UNIT 4: ASEAN AND VIETNAM

MỘT SỐ CẤU TRÚC VIẾT LẠI CÂU:

1. It takes/took + sb + thời gian, tiền + to V: mất bao nhiêu thời gian làm gì.
= S + spend + thời gian, tiền + Ving/ on + (n): Ai đó dành bao nhiêu thời gian vào việc gì.
Eg: It took me two hours to do all my homework:
Eg: I spent two hours doing all my homework:
2. Svật + need + Ving = Svật + need + to be Vpp: Việc gì cần được làm. (Cấu trúc bị động)
Eg: My homework needs finishing by 10p.m
= My homework needs to be finished by 10p.m
3. Prefer + Ving + to + Ving: thích làm gì hơn làm gì
= Would prefer + to V + rather than V
= Would rather + V + than + V
Eg: I prefer reading books to watching TV.
= I would prefer to read books rather than watch TV.
= I would rather read books than watch TV.
4. S + be accustomed to + Ving = S + be used to +Ving /N: quen làm gì
5. S + often + Ved/ V2 = S + used to V: thường làm gì trong quá khứ
VD: Nana often cried when she meets with difficulties.
= Nana used to cry when she meets with difficulties
6. S + like sth = S + be + fond of + sth = S + be interested IN/ keen ON st
VD: I like collecting stamps.
= I'm fond of collecting stamps.
7. Why don’t we V ? = Let’s + V = S + suggest + Ving = What about Ving = How about Ving
C. EXERCISES
Ex 2. Circle A. B. C. or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. volunteer B. develop C. experienceD. pollution
2. A. program B. promote C. prepare D. suggest
3. A. poster B. workshop C. exchange D. teamwork
4. A. issue B. aware C. welcome D. gender
5. A. community B. leadership C. experienceD. develop
6. A. understand B. volunteer C. represent D. qualify
7. A. exchange B. equal C. strengthen D. offer
8. A. confident B. practical C. successful D. excellent
9. A. memberB. select C. payment D. process
10. A. surprise B. promote C. apply D. manage
Ex 3. Supply the correct verb form
1. Would you mind (show) me how to work the lift.
2. I don’t allow (smoke) in my drawing-room.
3. I can’t help (sneeze) ; I caught a cold yesterday from (sit) in a draught.
4. I have no intention of (go) to that film; I couldn’t bear (see) my favorite actress in such dreadful
part.
5. I suggest (telephone) the hospitals before (ask) the police to look for him.
6. He postponed (make) a decision until it was too late to do anything.
7. I distinctly remember (pay) him. I gave him 2$.
8. Did you remember (give) him the key of the safe? - No, I didn’t. I will go and do it now.
9. I’ll lend you the book when I’ve finished (read) it.
10. I always try to avoid(borrow) money from my friends.
11. Look! It’s started (rain) again.
12. You must tell me the truth. I insist on (tell) the truth.
13. I can’t stand (work) with such a rude man.
14. Susan considers (look) for another joB.
15. What a mess! This room needs (clean) up. We need (clean) it up before the company arrives.
16. Jane is looking forward to (see) her boyfriend again
17. John admitted (surprise) by the unexpected birthday party last night.
18. My boss spends two hours a day (travel) to work.
19. (Swim) is my favorite sport.
