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Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region

For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of  Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.

 Question: What the most distinguished feature of the silk textile in ASEAN?

A. It helps foreign visitors look for treasures of valuable things.

B. You can find different types of silk from anywhere in the world.

C. Each ASEAN country has its own type of silk which is different from any other.

D. It is the diversity of beautiful, traditional hand-woven materials.

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region

For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of  Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.

 Question: Which of the following is true about silk weaving in Cambodia?

A. The well-known ikat patterns have been passed down for a couple of years.

B. It is done on large wooden frame looms in families or in communities.

C. The arts of ikats were taught in schools in the past.

D. More than 200 different patterns of ikats are known to be in existence.

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region

For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of  Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.

Question: What is the common feature of Vietnamese and Thailand silk weaving?

A. They have the same type of silk with diverse styles and designs.

B. Viet Nam and Thailand were the centres of silk worm production during the war.

C. The ethnic groups play an important role and they use natural dyes.

D. Young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region

For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of  Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.

Question:The word “sericulture” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.

A. the wide cultural collection of ethnic silk costumes

B. a series of cultural events of ethnic groups and silk weaving

C. a center of handloomed silk shantung and jacquards

D. the rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk.

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A. UFO means Unidentified Flying Object.

B. UFO is often used to talk about alien spaceships.

C. Many UFO sightings are hoaxes.

D. Over half of all reported UFO sightings are identified.

III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
 Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam, thanks its beautiful beaches
with fine and clean sand and clear ocean water with mild temperatures all year round. There are
several resorts - such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara - and amusement and water
parks, both in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang
is Tran Phu along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam.
Lying off Nha Trang is Hon Tre island (Bamboo island), with a major resort operated by the Vin
Group. The Vin Per Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star resort and
theme park on Hon Tre Island.
1. Why is Nha Trang one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam?
A. Because it has many beautiful islands and fine sand.
B. Because it has mild temperatures in the summer.
C. Because it has beautiful beaches and clear, clean water.
D. Because it has fine clean sand and mild temperatures.
2. Diamond Bay is the name of a / an
A resort B. amusement park C. island D. water park
3. Where are resorts and parks?
A. in the city only B. in the city and on islands
C. on islands only D. on islands and off the coast
4. The Pacific Coast Highway of Viet Nam refers to in Nha Trang
A. Hon Tre Island B. Vinpearl Group C. Ana Mandara Resort D. Tran Phu Street
5. The Vinpearl Cable Car is a
A. five-star resort B. gondola ift system C. theme park D. mainland link
 When people talk about Nha Trang, the biggest city in Khanh Hoa Province, they often think of
a tropical paradise. Nha Trang is a famous seaside resort. It has a long coastline with beautiful
white sandy beaches.
In the morning and afternoon, tourists can take part in various fascinating outdoor activities such
as mud bathing, swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving. Snorkeling and scuba diving are both
interesting sports, as swimmers may swim underwater and admire the lives at the bottom of the
sea. Besides, tourist can also take boat trips to the islands. One of the most enjoyable trips is the
trip to Mieu Island, where Tri Nguyen Aquarium was built in 1999. This aquarium is now home to
different kinds of colorful fish and even a few sharks.
In addition, tourists can spend an evening visiting a fishing village, where they could get a taste
of the local seafood. There are crabs, shrimps, lobsters, clams, oysters, and several other kind of
fish - all are fresh and delicious.
1. Nha Trang is _______.
A. famous for its fresh and delicious seafood. B. located in Khanh Hoa Province.
C. a paradise for swimmers. D. not a resort.
2. Tourists can take part in some outdoor activities such as_______.
A. visiting Nha Trang Pasteur Institute. B. eating the local seafood.
C. visiting Tri Nguyen Aquarium. D. scuba diving.
3. At Tri Nguyen Aquarium, visitors can enjoy_______.
A. watching a few sharks only.
B. a taste of the local seafood.
C. watching sharks and various kinds of colorful fish.
D. feeding the fish.
4. At a fishing village, tourist can_______.
A. get a taste of the local seafood B. catch the fish and cook them
C. choose crabs, shrimps D. enjoy fishing

5. Which of the following sentences is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Nha Trang is a nice seaside resort.
B. Tri Nguyen Aquarium is on an island.
C. Most tourists are interested in snorkeling and scuba diving.
D. The local seafood is fresh and delicious.

I. Reorder the words and phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. Viet Nam / beautiful / a / Phu Quoc / very / is / island / in /.
 ________________________________________________________________________
2. with white sands / You can see / Viet Nam’s prettiest beaches / tropical rainforests / some of /
and /.
 ________________________________________________________________________
3. Sa Pa / It’s best / Many visitors / during the rainy season / report that / to visit /.
 ________________________________________________________________________
4. excellent / fresh seafood / an / place / This is / to enjoy /.
 ________________________________________________________________________
5. a camera / You mustn’t forget / rice paddies / to take / of the / wonderful pictures /.
 ________________________________________________________________________
6. and / there / Tourists / fishing villages / can visit / national parks /.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

THE ASEAN UNIVERSITY NETWORK

It is clear that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, established in 1967, has achieved remarkable progress in strengthening the ties and promoting cooperation among countries in Southeast Asia, especially in terms of cultural, economic, and social collaborations. However, it was not until the Fourth ASEAN Summit in 1992 that cooperation in the fields of higher education and human resource development became the point of attention of the ASEAN leaders. The idea was later developed into the ASEAN University Network (AUN). The network was founded in November 1995 with the original number of 13 universities in ASEAN member countries. After the enlargement of ASEAN by the ASEAN Charter in 1997 and 1999, the AUN membership increased to 20 member universities, with the addition of two universities from Myanmar, three from Laos, Malaysia, and Cambodia, and two from Indonesia. The main objective of the AUN is to strengthen the existing network of cooperation among universities in ASEAN by promoting collaborative studies and research programmes. Furthermore, the AUN attempts to promote cooperation and solidarity among scientists and scholars in the region and to develop academic and professional human resources as well as to spread scientific knowledge and information among the universities in the region.

Question: The statement to which the author would most probably disagree is that _______.

A. ASEAN’s growth is significant and pretty fast

B. there are noticeable improvements in several fields in ASEAN

C. cooperation and collaborations are the key to success

D. giving higher education a low priority is reasonable