15+ Đề Trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh 12 Unit 16: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Global Success)

Câu 1: The primary ______ of ASEAN is to promote economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region.

• A. currency
• B. justice
• C. stability
• D. purpose

Câu 2: When discussing international relations, the term "non-interference" is a key principle often adopted by regional organizations like ASEAN. What does "non-interference" essentially mean?

• A. Member states agree not to get involved in the internal affairs of other member states.
• B. Member states must interfere to resolve conflicts within the region.
• C. Member states are encouraged to intervene in each other"s domestic policies.
• D. Member states should interfere only when invited by the United Nations.

Câu 3: Vietnam"s decision to join ASEAN in 1995 is often cited as a strategic move that helped the country accelerate its integration into the regional and global economy. Which phrase best describes the impact of this membership on Vietnam"s foreign policy and development?

• A. It isolated Vietnam from its neighbours.
• B. It slowed down Vietnam"s economic growth.
• C. It provided a framework for expanding ties and promoting development.
• D. It forced Vietnam to adopt a single currency.

Câu 4: Read the following sentence: "The ASEAN Charter, signed in 2007, aims to create a more legally binding framework for cooperation among member states." Based on this, which level of thinking is required to understand the significance of the Charter compared to earlier agreements?

• A. Remembering facts.
• B. Analyzing the implications of a legal framework.
• C. Defining "Charter".
• D. Listing the articles of the Charter.

Câu 5: The ASEAN Declaration, signed in Bangkok in 1967, is considered the foundational document of the organization. It outlined the initial aims and purposes. Which city is often referred to as the birthplace of ASEAN based on this event?

• A. Bangkok
• B. Jakarta
• C. Kuala Lumpur
• D. Singapore

Câu 6: "Solidarity" is a key concept in ASEAN cooperation. Which scenario best illustrates the principle of solidarity among ASEAN member states?

• A. One member state raises trade barriers against another.
• B. Member states compete fiercely for foreign investment without coordination.
• C. A member state refuses to help another affected by a natural disaster.
• D. Member states provide mutual assistance and support during regional crises.

Câu 7: Analyze the following statement: "ASEAN has successfully integrated its economies into a single market." Why is this statement potentially inaccurate or an oversimplification?

• A. ASEAN is primarily focused on political cooperation, not economic.
• B. While working towards economic integration (AEC), it"s not yet a fully single market like the EU.
• C. Integration only happened recently, so "successfully" is premature.
• D. ASEAN"s economy is too small to be considered a "single market".

Câu 8: Which of the following countries was one of the five original founding members of ASEAN in 1967?

• A. Vietnam
• B. Brunei
• C. Singapore
• D. Cambodia

Câu 9: The concept of "regional resilience" is important for ASEAN"s security cooperation. It refers to the ability of individual member states and the region as a whole to manage and overcome challenges. What does enhancing regional resilience primarily involve?

• A. Strengthening cooperation in political, economic, and social fields.
• B. Building strong military alliances against external threats.
• C. Encouraging internal conflicts within member states to test their strength.
• D. Reducing interaction between member states to avoid disputes.

Câu 10: Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN in 1984, becoming the sixth member. This event occurred shortly after gaining full independence. Which date corresponds to Brunei"s accession?

• A. July 28, 1995
• B. January 7, 1984
• C. August 8, 1967
• D. April 30, 1999

Câu 11: The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) aims to create a single market and production base. Which economic concept is most closely related to the goals of the AEC?

• A. Protectionism
• B. Economic isolation
• C. Regional economic integration
• D. Bilateral trade agreements

Câu 12: Identify the error in the following sentence: "The leaders of ASEAN countries meet annual to discuss regional issues."

• A. The leaders
• B. countries
• C. annual
• D. discuss

Câu 13: Applying your knowledge of ASEAN"s aims, if a natural disaster strikes one member country, how would the principle of "mutual assistance" likely be demonstrated by other member states?

• A. Sending aid, rescue teams, and supplies.
• B. Imposing sanctions on the affected country.
• C. Withdrawing diplomatic relations.
• D. Ignoring the situation as an internal affair.

Câu 14: "The ASEAN Vision 2020" was adopted to outline the organization"s goals for the new millennium. This document reflects a forward-looking perspective. Which year was this vision document adopted?

• A. 1995
• B. 2007
• C. 2015
• D. 1997

Câu 15: The ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) aims to ensure that countries in the region live in peace with one another and with the world. Which aspect does the APSC primarily focus on?

• A. Promoting cultural exchange programs.
• B. Establishing a common currency.
• C. Addressing political and security challenges collaboratively.
• D. Facilitating free movement of labor.

Câu 16: Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others?

• A. lead
• B. peacetime
• C. Southeast
• D. realize

Câu 17: Which word has a different stress pattern from the others?

• A. infor"mation
• B. "cultural
• C. "average
• D. "justice

Câu 18: The principle of ______ is crucial for ASEAN"s decision-making process, where decisions are typically reached through discussions and agreement among all member states.