20. I enjoy (play)tennis with my friends.
Ex 5. Supply the correct verb form
41. He used (talk) about the value of a good education when she was younger.
42. Larry isn’t used to (wear) a suit and tie everyday.
43. We regret ( inform) you that the meeting has been cancelled
44. We regret (lend) him some money. He never paid me back.
45. At the news agent she stopped (buy) a newspaper.
46. There’s too much noise. Can you all stop (talk), please?
47. I tried (move) the table, but it was too heavy.
48. I tried (wear) the pair of shoes.
49. I will remember (pick) you up at the airport.
50. I remember (watch) this film before
51. He’s absent-minded. He always forgets (lock) the door.
52. I’ll never forget (fall) off the horse last year.
53. We missed (watch) a football match last night.
54. My family is considering (take) a trip to the USA next year.
55. You should try (wear) any shirts you want to buy.
56. There are people can’t help (laugh) when they see someone slip on a banana skin.
57. He went to bed without (lock) the doors.
58. The flowers need (water) but you needn’t water them now.
59. She apologized to me for (be) so impolite last night.
60. Don’t forget (lock) the door before going to bed
Ex 7. Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
1. It was his own fault, but I couldn’t help sorry for him.
A. feeling B. to feel C. having feltD. to have felt
2. The medical authorities warned everyone not to drink the water without it.
A. being boiled B. boiling C. having boiled D. having to boil
3. Most people talk too much and don’t realize how important is.
A. to be listening B. to be listened C. have listened D. listening
4. If you’ve finished the dictionary, I’d like to borrow it.
A. to have used B. to use C. using D. having used
5. Would you mind ?
A. that I am reading aloud B. explaining it once again, please
C. what causes you a lot of trouble D. to bring the books back by tomorrow
6. On the whole, I enjoy our local club, but I think there are far too many rules and regulations to
feel completely at ease.
A. attending B. attend C. to attend D. being attended
7. I deeply regret to her so severely yesterday. She was badly hurt.
A. to be speaking B. to speak C. speaking D. being spoken
8. Smokers generally do know that smoking is extremely harmful, but it’s just that they can’t help
it.
A. doing B. to do C. do D. having done
9. She thanked me for her a lot when she was in trouble.
A. helped B. helping C. to help D. help
10. I think outside in the open air is much more enjoyable than exercise in some stuffy gyms.
A. to walk - done B. walking – doing C. walk - to be doing D. having walked - do
11. She is looking forward to you again.
A. meet B. meeting C. met D. be met
12. You can't prevent him from alcohol.
A. drink B. to drink C. drinking D. drank
13. In spite of extremely tired, I went to school.
A. to be B. be C. being D. am
14. He got good marks at his exams because he spent almost his time his lessons.
A. revise B. revising C. to revise D. to be revised
15. It’s no good to him, he never answers letters.
A. write B. being written C. writing D. to write
16. The children loved the old castle.
A. explore B. exploring C. explored D. to explore
17. Who suggested here for the picnic?
A. come B. came C. to come D. coming
18. At last, he admitted that box.
A. to open B. open C. to be opened D. opening
19. My girlfriend is afraid of out alone when it gets dark.
A. goes B. to go C. going D. go
20. I’m absolutely fed up with to the same place for our holidays year after year. Let’s consider
elsewhere this summer, shall we?
A. to go - to go B. having gone - go C. gone - going D. going – going
Ex 10. Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
91. Are his ideas worth to?
A. listen B. to listen C. listening D. listened
92. He always avoids me in the streets.
A. meet B. to meet C. met D. meeting
93. My grandfather is used to up early in the morning.
A. getting B. to get C. get D. got
94. I can’t help his opinions.
A. consider B. to consider C. considering D. considered
95. He is looking forward to this result from this contest.
A. receive B. receiving C. to receive D. to receiving
96. It’s no use those things.
A. buyB. buying C. to buy D. to be bought
97. After , she invited the audience to ask questions.
A. finish B. finished C. finishing D. to finish
98. Robbins started a few years ago.
A. to jog B. jogging C. jog D. A and B are correct
99. I suggest some more mathematics puzzles.
A. do B. to do C. doing d done
100. My computer needs .
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
101. Alice isn’t interested in for a new job
A. look B. to look C. looks D. Looking
102. When Beth got tired, she stopped
A. working B. To work C. work D. works
103. She enjoys with many people
A. work B. working C. to work D. works
104. They sometimes avoid him
A. meeting B. meet C. to meet D. meets
105. Would you mind the door? Thanks
A. opening B. open C. opens D. to open
106. It is no good sorry for yourself.
A. to feel B. feeling C. feel D. felt
107. Peter regrets Marry’s birthday party
A. not to attend B. not attending C. not to be attending D. not to be attended
108. Could you please stop so much noise?
a. make B. to make C. made D. making
Ex 14. Fill in the blank with a suitable word given in the box
Apply Eye-opening Proposal Development Hold
Relations Aims Live-streamed Contribution Present

1. Education stimulates the……………. of critical thinking and problem solving skills

2. We have tried to…………….our ideas about benefits of being part of ASEAN
3. Our school will…………….a welcome party for foreign friends from other Asian countries
4. I have decided to…………….for this new job
5. ……………. with neighbouring countries are under strain at present.
