Discover the Wonders of Southeast Asia with a Mekong Trip

A Mekong trip is an adventure that takes you through some of the most beautiful and diverse countries in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The Mekong River is the lifeblood of this region, and it offers travelers a unique way to explore the cultures, traditions, and landscapes of these countries. Here are some of the highlights of a Mekong trip:

Cruising the Mekong River: The Mekong River is one of the longest rivers in Asia, and it winds its way through six countries before emptying into the South China Sea. A Mekong trip typically starts with a river cruise that takes you through some of the most scenic and interesting parts of the river, including floating markets, local villages, and historic landmarks.

Exploring Local Villages: One of the most memorable experiences of a Mekong trip is visiting the local villages that dot the riverbanks. These villages are home to people from different ethnic groups, each with their own unique customs, traditions, and way of life. Visitors can witness firsthand how the locals make a living through fishing, farming, and handicrafts.

Visiting Cultural Sites: The Mekong region is steeped in history and culture, and a Mekong trip offers the opportunity to explore some of the most important cultural sites in the region. These include ancient temples and pagodas, historic landmarks, and museums that offer insights into the rich history and heritage of the region.

Sampling Local Cuisine: Southeast Asia is known for its delicious and varied cuisine, and a Mekong trip offers plenty of opportunities to sample local dishes. From street food stalls to fine dining restaurants, there is something for every taste and budget. Some of the must-try dishes include pho noodle soup, pad Thai, and fresh seafood.

In conclusion, a Mekong delta tours is an unforgettable adventure that takes you through some of the most beautiful and diverse countries in Southeast Asia. Whether you are interested in cruising the Mekong River, exploring local villages, visiting cultural sites, or sampling local cuisine, there is something for everyone on a Mekong trip. So why not start planning your next adventure and discover the wonders of Southeast Asia for yourself?

Indonesia is an island nation in Southeast Asia. Its official name is the Republic of Indonesia. It is a member country of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country's total area is 1,904,443 sq km. (1) ________ Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia, Indonesia enjoys tropical climate. The rupiah is the official (2) ________ unit of Indonesia, consisting (3) ________ 100 sen. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta and it is also the largest city in the country. Other big cities are Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, Palembang... The population in 2004 was
about 238,500,000. Indonesia is the world's fourth most (4) ________ country after China, India, and the United States. Islam, which is over eighty per cent of the population practice, is the country's (5) ________ religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism... The national language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is a modified form of Malay. Besides, about 300 other languages and dialects are spoken. English is (6) ________ used as the language of business

1. A. As B. Like C. Such D. So
2. A. money B. monetize C. monetization D. monetary
3. A. in B. for C. of D. on
4. A. populate B. population C. populous D. popular
5. A. official B. officially C. office D. officer
6. A. increasing B. increasingly C. increased D. increasedly

1. Everyone was very _______________ to me. (FRIEND)
2. You can’t be _______________ on your parents. (DEPEND)
3. We were impressed by the _______________ of the city. (BEAUTIFUL)
4. The editor welcomes _______________ from readers on any subject.
(CORRESPOND)
5. English, Tamil and Chinese are _______________ spoken in Malaysia. (WIDE)
6. The festival is _______________ held in Hung King Temple. (OFFICIAL)

Thailand is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country has an area of 513,120 sqkm. Thailand enjoys tropical climate. The Thai unit of currency is the baht. The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, the capital, which is also the country’s center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. The population of Thailand is now 66.5 million, about 15 million of whom live in the capital city of Bangkok.According to the last census, 94.5% of the total population are Buddhists. Muslims are the second largest religious group in Thailand at 4.3%. The official language of Thailand is Thai. It is the principal language of education and spoken throughout the country. The country is well-known for the tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Bangkok, and Phuket.

25. Thailand is a Southeast Asian nation. _______

26. 66.5 million people live in the capital city of Bangkok. _______

27. Buddhistsare the largest religious group in Thailand. _______

28. Thai is the primary language of instruction. _______

B. Read the passage again and choose the correct answers. (0.5pt)

29. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Ethnic groups in Thailand B. Tourism in Thailand

C.The symbol of Thailand D. The geography and people of Thailand

30. What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Thailand is the largest country in Southeast Asia.

B. Bangkok is in the center of Thailand.

C. There are more than two religions in Thailand.

D.English is widely spoken in Thailand.

