PRACTICE
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer.
1. I do not have enough money _________ this book.
A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. bought
2. It is no use _________ to school if you _________ to work hard.
A. going / do not ready B. to go / do not ready
C. going / are not ready D. go / are not ready
3. They spent all day _________ and _________ on the beach.
A. to swim / sunbathing B. to swim / to sunbathe
C. swimming / to sunbathe D. swimming / sunbathing
4. We were made _________ all the cleaning in the house.
A. to do B. do C. doing D. done
5. We regret _________ you that you have exceeded your overdraft facility.
A. to inform B. informing C. to tell to D. telling
6. Why don’t you try _________ the key anti-clockwise?
A. to turn B. on turning C. turning D. turn
7. We don’t allow _________ in the classrooms.
A. that students smoke B. smoke
C. students to smoke D. to smoking
8. I really must _________ on with my work now.
A. to get B. getting C. get D. to getting
9. Why don’t you do what you’re told, instead of _________ such a song and dance about it?
A. to make B making C. made D. make
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10. I rashly posted the parcel without _________ it.
A. weighing B. weigh C. weighed D. to weigh
11. Can you please _________ me a little about yourself?
A. to tell B. telling C. tell D. going to tell
12. How can you waste all that money on _________?
A. gamble B. to gamble C. gambling D. the gamble
13. “My watch is broken.” “Why don’t you _________”
A. have it repair B. have it repairing C. have it for repair D. have it repaired
14. Yesterday we did nothing but _________
A. talking B. talked C. talk D. had talked
15. Instead of _________ a new car, she'll have her old one _________.
A. to buy / repaired B. buying / to repair C. buying / be repaired D. buying / repaired
16. I tried _________ the bus, but I missed it.
A. catching B. to catch C. catch D. catch up
17. I'm sorry I haven't got any money _______ you. Why don't you try _________ Peter?
A. to lend / to ask B. lending / asking C. to lend / asking D. lending / to ask
18. After _________ asleep, I saw a strange person at the foot of the bed.
A. fall B. falling C. fell D. fallen
19. After all this time, John should take the bull by the horns and ask Mary _________ him.
A. to marry B. marry C. marrying D. married
20. He told me _________ early.
A. to try to come B. to try coming C. try to come D. try coming
Exercise 2. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. They are likely __________________ up at any time. (show)
2. The man denied __________________ the crime. (commit)
3. Their memories of __________________ in Africa will stay with them forever. (travel)
4. He has always been afraid of __________________. (fly)
5. __________________ is good for your health. (swim)
6. Would you mind __________________ me the sugar. (pass)
7. She promised __________________ the report as soon as possible. (read)
8. I had a hard time __________________ the situation to my husband. (explain)
9. She had some problems __________________ without glasses. (read)
10. Paul gave up __________________ five years ago. (smoke)
11. Most teachers insist on their pupils ___________________ (do) the homework.
12. She has often made me ___________________ (cry).
13. I expect ___________________ (hear) from you by Monday.
14. It's no use ___________________ (pretend) ___________________ (like) her food.
15. How old were you when you learnt ___________________ (drive) ?
16. I don't mind _____________ (walk) home but I'd rather ___________ (get) a taxi.
17. I can't make a decision. I keep ___________________ (change) my mind.
18. We had to keep him from ___________________ (fall) off the cliff.
19. He had made his decision and refused _____________ (change) his mind.
20. It was a good holiday. I enjoyed ___________________ (be) by the sea.
21. Do you feel like (go)_______ to the theatre on Friday?
22. I spent a lot of time (make)_______ a birthday cake for him.
23. He agreed (see)_______ me at ten o'clock
24. They promised (read) _______my report today
25. I suggest (pay) _______by check, it's safer than cash
26. He offered (make) _______dinner for us.
27. He put off (see) _______her until very late in the afternoon.
28. I refused (pay) _______for the repairs.
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29. I've finished (read)_______ that book at last!
30. We decided (go)_______ to the cinema instead
31. I enjoyed the play. The (act)_______ was very good.
32. I love going to her class, her (teach) _______is never boring.
33. He's my favourite writer, his (write) _______is wonderful.
34. His (complain)_______ is getting on my nerves. He's never happy.
35. They have terrible debts. Their (spend) _______is out of control
36. It's a very fit team. Their (train)_______ is very intensive.
37. I can still remember (visit)_______ my grandparents fifty years ago.
38. Please, remember (feed)_______ the dog while I'm away
39. I'll never forget (see)_______ that van Gogh exhibition in New York
40. Don't forget (post) _______my letters, please.
41. I regret (lend)_______ him the money. He never paid it back.
42. We regret (inform)_______ you that your application has been refused.
43. I'll just finish (clean) _______the kitchen then I'll stop.
44. She suggested (have)_______ dinner at her house.
45. She doesn't mind (do)_______ the boring jobs.
46. He keeps (ask)_______ me to go out with him.
47. He has given up (smoke)_______.
48. He's very good at (get)_______ me to do what he wants
49. He insisted on (be)_______ refunded immediately.
50. He failed. He's very bad at (do)_______ exams.
VOCABULARY
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.