6. ASEAN talk show on women in sport…………….at promoting gener equality through sport
7. The discussion of these representatives will be……………. via Facebook
8. It's an experience; everyone has the opportunity to participate in culural exchange
10. He made a very positive……………. that the system should be changed was approved to the success
of the project.
Ex 15. Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in capitals
1. The……………. for a new high-speed railway met with strong opposition. (PROPOSE)
2. The interesting activities are what makes the volunteer work so……………. (FORGET)
3. She is professionally……………. for social worker. (QUALIFY)
4. The women are demanding full…………….with the men of their community (EQUAL)
5. His plan does not offer a real…………….to the problem. (SOLVE)
6. We are just making the final…………….for the festival. (ARRANGE)
7. He was a worthy…………….of the Nobel Prize. (RECEIVE)
8. He'd learned to be…………….in his ability to handle anything life threw at him. (CONFIDE)
9. The measures should help create jobs and …………….the economy. (STRONG)
10. He made a major…………….to peace in the region. (CONTRIBUTE)
11. The leaflet has been produced with the aim of increasing public…………….of the disease. (AWARE)
12. The games is an international sporting event with more than three thousand…………….
(PARTICPATE)
13. The country is crying out for a change in……………. . (LEAD)
14. I was voted student……………. for my class. (REPRESENT)
15. This sporting event helps offer the opportunity for people with……………. (DISABLE)
16. In New year festivals, people often wish one another……………. for the year to come (PROSPER)
Ex 11. Find a mistake in the four underlined parts A,B,C or D of each sentence.
1. Let’s stop to watch so much TV so that we can read or go out insteaD.
2. He postponed to make a decision till it was too late to do anything.
3. Don't forget calling me as soon as you arrive here.
4. Lan should seriously consider to become a singer. She’s a great talent.
5. Don’t forget calling me as soon as you arrive here.
6. I want to travel because I enjoy to meet people and seeing new places
7. I didn’t use to going swimming when I lived in the countryside.
8. Wearing uniforms help students feel equal whether they are rich or poor.
9. I enjoyed listening to traditional music and go dancing with my friends.
10. She is looking forward to go to Europe after she finishes her studies at the university.
11. What about play tennis instead of going to the cinema ?
12. Stay in bed all day is not good for our health, isn’t it ?
13. The room is so tidy that it need clean without delay.
 14. My aunt has begun taught English for twenty years.
15. Many of my students enjoy to surf the web in their free time.
16. We are used to live next door to each other at one time.
17. How about to use public buses instead of cars?
18. It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking
19. My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem
20. The doctor advised him to avoid eating fatty foods, having more fresh vegetables and drink much
water.
21. My mother still spends 14 hours a day do the housework
22. I didn’t feel like to go to work this morning because it was raining hard
23. The tongue is the principal organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking
24. Because his sickness , he didn’t take part in the English competition
Ex 12. Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
1. The mail goals of the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program are youth volunteering and
helping the development of the ASEAN community
A. promoting B. reducing C. proposing D. selecting
2. Taking part in the program was an he would never forget
A. experienced B. inexperienced C. experience D. inexperience
3. To become a volunteer, you must be for the program
A. qualify B. qualified C. unqualified D. disqualified
4. Participating in this summer camp was an experience for me
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgetfully D. unforgettable
5. You need to a community project related to the theme for the year
A. reject B. reach C. approve D. propose
6. Ms Pang suggested their website in order to find out the theme
A. checking B. examining C. inspecting D. investigating
7. Cultural is the best way for young people to understand other countries’ values and ideas
A. change B. exchange C. values D. shock
1. Singapore has made a huge to scholarships for ASEAN’s students
A. decision B. effort C. contribution D. arrangement
2. Students with good skills usually communicate well and manage teamwork effectively
A. analytical B. critical thinking C. problem-solving D. leadership
3. The current relating to the environment is being discussed now
A. exchange B. contribution C. knowledge D. issue
4. Being told about cultures from other countries annually is an experience
A. surprised B. eye-opening C. knowledge D. everyday
5. All participants agree that more opportunites should be given to women so that they cantheir
countries at internationa events
A. present B. propose C. represent D. apply
6. We seek ways to strengthen cooperative between our two countries.
A. organisation B. relation C. experience D. program
The royal wedding achieved the largest audience ever for a event. Everyone watched it on the Internet
A. dramatic B. social C. annual D. live-streamed
7. Each deputy should be for one ASEAN community council, supported by a team of competent
and able lawyers.
