small villages in Sumatra, Indonesia.
see
5. The ASEAN member states (focus) on the formulation of a "code of conduct" (COC) in the
sea region now. are focusing
6. Phong Nha Cave (contain) the vestiges of the Cham people and ancient Viet people.
contains
7. It is very difficult for us to learn Malay in Viet Nam, so we (consider) studying it in Malaysia.
are considering
8. The buildings and street plans in Hoi An Ancient Town (reflect) long- lasting foreign and
domestic influences. reflect
9. My Son Sanctuary (show) several resemblances with Angkor in Cambodia. shows
10. Singapore (consist) of one main island and 63 other tiny islands. consists
11. I (understand) traditional dances in Thailand a lot better now. understand ( ko chia
ở tiếp diễn)
12. (you/find) it difficult to concentrate on your work with this music on? Do you find
13. I (think) of applying for an undergraduate scholarship at an ASEAN university. am
thinking
14. I (regret) that local villagers have rebuilt the old temple in a wrong style. regret
15. Look at Mai! She (try) several Thai noodles in the street market. is trying
IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exams.
-> Had he studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam…………………………………
2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
-> The man… is believed to have escaped in a stolen car…………………………………………
3. Are you against working on Sunday?
-> Do you object to working on Sunday? Phản đối
4. Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas?
-> Are we allowed to smoke in Vietnamese cinemas?
Allow + Ving/ Allow Sb + to V = Advise + Ving/ Advise Sb + to V
5. The policemen told us to fit new locks on the door.
-> The policemen suggested that we should fit a new lock on the door.
6. He won’t have to teach for two whole semesters and he’s really looking forward to that.
-> He’s really looking forward to not having to teach for the two whole semesters.
7. Although Sue looked for the book for a long time, she couldn’t find it.
-> Sue spent…spent a long time looking for the book…without success.
8. There is a risk that he will miss the plane if he waits.
-> He risks……missing the plane if he waits…………………………………………….
9. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
-> He regretted…not to say goodbye to her…at the airport.
10. I remember that I turned off the computer last night.
-> I remember…turning off the computer last night………………………………………………………….
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Write A. bloc B. block C. group D. team
between two and five words in each gap. 7. The ASEAN Schools Games focus on prompting ASEAN ____ in the youth through school sports.'
1. He didn’t make a mistake when he played the song. (WITHOUT) A. solidity B. support C. solidarity D. agreement
-> He played the song…without making any mistake……at all. 8. The collective will of the nations of Southeast Asia will bind themselves together in friendship and
_______.
2. It’s not a problem for me to change our arrangement. (MIND) A. willingness B. friendliness C. relationship D. cooperation
-> I don’t mind changing…our arrangement. 9. One of the purposes of ASEAN is to promote regional peace and ___________.
3. We come in at all hours of the morning and she doesn’t approve of that. (COMING) A. conflict B. stability C. stabilization D. disturbance
10. Their aims and purposes were about _____ in the economic, social, cultural, technical,
-> She doesn’t approve…of us coming in at all hours of the morning…………at all hours of the
educational and other fields.
morning. A. coordination B. cooperation C. promotion D. determination
4. If you work for this company, you have to travel a lot. (INVOLVES) 11. The capital still __________ considerable charm with plenty to see.
-> Working for this company…involves a lot…of travel. A. insists B. expresses C. continues D. maintains
12. They try to promote active collaboration and mutual _____ on matters of common interest.
5. You will waste time if you copy your work out again, so don’t do it. (COPYING) A. easiness B. association C. assistant D. assistance
-> Don’t waste time copying your work………out again. 13. The two decades of Vietnam's participation in the bloc have seen the country's maturity in ___.
6. Tom and his brother stopped drinking beer. (LONGER) A. mixture B. combination C. integration D. separation
14. The countries of Southeast Asia should prevent external intervention and ________.
-> Tom and his brother no longer drink beer…………………………………………………………….
A. assistance B. intenuption C. interference D. aid
7. He tried to lift the big box, but he was unsuccessful. (ATTEMPT) 15. ASEAN is a dynamic and harmonious community that is aware and proud of its ________
-> He made ………an attempt to lift the…………big box, but he failed to do so. culture, and heritage.
A. characteristic B. identity C. state D. variety
8. I couldn’t help laughing when I saw him wearing strange clothes. (REFRAIN)
16. The ASEAN Community demonstrates the awareness, shared ____ as well as the political
-> I couldn’t……refrain myself from laughing…… when I saw him wearing strange clothes. will of the member states to strengthen integration.
