Unit 4: ASEAN and Viet Nam

GRAMMAR: GERUND
Exercise 1: Supply the correct verb form
1. Would you mind (show) ___________________________ me how to work the
lift.
2. I don’t allow (smoke) ______________________________in my drawing-room.
3. I can’t help (sneeze) ______________________________; I caught a cold
yesterday from (sit)_____ in a draught.
4. I have no intention of (go) _________________________to that film; I couldn’t
bear (see) ____________my favorite actress in such dreadful part.
5. I suggest (telephone) ______________________________the hospitals before
(ask) ________________the police to look for him.
6. He postponed (make)_______________________________ a decision until it was
too late to do anything.
7. I distinctly remember (pay)_________________________ him. I gave him 2$.
8. Did you remember (give) __________________________him the key of the
safe? - No, I didn’t. I will go and do it now.
9. I’ll lend you the book when I’ve finished (read) _________ it.
10. I always try to avoid (borrow) ______________________ money from my
friends.
11. Look! It’s started (rain)___________________________ again.
12. You must tell me the truth. I insist on (tell) ___________the truth.
13. I can’t stand (work) ______________________________with such a rude man.
14. Susan considers (look) ___________________________for another job.
15. What a mess! This room needs (clean)_______________ up. We need (clean)
_____________________ it up before
the company arrives.
16. He used (talk) ______about the value of a good education when she was
younger.
17. Larry isn’t used to (wear) _________________________a suit and tie
everyday.
18. We regret (inform)___you that the meeting has been cancelled
19. We regret (lend)_____ him some money. He never paid me back.
20. At the news agent she stopped (buy) ________________a newspaper.
21. There’s too much noise. Can you all stop (talk)________, please?
22. I tried (move)______ the table, but it was too heavy.
23. I tried (wear)_______ the pair of shoes.
24. I will remember (pick)____________________________ you up at the airport.
25. I remember (watch) ______________________________this film before
26. He’s absent-minded. He always forgets (lock)_________ the door.
27. I’ll never forget (fall) ____________________________off the horse last year.
28. We missed (watch)_______________________________ a football match last
night.
29. Tony mentioned (take)____________________________ the bus to school
instead of (walk)_______.
30. I appreciate (be)____ able to study in peace and quiet.
31. I have trouble (understand)________________________ Mrs. Maxwell when
she speaks .She talks too fast.
32. I spent five hours (do)____________________________ my homework last
night .
33. Would you mind (open)___________________________ the door ? Thanks.
34. He tried (explain) ________________________________but she refused to
listen
35. The restaurant doesn’t allow (smoke) ________________at all.
36. The restaurant doesn’t allow people (smoke)__________.
37. His doctor advised him (give) ______________________up eating fast food
38. His doctor advised (give)__________________________ up eating fast food
Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences as long as the meaning is
unchange
1. “Why don’t we go to the cinema?”
He suggested__________
2. It takes Thanh 3 hours a day to do her homework
Thanh spends__________
3. I would like to do the laundry every day
I am interested_________
4. It is necessary to check your health every six months
Checking_____________
5. Hoa managed to lose weights to keep in shape
Hoa succeeded_________
6. He would rather eat vegetables and fruits than eat meat
He prefers____________
7. My sister expects to meet me next summer in Hanoi.
My sister looks forward_______________________________
8. We want to play football with our close friends at weekends.
We feel like___________
9. Shall we go for a walk?
What about___________
Ex 3. Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in
capitals
1. The _______________for a new high-speed railway met with strong opposition.
(PROPOSE)
2. The interesting activities are what makes the volunteer work so __________ .
(FORGET)
3. She is professionally_______________________________ for social worker.
(QUALIFY)
4. The women are demanding full _____________________with the men of their
community (EQUAL)
5. His plan does not offer a real _______________________to the problem.
(SOLVE)
6. We are just making the final________________________ for the festival.
(ARRANGE)
7. He was a worthy _____of the Nobel Prize. (RECEIVE)
8. He'd learned to be____ in his ability to handle anything life threw at him.
(CONFIDE)
9. The measures should help create jobs and _____________the economy.
(STRONG)
10. He made a major ____to peace in the region. (CONTRIBUTE)
11. The games is an international sporting event with more than three thousand
_____________________. (PARTICPATE)
12. I was voted student for my class____________________. (REPRESENT)
13. This sporting event helps offer the opportunity for people with
_____________________(DISABLE)
READING
Exercise 1: Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an organization of ten
Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,
Myanmar, (1) _________Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It
promotes political, economic, cultural and social cooperation (2) its
members. Although ASEAN works for peace and stability in Southeast Asia, it is
not a defence organization.
The members of ASEAN cooperate in such fields (3)_______ population control,
prevention of drug abuse, (4)__________________________research and
combating terrorism. Teachers, students and artists of the member nations
exchange visits. In addition, the organization develops plans to promote tourism in
ASEAN countries and to encourage programs of Southeast Asian studies. It works
to (5)_____________________________________________ trade barriers among
the members.
1. A. the
B. a
C. an
D. Ø
2. A. between
B. through
C. among
D. from
3. A. like
B. as
C. alike
D. that
4. A. scientific
B. science
C. scientist
D. scientifically
5. A. increase
B. prevent
C. develop
D. reduce
Ex 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A. B. C. or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Asia's economic, political and cultural importance is growing (1) a never-before
seen rate. Take China, for example: In terms of purchasing power, China is now
the largest (2) of the world, having recently (3) 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 (4)
when competing for jobs.
(5) the increasing importance of the continent, many international with experience
in companies are expanding to Asia and need (6) with experience in Asian markets
and culture. To get a (7) 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 (8) of education. The competition for top
schools and universities starts from a very early (9) . The point of education in
Asia is to equip people to become productive members of their given societies as
(10) as equip the students with the skills and mentality to be (11) to successfully
compete against the masses of other applicants. Asian students and schools receive
continuously top marks in international rankings. This has been directly (12) in the
success stories of several Asian countries.
1. A. at
B. by
C. on
D. with
2. A. economic
B. economical
C. economically
D. economy
3. A. came
B. passed
C. kicked
D. taken
4. A. summary
B. profile
C. resume
D. requirement
5. A. Although
B. Because
C. Despite
D. Due to
6. A. employees
B. employers
C. employment
D. unemployment
7. A. glance
B. glimpse
C. look
D. view
8. A. quality
B. qualification
C. quantity
D. quantification
9. A. age
B. period
C. semester
D. year
10. A. far
B. long
C. much
D. well
11. A. able
B. capable
C. disable
D. unable
12. A. allowed
B. influenced
C. provided
D. reflected
Exercise 3. Read the extract from a short brochure introducing Indonesia.
Match the subheadings (A-E) with the paragraphs (1-5)