A. blamed B. capable C. in charge D. responsible
8. Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and high ranks in many sports.
A. hold B. keep C. mark D. score
Lao PDR stands Lao People's Democratic Republic
A. by B. for C. on D. with
9. ASEAN of ten Southeast Asian countries, namely: Brunei. Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
A. consists B. contains C. includes D. involves
10. We need to be speakers because every company appreciates the ability to present ideas
in front of an audience
A. confide B. confidence C. confident D. confidential
11. Participants have to have community work because this project need practical skills
and knowledge
A. skills B. solution C. experience D. confidence
12. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will focus efforts to build the ASEAN Community.
A. at B. for C. in D. on
Ex 16. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition
1. She usually replies immediately comments on her posts.
2. I was sorry to hear your accident.
3. Have you ever heard Chat GPT which is an AI robot
4. I look forward to hearing you.
5. How many countries took part the last Olympic Games?
6. We encourage students to participate fully the running of the college.
7. The whole class is working hard preparing the exams.Be qualified FOR
8. The community depends the shipping industry for its survival.
9. Scores in the competition were not significantly related gender.
10. He was keen proposing ideas about activities for the welcome event
11. I have decided to apply this new job
12. The rules applied employees and their behaviour at work.
13. The training programme aims raising employees' awareness about human rights
14. The students’ participation is contributing hugely the success of this event.
15. The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas foreign friends
16. He was eager to communicate other athletics from other Asian countries
17. School Tour Program helps raise awareness ASEAN and promote cultural exchanges
18. The new event which is about discovering ASEAN charm is looking participants
19. It seemed a reasonable solution a difficult problem.Make friends with
20. They're calling all men and boys to join the competition
21. Cooperating with other countries is beneficial all members
22. We put a call for ideas for activities to welcome guests
23. The organizers failed to make the necessary arrangements dealing with so many people.
24. The agreement created the bonds other countries in the association
25. At Tet, peple usually light fireworks which can scare bad luck
26. Thai people splash eacher other with water in this holiday because they believe that water will wash
bad luck and ill health.
Ex 17. Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
1. The scholarship is renewed annually and may be stopped if the students have poor academic records or
bad behaviours.
A every day B. every month C. every week D. every year
1. Young college and university students participate in helping the poor who have suffered badly in
wars or natural disasters.
A. Get involved B. interfere with C. join hands D. come into
2. In Thailand, it's against the law to litter on the pavement. If you are caught, you can be fined up to
$2000 Baht. A evil B. illegal C. immoral D. wrong
3. 15 The beautiful sights in Sa Pa, Mui Ne and Ha Noi all contribute to the country's magic charm.
A. beauty B. fame C. image D. value
4. Our survey also found that 75 per cent of those quizzed knew three or more of their neighbours.
A. interviewed B. asked C. replied D. examined
5. Viet Nam and Laos will closely cooperate to strengthen the solidarity of ASEAN and enhance the
vital role of the group in regional security structure.
A. agreement B. cooperation C. separation D. fellowship
6. Viet Nam is famous for World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An Ancient Town.
 A. honoured B. popular C. well-known D. unknown
7. The country's continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of all its
residents.
A. poverty B. inflation C. insecurity D. Wealth
8. Many people afraid that the victory of US president-elect Donald Trump might affect stability
in Asia, more specifically in the ASEAN region.
A. failure B. insecurity C. poverty D. weakness
9. Amanita argued that Indonesia would continue to play a role in maintaining peace and promoting
democratisation in ASEAN.
A. assisting B. lessening C. preserving D. upholding
Ex 19. Rewrite the following sentences as long as the meaning is unchanged
1. “Why don’t we go to the cinema?”
