4 1 test 1 (unit 4)

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN is an organization of ten Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Th

TEST 1 (UNIT 4)

I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1 A community B compliment C contribution D honour

2 A cultural B current C volunteer D discussion

II Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

4 A compliment B leadership C politics D proposal

5 A participant B beneficial C activity D traditional

III Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

6 We’re entering a new phase in international _

A relationships B relations C friendships D connections

7 Don’t worry about who will do it - that’s just a side _.

8 They invested resources into employee training and _.

9 He lacks the necessary _ skills to manage the business efficiently.

A leader B leading C leadership D controlling

10 I’d like everyone to make a _ towards the discussion.

A donation B contribution C provision D production

11 They didn’t stop _ until 11.30 pm when there was a power cut.

A singing and dancing B to sing and dance

C to sing and dancing D sing and dance

12 John hoped to finish _ two of his essays before the deadline.

13 Most of the participants can’t help _ why the president spoke so angrily.

14 The spokesman began by _ them where the mountain was, and went on about its

history

A telling - talking B tell - talk C told - talked D to tell - to talk

15 My friend Mary is a blabbermouth! She can’t resist _ everyone what she heard

from me

IV Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below There are three extra words.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an organization of ten Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam It promotes political, economic, cultural and social 16 _ among its members Although ASEAN works for peace and 17 _ in Southeast Asia, it is not a defense organization

The members of ASEAN cooperate in such 18 _ as population control, prevention of drug abuse, scientific research and combating terrorism Teachers, students, and artists of the member nations exchange 19 _ In addition, the organization develops plans to promote tourism

in ASEAN countries and to encourage programmes of Southeast Asian studies It works to reduce trade

20 _ among the members

V Complete the following sentences using gerund phrases as subjects with your own words.

21 isn’t easy.

22 is a demanding job.

23 turned out to be a mistake.

24 requires great skill and concentration.

25 was a real disappointment.

VI Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following

Musical Festivals of Borneo and Indonesia

The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world and brings together the incredible musical 26 of Indonesia as well as international artists who have made their 27 in the world of jazz Held annually for 3 days in early March since 2005, the festival has been packing in the crowds from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and other Southeast Asian countries

The Sabah International Folklore Festival was created in 2001 to coincide with the state’s biggest cultural event, the Harvest Festival, 28 music and dance is an 29 part

of the celebration Folk dancers from 11 countries as diverse as Poland, Taiwan and Argentina come together to join with their musical 30 in Malaysia

Sarawak has two annual music festivals covering two very different music 31 The Miri

International Jazz Festival will be held in Miri in May.32 by the Sarawak Tourism Board, the festival enters its 5th year highlighting performances from jazz bands from various countries and their 33 form of jazz which includes blues, fusion, smooth and Latino beats Event organizers are trying to 34 over 8,000 jazz lovers to the festival this year Another music festival is the Rainforest World Music Festival to be staged at picturesque Sarawak Cultural Village next

to the mystical mountain Santubong Bands from USA, Portugal, Tanzania, New Zealand, Poland, France and Korea are lined up to perform as well as local Malaysian bands World music 35 together with the locals, and a growing number of tourists are expected to turn up

26 A attractions B entertainment C talents D Instruments

27 A displays B quality C features D level

29 A including B integral C easy D available

30 A voices B relatives C counterparts D folklore

31 A stages B bands C characters D types

32 A Organize B Organizing C Organized D Being organized

35 A people B listeners C enthusiasts D teams

VII Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D 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 and diverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples Mudrnee 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 silkworm 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 Viet Nam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions Among the Black Thai in northwest Viet Nam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silkworms and make natural dyes using indigo

36 What is 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

37 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.

38 All of the following are true about silk weaving in Thailand EXCEPT that _.

A mudmee is woven throughout the northeast by Khmer and Lao peoples

B the trade of silkworms and weaving has lasted thousands of years

C the different ethnic groups have contributed to the richness and diversity of weaving patterns

D some local communities have their own distinct styles and designs, incorporating images from nature

or legends

39 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 silkworm 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 silkworms and make natural dyes using indigo

40 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

VIII Complete the conversation about the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership (SEAYLP), using the phrases (A-F) given There is an extra one that you do not need.

A are accepted to participate in the programme

B follow-on activities related to participants conducting projects in their home communities

C including visits to community organisations

D develop projects to address the needs of their communities on their return home

E are ready to develop their skills in order to be effective leaders in their schools and

communities

F facing ASEAN in the 21st century

Mr Quan: I’d like to tell you that the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership (SEAYLP) will take place from

April 7 to 28 this year The programme will host 60 participants from ten countries in Southeast Asia that are members of the ASEAN There will be five students selected to represent Viet Nam

Nick: Can you give us the details of the programme, sir?

Mr Quan: The programme will have interactive workshops and sessions, 41

Phong: What is the purpose of the programme, Mr Quan?

Mr Quan: The purpose of the programme is that students will explore challenges 42 _

Mai: We’d like to know the details of the programme, sir.

Mr Quan: The intensive programme has these sessions: a pre-departure orientation in Ha Noi, a

three-week exchange programme in the USA to explore the leadership and community activities in the United States, and 43

Nick: What qualifications do we need to take part in the programme?

Mr Quan: The programme finds energetic applicants who 44

Mai: How can we achieve the goals of the programme?

Mr Quan: The programme will allow participants to explore challenges faced by the United States and

ASEAN member countries Participants will 45

IX Write complete sentences about Laos, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.

46 Laos / only landlocked ASEAN country / bordered / China/ Viet Nam / Cambodia / Thailand /

Myanmar

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47 Mekong River / main waterway / country

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48 the countryside / the most attractive feature / simple life / local inhabitants / rural areas

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49 Luang Prabang / capital / former Lao Kingdom / now / UNESCO World Heritage Site

_ _

50 since 1975 / Laos / dependent / foreign assistance / its economic development / the World Bank /

IMF / Asian Development Bank / Western countries

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