VI. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word from the box A. vision B. view C. sight D. visibility
17. ______ is an organized group of people who have common interests, activities or purposes
relations economic maintenance community solutions principle trust stability A. Group B. Bloc C. Association D. Team
1. Viet Nam always desires to work with its partners on the basis of the __principle__ of 18. The ASEAN charter came into ________ on 15 December 2008.
respect for independence, sovereignty, equality and mutual benefit. A. action B. act C. operation D. force
2. International programmes should aim to enhance cooperation for peace, _stability_ and 19. Many people are not aware of their rights to vote under the ________.
development. A. tissues B. contribution C. constitution D. issue
3. In the past years, high _economic_ growth has enabled Viet Nam to increase people's living 20. The English have a _________ for gardens.
standards. A. passion B. dream C. prefer D. working
4. Viet Nam is consistently a friend and reliable partner to all nations, and a responsible VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the
member of the international _________________. following exchanges.
5. That ASEAN Summit tried to find appropriate __________________to further accelerate 1. "It's so stuffy in here." -" ____________ "
the course of building the ASEAN Community. A. Do I have to open the window? B. Must I open the window?
6. Viet Nam always desires to work with its partners to build and reinforce strategic C. Shall I open the window? D. Would you like to open the window?
__________________ for peace, cooperation and development. 2. "Merry Christmas!" -"_______________ "
7. We are glad to see the strong development of ___________between ASEAN and its A. Happy Christmas to you! B. Same for you!
partners. C. The same to you! D. You are the same!
8. Regular dialogue and cooperation contribute to the ______________________of peace and 3. "I will pick you up around 7:30. The movie starts at 8:00." - " ______________ "
security in the region. A. No, you don't. B. OK. See you then.
VII. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. C. I don't like waiting. D. Thanks, no big deal.
1. The ASEAN Leaders on the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN agreed on a shared _______of 4. “_____________ going on a picnic this weekend?" - "That's great!"
ASEAN, living in peace, stability and prosperity. A. How about B. Let's C. Why don't we D. Would you like
A. dream B. vision C. imagination D. image 5. "Mr Green had an accident. He's been in hospital for a week." " ____________ "
2. One of the ASEAN fundamental principles is mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, A. How terrific. B. Oh, is he? C. Poor it. D. Poor him.
equality, and national _______ of all nations. 6. "Do you really think that I should take the job?" - "_________ Trust me. Take it. What do you
A. similarity B. belief C. identity D. equality have to lose?"
3. The ASEAN Vision 2020 agrees on a shared vision of ASEAN, living in peace, ____ and prosperity. A. I doubt so. B. I don't think so. C. I hope so. D. I know so.
A. stability B. regularity C. firmness D. strength 7. "Do you fancy a drink?" - " _____________ "
4. The right of every nation is to lead its national existence free from external _______. A. No, everything is OK. B. Oh! Of course not.
A. involvement B. prevention C. interference D. interruption C. Sure, let's go and get one. D. Wow! I am so excited.
5. Viet Nam and other ASEAN members always desire that other countries, particularly the major 8. "What are you doing here, Tom? Do you want to join us?" - "________ Please continue. I'm
powers, support the ASEAN Community’s_______, its principle of consensus and unity. (Former just coming to find my stuff."
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung) A. Don't mind me. B. Don't worry. C. Not at all. D. Not to mention.
A. role model B. central function C. central role D. middle role 9. "Take the second turning on the left and then go straight ahead until you see the cinema on the
6 A deeply connected ___ will surely bring member countries and the region more practical benefits. right." -"___________. Thanks."
 A. I agree with you. B. I don't think so. C. I have got that. D. It makes sense. 32. Not all the winners will receive great prizes, but nobody leaves _____.
10. "Do you mind if I turn on the volume')" - "______________." A blank-handed B. clear-handed C. empty-handed D. white-handed
A. I don't think so. B. I’m sorry, but you have to. 33. I _____ good about the race's outcome.
C. No, please go ahead. D. Of course, you can't. A. am B. feel C. look D. were
11. "Would you mind if I smoked?" - "_______________" 34, Do you _____ they will win?
A. Don't mention it. B. I'd rather you didn't. C. Mind your head! D. You don't want to. A. believe B. involve C. promise D. suggest
12. "Let's have a pizza." - "______________" 35. I think the teacher was _____ with my speech
A. It doesn't matter. B. Not at all. C. Not really. D. Sure thing! A. appreciated B. involved C. measured D. satisfied
UNIT 5: BEING PART OF ASEAN – PRACTICE TEST 2 36. I still _____ a lot of money on my student loans.