• A. majority rule
• B. consensus
• C. intervention
• D. unilateral action

Câu 19: Laos and Myanmar joined ASEAN on July 23, 1997. Cambodia joined later in 1999. What does this sequence of events demonstrate about ASEAN"s growth?

• A. ASEAN stopped accepting new members after 1995.
• B. All Southeast Asian countries joined ASEAN simultaneously.
• C. ASEAN expanded gradually over time to include all ten Southeast Asian nations.
• D. Membership was restricted to the five original founders.

Câu 20: Vietnam has significantly contributed to ASEAN"s goals since joining. This suggests that membership is not just about receiving benefits but also about active participation and contribution. Which sentence structure best captures this idea?

• A. Vietnam joined ASEAN, but it hasn"t contributed much.
• B. Although Vietnam joined ASEAN, it only received benefits.
• C. Joining ASEAN meant Vietnam only had to follow rules.
• D. Not only has Vietnam benefited from ASEAN, but it has also actively contributed to its goals.

Câu 21: The ASEAN motto is "One Vision, One Identity, One Community". What does the phrase "One Community" imply about the relationship among member states?

• A. A sense of shared responsibility and common destiny.
• B. The goal of merging all member states into a single country.
• C. A requirement to adopt identical political systems.
• D. Focusing only on individual national interests.

Câu 22: The Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) Declaration in 1971 was an early initiative by ASEAN. What was its primary aspiration?

• A. To establish a military alliance with major global powers.
• B. To keep Southeast Asia free from external interference and promote regional peace.
• C. To form a common economic bloc with other Asian countries.
• D. To encourage nuclear proliferation in the region.

Câu 23: Consider the sentence: "Economic integration within ASEAN has led to increased trade and investment flows among member countries." Which grammatical structure is used to connect the cause ("Economic integration") with the effect ("increased trade and investment")?

• A. Passive voice
• B. Conditional sentence
• C. Cause and effect structure using "has led to"
• D. Relative clause

Câu 24: Imagine you are explaining ASEAN"s cultural cooperation goals to a friend. Which activity would you mention as an example?

• A. Organizing cultural festivals and exchange programs.
• B. Conducting joint military exercises.
• C. Negotiating trade agreements.
• D. Discussing border disputes.

Câu 25: Which word is a synonym for "accelerate" in the context of economic development?

• A. slow down
• B. speed up
• C. stop
• D. decrease

Câu 26: Analyze the following statement: "If ASEAN had not been founded, Southeast Asia would be a region of greater conflict and instability." This is a conditional statement. What type of conditional is it, reflecting a hypothetical situation in the past?

• A. Type 1 Conditional
• B. Type 2 Conditional
• C. Type 3 Conditional
• D. Zero Conditional

Câu 27: The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) was established to promote and protect human rights in the region. This reflects ASEAN"s growing focus on which aspect?

• A. Military expansion
• B. Space exploration
• C. Strict non-interference in all matters
• D. Social and human development

Câu 28: Read the sentence: "The headquarters of the ASEAN Secretariat is located in Jakarta, Indonesia." This sentence provides a specific piece of factual information. What kind of question would require you to recall this specific fact?

• A. A recall question (e.g., "Where is the ASEAN Secretariat located?").
• B. An analysis question.
• C. An application question.
• D. An evaluation question.

Câu 29: The ASEAN Declaration on the South China Sea in 2002 is an example of member states attempting to collaboratively address a complex regional issue. What does this action signify about ASEAN"s role in regional security?

• A. ASEAN avoids discussing sensitive security issues.
• B. ASEAN serves as a platform for dialogue and seeking peaceful solutions.
• C. ASEAN has the authority to impose military solutions.
• D. Only individual member states can address the issue.

Câu 30: Evaluate the effectiveness of ASEAN"s principle of "consensus" in decision-making. What is one potential drawback of this approach?

• A. It leads to quick and decisive actions.
• B. It ensures that powerful countries dominate the process.
• C. It can sometimes slow down decision-making or lead to compromises.
• D. It encourages member states to act independently.

Câu 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. culture
B. thus
C. dune
D. currency

• A. A. culture
• B. B. thus
• C. C. dune
• D. D. currency

Câu 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
A. `enterprise
B. `average
C. con`vention
D. `cultural

• A. A. enterprise
• B. B. average
• C. C. convention
• D. D. cultural

Câu 3: ASEAN aims to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development __________ the region.

• A. A. in
• B. B. at
• C. C. on
• D. D. for

Câu 4: One of the core principles of ASEAN is non-__________ in the internal affairs of member states.

• A. A. interfere
• B. B. interference
• C. C. interfering
• D. D. interfered

Câu 5: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, __________ on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok.

• A. A. founds
• B. B. founded
• C. C. is founded
• D. D. was founded

Câu 6: Vietnam became __________ seventh member of ASEAN on July 28th, 1995.

