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

Câu 1: Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
A. Islam
B. namely
C. agent
D. Asian

• A. A. Islam
• B. B. namely
• C. C. agent
• D. D. Asian

Câu 2: Select the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A. stability
B. enterprise
C. cultural
D. average

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

Câu 3: Complete the sentence: ASEAN was _________ in Bangkok on 8 August 1967.
A. find
B. finding
C. founded
D. to found

• A. A. find
• B. B. finding
• C. C. founded
• D. D. to found

Câu 4: Choose the best word to complete: One of the main _________ of ASEAN is to promote peace and stability in the region.
A. impacts
B. purposes
C. results
D. challenges

• A. A. impacts
• B. B. purposes
• C. C. results
• D. D. challenges

Câu 5: Which of the following is NOT a founding member of ASEAN?
A. Indonesia
B. Vietnam
C. Malaysia
D. Thailand

• A. A. Indonesia
• B. B. Vietnam
• C. C. Malaysia
• D. D. Thailand

Câu 6: Read the sentence and identify the error: "Despite of facing economic challenges, ASEAN countries have shown remarkable resilience."
A. Despite of
B. facing
C. economic challenges
D. remarkable resilience

• A. A. Despite of
• B. B. facing
• C. C. economic challenges
• D. D. remarkable resilience

Câu 7: Choose the best preposition: ASEAN aims to foster cooperation _________ member states.
A. between
B. among
C. with
D. to

• A. A. between
• B. B. among
• C. C. with
• D. D. to

Câu 8: Which ASEAN principle emphasizes mutual respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations?
A. Non-interference
B. Peaceful settlement of disputes
C. Mutual respect
D. Renunciation of the threat or use of force

• A. A. Non-interference
• B. B. Peaceful settlement of disputes
• C. C. Mutual respect
• D. D. Renunciation of the threat or use of force

Câu 9: Complete the sentence with the correct tense: If ASEAN continues to work together, it _________ greater regional integration.
A. will achieve
B. achieves
C. achieved
D. achieving

• A. A. will achieve
• B. B. achieves
• C. C. achieved
• D. D. achieving

Câu 10: What is the ASEAN Charter primarily designed to do?
A. Promote free trade agreements with non-member states.
B. Establish a legal framework and institutional structure for ASEAN.
C. Focus solely on economic cooperation among member states.
D. Resolve historical border disputes between member countries.

• A. A. Promote free trade agreements with non-member states.
• B. B. Establish a legal framework and institutional structure for ASEAN.
• C. C. Focus solely on economic cooperation among member states.
• D. D. Resolve historical border disputes between member countries.

Câu 11: Choose the synonym for "integration" in the context of ASEAN regional cooperation.
A. separation
B. division
C. unification
D. isolation

• A. A. separation
• B. B. division
• C. C. unification
• D. D. isolation

Câu 12: Which of these ASEAN bodies deals with foreign affairs and external relations?
A. ASEAN Economic Community Council
B. ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council
C. ASEAN Political-Security Community Council
D. Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN

• A. A. ASEAN Economic Community Council
• B. B. ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council
• C. C. ASEAN Political-Security Community Council
• D. D. Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN

Câu 13: Read the following excerpt from the ASEAN Declaration: "To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region..." What primary goal of ASEAN does this excerpt highlight?
A. Political stability
B. Economic and socio-cultural development
C. Military cooperation
D. Environmental protection

• A. A. Political stability
• B. B. Economic and socio-cultural development
• C. C. Military cooperation
• D. D. Environmental protection

Câu 14: Choose the best conjunction to complete: ASEAN promotes dialogue and consultation _________ resolve differences among member states.
A. because
B. although
C. in order to
D. despite

• A. A. because
• B. B. although
• C. C. in order to
• D. D. despite

Câu 15: Which of these best describes the "ASEAN Way"?
A. A set of strict legal rules and regulations.
B. A confrontational approach to international relations.
C. A consultative and consensus-based approach to decision-making.
D. A military alliance for regional security.

• A. A. A set of strict legal rules and regulations.
• B. B. A confrontational approach to international relations.
• C. C. A consultative and consensus-based approach to decision-making.
• D. D. A military alliance for regional security.

Câu 16: Complete the sentence: _________ its diversity, ASEAN has managed to maintain regional unity and cooperation.
A. However
B. Despite
C. Therefore
D. Moreover

• A. A. However
• B. B. Despite
• C. C. Therefore
• D. D. Moreover

Câu 17: What is the significance of the ASEAN Vision 2020?
A. It established ASEAN"s first free trade area.
B. It outlined a long-term vision for a united, peaceful, and prosperous ASEAN.
C. It focused solely on security cooperation after the Cold War.
D. It formalized ASEAN"s relationships with dialogue partners like the US and EU.