A. Economy B. Sports C. Area and population D. Culture E. Tourist

attractions

(1) Indonesia has about 17,508 islands. It covers a land area of 1,904,569km? With
a population of over 237 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth most
populous country. The capital city is Jakarta and the official language is
Indonesian.

(2) Indonesia's economy is the largest in Southeast Asia. Tourism plays a big role
in the economy. In 2013 tourist sector contributed about US$9 billion. Indonesia.
Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Japan are the top five sources of visitors to
Indonesia

(3) Indonesia's sports are mainly male-oriented. The most popular sports are
badminton and football. Traditional sports include Sepak Takraw, and Pencak
Silat.

(4) Indonesia is a widely diverse nation with over 300 ethnic groups. Its culture is
influenced by Chinese, European, Indian and Malay cultures. The influences of
Western cultures are seen in science, technology, and modern entertainment.

(5) Indonesia is famous for its islands and beautiful views. The most popular
destinations in Indonesia are beaches of Bali, Lombok, wonderful islands of Java,
Sumatra, Kalimantan. Museums, monuments and gardens in the capital are also
famous tourist attractions

Exercise 4. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or Not
given.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was formed in 1967 by
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to promote political
and economic cooperation and regional stability. Bruneijoined in 1984, shortly
after its independence from the United Kingdom, and Vietnam joined ASEAN as
its seventh member in 1995. Laos and Myanmar were admitted into full
membership in July 1997 as ASEAN celebrated its 30th anniversary. Cambodia
became ASEAN's tenth member in 1999.
The ASEAN Declaration in 1967, considered ASEAN's founding document,
formalized the principles of peace and cooperation to which ASEAN is dedicated.
The ASEAN Charter entered into force on 15 December 2008.
With the entry into force of the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN established its legal
identity as an international organization and took a major step in its community-
building process.
Every year following the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM), ASEAN holds its
Post-Ministerial Conference (PMC) to which the Secretary of State is invited. In
1994, ASEAN took the lead in establishing the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF),
which now has 27 members and meets each year at the ministerial level just after
the PMC.
1. ASEAN was formed in 1967 by four countries: Malaysia, Singapore, the
Philippines and Thailand
A. True B. False C. Not given
2. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995 after Brunei 11 years.
A. True B. False C. Not given
3. ASEAN celebrated its 30 anniversary in 1997 when Laos and Cambodia became
full memberships.
A. True B. False C. Not given
4. ASEAN charter helped this organization become an international organization in
2008.
A. True B. False C. Not given
5. Every year ASEAN has 3 meetings with the attendance of 27 members.
A. True B. False C. Not given
Exercise 5. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
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The 22 Southeast Asian Games were held in Vietnam from the 5 to 13
December, 2003. Although it was the first time Vietnam 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. Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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.
Vietnam 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.
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Vietnam's first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22 SEA
Games, Vietnam 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 Vietnam can organise sporting events on an
international level. A plan has been proposed for Vietnam to host the Asia Sports
Games at some point in the future.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that.........
A. Vietnam can organise sporting events better than other countries
B. Vietnam had already planned for the next Sea Games in the future
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C. Vietnam prepared its athletes well for the 22 SEA Games

D. Vietnam protected its first place in SEA Games competition

2. The word "title" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.........
A. power B. label C. headline D. trophy
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3. According to the passage, what is NOT true about the 22 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.
4. The word "intensive” in paragraph 3 has OPPOSITE meaning to.........
A. delicate B. flexible C. sensitive D. vigorous
5. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
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A. To explain the reasons why 22 Sea Games was organised in Vietnam.

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