• A. A. a
• B. B. the
• C. C. an
• D. D. Ø (no article)

Câu 7: Respect for justice and the rule of law is essential for promoting peace and __________ in the region.

• A. A. diversity
• B. B. enterprise
• C. C. stability
• D. D. currency

Câu 8: The ASEAN Charter serves as a legal framework and __________ basis for ASEAN.

• A. A. institutional
• B. B. institutive
• C. C. institutionally
• D. D. instituting

Câu 9: By joining ASEAN, Vietnam has been able to __________ its voice on regional and international issues.

• A. A. reduce
• B. B. silence
• C. C. diminish
• D. D. amplify

Câu 10: The success of ASEAN is largely due to the __________ and cooperation among its member states.

• A. A. competition
• B. B. solidarity
• C. C. conflict
• D. D. isolation

Câu 11: The principle of __________ consensus means that decisions in ASEAN are made only when all members agree.

• A. A. dictatorial
• B. B. competitive
• C. C. consultative
• D. D. individual

Câu 12: If I were to visit an ASEAN country, I __________ choose Thailand for its rich culture and delicious food.

• A. A. would
• B. B. will
• C. C. can
• D. D. should

Câu 13: You won"t understand the significance of ASEAN __________ you study its history and evolution.

• A. A. when
• B. B. until
• C. C. while
• D. D. as soon as

Câu 14: The conference aims __________ closer ties between ASEAN and its dialogue partners.

• A. A. promoting
• B. B. promote
• C. C. to promote
• D. D. promoted

Câu 15: The diverse __________ of ASEAN countries contributes to the richness of the region.

• A. A. cultures
• B. B. cultural
• C. C. culturally
• D. D. culturing

Câu 16: Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Vietnam has consistently considered ASEAN a foundation and one of `top` `priority` of `its` `foreign policy`.

• A. A. top
• B. B. priority
• C. C. its
• D. D. foreign policy

Câu 17: Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The `main` `purpose` of ASEAN is `to accelerate` the economic growth, social progress, and `cultural development` in the region.

• A. A. main
• B. B. purpose
• C. C. to accelerate
• D. D. cultural development

Câu 18: Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The `ASEAN` countries `is` characterized by `their` `diverse` cultures and economies.

• A. A. ASEAN
• B. B. is
• C. C. their
• D. D. diverse

Câu 19: Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
After `it had joined` ASEAN in 1995, Vietnam `began` `to engage` more `deeply` in regional cooperation.

• A. A. it had joined
• B. B. began
• C. C. to engage
• D. D. deeply

Câu 20: The ASEAN Economic Community aims to create a single market and production base, allowing for the free flow of goods, services, investment, and skilled _________.

• A. A. capital
• B. B. technology
• C. C. culture
• D. D. labour

Câu 21: The concept of regional __________ is central to ASEAN"s security cooperation, emphasizing the ability of the region to stand on its own feet.

• A. A. resilience
• B. B. competition
• C. C. dependence
• D. D. vulnerability

Câu 22: Before the establishment of ASEAN, the Southeast Asian region was often characterized by political instability and lack of _________.

• A. A. conflict
• B. B. cooperation
• C. C. tension
• D. D. isolation

Câu 23: The ASEAN Declaration is considered a __________ document that laid the foundation for the organization.

• A. A. decorative
• B. B. temporary
• C. C. foundational
• D. D. controversial

Câu 24: The __________ of the ASEAN Charter in 2008 marked a significant step towards a more legally binding and rules-based organization.

• A. A. entry into force
• B. B. signing
• C. C. discussion
• D. D. proposal

Câu 25: Read the following passage and choose the best option.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN. The five Founding Fathers were Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined on 7 January 1984, Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999. This expansion reflects the growing desire for regional cooperation and integration.

According to the passage, which country was NOT among the original members of ASEAN?

• A. A. Singapore
• B. B. Thailand
• C. C. Philippines
• D. D. Vietnam

Câu 26: Read the passage in Question 25 again.
What does the expansion of ASEAN membership over the years indicate?

• A. A. Increasing conflict among Southeast Asian nations.
• B. B. A decline in the importance of the organization.
• C. C. A growing desire for regional cooperation and integration.
• D. D. The original members losing interest.

Câu 27: Read the following passage and choose the best option.
The ASEAN Vision 2020, adopted by the ASEAN Leaders on the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN, envisioned ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in a dynamic development and a community of caring societies. The Vision set out a roadmap for ASEAN to achieve deeper integration and face the challenges of the 21st century. It emphasized the importance of a people-centred ASEAN, where all sectors of society are encouraged to participate in building the community.

What was the main focus of the ASEAN Vision 2020?

• A. A. The overall development and integration of the ASEAN community.
• B. B. Focusing solely on economic competition among members.
• C. C. Limiting participation to government officials only.
• D. D. Reducing ties with countries outside the region.