• A. A. It established ASEAN"s first free trade area.
• B. B. It outlined a long-term vision for a united, peaceful, and prosperous ASEAN.
• C. C. It focused solely on security cooperation after the Cold War.
• D. D. It formalized ASEAN"s relationships with dialogue partners like the US and EU.

Câu 18: Identify the sentence that uses the word "stability" correctly.
A. The table showed great stability and collapsed suddenly.
B. Economic stability is crucial for regional development.
C. He ran with stability down the rocky path.
D. For stability, mix water and oil vigorously.

• A. A. The table showed great stability and collapsed suddenly.
• B. B. Economic stability is crucial for regional development.
• C. C. He ran with stability down the rocky path.
• D. D. For stability, mix water and oil vigorously.

Câu 19: Choose the best word to replace the underlined phrase: "ASEAN countries work together to make faster" economic growth.
A. postpone
B. accelerate
C. decelerate
D. maintain

• A. A. postpone
• B. B. accelerate
• C. C. decelerate
• D. D. maintain

Câu 20: Which of the following is an example of ASEAN"s socio-cultural cooperation?
A. Joint military exercises
B. Establishment of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
C. Promoting cultural exchanges and tourism
D. Negotiations on maritime disputes in the South China Sea

• A. A. Joint military exercises
• B. B. Establishment of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
• C. C. Promoting cultural exchanges and tourism
• D. D. Negotiations on maritime disputes in the South China Sea

Câu 21: Rewrite the sentence using "No sooner...than": "As soon as Vietnam joined ASEAN, its economy started to grow rapidly."
A. No sooner had Vietnam joined ASEAN than its economy started to grow rapidly.
B. No sooner Vietnam joined ASEAN than its economy started to grow rapidly.
C. No sooner did Vietnam join ASEAN than its economy started to grow rapidly.
D. No sooner Vietnam had joined ASEAN than its economy started to grow rapidly.

• A. A. No sooner had Vietnam joined ASEAN than its economy started to grow rapidly.
• B. B. No sooner Vietnam joined ASEAN than its economy started to grow rapidly.
• C. C. No sooner did Vietnam join ASEAN than its economy started to grow rapidly.
• D. D. No sooner Vietnam had joined ASEAN than its economy started to grow rapidly.

Câu 22: Choose the best option to complete the analogy: Peace is to stability as conflict is to _________.
A. harmony
B. chaos
C. progress
D. cooperation

• A. A. harmony
• B. B. chaos
• C. C. progress
• D. D. cooperation

Câu 23: If ASEAN were to further enhance its role in global affairs, what would be the most effective approach?
A. Focus solely on internal affairs and regional issues.
B. Increase military spending and develop nuclear weapons.
C. Strengthen diplomatic efforts and promote multilateralism.
D. Withdraw from international organizations and agreements.

• A. A. Focus solely on internal affairs and regional issues.
• B. B. Increase military spending and develop nuclear weapons.
• C. C. Strengthen diplomatic efforts and promote multilateralism.
• D. D. Withdraw from international organizations and agreements.

Câu 24: Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
A. ASEAN members is diverse in culture and religion.
B. ASEAN member are working towards economic integration.
C. ASEAN members has different political systems.
D. ASEAN members have pledged to uphold peace and stability.

• A. A. ASEAN members is diverse in culture and religion.
• B. B. ASEAN member are working towards economic integration.
• C. C. ASEAN members has different political systems.
• D. D. ASEAN members have pledged to uphold peace and stability.

Câu 25: Complete the sentence with the appropriate article: Vietnam is _______ member of ASEAN.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article

• A. A. a
• B. B. an
• C. C. the
• D. D. no article

Câu 26: Which of these is a challenge currently facing ASEAN?
A. Lack of member states
B. Over-reliance on external funding
C. Diverse political systems and economic disparities
D. Complete absence of intra-regional trade

• A. A. Lack of member states
• B. B. Over-reliance on external funding
• C. C. Diverse political systems and economic disparities
• D. D. Complete absence of intra-regional trade

Câu 27: Choose the most logical order of events: (1) ASEAN Charter adopted (2) ASEAN established (3) Vietnam joins ASEAN (4) ASEAN Vision 2020 launched.
A. 2-3-4-1
B. 2-4-3-1
C. 2-1-3-4
D. 2-3-1-4