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs A. consist B. deserve C. involve D. owe
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 37. Lao PDR stands _____ Lao People's Democratic Republic
1. A. bloc B. govern C. dominate D. motto A.by B. for C. on D. with
2. A. stability B. stable C. association D. state 38 ASEAN_____ of ten Southeast Asian eountries, namely: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam
3. A. charter B. chance C. charity D. brochure
A. consists B. contains C. includes D. involves
4. A. internal B. international C. Internet D. interrupt
39. The member states will act in accordance _____ the law to set out in various ASEAN instruments
5. A. partnership B. charter C. hard D. scholarship
A. for B. of C. to D. with
6. A. athlete B. capital C. stalk D. talent
40. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will focus _____ efforts to build the ASEAN Community
7. A. emblem B. member C. regret D. theme
A. at B. for C. in D on
8. A. August B. gerund C. purpose D. suggest
41. It is no use _____ a girl that she doesn’t need to lose any weight.
9. A. dream B. mean C. peace D. steady
A. convince B. convincing C. to convince D. to convincing
10. A. consist B. disable. C. suggest D. vision
42. I have much homework that I ought _____
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three
A. do B. to doing C. doing D. to do
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
43. She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help_____ at
11. A. purpose B. confident C. policy D. provide
A laugh B. laughing C. to laugh D. to laughing
12. A. republic B. develop C. currency D. promote
44. We are looking forward_____ out at the weekend.
13. A. Manila B. Singapore C. Malaysia D. Cambodia
A. go B. going C. to go D. to going
14. A. solidarity B. cooperation C. opportunity D. popularity
45, You should give up_____ your sister.
15. A. heritage B. integrate C. development D. principle
A. being bullied B. bullied C. bullying D. to bully
16. A. assistance B confident C. dynamic D. external
46. She is used_____ to loud music.
17. A. academic B. behaviour C. participate D. relationship
A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. to listening
18. A. charter B. depict C. enter D. purchase
47. I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me _____?
19. A. athlete B. continue C. principle D. regional
A. do B. doing C. to do D. to doing
20. A competition B. fundamental C. interference D. stability
48. It's a nice day. Does anyone fancy _____ for a walk?
21. A. solidarity B. cooperation C. opportunity D. popularity
A. having gone B. going C. to go D. went
22. A. heritage B. integrate C. intervene D. principle
49. I wish that dog would stop _____.lt's driving me mad
23. A. republic B. develop C. currency D. populous
A bark B. barking C. being barked D. to bark
24. A. Manila B. Singapore C. Malaysia D. Cambodia
50. He never says anything that is worth _____ to.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. to listening
following questions.
5l. Carol's parents always encouraged her _____ hard at school.
25. ASEAN includes ten member states, but other countries but may get bigger because other
A. being studied B. study C. studying D. to study
countries have applied to join the _____.
52. They promised_____ me _____ for the party
A. bloc B. group C. gang D. troop
A. to help/prepare B. to help/preparing C. helping/preparing D. helping/to prepare
26 The _____ is a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states
53. All _____ were asked to list all the members of ASEAN that they could think of in a one-minute
A. charter B. motto C. policy D. principle
period.
27. The Japanese Government _____ 20 scholarships for international students in Japan coming
A. participates B. participations C. participants D. participating
from ASEAN member countries to study in Japan
54. We will create a stable , prosperous and highly _____ ASEAN Economic community
A. affords B. demands C. offers D provides
A. compete B. competition C. competitor D. competitive
28. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will be _____ at the National Convention Centre under the
55. Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is neither simple nor _____.
Chairmanship of Lao PDR
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economically
A carried B conducted C. held D taken place
56. The members meet once a week to develop and adopt proposals on new __ and legislation.
29. The ASEAN charter entered into_____ after ten members signed it.
A. policy B. politic C. political D. politician
A. action B. force C. influence D. order
57. The children grew up with deep _____ for their parents.
30. Each deputy should be _____ for one ASEAN community council, supported by a team of
A. respect B. respecting C. respectful D. respectability
competent and a lawyers
58. As an ASEAN member, Viet Nam has actively participated in the group's and programs and has
A. blamed B. capable C. in charge D responsible
also created new _____ and cooperation mechanisms.
31. Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and _____ high ranks in many
A. initiatives B. initiates C. initiations D. initiators
sports.