Câu 28: Read the passage in Question 27 again.
The phrase

• A. A. Prioritize economic wealth above social well-being.
• B. B. Promote social welfare and mutual support among member states.
• C. C. Encourage indifference towards social issues.
• D. D. Focus only on cultural exchange.

Câu 29: Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning:

• A. A. Vietnam joined ASEAN so that its international position was enhanced.
• B. B. Vietnam"s international position was enhanced, but it joined ASEAN.
• C. C. Thanks to joining ASEAN, Vietnam"s international position was enhanced.
• D. D. Despite joining ASEAN, Vietnam"s international position was enhanced.

Câu 30: Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning:

• A. A. ASEAN members must respect each other"s sovereignty.
• B. B. ASEAN members shouldn"t respect each other"s sovereignty.
• C. C. ASEAN members might respect each other"s sovereignty.
• D. D. ASEAN members are able to respect each other"s sovereignty.

Câu 1: The main goal of ASEAN is to promote regional peace and stability and accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development through joint efforts. What does "accelerate" mean in this context?

• A. Slow down
• B. Maintain
• C. Speed up
• D. Reverse

Câu 2: Which of the following grammar structures is most likely to be used when discussing the historical timeline of ASEAN"s formation and expansion?

• A. Past Simple and Present Perfect
• B. Future Continuous and Future Perfect
• C. Present Simple and Present Continuous
• D. Past Perfect Continuous

Câu 3: Read the sentence: "The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member states is a cornerstone of ASEAN cooperation." What does "cornerstone" imply about this principle?

• A. It is a minor rule.
• B. It is a fundamental and essential basis.
• C. It is a source of conflict.
• D. It is a recent addition.

Câu 4: Consider the sentence: "If ASEAN had not fostered dialogue and cooperation, regional stability _____ much harder to achieve." Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.

• A. will be
• B. would be
• C. would have been
• D. could have been

Câu 5: Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly to describe an action related to ASEAN"s history?

• A. The ASEAN Charter signed by the leaders.
• B. ASEAN is establishing in 1967.
• C. The Declaration was signed by the founding fathers in Bangkok.
• D. Economic integration has promoting by the organization.

Câu 6: Vocabulary in context:

• A. They are interwoven and complex, creating a rich overall picture.
• B. They are separate and distinct, like threads that don"t connect.
• C. They are old and faded, like an ancient cloth.
• D. They are simple and uniform, lacking variety.

Câu 7: Identify the error in the following sentence: "The summit, attends by heads of state, discussed regional security issues."

• A. The summit
• B. attends
• C. discussed
• D. security issues

Câu 8: Which phrase best completes the sentence to emphasize a continuous action leading up to the present? "Since its inception, ASEAN _____ efforts to build a sense of community among its members."

• A. made
• B. is making
• C. has been making
• D. makes

Câu 9: Read the following statement: "Economic integration is a key priority for ASEAN, aiming to create a single market and production base." Based on this, what is the primary goal of economic integration within ASEAN?

• A. To increase cultural exchange.
• B. To resolve political disputes.
• C. To establish a common currency.
• D. To facilitate trade and production across member states.

Câu 10: Which of the following prepositions correctly completes the sentence? "ASEAN is committed _____ fostering closer ties _____ its dialogue partners."

• A. to / with
• B. in / of
• C. for / to
• D. with / for

Câu 11: Analyze the structure of the sentence: "The countries which founded ASEAN signed the Bangkok Declaration in 1967." What grammatical function does the clause "which founded ASEAN" serve?

• A. Adverbial clause of time
• B. Defining relative clause
• C. Non-defining relative clause
• D. Noun clause

Câu 12: If someone says, "ASEAN has played a pivotal role in maintaining regional security," what do they mean about ASEAN"s role?

• A. It has played a small, insignificant part.
• B. It has caused insecurity in the region.
• C. It has been extremely important and influential.
• D. It has rotated its responsibilities frequently.

Câu 13: Choose the sentence that correctly combines the two ideas: "Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995. This event marked a new era of integration."

• A. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995, that marked a new era of integration.
• B. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995, where marked a new era of integration.
• C. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995, who marked a new era of integration.
• D. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995, which marked a new era of integration.

Câu 14: What does the term "consensus-based decision making," often associated with ASEAN, imply about how the organization makes decisions?

• A. Decisions are made by a majority vote.
• B. Decisions require general agreement from all members.
• C. Decisions are made by the most powerful members.
• D. Decisions are made by the Secretary-General alone.

Câu 15: Identify the error in the following sentence: "Despite the challenges, ASEAN member states is committed to deepening their cooperation."

• A. Despite
• B. challenges
• C. is committed
• D. cooperation

Câu 16: Choose the correct conjunction to link the two clauses: "ASEAN aims for a people-oriented community, _____ it focuses on social welfare and cultural identity."

• A. although
• B. because
• C. unless
• D. so that

Câu 17: If a country is working towards "enhancing regional resilience," what is it primarily trying to achieve?