• A. A. 2-3-4-1
• B. B. 2-4-3-1
• C. C. 2-1-3-4
• D. D. 2-3-1-4

Câu 28: What does ASEAN strive to be, according to its declarations, in terms of regional relations?
A. A military superpower
B. A zone of peace, freedom, and neutrality
C. A centrally governed political entity
D. An exclusive economic bloc, limiting external partnerships

• A. A. A military superpower
• B. B. A zone of peace, freedom, and neutrality
• C. C. A centrally governed political entity
• D. D. An exclusive economic bloc, limiting external partnerships

Câu 29: If you were to describe ASEAN"s approach to problem-solving in one word, which would be most appropriate?
A. Aggressive
B. Diplomatic
C. Unilateral
D. Impulsive

• A. A. Aggressive
• B. B. Diplomatic
• C. C. Unilateral
• D. D. Impulsive

Câu 1: The primary goal stated in the ASEAN Declaration is to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development through joint endeavors. This reflects ASEAN"s commitment to regional __________.

• A. cooperation
• B. competition
• C. isolation
• D. dominance

Câu 2: Which of the following grammar structures is most appropriate to describe a hypothetical future outcome if ASEAN successfully implements its economic integration plan?

• A. Past Simple Tense
• B. Present Perfect Tense
• C. First Conditional
• D. Past Perfect Tense

Câu 3: Read the following sentence:

• A. Gerund phrase
• B. Infinitive phrase
• C. Participle clause (present)
• D. Participle clause (past)

Câu 4: In the context of ASEAN"s principle of non-interference, which action by a member state would be considered a violation?

• A. Offering humanitarian aid to another member state affected by a natural disaster.
• B. Publicly criticizing another member state"s domestic political policies and demanding changes.
• C. Participating in a joint military exercise with other member states.
• D. Signing a trade agreement with a non-ASEAN country.

Câu 5: Consider the sentence:

• A. Regional challenges were not addressed effectively, and greater integration was not achieved.
• B. Regional challenges were addressed effectively, leading to greater integration.
• C. Greater integration has already been achieved regardless of how challenges were addressed.
• D. The sentence discusses a future possibility, not a past reality.

Câu 6: Read the following excerpt:

• A. Easier movement of goods, services, investment, and skilled labor across borders.
• B. Increased trade barriers and tariffs between member states.
• C. Requirement to establish separate production facilities in each member state.
• D. Less access to a wider consumer base.

Câu 7: The concept of

• A. Increasing military spending by individual member states without coordination.
• B. Focusing solely on economic competition between member states.
• C. Strengthening cooperation mechanisms in areas like disaster relief and health crises.
• D. Limiting cultural exchange to protect national identities.

Câu 8: Identify the error in the following sentence:

• A. joining
• B. in 1995
• C. which marked
• D. integration

Câu 9: If you were to explain the significance of the ASEAN motto

• A. The historical differences among member states.
• B. The independent foreign policies of each country.
• C. The economic disparities within the region.
• D. The shared goals, sense of belonging, and collective spirit of member nations.

Câu 10: The term

• A. Be completely unrelated to the topic.
• B. Appear reasonable or likely to be correct at first glance.
• C. Be obviously wrong to anyone taking the test.
• D. Be identical to the correct answer.

Câu 11: Which phrase best completes the sentence, focusing on a past action that occurred before another past action related to ASEAN"s development?

• A. is growing
• B. grows
• C. has grown
• D. had grown

Câu 12: Analyzing the historical context of ASEAN"s formation in 1967, which factor was likely a significant motivation for its founding members?

• A. Desire to promote regional stability and cooperation in the face of external threats and internal conflicts.
• B. Ambition to form a military alliance against a major global power.
• C. Goal of creating a single currency for the entire region immediately.
• D. Need to establish a common language for all member states.

Câu 13: The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) aims to promote a people-oriented ASEAN that is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. Which activity aligns best with the goals of the ASCC?

• A. Negotiating a free trade agreement.
• B. Conducting joint naval patrols.
• C. Organizing a regional youth exchange program focusing on environmental awareness.
• D. Harmonizing customs procedures.

Câu 14: Choose the word that best fits the context:

• A. assistance
• B. interference
• C. trade
• D. investment

Câu 15: In a discussion about ASEAN"s future, someone says,

• A. A wish or regret about a hypothetical situation in the present/future.
• B. A certainty about future events.
• C. A condition that is likely to be met.
• D. A command or instruction.

Câu 16: Read the passage:

• A. Prioritizing military solutions over diplomacy.
• B. Focusing solely on internal security matters.
• C. Excluding the public from decision-making processes.
• D. Adhering to established laws and principles.

