Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted
B. supportive
C. reliant
D. responsible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Women in rural areas might be forced to work both at home but on the fields.
A. in rural areas
B. be forced
C. to work
D. but on
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 word means “an end to a disagreement and the start of a good relationship again”?
A. Stability.
B. Eradication
C. Reconciliation.
D. Impression
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 information is not given in the passage?
A. Vietnam has played an important part in maintaining peace in the region.
B. Culture is an aspect which Vietnam has focused on as an ASEAN member
C. Singapore has invested a lot in the Vietnamese market.
D. Joining ASEAN was an important political event to Vietnam.
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.
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.
Question: How has ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam also increased?
A. slowly
B. quietly
C. sharply
D. medium
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Saudi Women Register To Vote For The First Time
Women in Saudi Arabia began registering to vote this week for the first time in the nation’s (1) ______. The late King Abdullah announced in November, 2015 that women would be allowed to run for office and vote in city elections, which (2) _______ every four years. At least 70 women intend to run for office, and more than 80 registered as campaign managers, Arab News reported last month. (3) ______ the legal barrier to voting has been lifted, other Saudi laws and culture could complicate women’s (4) ______ to cast their votes.
Saudi women still have to deal with limits on their freedom of movement, and since it’s illegal for them to drive, many of them will have to (5) _____ male members of their family to take them to register and to vote. Male relatives who oppose female voting rights could also be a barrier. The government also (6) _______ voters to have personal ID cards, and many Saudi women do not.
To make serious (7) _______on women’s rights, Saudi authorities should (8) _______ the male guardianship system, under which earing policies and practices (9) _______ women from obtaining a passport, marrying, traveling, or accessing higher education without the approval of a male guardian. Only then will Saudi Arabia's women be able to (10) _________ to society on an equal situation with men.
9, under which earing policies and practices (9) _______ women from obtaining a passport, marrying, traveling, or accessing higher education without the approval of a male guardian.
A. prevent
B. take
C. end
D. remove
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Saudi Women Register To Vote For The First Time
Women in Saudi Arabia began registering to vote this week for the first time in the nation’s (1) ______. The late King Abdullah announced in November, 2015 that women would be allowed to run for office and vote in city elections, which (2) _______ every four years. At least 70 women intend to run for office, and more than 80 registered as campaign managers, Arab News reported last month. (3) ______ the legal barrier to voting has been lifted, other Saudi laws and culture could complicate women’s (4) ______ to cast their votes.
Saudi women still have to deal with limits on their freedom of movement, and since it’s illegal for them to drive, many of them will have to (5) _____ male members of their family to take them to register and to vote. Male relatives who oppose female voting rights could also be a barrier. The government also (6) _______ voters to have personal ID cards, and many Saudi women do not.
To make serious (7) _______on women’s rights, Saudi authorities should (8) _______ the male guardianship system, under which earing policies and practices (9) _______ women from obtaining a passport, marrying, traveling, or accessing higher education without the approval of a male guardian. Only then will Saudi Arabia's women be able to (10) _________ to society on an equal situation with men.
10, Only then will Saudi Arabia's women be able to (10) _________ to society on an equal situation with men.
A. help
B. contribute
C. cause
D. give