1. Now can I please get on with the job, without any more interference from you?
A. approval B. intervention C. limitation D. postponement
2. The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice - the most
important crop for the Southeast Asian people.
A. banner B. logo C. motto D. slogan
3. Your starting salary is £23,000 per annum and will be reviewed annually.
A every day B. every month C. every week D. every year
4. 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. cruel
5 The beautiful sights in Sa Pa, Mui Ne and Ha Noi all contribute to the country's magic charm.
A. beauty B. fame C. imatation D. value
6. ASEAN organised different projects and activities to integrate its members.
A. combine B. socialize C. separate D. upgrade
7. The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organisation is the inability to go through many declarations,
agreements, and instruments that they have proliferated over the years.
A. advantage B. benefit C. drawback D. achievement
8. We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and
significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
A. protection B. development [Link] D. reduction
9. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of
Viet Nam adopted a resolution to have ‘more friends and fewer enemies'.
A. breakdown B. adopt C. perform D. alleviate
10. He had dominated racing this year with six victories in seven starts.
A. overcrowded B. overreacted C. overwhelmed D. overshadowed
11. It's often hard to find the right time to approach someone about a delicate issue, as well as being difficult
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to say the words you need to say.
A. sensitive B. significant C. unconscious D. supportive
12. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok,
Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially.
A. basically B. firstly C. finally D. eventually
13. Thailand has dominated in most of the recent ASEAN GAMES in the region, winning the biggest
numbers of gold medals.
A. has been the most successful B. has been the least successful
C. has been the most dedicated D. has been the least dynamic
14. In making policy city, officials depend on over fifty citizen advisory boards and commissions for
citizen input.
A. depend on B. rely on C. impact on D. thank for
15. Most Vietnamese students know what the red colour on their national flag stands for.
A. targets B. symbolizes C. purposes D. performs
16. Mainstream economists argue that the purpose of the policy is to promote economic efficiency.
A. eventuate B. stabilize C. boost D. activiate
17. Negotiation is among a few effective ways to resolve any dispute.
A. respect B. advantage C. improvement D. disagreement
18. In order to avoid sunburn, many people wear protecting clothes when they go out.
A. continue B. discourage C. facilitate D. block
19. Tet in Vietnam marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar
calendar to manage their crops, the start of the year.
A. traditional ones B. minority people C. farmers D. old people
20. The Vietnamese government has passed laws to protect wildlife from coomercial trade.
A. enforced B. enabled C. ensured D. enacted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
1. Our survey also found that 75 per cent of those quizzed knew three or more of their neighbours.
A. interviewed B. insisted C. replied D. examined
2. 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. friendship
3. Her graceful performance of this traditional art form in the evening session was a real source of pleasure.
A. stunning B. effortless C. inelegant D. complex
4. Viet Nam is famous for World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An Ancient Town.
A. availuable B. popular C. well-known D. unknown
5. The country's continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of all its residents.
A. poverty B. inflation C. insecurity D. wealth
6. The colour white symbolises a lot of things, and one is that it represents purity and innocence.
A. cleanness B. immorality C. honesty D. guiltlessness
7. All countries are obliged to maintain stability and peace in the world, because instability brings undesired
effects.
A. uncertain B. predictable C. negative D. positive
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. strength D. weakness
9. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits opened in Vientiane, Laos, late on Tuesday on the theme of
“Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN Community".
A. energetic B. inactive C. innovative D. productive
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10. Amanita argued that Indonesia would continue to play a role in maintaining peace and promoting
democratisation in ASEAN.
A. upholding B. lessening C. preserving D. upholding
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. ASEAN includes ten member states, but may get bigger because other countries have applied to join the
________.
A. bloc B. group C. gang D. troop
2. The ________ is a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states.
A. charter B. motto C. policy D. principle
3. The Japanese Government ________ 20 scholarships for international students coming from ASEAN
member countries to study in Japan.
A. affords B. demands C. offers D. provides
4. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will be ________ at the National Convention Centre under the
Chairmanship of Lao PDR.