Câu 17: Which grammatical error exists in the sentence:

• A. Despite of
• B. diverse
• C. strive for
• D. unity

Câu 18: The establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia (SEANWFZ) is an objective linked to ASEAN"s 1971 Declaration. This demonstrates ASEAN"s historical commitment to:

• A. Economic protectionism.
• B. Regional peace and neutrality.
• C. Aggressive expansion.
• D. Cultural assimilation.

Câu 19: Choose the most appropriate conjunction to link two contrasting ideas about ASEAN:

• A. Because
• B. So that
• C. Although
• D. Furthermore

Câu 20: The concept of

• A. Decision-making processes may be slower but ensure all members" views are considered.
• B. Decisions are made quickly by the most powerful member states.
• C. Minority opinions are often disregarded.
• D. It encourages public debate on sensitive issues.

Câu 21: Identify the sentence that correctly uses a modal verb to express a strong recommendation regarding regional cooperation.

• A. ASEAN members can cooperate more closely.
• B. ASEAN members should cooperate more closely.
• C. ASEAN members might cooperate more closely.
• D. ASEAN members could cooperate more closely.

Câu 22: If a journalist were to write an article analyzing the challenges facing ASEAN integration, which of the following would be a relevant topic?

• A. The history of the Bangkok Declaration.
• B. The official languages of ASEAN.
• C. The symbolism of the ASEAN flag.
• D. Disparities in economic development levels among member states.

Câu 23: Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence about an ongoing process:

• A. moves
• B. moved
• C. has been moving
• D. will move

Câu 24: In the context of ASEAN"s efforts to build a community, what does the term

• A. Putting the well-being and interests of the peoples of ASEAN at the center of community building.
• B. Focusing primarily on the relationships between government leaders.
• C. Prioritizing economic growth above all other concerns.
• D. Encouraging migration to developed member states.

Câu 25: Identify the sentence that correctly uses a relative pronoun to combine the two ideas:

• A. The ASEAN Summit, that is held annually, it is a key meeting for leaders to discuss regional issues.
• B. The ASEAN Summit is held annually which is a key meeting for leaders to discuss regional issues.
• C. The ASEAN Summit, where is held annually, is a key meeting for leaders to discuss regional issues.
• D. The ASEAN Summit, which is held annually, is a key meeting for leaders to discuss regional issues.

Câu 26: Compare and contrast the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). What is a key difference in their scope?

• A. AFTA includes only goods, while AEC includes only services.
• B. AFTA primarily focused on reducing tariffs on goods, while AEC is a broader initiative aiming for a single market covering goods, services, investment, and skilled labor.
• C. AEC was established before AFTA.
• D. AFTA included all Southeast Asian countries from the start, while AEC only includes the original five members.

Câu 27: Choose the most appropriate word to describe the relationship among ASEAN member states, emphasizing their mutual support and shared responsibility.

• A. solidarity
• B. competition
• C. neutrality
• D. autonomy

Câu 28: Identify the sentence that contains a grammatical error related to verb tense or form:

• A. Since joining
• B. ASEAN
• C. participated
• D. regional initiatives

Câu 29: Based on the principles of the ASEAN Way (consultation and consensus), what approach would ASEAN most likely take to resolve a dispute between two member states?

• A. Imposing sanctions on the state deemed responsible.
• B. Referring the dispute immediately to an international court.
• C. Allowing a single powerful member state to mediate and decide.
• D. Facilitating dialogue and negotiation between the involved parties to reach a mutually agreeable solution.

Câu 30: Which sentence uses the word "diverse" correctly in the context of ASEAN?

• A. ASEAN has a diverse single culture.
• B. The member states of ASEAN are diverse in their economic systems, being all exactly the same.
• C. ASEAN is characterized by diverse cultures, languages, and religions among its member states.
• D. The diverse goals of ASEAN mean they only focus on one area.