He suggested
2. It takes Thanh 3 hours a day to do her homework
Thanh spends
3. I would like to do the laundry every day
I am interested
4. It is necessary to check your health every six months
Checking
5. Hoa managed to lose weights to keep in shape
Hoa succeeded
6. He would rather eat vegetables and fruits than eat meat
He prefers
7. My sister expects to meet me next summer in Hanoi.
My sister looks forward
8. We want to play football with our close friends at weekends.
We feel like
9. Shall we go for a walk?
What about
10. It is really quite easy to learn English.
Learning
Ex 21. Rewrite the following sentences as long as the meaning is unchanged
1. We last saw Tom when he moved to Bristol.
We haven’t
2. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
She left the room without
3. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
I’d rather
4. I don’t normally go into city by car.
I am not used to
5. The thick fog made it impossible for me to drive to work.
The thick fog prevented
6. It took them 3 years to finish this building.
They spent
7. Reading scientific books is one of my interests.
I’m keen
8. Shall we organise the party?
What about
9. Why don't we plant more trees?
I suggest
10. I am very pleased that we shall go camping next
weekend I'm looking
Ex 25. Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an organization of ten Southeast Asian
countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, (1) Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand and Vietnam. It promotes political, economic, cultural and social cooperation (2) its
members. Although ASEAN works for peace and stability in Southeast Asia, it is not a defence
organization.
The members of ASEAN cooperate in such fields (3) population control, prevention of drug
abuse, (4) research and combating terrorism. Teachers, students and artists of the member nations
exchange visits. In addition, the organization develops plans to promote tourism in ASEAN countries
and to encourage programs of Southeast Asian studies. It works to (5) trade barriers among the
members.
1. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
2. A. between B. through C. among D. from
3. A. like B. as C. alike D. that
4. A. scientific B. science C. scientist D.
scientifically
5. A. increase B. prevent C. develop D. reduce

Ex 26. Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN was (6) on August 8 1967 in
Bangkok by the five original member countries, (7) , Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam
(8) on January 8, 1984, Vietnam on July 28, 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on July 23, 1997, and
Cambodia on April 30, 1999.
As of 2006, the ASEAN region has a population of about 560 million, a total area of 4.5 million square
kilometers, a combined gross (9) product of almost US$ 1,100 billion, and a total trade of about
US$ 1,400 billion.
The ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are to
(10).........economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and to promote
regional peace.
1. A. established B. constructed C. rebuilt D. decorated
2. A. such B. like C. namely D. as
3. A. took up B. joined C. represented D. involved
4. A. home B. exotic C. domestic D. household
5. A. fetch B. endeavor C. poach D.accelerate
Ex 31. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Vietnam from the 5 th to 13th December, 2003.
Although it was the first time Vietnam hosted such a big sports event, the Games were a great success.
The Games really became a festival that impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, co-
operation for peace and development.
Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 32 sports, and 444 gold medals were won.
Some teams such as table tennis, badminton, karate, volleyball, basketball and wrestling were
composed of top competitors in the region. Many Games records were close to international levels.
Vietnam won 158 gold medals to finish at the top of the Southeast Asian Games medal standings.
Thailand ranked second with 90 golds, and Indonesia was third with only 55 golds. Singapore and
Vietnam were the two nations which had participants who were presented with the Most Outstanding
Athlete titles in the Swimming and Shooting events. The Vietnamese Women's Football team
successfully defended the SEA Games title. Vietnam and Thailand played in the Men's Football Final.
The Thai Team won the gold medal. In other sports such as karate, athletics, bodybuilding and wushu,
the young and energetic Vietnamese athletes performed excellently and won a lot of gold medals.
Vietnam's first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22nd SEA Games,
Vietnam carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both
home and abroaD. Secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes
competed in high spirits. The country's success has proved that Vietnam can organise sporting events
on an international level. A plan has been proposed for Vietnam to host the Asia Sports Games at some
point in the future.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that.........
A. Vietnam can organise sporting events better than other countries
B. Vietnam had already planned for the next Sea Games in the future

C. Vietnam prepared its athletes well for the 22nd SEA Games
D. Vietnam protected its first place in SEA Games competition
2. The word "title" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.........
A. power B. label C. headline D. trophy
3. According to the passage, what is NOT true about the 22nd Southeast Asian Games?
A. There were 11 countries participating in.
B. Many athletes had broken the world records.
C. Indonesia ranked higher than Singapore.
D. Vietnamese Women's Football team won gold medal.
4. The word "intensive” in paragraph 3 has OPPOSITE meaning to.........
A. delicate B. flexible C. sensitive D. vigorous
5. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?

A. To explain the reasons why 22nd Sea Games was organised in Vietnam.
B. To express the writer's love and how much he is proud of the country's success.
C. To introduce top competitors in the region and their ranking in the Games.
D. To show Vietnamese's ability in organising international sporting events.
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