• A. The ability of the region to recover quickly from difficulties.
• B. Increased military strength.
• C. Complete self-sufficiency.
• D. Isolation from global challenges.

Câu 18: Which sentence correctly uses an article? "_____ establishment of ASEAN was a significant step towards regional cooperation."

• A. A
• B. An
• C. The
• D. No article

Câu 19: Read the sentence: "The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) seeks to transform ASEAN into a region with free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labour, and freer flow of capital." What does this statement imply about the current state of economic movement within ASEAN?

• A. It is a goal being worked towards, not fully achieved yet.
• B. Complete free movement of all factors is already in place.
• C. There are no barriers to movement within ASEAN.
• D. The AEC has failed to achieve any movement.

Câu 20: Which option correctly transforms the sentence "They adopted the ASEAN Charter in 2007" into the passive voice?

• A. The ASEAN Charter is adopted in 2007.
• B. The ASEAN Charter was adopted in 2007.
• C. The ASEAN Charter has been adopted in 2007.
• D. The ASEAN Charter is being adopted in 2007.

Câu 21: Vocabulary: "Solidarity among ASEAN members is crucial for addressing common challenges like climate change and pandemics." What is the closest meaning of "solidarity" in this sentence?

• A. Competition
• B. Neutrality
• C. Disagreement
• D. Unity and mutual support

Câu 22: Identify the error in the following sentence: "If the member states would have cooperated more closely, the economic crisis might have been less severe."

• A. If
• B. would have cooperated
• C. might have been
• D. less severe

Câu 23: Choose the best word to complete the sentence, indicating a formal agreement: "The countries signed a _____ to reduce trade barriers within the region."

• A. meeting
• B. discussion
• C. treaty
• D. suggestion

Câu 24: Which sentence uses correct grammar and vocabulary to describe a hypothetical past situation and its result related to ASEAN?

• A. If they had not established ASEAN, regional conflicts could have escalated.
• B. If they didn"t establish ASEAN, regional conflicts would escalate.
• C. If they haven"t established ASEAN, regional conflicts would have escalated.
• D. If they wouldn"t establish ASEAN, regional conflicts might escalate.

Câu 25: Read the following paragraph: "The ASEAN Summit is the highest policy-making body of ASEAN. It convenes twice annually. In addition, special or ad hoc Summits may be convened as and when necessary." Based on this, how often do ASEAN Summits regularly take place?

• A. Once a year.
• B. Twice a year.
• C. Only when necessary.
• D. Every few years.

Câu 26: Analyze the sentence: "Economic disparities among member states remain a significant challenge that ASEAN is addressing." What does "disparities" mean in this context?

• A. Differences or inequalities
• B. Similarities or agreements
• C. Strengths or advantages
• D. Cooperation or collaboration

Câu 27: Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence, using a relative clause: "The ASEAN Charter, _____ in 2007, provides the legal framework for the organization."

• A. which signed
• B. which signing
• C. which is signing
• D. which was signed

Câu 28: Identify the error in the following sentence: "One of the main objective of ASEAN is to promote regional peace and stability."

• A. One of
• B. objective
• C. is to promote
• D. and stability

Câu 29: Contextual vocabulary: "The principle of "The ASEAN Way" emphasizes consultation and negotiation as the preferred approach to resolving disagreements." What does "preferred" imply about this approach?

• A. It is the only way.
• B. It is rarely used.
• C. It is the favored or most liked way.
• D. It is a difficult and complex way.

Câu 30: Read the paragraph: "The ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) aims to ensure that countries in the region live in peace with one another and with the world in a just, democratic and harmonious environment. The APSC Blueprint 2025 envisions a cohesive, peaceful, stable and resilient region." Based on this, what is a key characteristic envisioned for the ASEAN region by the APSC Blueprint 2025?

• A. Frequent conflicts
• B. Economic competition only
• C. Isolation from global affairs
• D. Stability and resilience against challenges

Câu 1: The primary goal of ASEAN, established in 1967, was to ______ regional cooperation and stability among its member states.

• A. accelerate
• B. prohibit
• C. dissolve
• D. undermine

Câu 2: Vietnam ______ ASEAN on July 28th, 1995, marking a significant step in its regional integration.

• A. ejected
• B. refused
• C. improved
• D. joined

Câu 3: Promoting peace and stability through respect for justice and the rule of law is a fundamental ______ of the ASEAN community.

• A. currency
• B. principle
• C. enterprise
• D. diversity

Câu 4: The ASEAN Charter serves as a legally binding agreement that ______ the framework and principles governing the association.

• A. prohibits
• B. dissolves
• C. outlines
• D. ignores

Câu 5: Despite their diverse cultures, ASEAN countries strive for unity and ______ in addressing common challenges.

• A. solidarity
• B. isolation
• C. conflict
• D. competition

Câu 6: The economic ______ of the ASEAN region has been remarkable over the past few decades, driven by increased trade and investment.