Câu 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. integr**a**tion
B. **a**ssociation
C. **a**ccelerate
D. Isl**a**m

• A. A. integration
• B. B. association
• C. C. accelerate
• D. D. Islam

Câu 2: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. unit**y**
B. stabil**ity**
C. prior**ity**
D. currenc**y**

• A. A. unity
• B. B. stability
• C. C. priority
• D. D. currency

Câu 3: Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A. "currency
B. "enterprise
C. con"vention
D. "justice

• A. A. "currency
• B. B. "enterprise
• C. C. con"vention
• D. D. "justice

Câu 4: Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A. as"sociation
B. inte"gration
C. reali"zation
D. "solidarity

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

Câu 5: The main goal of ASEAN is to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural __________ in the region.
A. development
B. developing
C. develop
D. develops

• A. A. development
• B. B. developing
• C. C. develop
• D. D. develops

Câu 6: ASEAN promotes regional peace and __________ through respect for justice and the rule of law.
A. conflict
B. instability
C. stability
D. prosperity

• A. A. conflict
• B. B. instability
• C. C. stability
• D. D. prosperity

Câu 7: Vietnam became the seventh member of ASEAN __________ July 28th, 1995.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. with

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

Câu 8: The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member states is a key __________ of ASEAN cooperation.
A. currency
B. agent
C. principle
D. enterprise

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

Câu 9: If ASEAN members __________ stronger economic ties, the region"s prosperity will increase significantly.
A. forged
B. forge
C. will forge
D. are forging

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

Câu 10: The ASEAN Charter, signed in 2007, is a legally binding agreement that __________ the organization"s purposes and principles.
A. refused
B. violates
C. outlines
D. ejects

• A. A. refused
• B. B. violates
• C. C. outlines
• D. D. ejects

Câu 11: One of the challenges for ASEAN is to narrow the development gap between its richer and poorer __________.
A. currencies
B. conventions
C. enterprises
D. members

• A. A. currencies
• B. B. conventions
• C. C. enterprises
• D. D. members

Câu 12: The ASEAN Economic Community aims to create a single market and production base, promoting the free flow of goods, services, investment, and skilled _________.
A. agents
B. labour
C. justice
D. vision

• A. A. agents
• B. B. labour
• C. C. justice
• D. D. vision

Câu 13: The establishment of ASEAN in 1967 was a significant step towards regional cooperation and _________.
A. isolation
B. disintegration
C. integration
D. conflict

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

Câu 14: Before Vietnam joined ASEAN, it __________ mainly focused on its internal issues.
A. was
B. had been
C. has been
D. is

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

Câu 15: The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community aims to __________ a community of caring and sharing societies.
A. build
B. building
C. built
D. to be built

• A. A. build
• B. B. building
• C. C. built
• D. D. to be built

Câu 16: The ASEAN region is characterized by its rich cultural and ethnic __________.
A. similarity
B. uniformity
C. diversity
D. convention

• A. A. similarity
• B. B. uniformity
• C. C. diversity
• D. D. convention

Câu 17: Which of the following is NOT one of the original founding members of ASEAN in 1967?
A. Thailand
B. Singapore
C. Vietnam
D. Indonesia

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

Câu 18: The abbreviation "GDP" stands __________ "Gross Domestic Product", a key economic indicator.
A. in
B. for
C. on
D. of

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

Câu 19: ASEAN aims to promote regional peace and stability through __________ respect for justice and the rule of law.
A. abiding
B. abide
C. abided
D. to abide

• A. A. abiding
• B. B. abide
• C. C. abided
• D. D. to abide

Câu 20: Which principle is central to ASEAN"s approach to regional issues, emphasizing the sovereignty of member states?
A. Economic integration
B. Non-interference
C. Collective security
D. Cultural exchange

• A. A. Economic integration
• B. B. Non-interference
• C. C. Collective security
• D. D. Cultural exchange

Câu 21: The ASEAN Community is built upon three pillars: Political-Security Community, Economic Community, and Socio-Cultural Community. This structure indicates ASEAN"s __________ goals.
A. purely economic
B. exclusively political
C. multi-faceted
D. limited

• A. A. purely economic
• B. B. exclusively political
• C. C. multi-faceted
• D. D. limited

Câu 22: If you want to understand the economic cooperation within ASEAN, you __________ study the objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community.
A. mustn"t
B. shouldn"t
C. could
D. will have to

• A. A. mustn"t
• B. B. shouldn"t
• C. C. could
• D. D. will have to

Câu 23: Regional resilience in Southeast Asia is achieved by cooperating in all fields based on principles like self-confidence, self-reliance, mutual respect, and __________.
A. competition
B. confrontation
C. isolation
D. solidarity

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

Câu 24: The ASEAN Declaration is often referred to as the Bangkok Declaration because it __________ in Bangkok in 1967.
A. signed
B. was signing
C. was signed
D. had signed

• A. A. signed
• B. B. was signing
• C. C. was signed
• D. D. had signed

Câu 25: Countries in Southeast Asia face various challenges, __________ economic disparity, environmental issues, and regional security concerns.
A. namely
B. hardly
C. widely
D. barely

• A. A. namely
• B. B. hardly
• C. C. widely
• D. D. barely

Câu 26: The ASEAN Vision 2020 aimed to establish a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and __________ with one another.
A. discord
B. harmony
C. conflict
D. isolation

• A. A. discord
• B. B. harmony
• C. C. conflict
• D. D. isolation

Câu 27: Read the following statement: "ASEAN has successfully eliminated all trade barriers among its member states." Based on your knowledge of ASEAN"s economic integration goals, how would you evaluate this statement?
A. True, as the ASEAN Economic Community has achieved full integration.
B. False, as while barriers have been reduced, a truly single market is still a work in progress.
C. True, but only for goods, not services or investment.
D. False, because trade has decreased since the AEC was established.

