I. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the given word(s).

1. The thief looked into his rear-view mirror and (realise) ___________________ that he was being followed by a police car.
2. Mark (taste) ______________________ the wine when suddenly the fire alarm went off. He spilled wine all over his shirt.
3. Although Tom is ill, he (know) ____________________________ what's happening around him.
4. Why don't you braid your hair? You (look) ____________________________ better if you do so.
5. I'm telling you the truth. Why (you/ not/believe) ____________________________ me?
6. Can we go somewhere else? I (hate) ____________________________ this place. It's so boring.
7. My son (seem) ____________________________ nervous when I asked him who had broken the window.
8. Bob (want) ______________________________ a car for a long time, but he hasn't had enough money to afford one.
9. They are really rich, but they always seem unhappy. I (doubt) ________________ that money can't bring them happiness.
10. In 2010, the team (consist) ____________________________ of ten founding members, but now it expands to include more
than thirty members.
II. Read the extract from a short brochure introducing Indonesia. Match the subheadings (A-E) with the paragraphs (1-5)
A. Economy B. Sports C. Area and population
D. Culture E. Tourist attractions
__________ (1) Indonesia has about 17,508 islands. It covers a land area of 1,904,569km? With a population of over 237 million
people, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country. The capital city is Jakarta and the official language is Indonesian.
__________ (2) Indonesia's economy is the largest in Southeast Asia. Tourism plays a big role in the economy. In 2013 tourist
sector contributed about US$9 billion. Indonesia. Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Japan are the top five sources of visitors
to Indonesia.
__________ (3) Indonesia's sports are mainly male-oriented. The most popular sports are badminton and football. Traditional
sports include Sepak Takraw, and Pencak Silat.
__________ (4) Indonesia is a widely diverse nation with over 300 ethnic groups. Its culture is influenced by Chinese, European,
Indian and Malay cultures. The influences of Western cultures are seen in science, technology, and modern entertainment.
__________ (5) Indonesia is famous for its islands and beautiful views. The most popular destinations in Indonesia are beaches of
Bali, Lombok, wonderful islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan. Museums, monuments and gardens in the capital are also famous
tourist attractions.
III. Read and do the tasks below.
ASEAN
A.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly referred to as ASEAN, is a geopolitical and economic organization of
10 countries in Southeast Asia. It was established in Bangkok, Thailand by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and
Thailand. Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
B .ASEAN has a population of about 600 million which makes up about 9% of the world's population. It has an area of 4.46
million square kilometers, accounting for 3% of the total land area of the earth, and its territorial waters cover an area about three
times larger than its land mass does.
C.The region's principal aims include the acceleration of economic growth, social progress, and cultural development among its
members, as well as the promotion of regional peace. With these targets, 'One Vision, One Identity, One Community is chosen as
the bloc's motto.
D .In terms of economy, if ASEAN were a single country, it would already be the eighth largest economy in the world, with a
combined GDP of $2.4 trillion in 2013. The Governments of ASEAN countries have paid special attention to trade. With regard to
external trade, ASEAN as a whole represents the EU's third largest trading partner outside Europe (after the US and China) with
more than €246 billion of trade in goods and services in 2014. It has been estimated that a free trade area will be established in the
ASEAN region by 2020. The ASEAN leaders have also adopted the ASEAN Vision 2020, which aims at 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.
E.In addition, ASEAN is a region of diverse cultures. Therefore, ASEAN cooperation not only covers economic growth but also
in a variety of areas, including education, culture and sports activities. Student exchange programs within the regional countries
are encouraged. Regional sport competitions, such as the Southeast Asian Games, the ASEAN Para Games, the ASEAN Schools
Games and the ASEAN Football Championship are held with the aim of strengthening friendship among ASEAN members.
Task 1. Write A, B, C, D or E next to the statement which contains the information from the paragraph.
1. ASEAN's sea area is about three times larger than its land area. _____________
2. In addition to economy, ASEAN countries cooperate in a variety of aspects. _____________
3. ASEAN organization consists of 10 countries in Southeast Asia. _____________
4. Maintaining regional peace is one of the bloc's principal aims. _____________
5. A free trade area is estimated to be formed within ASEAN by 2020. _____________
Task 2. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or Not Given.
True False Not given
6. ASEAN was founded in Bangkok, Thailand by Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines,
Singapore and Thailand.
7. ASEAN covers an area of over four million square kilometers.
8. The bloc's motto is: 'One Vision, One Diversity, One Community.
9. ASEAN is the EU's third largest trading partner outside Europe.
10. ASEAN Schools Games is a sporting event held every year by an ASEAN state
member.
IV. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
Passage 1
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
Passage 2.
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.
6. A. established B. constructed C. rebuilt D. decorated
7. A. such B. like C. namely D. as
8. A. took up B. joined C. represented D. involved
9. A. home B. exotic C. domestic D. household
10. A. fetch B. endeavor C. poach D. accelerate
V. Read the following information about Thailand. Choose the appropriate words or phrases given to fill the gap.
agri-food production beautiful islands famous festivals
Thai boxing population
1. Land area: 513,120km; _______________________ :67,149,778 (2014 estimated), most speak Thai; capital: Bangkok
2. based on ________________________; major exports: Thai rice, textile and footwear, fishery products and electronic products
3. Ko Tarutao and Ko Chang as ______________________, with sandy beaches and clean water; Ayuthaya as an old and
beautiful city, with temples and palaces made of stone
4. shaped by many influences from Indian, Lao, Cambodian and Chinese cultures; ___________________: Thai New Year
( water fights) and Loy Kratong, a festival of lights and lanterns
5. very popular ___________________________; others: rugby, golf, football, etc.
VI. Read the passage and answer the following questions.
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The
Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1982 Games.
Since the 1982 they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), after the break-up of the Asian Games
Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as the second largest
multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
Participation
All 45 members affiliated to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) are eligible to take part in the Games. In history, 46 National
Olympic Committees (NOCs) have sent competitors to the Games. Israel has been excluded from the Games since 1976, the
reason cited as being due to security reasons. Israel requested to participate in the 1982 Games, but the request was rejected by the
organisers due to incident in 1972 Summer Olympics. Israel is now a member of the European Olympic Committees (EOC).
Due to its continuing ambiguous political status, Taiwan has participated in the Games under the flag of Chinese Taipei since
1990. Macau is allowed to compete as one of the NOCs in Asian Games, despite not being recognized by the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) for participation in the Olympic Games. In 2007, the President of OCA, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-
Ahmed Al-Sabah, rejected the proposal to allow Australia to participate in the Games. He stated that while Australia would add
good value to the Asian Games, it would be unfair to the other NOCs in Oceania.
Only seven countries, namely India, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Thailand have competed in all
editions of the games.
Medal count
Of the 46 National Olympic Committees participating throughout the history of the Games, 43 nations have won at least a single
medal in the competition, leaving three nations: Bhutan, Maldives and Timor-Leste yet to win a single medal. 34 nations have
won at least a single gold medal, while Japan and China became the only two nations in history to emerge as overall champions.
Future changes
The number of competition events is scheduled to shrink down to just 35 sports at the 2014 Games to be held in Incheon, South
Korea. 2014 will also see the last Games hosted in even-numbered years, as the Olympic Council of Asia pushed the subsequent
Games to just one year ahead of the Olympic Games. This means the 18 th Asian Games which were originally planned for 2018
will be pushed to 2019.
1. How many nations have completed in the Asian Games?
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2. Why was Irasel excluded from the Games?
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3. How many countries have participated in all editions of the Games?
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4. What year will be the last time to see the Asian Games be hosted in even numbered years?
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