• A. stagnation
• B. decline
• C. isolation
• D. growth

Câu 7: If ASEAN members ______ closer economic ties, they would attract more foreign investment.

• A. will forge
• B. forged
• C. are forging
• D. forge

Câu 8: The decision to establish an ASEAN Community ______ by the leaders in 2003.

• A. was made
• B. made
• C. is made
• D. has been made

Câu 9: Unless member states ______ by the principles of the ASEAN Charter, the organization"s effectiveness will be limited.

• A. will abide
• B. abided
• C. abide
• D. are abided

Câu 10: The ASEAN Declaration on the South China Sea ______ in 2002 to ease tensions in the region.

• A. adopted
• B. adopts
• C. is adopted
• D. was adopted

Câu 11: The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member states is a core ______ that guides ASEAN"s interactions.

• A. exception
• B. tenet
• C. violation
• D. deviation

Câu 12: The ASEAN Economic Community aims to create a single market and production base, facilitating the free flow of goods, services, investment, capital, and skilled ______. Which word best fits the blank?

• A. labor
• B. pollution
• C. conflicts
• D. diseases

Câu 13: Which of the following words is CLOSEST in meaning to "enhance" as used in the context of enhancing regional resilience?

• A. weaken
• B. reduce
• C. strengthen
• D. destroy

Câu 14: The purpose of the ASEAN Political-Security Community is to ensure that countries in the region live in peace with one another and with the world in a just, democratic and harmonious environment. Based on this statement, which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the Political-Security Community?

• A. Regional peace
• B. Justice and democracy
• C. Economic prosperity
• D. Harmonious environment

Câu 15: Read the following sentence: "The ASEAN Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) is a key document aimed at promoting trust and confidence among the parties involved." What is the main function of the phrase "aimed at promoting trust and confidence among the parties involved" in this sentence?

• A. It describes the purpose of the document.
• B. It identifies the parties involved in the Declaration.
• C. It states the main outcome of the Declaration.
• D. It specifies the location where the Declaration was signed.

Câu 16: Which sentence uses the word "convention" correctly in the context of international relations or organizations?

• A. The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is a significant international agreement.
• B. Attending a scientific convention helped me learn a lot.
• C. It"s a social convention to shake hands when you meet someone.
• D. He broke the convention by wearing jeans to the formal dinner.

Câu 17: ASEAN"s commitment to regional integration is reflected ______ the establishment of the ASEAN Community.

• A. on
• B. in
• C. at
• D. with

Câu 18: The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) aims to contribute to building a people-centred, socially responsible and environmentally friendly ASEAN Community. Based on this, which area is NOT a primary focus of the ASCC?

• A. Social responsibility
• B. Environmental sustainability
• C. Human development
• D. Military cooperation

Câu 19: Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A. Vietnam will join ASEAN as soon as they ratified the treaty.
• B. Vietnam was joining ASEAN when the treaty signed in 1995.
• C. Vietnam has joined ASEAN on July 28th, 1995.
• D. Vietnam joined ASEAN on July 28th, 1995.

Câu 20: If the leaders had not signed the ASEAN Charter, the organization ______ a stronger legal framework today.

• A. wouldn"t have
• B. would have had
• C. hadn"t had
• D. didn"t have

Câu 21: Identify the word with a different vowel sound from the others: A. peace B. head C. lead D. team

• A. peace
• B. head
• C. lead
• D. team

Câu 22: Identify the word with a different stress pattern from the others: A. principle B. accelerate C. development D. integration

• A. principle
• B. accelerate
• C. development
• D. integration

Câu 23: Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice: "ASEAN members promote regional peace and stability."

• A. Regional peace and stability promotes ASEAN members.
• B. Regional peace and stability is promoting by ASEAN members.
• C. Regional peace and stability is promoted by ASEAN members.
• D. Regional peace and stability are promoted by ASEAN members.

Câu 24: What does the term "ASEAN Way" generally refer to?

• A. A specific economic development model adopted by all members.
• B. A diplomatic approach emphasizing consultation, consensus, and non-interference.
• C. The official currency used for trade within the bloc.
• D. A military alliance for collective defense against external threats.

Câu 25: The ASEAN Community consists of three pillars: the Political-Security Community, the Economic Community, and the Socio-Cultural Community. This structure aims to achieve comprehensive integration across various dimensions. Which sentence best summarizes the function of these pillars?

• A. The three pillars focus solely on economic cooperation.
• B. Each pillar operates independently without interaction with the others.
• C. The pillars work together to promote cooperation and integration in political, economic, and socio-cultural aspects.
• D. The main purpose of the pillars is to resolve border disputes among members.

Câu 26: Which of the following is an example of a higher-order thinking question related to ASEAN Unit 16?

• A. When was ASEAN established?
• B. What is the definition of "solidarity"?
• C. Choose the correct tense: Vietnam ______ ASEAN in 1995.
• D. Given ASEAN"s principle of non-interference, how might the organization typically respond to an internal political crisis within a member state?