• A. A. True, as the ASEAN Economic Community has achieved full integration.
• B. B. False, as while barriers have been reduced, a truly single market is still a work in progress.
• C. C. True, but only for goods, not services or investment.
• D. D. False, because trade has decreased since the AEC was established.

Câu 28: Which of the following best describes the "ASEAN Way"?
A. A rigid set of rules and strict enforcement mechanisms.
B. A formal legal framework for resolving disputes through courts.
C. A consensus-based, non-confrontational approach to decision-making.
D. A system where the most powerful member dictates policy.

• A. A. A rigid set of rules and strict enforcement mechanisms.
• B. B. A formal legal framework for resolving disputes through courts.
• C. C. A consensus-based, non-confrontational approach to decision-making.
• D. D. A system where the most powerful member dictates policy.

Câu 29: Consider the diverse political systems and economic development levels within ASEAN. What challenge does this diversity likely pose for the organization"s goal of deeper integration?
A. It makes it easier to implement uniform policies quickly.
B. It requires flexible approaches and compromises, potentially slowing down integration.
C. It leads to immediate and complete agreement on all issues.
D. It is irrelevant to the process of integration.

• A. A. It makes it easier to implement uniform policies quickly.
• B. B. It requires flexible approaches and compromises, potentially slowing down integration.
• C. C. It leads to immediate and complete agreement on all issues.
• D. D. It is irrelevant to the process of integration.

Câu 30: The concept of "shared prosperity" within ASEAN implies that economic growth and benefits should be distributed among member states. Which action would best contribute to achieving this goal?
A. Increasing trade barriers between member states.
B. Focusing solely on the economic growth of the wealthiest members.
C. Implementing initiatives to support less developed members and reduce disparities.
D. Discouraging investment from outside the region.

• A. A. Increasing trade barriers between member states.
• B. B. Focusing solely on the economic growth of the wealthiest members.
• C. C. Implementing initiatives to support less developed members and reduce disparities.
• D. D. Discouraging investment from outside the region.

Câu 1: The primary goal of ASEAN is to promote regional peace and stability. This is achieved through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries. What does "abiding respect" imply in this context?

• A. Temporary adherence
• B. Occasional consideration
• C. Reluctant acceptance
• D. Lasting and continuous adherence

Câu 2: Vietnam"s membership in ASEAN in 1995 marked a new period of ________ for the country, allowing it to expand ties and integrate more deeply into the region.

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

Câu 3: ASEAN provides a forum for its members to discuss and collaborate on issues related to socio-economic development. Which word is closest in meaning to "forum" in this sentence?

• A. platform
• B. competition
• C. restriction
• D. barrier

Câu 4: One of the core principles of ASEAN is non-interference in the internal affairs of member states. Based on this principle, which action would be considered inappropriate for an ASEAN member towards another?

• A. Providing humanitarian aid during a natural disaster.
• B. Offering economic assistance for development projects.
• C. Publicly criticizing another member"s domestic political system.
• D. Engaging in joint military exercises for regional security.

Câu 5: The ASEAN Charter, signed in 2007, provides a legal framework for the association. This demonstrates ASEAN"s commitment to strengthening its institutional structure. What is the main function of a "legal framework" in an organization like ASEAN?

• A. To define the rules, principles, and structure governing the organization.
• B. To dictate the foreign policy of each member state.
• C. To establish a common currency for all member states.
• D. To eliminate all trade barriers immediately.

Câu 6: Many ASEAN countries are striving to accelerate their economic growth. Which of the following actions is most likely aimed at accelerating economic growth?

• A. Increasing taxes on foreign investment.
• B. Investing heavily in infrastructure and education.
• C. Reducing international trade agreements.
• D. Implementing strict regulations on businesses.

Câu 7: Vietnam became the seventh member of ASEAN on July 28th, 1995. This event was a significant milestone in the country"s international relations. What type of word is "seventh" in this sentence?

