Unit 16 : The association of southeast asian nation : Test 2

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

By the time we finished our work, Peter had already gone home.

1. Peter did not go home until we finished our work.
2. As soon as we finished our work, we would go home with Peter.
3. We finished our work before Peter went home.
4. Peter had gone home before we finished our work.

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

As soon as you arrive, give me a call.

1. Give me a call immediately on arrival.
2. Wait until I call you to arrive.
3. I will phone you on my arrival.     
4. Whenever you call me, I will arrive.

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Lucy always reminds me of my youngest sister.

1. My youngest sister's name is Lucy.
2. Whenever I see Lucy, I think of my youngest sister.
3. It is Lucy who is my youngest sister.
4. I always think of Lucy, my youngest sister.

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

It has been years since I last ate fish.

1. I have not eaten fish for years.
2. For many years, I have eaten only fish.
3. I like eating fish for years.
4. It is fish that I have eaten for many years

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

It will not be long until he is at the meeting.

1. It will take him a long time to attend the meeting.
2. He will be at the meeting soon.
3. The meeting will last for a long time.
4. He has been at the meeting for a long time

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), regional alliance of ten independent countries that promotes stability arid economic growth in Southeast Asi The organization also encourages cultural exchanges between its members. ASEAN was founded in August 1967 by Malaysia, Thailand, and the republics of Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Brunei joined the alliance after attaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. Vietnam was admitted as the first communist member in 1995. Laos and Myanmar joined ASEAN in 1997, and Cambodia became part of the alliance in 1999. The ASEAN secretariat, a central office that administers the organization's activities, is located in Jakarta, Indonesi Heads of governments of member countries meet annually; there are also annual meetings of Prime Ministers and regular meetings of economic ministers of member countries.

Its principal objectives, outlined in the Bangkok Declaration (1967), were to accelerate economic growth and promote regional peace and stability. A joint forum with Japan was established in 1977 and a cooperation agreement with the European Community (now European Union) was signed in 1980. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, ABEAN played an important role in mediating the civil war in Cambodi In January 1992 ABEAN members agreed to establish a free-trade area and to cut tariffs on nonagricultural goods over a 15-year period beginning in 1993. However, different regulations and tariffs among member countries have made that task difficult. Even so, ASEAN hoped to achieve economic integration by 2015.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) consists of ten members up to now.

1. True
2. False
3. No information.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), regional alliance of ten independent countries that promotes stability arid economic growth in Southeast Asi The organization also encourages cultural exchanges between its members. ASEAN was founded in August 1967 by Malaysia, Thailand, and the republics of Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Brunei joined the alliance after attaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. Vietnam was admitted as the first communist member in 1995. Laos and Myanmar joined ASEAN in 1997, and Cambodia became part of the alliance in 1999. The ASEAN secretariat, a central office that administers the organization's activities, is located in Jakarta, Indonesi Heads of governments of member countries meet annually; there are also annual meetings of Prime Ministers and regular meetings of economic ministers of member countries.

Its principal objectives, outlined in the Bangkok Declaration (1967), were to accelerate economic growth and promote regional peace and stability. A joint forum with Japan was established in 1977 and a cooperation agreement with the European Community (now European Union) was signed in 1980. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, ABEAN played an important role in mediating the civil war in Cambodi In January 1992 ABEAN members agreed to establish a free-trade area and to cut tariffs on nonagricultural goods over a 15-year period beginning in 1993. However, different regulations and tariffs among member countries have made that task difficult. Even so, ASEAN hoped to achieve economic integration by 2015.

Brunei is one of the founding countries.

1. True
2. False                        
3. No information

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), regional alliance of ten independent countries that promotes stability arid economic growth in Southeast Asi The organization also encourages cultural exchanges between its members. ASEAN was founded in August 1967 by Malaysia, Thailand, and the republics of Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Brunei joined the alliance after attaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. Vietnam was admitted as the first communist member in 1995. Laos and Myanmar joined ASEAN in 1997, and Cambodia became part of the alliance in 1999. The ASEAN secretariat, a central office that administers the organization's activities, is located in Jakarta, Indonesi Heads of governments of member countries meet annually; there are also annual meetings of Prime Ministers and regular meetings of economic ministers of member countries.

Its principal objectives, outlined in the Bangkok Declaration (1967), were to accelerate economic growth and promote regional peace and stability. A joint forum with Japan was established in 1977 and a cooperation agreement with the European Community (now European Union) was signed in 1980. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, ABEAN played an important role in mediating the civil war in Cambodi In January 1992 ABEAN members agreed to establish a free-trade area and to cut tariffs on nonagricultural goods over a 15-year period beginning in 1993. However, different regulations and tariffs among member countries have made that task difficult. Even so, ASEAN hoped to achieve economic integration by 2015.

The nations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations exchange cultures one another.

1. True
2. False
3. No information

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), regional alliance of ten independent countries that promotes stability arid economic growth in Southeast Asi The organization also encourages cultural exchanges between its members. ASEAN was founded in August 1967 by Malaysia, Thailand, and the republics of Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Brunei joined the alliance after attaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. Vietnam was admitted as the first communist member in 1995. Laos and Myanmar joined ASEAN in 1997, and Cambodia became part of the alliance in 1999. The ASEAN secretariat, a central office that administers the organization's activities, is located in Jakarta, Indonesi Heads of governments of member countries meet annually; there are also annual meetings of Prime Ministers and regular meetings of economic ministers of member countries.

Its principal objectives, outlined in the Bangkok Declaration (1967), were to accelerate economic growth and promote regional peace and stability. A joint forum with Japan was established in 1977 and a cooperation agreement with the European Community (now European Union) was signed in 1980. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, ABEAN played an important role in mediating the civil war in Cambodi In January 1992 ABEAN members agreed to establish a free-trade area and to cut tariffs on nonagricultural goods over a 15-year period beginning in 1993. However, different regulations and tariffs among member countries have made that task difficult. Even so, ASEAN hoped to achieve economic integration by 2015.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations intends to admit some nations into the organization.

1. True
2. False
3. No information

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), regional alliance of ten independent countries that promotes stability arid economic growth in Southeast Asi The organization also encourages cultural exchanges between its members. ASEAN was founded in August 1967 by Malaysia, Thailand, and the republics of Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Brunei joined the alliance after attaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. Vietnam was admitted as the first communist member in 1995. Laos and Myanmar joined ASEAN in 1997, and Cambodia became part of the alliance in 1999. The ASEAN secretariat, a central office that administers the organization's activities, is located in Jakarta, Indonesi Heads of governments of member countries meet annually; there are also annual meetings of Prime Ministers and regular meetings of economic ministers of member countries.

Its principal objectives, outlined in the Bangkok Declaration (1967), were to accelerate economic growth and promote regional peace and stability. A joint forum with Japan was established in 1977 and a cooperation agreement with the European Community (now European Union) was signed in 1980. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, ABEAN played an important role in mediating the civil war in Cambodi In January 1992 ABEAN members agreed to establish a free-trade area and to cut tariffs on nonagricultural goods over a 15-year period beginning in 1993. However, different regulations and tariffs among member countries have made that task difficult. Even so, ASEAN hoped to achieve economic integration by 2015.

Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations do not have to pay tariffs on nonagricultural goods forever.

1. True
2. False