A. carried B. conducted C. held D. taken place
5. The ASEAN charter entered into ________ after ten members signed it.
A. performance B. force C. influence D. impact
6. Each deputy should be ________ for one ASEAN community council, supported by a team of competent
and able lawyers.
A. blamed B. incapable C. in charge D. responsible
7. Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and ________ high ranks in many sports.
A. hold B. keep C. mark D. achieve
8. Not all the winners will receive great prizes, but nobody leaves ________
A. blank-handed B. clear-handed C. empty-handed D. white-handed
9. With a population of over 237 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth most ________ country.
A. popular B. popularly C. populous D. unpopular
10. Do you ________that Vietnam national football team will be the strongest one in the Asean region in
the future?
A. believe B. involve C. promise D. offer
11. I think the teacher was ________ with my speech.
A. appreciated B. involved C. measured D. satisfied
12. Over the past decade, Viet Nam-ASEAN ________ have been growing fast in all areas, particularly in
politics and the economy.
A. relates B. relatives C. relations D. relationships
13. Lao PDR stands ________ Lao People's Democratic Republic.
A. by B. for C. on D. with
14. 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
15. The member states will act in accordance ________ the law to set out in various ASEAN instruments.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
16. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will focus ________ efforts to build the ASEAN Community.
A. at B. for C. in D. on
17. As an ASEAN member, Vietnam has actively participated in the group's programs and has also created
new ________ and cooperation mechanisms.
A. initiatives B. initiates C. initiations D. initiators
18. The population of ASEAN is more than 600 million people, ________ about 8% of the world's
population.
A. counting on B. setting for C. accounting for D. making of
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19. The ASEAN gross domestic product grew ________ 4.6% to reach US$ 2.57 trillion in 2015.
A. on B. by C. in D. with
20. The government hopes their program will help new immigrants ________ well in the community.
A. enter B. immerse C. exchange D. integrate
21. Many Vietnamese volunteer organizations have been ________ to give help and support to
disadvantaged children in the area.
A. laid out B. looked on C. set up D. got by
22. It came as no surprise that Thailand ended the latest SEA Games at the top of medals ____.
A. host B. standing C. participating D. earning
23. The children would love to join the exchange program where they can ________ themselves in different
traditional and cultural activities.
A. immerse B. dip C. imply D. obtain
24. It is important that Young Vietnamese people be taught the importance of ________ the national
heritage.
A. preserving B. reversing C. reserving D. conserving
25. Vietnam, along with China, stands out as a rare ________ story among transition economies.
A. successful B. successive C. success D. succeeding
26. There is a ________ shortage of food in the disaster-stricken areas of ASEAN.
A. deep B. critical C. erratic D. strong
27. Young Vietnamese people are supposed to ________ themselves in several voluntary social activities.
A. promote B. involve C. serve D. participate
28. ASEAN always attempts to ________ adequate support to victims of natural disasters in the area.
A. conduct B. involve C. present D. administer
29. All ________ were asked to list all the members of ASEAN that they could think of in a one-minute
period.
A. participates B. participations C. participants D. participating
30. We will create a stable, prosperous and highly ________ ASEAN Economic community.
A. compete compete B. competition C. competitor D. competitive
31. Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is neither simple nor ________
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economicany
32. The members meet once a week to develop and adopt proposals on new ________ and legislation.
A. policy B. politic C. political D . politician
33. The children in Viet nam grew up with deep ________ for their parents and older people.
A. respect B. respecting C. respectful D. respectability
34. Viet Nam is a member of many international ___________.
A. businesses B. communities C. programmes D. organisations
35. Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign_________
A. investors B. invest [Link] D. investor
36. Joining the WTO has helped Viet Nam ____________ its economic growth.
A. provide B. promote C. prevent D. predict
37. Through __________ activities, Viet Nam has helped achieve peace in the global community.
A. interesting B. peacekeeping C. exciting D. influencing
38. Vietnam needs to improve the quality of goods and services so that we can __________new global
markets.
A. enter B. entering C. to enter D. enters
39. Viet Nam __________ foreign investors in various parts of the economy.
A. expresses B. welcomes C. hesitates D. promotes
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40. Since Viet Nam became a member of the WTO, it has gained numerous___________ benefits.
A. economic
READING COMPREHENSION
B. politic C. individual D. universal
Choose the suitable word for each answer
average, at, diverse, total, estimated , own
ASEAN has a population of 575.5 million, accounting for about 8.7% of the world’s population. Its
1________ area is 4,464,322 square kilometres. It is a region of diverse cultures, and people in some
countries such as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore speak English besides their 2_________
languages. According to the statistics recorded in 2007, ASEAN had a combined gross domestic product of
about US$ 1282 billion. This combined GDP grew at an 3_________ rate of around 6% per year from 2003
to 2007. The economies of the member countries are 4_________ , although its major products include
electronic goods, oil and wood. The Governments of ASEAN countries have paid special attention to trade.