• A. Cardinal number
• B. Quantifier
• C. Ordinal number
• D. Adverb of frequency

Câu 8: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was founded in Bangkok in 1967. Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly to describe this event?

• A. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was founded in Bangkok in 1967.
• B. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations founded in Bangkok in 1967.
• C. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations founded itself in Bangkok in 1967.
• D. They found the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Bangkok in 1967.

Câu 9: The leaders hope that regional ________ will continue to strengthen, bringing the member states closer together in economic and political spheres.

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

Câu 10: If ASEAN countries fully implement the free trade agreement, what is the most likely consequence for businesses within the region?

• A. Increased difficulty in exporting goods.
• B. Easier movement of goods and services across borders.
• C. Higher costs for importing raw materials.
• D. Reduced opportunities for regional partnerships.

Câu 11: The principle of "mutual respect" among ASEAN members is crucial for maintaining harmonious relations. What does "mutual respect" primarily involve?

• A. Agreeing on every issue.
• B. Ignoring differences.
• C. Acknowledging and valuing each other"s sovereignty and perspectives.
• D. Adopting identical political systems.

Câu 12: Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a future time clause?

• A. They will sign the agreement after they will finish the discussion.
• B. As soon as the meeting ended, the leaders will issue a statement.
• C. She won"t leave until she will speak to the representative.
• D. We will celebrate when the summit concludes successfully.

Câu 13: The diverse cultures and religions within ASEAN are seen as a source of strength, promoting understanding and cooperation among member states. The word "diverse" suggests:

• A. consisting of many different types
• B. being exactly the same
• C. lacking variety
• D. causing conflict

Câu 14: Identify the error in the following sentence: "The committee is discussing the proposal for a free trade zone, and they expects to reach a decision soon."

• A. is discussing
• B. for
• C. expects
• D. to reach

Câu 15: The vision for ASEAN Community 2025 aims for a politically cohesive, economically integrated, socially responsible, and a truly people-oriented, people-centred and rules-based ASEAN. Which part of the sentence demonstrates a potential issue with parallel structure?

• A. a politically cohesive
• B. economically integrated
• C. socially responsible
• D. and a truly people-oriented

Câu 16: The establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia is an objective aimed at enhancing regional security. What does the term "zone" refer to in this context?

• A. A specific building
• B. A defined geographical area
• C. A period of time
• D. A type of weapon

Câu 17: Countries in ASEAN cooperate to address common challenges such as climate change and transnational crime. This cooperation is based on the principle of ________.

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

Câu 18: Rewrite the sentence using "No sooner... than": "The ASEAN leaders concluded their meeting. Immediately, they issued a joint statement."

• A. No sooner the ASEAN leaders had concluded their meeting than they issued a joint statement.
• B. No sooner had the ASEAN leaders concluded their meeting, than they issued a joint statement.
• C. No sooner had the ASEAN leaders concluded their meeting than they issued a joint statement.
• D. No sooner the ASEAN leaders concluded their meeting than they issue a joint statement.

Câu 19: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand are known as the original members of ASEAN. Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause to refer to these countries?

• A. These countries, that founded ASEAN, are in Southeast Asia.
• B. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand are the original members who founded ASEAN.
• C. The original members of ASEAN which are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
• D. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, they are the original members of ASEAN.

Câu 20: Based on the principles of ASEAN like mutual respect and non-interference, what kind of relationship does ASEAN encourage among its members?

• A. A relationship based on hierarchical power structures.
• B. A relationship where larger countries dictate terms to smaller ones.
• C. A relationship focused solely on economic competition.
• D. A relationship based on equality, partnership, and friendly cooperation.

Câu 21: The ASEAN Summit is the highest policy-making body in ASEAN. When the leaders meet, they make important decisions about the future of the association. What does "policy-making body" mean?

• A. A group responsible for creating rules and strategies.
• B. A group that enforces existing laws.
• C. A group that provides funding.
• D. A group that conducts research.

Câu 22: Which of the following correctly uses the article "the" with an ordinal number related to ASEAN membership?

• A. Brunei Darussalam became sixth member of ASEAN.
• B. Laos and Myanmar joined as the ninth and tenth members.
• C. Vietnam was the seventh country to join the association.
• D. Cambodia became the eleventh member in 1999.

Câu 23: The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) aims to create a single market and production base. This objective is designed to improve the region"s economic competitiveness globally. What is the likely effect of creating a "single market"?

• A. Increased barriers to trade within the region.
• B. Reduced barriers to trade and investment within the region.
• C. Greater economic isolation for member states.
• D. A decrease in foreign direct investment.