Read the passage carefully. Then decide whether each of the statements below is TRUE (T), or FALSE (F).

Indonesia is an island nation in Southeast Asia. Its official name is the Republic of Indonesia. It is a member country of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country's total area is 1,904,443 sq km. Like Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia, Indonesia enjoys tropical climate. The rupiah is the official monetary unit of Indonesia, consisting of 100 sens.

The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta and it is also the largest city in the country. Other big cities are Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, Palembang... The population in 2004 was about 238,500,000. Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country after China, India, and the United States. Islam, which is over eighty per cent of the population practice, is the country's official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism...

The national language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is a modified form of Malay. Besides, about 300 other languages and dialects are spoken. English is increasingly used as the language of business.

Question 1. Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia.

A. True

B. False

I. Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

      1.   The Sydney Opera House is considered as the symbol of __________.

            A. Asia                B. America          C. Australia        D. Europe

      2.   Vietnam is located in Southeast __________.

            A. Americ         B. Asia             C. Australia          D. Europe

      3.   The smallest __________ in the world is Australia.

            A. continent          B. ocean               C. country           D. city

      4.   Some developed nations namely Britain, France and Germany are located in _______.

            A. America                  B. Asia                         C. Australia                 D. Europe

      5.   Have you ever seen Big Ben? It is the most visited __________in Britain.

            A. city              B. country          C. landmark            D. continent

      6.   Penguins often live in __________because they are especially adapted to the cold weather.

            A. Asia                 B. Antarctica      C. Australia          D. America

I. Read the passage. Then choose one suitable word to fill in the gaps. (2.0 points)
Vietnam is in the South- East Asia. It has (1) __________ of beautiful mountains, rivers and beaches. There are two long
(2) _______ in Vietnam: the Red River in the north and the Mekong River in the South. The Mekong River is the (3)
_________river in the South- East Asia and of course it is longer (4) ______the Red River. The Mekong River starts in Tibet and
flows to the Bien Dong. Phanxipang is the highest mountain in Vietnam. It’s 3,143 meters high. Vietnam also (5) ______many
nice beaches such as Sam Son, Do Son, Nha Trang, Vung Tau.
1. A. a lot of B.lots C. lots of D. lot
2. A. river B.lakes C. streams D. rivers
3. A. longest B.the longest C. longer D. the longer
4. A. then B.than C. to D. that
5. A. have B. has C. to have D. having

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Vietnam is in the south East asia it has....................of beautiful mountains rivers and beaches ...........................are two long ................in Vietnam the red river in the north and the makong river in the ............................the mekong river is the........................river in the south east asia and of course it is longer ....................... the red river thee mekong river starts in tibet and .....................to the bien dong

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995. Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made great contributions to maintaining peace , stability and reconciliation in the region.

In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped (obtained) many successes in all social and economic fields. The country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international community. Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation. ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased sharply. With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei.

In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while preserving its own cultural features. Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future.

Question: How long has Vietnam been a full member of ASEAN?

A. For the past few years.

B. As long as Singapore.

C. Since 1995

D. For a decade.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the  correct  answer  to each of  the questions  from  36  to  42.

          Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995. Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made great contributions to maintaining peace, stability and reconciliation in the region. 

          In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped (obtained) many successes in all social and economic fields. The country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international community. Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation. ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased sharply. With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei. 

          In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while preserving its own cultural features. Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future.

How long has Vietnam been a full member of ASEAN?

A. For the past few years.

B. As long as Singapore.

C. Since 1995.

D. For a decade.

Vietnam is in the South- East Asia. It has (1)_________ of beautiful mountains, rivers and beaches. (2) ________ are two long (3) ________ in Vietnam: the Red River in the north and the Mekong River in the (4) ________ . The Mekong River is the (5)________

river in the South- East Asia and of course it is longer (6) ________ the Red River. The Mekong River starts in Tibet and (7) ________ to the Bien Dong.

Phanxipang is the highest(8)________ in Vietnam. It’s 3,143 meters. Vietnam also (9) ________ many nice beaches such (10) ________ Sam Son, Do Son, Nha Trang, Vung Tau.