59. Over the past decade, Viet Nam-ASEAN_____have been growing fast in all areas, particularly in
A. hold B. keep C. mark D. score
politics and the economy
 A. relates B. relatives C. relations D relationships A. achievement B. development C. prevention D. reduction
60. With a population of over 237 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth most _____ 19. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, the 13th National Congress of the Communist
country Party of Viet Nam adopted a resolution to have ‘more friends and fewer enemies’
A. popular B. popularly C. populous D. unpopular A. breakdown B. decrease C. establish D. increase
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in 20. He had dominated racing this year with six victories in seven starts.
each of the following questions. A. overexcited B. overreacted C. overwhelmed D. overshadowed
75. The ten stalks of padi represent the hope for an ASEAN comprising all the ten countries in VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
Southeast Asia bound together in friendly and solidarity underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
76. In the Rio Olympics 2016, Vietnamese sports delegation returned home with two medals both 23. Our survey also found that 75 per cent of those quizzed knew three or more of their neighbours
from “hero” shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh, ranking the 48th in the final A. interviewed B. asked C. replied D. examined
77. Viet Nam was the first Indochinese country joining ASEAN, and its move helped end 24.Viet Nam and Laos will closely cooperate to strengthen the solidarine of ASEAN and enhance the
confrontation between the Indochinese party and ASEAN vital role of the group in regional security structure.
78. ASEAN was found in Bangkok, Thailand on 8 August 1967 when the five founding members A. agreement B. cooperation C. separation D. fellowship
signed the ASEAN Declaration. 25. Her graceful performance of this traditional art form in the evening session was a real source of
79. Viet Nam has remained committed to ASEAN since it joined in 1995 and the idea of an ASEAN pleasure .
Community has increasingly accepted into Viet Nam's political lexicon. A.attractive B. effortless C. inelegant D. sophisticated
80. Soon after becoming a member, Viet Nam signed the Treaty on the South Asian Nuclear 26. Viet Nam is famous for World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An Ancient Town
weapon-Free zone and being one of the founding members of the ASEAN Regional Forum. A. honoured B. popular C. well-known D. unknown
81. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as provide opportunities for 27. The country's continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of all its
its members. residents.
82. Being influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a wide diverse A. poverty B. inflation C. insecurity D. wealth
nation with over 300 ethnic groups. 28. The colour white symbolises a lot of things, and one is that it represents purity and innocence.
83. Students from Viet Nam who wish applying for the ASEAN scholarship must be approved by the A. cleanness B. immorality C.honesty D. guiltlessness
Ministry of Education and Training. 29. All countries are obliged to maintain stability and peace in the world, because instability brings
84. Shaping like an elongated S, Viet Nam covers a surface area of 128,000 square es, making it undesired effects.
roughly the size of Italy or, in the U.S., New Mexico. A. certain B. foreseen C. negative D. positive
85. The MPAC is intended allowing the AEC and enhance ASEAN's inner integration with the help of 30. Many people afraid that the victory of US president-elect Donald Trump might affect stability in
improved infrastructure development. Asia, more specifically in the ASEAN region.
86. Not everybody prefers study abroad to studying in his or her home country A. failure B. insecurity C. poverty D. weakness
87. Nowadays, more and more people are realising what it means to be a part of ASEAN and why it 31. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits opened in Vientiane, Laos, late on Tuesday on the theme of
is important to join in the association "Turning vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN Community
88. To participate in sport events, people with disabilities also have a chance to find their lifetime A. energetic B. inactive C. innovative D. productive
partner. 32. Amanita argued that Indonesia would continue to play a role in maintaining peace and
89. I have been listening to your speech, but I am doubting what you are saying. I don't feel that it promoting democra on in ASEAN
is a good idea. A. assisting B. lessening C. preserving D. upholding
90. John is having a clown birthday party. The clown is appearing. He always loves watching the
clown. He is looking happy VII. Add the suffixes -ic, -tion, -ful, -ment, -ship, -ance, -ence and -ity to the words below
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the to form new words.
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 1. Economy -> ………………………………………… 6. stable -> …………………………………………
ll. The government's interference in the strike has been widely criticised.
2. govern -> ………………………………………… 7. progress -> ………………………………………………
A. disapproval B. intervention C. limitation D. postponement
12. The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice - the 3. grace -> ………………………………………… 8. legal -> ………………………………………………
most important crop for the Southeast Asian people
4. accord -> ………………………………………… 9. scholar -> ………………………………………………
A. banner B. logo C. motto D. slogan
13 The scholarship is renewed annually and may be stopped if the students have poor academic 5. interfere -> ………………………………………… 10. cooperate -> ………………………………………………
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. AESEAN organises different projects and activities to integrate it 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