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UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES English Examination

FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Module 02

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Read the text and do the tasks followed
Last year, the United States and Vietnam celebrated our 25th anniversary of diplomatic
relations. Over the past several decades, the bilateral relationship between our countries has
made significant strides, to the point where our nations now cooperate on a wide range of
issues, including fighting COVID-19 and preparing for future health security threats,
combatting climate change, and addressing shared legacies of war. We have deepened our
economic ties as Vietnam’s second largest trading partner and its top export market worldwide,
and our support for one another is mutually reinforcing: a vibrant Vietnamese economy is
critical to the supply chains Americans depend on, a point that COVID-19 has made clear when
production shutdowns abroad have led to difficulties in shipping goods at home.
Our security relationship has dramatically expanded as we support Vietnam’s independence and
sovereignty, particularly in the maritime domain. The United States and Vietnam have also
advanced capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats through our
partnership on the Global Health Security Agenda. The already-robust and growing partnership
between our peoples has resulted in nearly 30,000 Vietnamese studying in the United States,
contributing nearly $1 billion to the U.S. economy, and the opening of a Peace Corps office in
Hanoi.
The Vice President’s travel to Vietnam signifies the United States’ deep commitment not only to
the region, but also to the U.S. – Vietnam relationship. In bilateral meetings with Vietnamese
leaders, Vice President Harris reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to… strong, prosperous, and
independent Vietnam, as well a free, open, healthy, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. The Vice
President reinforced the United States’ commitment to leading the world in ending the COVID-
19 pandemic. She announced new COVID-19 vaccine donations to Vietnam, critical support for
vaccine distribution, and the opening of a new regional CDC office to enhance health security
cooperation.
A. Circle the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question: (3
points)
1. Which of the following could best replace the word “signify” as used in paragraph 3:
A. pledge C. represent
B. promise D. confirm
2. The word “we” in paragraph 1 refers to:
A. The United States C. The author
B. The United States and Vietnam D. The U.S and Vietnamese people
3. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. US Covid-19 Aid to Vietnam C. The United States and Vietnam continue to
strengthen their ties
B. US policies towards Vietnam under the D. US commitments to providing Vietnam
Biden administration security assistance

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4. Which of the following statements is TRUE:
A. Vietnam is the United States’ top export market worldwide.
B. The opening of a Peace Corp office in Hanoi was announced by the Vice President of the U.S.
during her travel to Vietnam.
C. Vietnamese studying in the United States contribute nearly $1 billion to the U.S. economy.
5. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “Vice President Harris reaffirmed the U.S.
commitment to … strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam.”
A. a
B. the
C. x (no article)
6. The following sentence has … clauses:
“We have deepened our economic ties as Vietnam’s second largest trading partner and its top
export market worldwide, and our support for one another is mutually reinforcing: a vibrant
Vietnamese economy is critical to the supply chains Americans depend on, a point that COVID-
19 has made clear when production shutdowns abroad have led to difficulties in shipping goods
at home.”
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
B. Answer the following question: (0.5 point)
What does the U.S Vice President’s visit to Vietnam mean?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
C. Make question for the following answer: (0.5 point)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………?
To enhance health security cooperation.

D. Translate the italic paragraphs into Vietnamese (from “ to “) (3 points)

E. Translate to following text into English: (3 points)
Vào ngày 10 tháng 9 năm 2021, chính phủ Trung Quốc thông báo rằng sẽ tặng Việt Nam thêm 3
triệu liều vaccine Covid-19 vào cuối năm, nâng tổng số viện trợ vaccine tới quốc gia Đông Nam
Á này lên 5,7 triệu liều. Thông báo này đến sau cuộc gặp giữa Thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính và
Ngoại trưởng Trung Quốc Vương Nghị vào tuần trước. Thủ tướng Chính nói rằng hai quốc gia
cần tiếp tục tăng cường các cuộc đối thoại để giải quyết những khác biệt và xung đột, đặc biệt là
những tranh chấp về lãnh thổ ở Biển Đông. Bất chấp những căng thẳng này, hai bên vẫn nhất trí
tiếp tục tăng cường mối quan hệ đối tác hợp tác chiến lược toàn diện mà đã được thiết lập vào
năm 2008.