Câu 27: The ASEAN Vision 2020, adopted in 1997, envisioned ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic development and a community of caring societies. Which phrase from this vision emphasizes the idea of mutual support and collaboration?

• A. outward looking
• B. bonded together in partnership
• C. living in peace, stability and prosperity
• D. a community of caring societies

Câu 28: Find the error in the following sentence: "Despite the diverse of cultures, ASEAN countries are working towards greater integration."

• A. Despite
• B. diverse
• C. are working
• D. towards

Câu 29: Choose the sentence that best reflects the meaning of: "ASEAN provides a platform for its members to discuss regional issues."

• A. ASEAN members are required to discuss regional issues on a platform.
• B. Only regional issues are discussed within ASEAN.
• C. ASEAN is the only place where regional issues can be discussed.
• D. ASEAN serves as a forum for its members to discuss regional issues.

Câu 30: Based on your understanding of ASEAN"s goals (peace, stability, cooperation, economic growth), which action by a member state would MOST likely be seen as conflicting with ASEAN"s stated objectives?

• A. Participating in an ASEAN economic forum.
• B. Signing a free trade agreement with another member state.
• C. Increasing investment in education and human resources.
• D. Using military force to settle a border dispute with a neighboring country.

Câu 1: ASEAN được thành lập vào năm 1967 với mục tiêu thúc đẩy sự hợp tác và phát triển trong khu vực. Từ nào sau đây mô tả tốt nhất mục tiêu "thúc đẩy sự hợp tác"?

• A. promote
• B. prohibit
• C. prevent
• D. protect

Câu 2: Một trong những nguyên tắc cốt lõi của ASEAN là không can thiệp vào công việc nội bộ của các quốc gia thành viên khác. Nguyên tắc này thể hiện sự tôn trọng đối với _________ của mỗi nước.

• A. economy
• B. culture
• C. population
• D. sovereignty

Câu 3: Việt Nam gia nhập ASEAN vào năm 1995, đánh dấu một cột mốc quan trọng trong quá trình hội nhập khu vực. Từ nào sau đây có thể dùng để thay thế "gia nhập" (join) trong ngữ cảnh này?

• A. eject
• B. refuse
• C. accede to
• D. improve

Câu 4: Nhờ sự hợp tác trong ASEAN, các quốc gia thành viên đã đạt được sự _________ đáng kể về kinh tế và chính trị trong khu vực.

• A. crisis
• B. stability
• C. conflict
• D. isolation

Câu 5: Hiến chương ASEAN (ASEAN Charter) được ký kết vào năm 2007 nhằm tạo ra một khuôn khổ pháp lý vững chắc hơn cho Hiệp hội. Từ "charter" trong ngữ cảnh này có nghĩa gần nhất với từ nào?

• A. constitution
• B. passport
• C. ticket
• D. map

Câu 6: GDP _________ "Gross Domestic Product" và là chỉ số đo lường tổng giá trị thị trường của tất cả hàng hóa và dịch vụ cuối cùng được sản xuất ra trong phạm vi một quốc gia trong một kỳ nhất định.

• A. stands in
• B. stands on
• C. stands for
• D. stands with

Câu 7: Nếu các nước ASEAN tiếp tục tăng cường hợp tác kinh tế, họ _________ một cộng đồng thịnh vượng hơn trong tương lai.

• A. build
• B. built
• C. would build
• D. will build

Câu 8: Hiệp hội các quốc gia Đông Nam Á _________ tại Bangkok, Thái Lan vào ngày 8 tháng 8 năm 1967.

• A. founded
• B. was founded
• C. is founded
• D. has been founded

Câu 9: Trước khi gia nhập ASEAN, Việt Nam đã trải qua một thời kỳ khó khăn và _________ phát triển kinh tế - xã hội.

• A. in dire need of
• B. in plenty of
• C. independent from
• D. satisfied with

Câu 10: Một trong những thách thức lớn nhất đối với ASEAN là thu hẹp khoảng cách _________ giữa các quốc gia thành viên cũ và mới.

• A. cultural
• B. political
• C. social
• D. economic

Câu 11: Các quốc gia thành viên ASEAN cần tăng cường _________ để đối phó với các thách thức chung như biến đổi khí hậu và dịch bệnh.

• A. solidarity
• B. competition
• C. isolation
• D. difference

Câu 12: Mục tiêu của ASEAN là tạo ra một cộng đồng dựa trên ba trụ cột: Chính trị - An ninh, Kinh tế, và Văn hóa - Xã hội. Từ nào sau đây KHÔNG thuộc về ba trụ cột chính này?

• A. Economic Community
• B. Socio-Cultural Community
• C. Military Community
• D. Political-Security Community

Câu 13: Việc xây dựng cơ sở hạ tầng kết nối giữa các nước ASEAN là một _________ quan trọng để thúc đẩy thương mại và du lịch nội khối.

