Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word (s) in the following question

The principal objectives of ASEAN, outlined in the Bangkok Declaration (1976), were to accelerate economic growth and promote peace and stability.

A. maintain 

B. predict

C. speed up

D. slow down

Part II. Reading

I. Read the text and choose the best answer  (A, B,C or D ) to complete each sentence questions.(1pt)

Malaysia is one of the countries of the ASEAN. It is divided into two regions which are separated by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit.Kuala Lumpur-The capital city- is the largest city in the country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Although Islam is the country’s official religion, there are two other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia known simply as Malay. However, English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary school, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.

 1/  The ………….. of Malaysia in 2001  was  over 22 million.

A. population B. region C. language D. country

2/ Malaysia is divided  into ……….. regions by about 640 km of the sea.

A. two B. three  C. four D. five

3/The official religion of Malaysia is ……………..

A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Tamil   D. Islam

4/ …………… is a compulsory second language for secondary school students in Malaysia.

A. Chinese B. Tamil C. Malay D. English

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: Which is the best title of the passage?

A. How Vietnam joined ASEAN.

B. Vietnam's contributions to ASEAN's development.

C. Vietnam's achievements in relation with the ASEAN community.

D. Vietnam-ASEAN: a decade of companionship and development.

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.

Which is the best title of the passage?

A. How Vietnam joined ASEAN.

B. Vietnam's contributions to ASEAN's development.

C. Vietnam's achievements in relation with the ASEAN community.

D. Vietnam-ASEAN: a decade of companionship and development.

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.

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.

That Vietnam ______ is an example of Vietnam's achievement in economy.

A. reaches seven percent each year in economic investments

B. succeeds in the program of “hunger eradication and poverty alleviation”.

C. reinforces regional cooperation with other ASEAN member countries

D. official became a full member of ASEAN

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.

Which  word  means “an end to a disagreement and the start of a good relationship again”?

A. Stability

B. Eradication

C. Reconciliation

D. Impression