Câu 24: Identify the error in the sentence: "If I was a leader of an ASEAN country, I would prioritize environmental protection."

• A. If
• B. was
• C. would prioritize
• D. environmental protection

Câu 25: Rewrite the sentence using "On + V-ing": "When the foreign ministers arrived, the summit officially began."

• A. On arriving, the foreign ministers started the summit officially.
• B. On arrival of the foreign ministers, the summit officially began.
• C. On having arrived, the foreign ministers, the summit officially began.
• D. On the foreign ministers" arriving, the summit officially began.

Câu 26: The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) aims to contribute to building a community of caring societies. This involves cooperation in areas like health, education, and culture. What is the main purpose of the ASCC?

• A. To focus solely on economic integration.
• B. To manage political and security issues.
• C. To promote military cooperation.
• D. To enhance the well-being and quality of life of the people.

Câu 27: Vietnam has actively contributed to ASEAN"s efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region. The word "contributed" implies:

• A. taken advantage of
• B. given support to
• C. hindered the progress of
• D. criticized the efforts of

Câu 28: You ________ have attended the cultural exchange event; attendance was optional.

• A. needn"t have
• B. mustn"t have
• C. should have
• D. could have

Câu 29: The ASEAN motto is "One Vision, One Identity, One Community". This motto reflects the aspiration for greater unity among member states. What does "aspiration" mean in this context?

• A. a problem or challenge
• B. a historical fact
• C. a strong desire or hope
• D. a mandatory requirement

Câu 30: Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A. ASEAN stands in "Association of Southeast Asian Nations".
• B. ASEAN stands with "Association of Southeast Asian Nations".
• C. ASEAN stands on "Association of Southeast Asian Nations".
• D. ASEAN stands for "Association of Southeast Asian Nations".

Câu 1: Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others?

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

Câu 2: Which word has a different stress pattern from the others?

• A. asso**ci**ation
• B. **av**erage
• C. **en**ergy
• D. **cul**tural

Câu 3: The primary aim of ASEAN is to promote regional peace and stability and accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development. This statement emphasizes ASEAN"s role as a platform for _______.

• A. military alliance
• B. regional cooperation
• C. cultural exchange only
• D. economic competition

Câu 4: Vietnam became a member of ASEAN in 1995. This event marked a significant step in Vietnam"s foreign policy, showing its commitment to _______ with regional countries.

• A. integration
• B. isolation
• C. confrontation
• D. domination

Câu 5: The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member states is a cornerstone of ASEAN. This principle implies that member countries should _______.

• A. actively involve themselves in each other"s domestic issues
• B. criticize the political systems of fellow members
• C. respect the sovereignty and internal matters of other member states
• D. form a unified political system for the entire region

Câu 6: ASEAN"s efforts towards establishing a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) in Southeast Asia aim to ensure that the region _______.

• A. becomes a military superpower
• B. engages in constant conflict
• C. relies solely on external powers for security
• D. remains free from external interference and major power rivalry

Câu 7: The ASEAN Charter, signed in 2007, provides a legal framework for the association. This suggests that ASEAN is moving towards a more _______ structure.

• A. rules-based and institutionalized
• B. informal and flexible
• C. politically divided
• D. economically isolated

Câu 8: Economic integration within ASEAN, such as the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), aims to create a single market and production base. A likely outcome of this integration for member states is _______.

• A. increased trade barriers
• B. enhanced trade and investment flows
• C. reduced labor mobility
• D. less competition among businesses

Câu 9: Which of the following is NOT typically considered a core value or principle of ASEAN?

• A. Mutual respect and understanding
• B. Consensus-based decision making
• C. Intervention in domestic conflicts
• D. Cooperation for mutual benefit

Câu 10: The diverse cultures, religions, and languages within ASEAN member states present both opportunities and challenges. To foster unity, ASEAN promotes _______.

• A. cultural exchange and understanding
• B. imposing a single common culture
• C. restricting interactions between different groups
• D. highlighting cultural differences to create separation

Câu 11: If ASEAN member states strictly adhere to the principle of abiding respect for justice and the rule of law, this would most likely lead to _______.

• A. increased border disputes
• B. arbitrary decision-making
• C. weakening of legal systems
• D. enhanced trust and predictable relations among members

Câu 12: The word "accelerate" in the context of ASEAN"s aims means to _______.

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

Câu 13: When referring to the total value of goods and services produced within a country, the term used is usually _______.

• A. GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
• B. Currency Exchange Rate
• C. Foreign Direct Investment
• D. Balance of Trade