In 2006, the ASEAN region had a total trade of US$ 1405 billion. It has been 5__________ that a free trade
area would be established in the region by 2020. The ASEAN leaders have also adopted the ASEAN Vision
2020, which is aimed 6__________ forging closer economic integration within the region. The Hanoi Plan
of Action, adopted in 1998, serves as the first in a series of planned actions leading up to the realization of
the ASEAN Vision.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Reading 1
Asia's economic, political and cultural importance is growing at a never-before seen rate. Take
China, for example: In terms of purchasing power, China is now the largest (1) ________ of the world,
having recently (2) _________ over the crown from the long time leader United States. Understanding the
fundamental structural changes in the global economy and having studied abroad in Asia is a huge asset on
your (3) _________ when competing for jobs.
Although the increasing importance of the continent, many international with experience in
companies are expanding to Asia and need (4) _________ with experience in Asian markets and culture. To
get a (5) __________ of the action and business ideas flowing from Asia, visit Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation's (APEC) website.
1. A. economic B. economical C. economically D. economy
2. A. came B. passed C. kicked D. taken
3. A. summary B. profile C. resume D. requirement
4. A. employees B. employers C. employment D. unemployment
5. A. glance B. glimpse C. look D. view
Reading 4
Thailand's most celebrated festival is the Songkran Festival. It starts on April 13 and lasts between
three to ten days, depending on where you are in Thailand. The word Songkran is from Sanskrit, meaning
the beginning of a new solar year.
The festival begins on April 13 and everyone is awakened at dawn to the sound of firecrackers used
to drive away evil spirits. This is the day when everything is scrupulously cleaned from the self, clothes,
Buddha images, to houses, shops and streets in preparation for the New Year.
April 14 is the day between the old year and the new year. It is customary not to quarrel or use harsh
words on one another. The morning is spent shopping and preparing food for the following day, while the
afternoon is reserved for visiting a temple in the neighborhood. It is imperative that they carry a fistful of
sand with them to compensate for the dirt that they have carried away from the temple during their visits
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throughout the year. The sand is then sculpted into stupa-shaped piles.
April 15 marks the New Year's Day called Wan Phya Wan. It is a day of great importance. It is
customary to visit the temple early in the morning to take food to the monks, as a form of merit making and
later in the afternoon to return to place small banners, known as Thung, on the top of the stupas built the day
before.
After that, visits to family and relatives are carried out. The gifts during the visit include areca nuts,
clove leaves, turmeric water and acacia oil. Family members ask for forgiveness from their respected elders
for any wrong doings they may have committed throughout the year and to receive their blessings for the
year to come. At the end of this ceremony, a little water is sprinkled onto the hands and heads of the old
people as a blessing and then quite a lot is thrown at the rest of the family in anticipation of the water wars
that are to follow.
1. According to the passage, the Songkran Festival ____.
A. varies in length across the areas in Thailand B. is celebrated when everyone is awakened
C. marks the beginning of a new lunar year D. takes place mainly on April 13
2. The word "scrupulously" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. carefully B. honestly C. frankly D. completely
3. Why do people have to carry a fistful of sand with them when visiting the temple?
A. To drive away the evil spirit B. To remind them to avoid quarreling
C. To make up for the dirt brought away D. To help make the stupa-shaped piles there
4. According to the passage, when do people bring food to the monks at the temple?
A. On the first day of the festival B. On the second day of the festival
C. On the third day of the festival D. On the fourth day of the festival
5. What often happens at the visits to family and relatives?
A. The elders tell the other family members the wrong doings they made.
B. The elders have a lot of water thrown at them as a blessing.
C. The water wars take place before the blessing exchange.
D. The wrong doings of family members are confessed to the elders.
Reading 5
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Viet Nam from the 5 th to 13th December, 2003.
Although it was the first time Viet Nam 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. Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam 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. Viet
Nam 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.
Viet Nam's first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Viet
Nam 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 Viet Nam can organise sporting events on an international
level. A plan has been proposed for Viet Nam to host the Asia Sports Games at some point in the future.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.
A. Viet Nam can organise sporting events better than other countries
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B. Viet Nam had already planned for the next Sea Games in the future
C. Viet Nam prepared its athletes well for the 22nd SEA Games
D. Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam.
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.