• A. burden
• B. priority
• C. obstacle
• D. mistake

Câu 14: Mặc dù có sự đa dạng về văn hóa và ngôn ngữ, các quốc gia ASEAN vẫn cố gắng tìm kiếm điểm chung để tăng cường sự _________.

• A. separation
• B. conflict
• C. isolation
• D. integration

Câu 15: Tầm nhìn ASEAN 2020 đặt mục tiêu xây dựng một cộng đồng ASEAN _________, hòa bình và thịnh vượng. Từ nào phù hợp để điền vào chỗ trống?

• A. cohesive
• B. divided
• C. isolated
• D. competitive

Câu 16: Chọn từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với các từ còn lại: A. t**u**rn B. c**u**lture C. b**u**sy D. f**u**nny

• A. turn
• B. culture
• C. busy
• D. funny

Câu 17: Chọn từ có trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại: A. **e**nterprise B. **a**verage C. con**ven**tion D. **cul**tural

• A. enterprise
• B. average
• C. convention
• D. cultural

Câu 18: Chọn từ có trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại: A. sta**bil**ity B. inte**gra**tion C. asso**ci**ation D. reali**za**tion

• A. stability
• B. integration
• C. association
• D. realization

Câu 19: Xác định lỗi sai trong câu sau: "The number of tourists visiting ASEAN countries have increased significantly in recent years."

• A. number of
• B. visiting
• C. have increased
• D. in recent years

Câu 20: Xác định lỗi sai trong câu sau: "If ASEAN countries promoted cultural exchange, they would understand each other better and foster stronger bonds."

• A. promoted
• B. would understand
• C. foster
• D. No error

Câu 21: Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống: "English is widely used _________ a working language in many ASEAN meetings and documents."

• A. as
• B. like
• C. for
• D. in

Câu 22: Chọn câu có nghĩa gần nhất với câu sau: "Vietnam"s accession to ASEAN in 1995 significantly boosted its international relations."

• A. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995, but it had little impact on its international relations.
• B. Before joining ASEAN in 1995, Vietnam already had very strong international relations.
• C. Although Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995, its international relations did not improve much.
• D. Joining ASEAN in 1995 helped Vietnam greatly improve its international relations.

Câu 23: Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi: "The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), established in 2015, aims to create a single market and production base, making the region more competitive and integrated into the global economy. This involves the free flow of goods, services, investment, and skilled labour, as well as freer flow of capital."
Theo đoạn văn, mục tiêu của Cộng đồng Kinh tế ASEAN (AEC) là gì?

• A. To establish a common currency for all member states.
• B. To focus only on agricultural production.
• C. To create a single market and production base.
• D. To limit the flow of goods and services between members.

Câu 24: Dựa vào đoạn văn ở Câu 23, yếu tố nào sau đây KHÔNG được đề cập là được tự do lưu chuyển trong AEC?

• A. Services
• B. Unskilled labour
• C. Investment
• D. Skilled labour

Câu 25: Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi: "The diverse cultures within ASEAN are considered a strength, fostering understanding and mutual respect among member states. Cultural exchange programs, festivals, and tourism initiatives play a vital role in promoting this understanding and building a sense of community."
Đoạn văn chủ yếu nói về điều gì?

• A. The importance of cultural diversity and exchange in ASEAN.
• B. The challenges posed by diverse cultures in ASEAN.
• C. A specific cultural festival in an ASEAN country.
• D. The economic benefits of tourism in ASEAN.

Câu 26: Dựa vào đoạn văn ở Câu 25, các hoạt động nào giúp thúc đẩy sự hiểu biết giữa các quốc gia thành viên ASEAN?

• A. Military exercises
• B. Political negotiations
• C. Economic sanctions
• D. Cultural exchange programs

Câu 27: Chọn câu đúng về mặt ngữ pháp và từ vựng: ASEAN fosters regional peace and stability _________ dialogue and cooperation.

• A. despite
• B. through
• C. because of
• D. in spite of

Câu 28: Chọn đáp án đúng để hoàn thành câu: Vietnam has always considered ASEAN _________ one of the top priorities of its foreign policy.

• A. to be
• B. as
• C. like
• D. so that

Câu 29: Điền từ/cụm từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống: "The principle of non-interference allows each member state to _________ its own internal affairs without external intervention."

• A. manage
• B. interfere
• C. neglect
• D. avoid

Câu 30: Đọc đoạn văn sau và xác định câu nào Tóm tắt đúng nhất nội dung: "ASEAN was founded in 1967 by five Southeast Asian nations to promote political and economic cooperation and regional stability. Over the years, it has expanded to ten member states and diversified its goals to include socio-cultural and security cooperation, aiming to build a cohesive and prosperous community in Southeast Asia."

• A. ASEAN has always had ten member states since its foundation.
• B. ASEAN"s only focus is on economic cooperation among member states.
• C. ASEAN has failed to achieve its initial goals of stability and cooperation.
• D. ASEAN began with limited goals but has grown in membership and scope to build a regional community.