VI.

SPEAKING
Task 1. Answer the following questions.
1. Do you like festivals?
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2. What is your favourite festival?
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3. Are there many celebrations in your country?
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Task 2. Describe a festival/a cultural celebration that is popular in ASEAN countries in 2-3
minutes.
• When does it start?
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• What do people do during the festival?
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VII. LISTENING
Task 1. Listen to a conversation about a volunteer program in ASEAN countries and choose the
correct answers. You can listen to each recording TWICE.
1. What is the volunteer program in ASEAN countries all about?
A. Cultural exchange and language learning B. Community development projects
C. Business and entrepreneurship training D. Art and music festivals
2. Which countries are mentioned in the recording as part of the program?

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 A. Viet Nam, Thailand, and Indonesia B. Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei
C. Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar D. Philippines, Myanmar, and Singapore
3. Who can join the program?
A. Only students with specific skills and qualifications
B. Any student regardless of their background
C. Only students with teaching skills and healthcare expertise
D. Only students with prior volunteer experience
4. How long does the program typically last?
A. several days B. one week C. a few months D. one year
5. What is NOT part of the application process for the program?
A. attending an interview B. submitting a personal statement
C. filling out an application form D. providing academic transcripts

Task 2. Listen and fill in the blanks with one suitable word or a number. You can listen to each
recording TWICE.
ASEAN Youth Exchange

Date: 3rd week of August to the (1) ____________ week of September.

Participants: No of participants: (2) ____________
Ages: 9 - (3) ____________ years old
Activities: Korean language classes, an orientation and opening ceremony, (4)
____________ programs, and a farewell party
Scholarship: 100%
Requirements: be able to communicate in (5) ____________ and commit to attending the
entire program.

C. BÀI KIỂM TRA

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. supported B. participated C. qualified D. depended
Question 2: A. ancestor B. parade C. splash D. calendar

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. promote B. apply C. support D. current
Question 4: A. proposal B. compliment C. cultural D. qualified

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 5: The parade during the celebration is an exciting event that ______ bad things and welcomes
a fresh start.
A. gets off B. washes away C. takes place D. catches on
Question 6: To be ______ for youth volunteering programs, individuals must meet certain criteria and
possess the necessary skills.
A. available B. eager C. qualified D. grateful
Question 7: I propose organising a series of workshops and events related ______ leadership skills for
the youth in Viet Nam.
A. to B. with C. for D. in
Question 8: The ______ of the region depends on collaborative efforts and mutual support.
A. contribution B. relation C. promotion D. prosperity
Question 9: Viet Nam has made significant progress in its efforts to achieve a ______ economy.
A. prosper B. prosperity C. prosperous D. prosperously
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Question 10: The goal of community development projects is to create a prosperous region ______
everyone can develop.
A. which B. where C. who D. when
Question 11: The aim of the campaign about sustainable development is ______ environmental
challenges.
A. tackle B. tackling C. to tackling D. tackled
Question 12: Tet, ______ on the lunar calendar, is celebrated to honour ancestors and welcome the new
year.
A. basing B. is basing C. based D. is based
Question 13: All member countries are trying to achieve sustainable development goals ______ there
may be challenges.
A. although B. because C. therefore D. despite
Question 14: ASEAN member countries share a common goal of ______ regional stability, economic
integration, and cultural exchange.
A. foster B. fostering C. being fostered D. fostered
Question 15: Engaging in cultural activities help participants break the ______ and build relationships
with others.
A. ice B. rock C. stone D. rule
Question 16: ______ bonds with people from different backgrounds is essential for developing a sense of
community.
A. Being created B. To create C. To have created D. Creating
Question 17: She suggests ______ events to raise people’s awareness of gender equality.
A. organise B. to organised C. organising D. organised
Question 18: The ______ event allowed people worldwide to experience the celebration in real-time.
A. cultural B. eye-opening C. live-streamed D. current
Question 19: ______ ancestors is an important tradition that reflects respect and gratitude for one’s roots.
A. Honouring B. To honour C. To honouring D. Honoured

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes the following exchanges
Question 20: Mike and John are talking about a presentation Peter made this morning.
Mike: “I want to say how impressed I was with your presentation on volunteering. You’re a great
presenter!” - Peter: “______.”
A. That sounds good. B. Thanks. I’d love to.
C. Thank you. That means a lot to me. D. I think you’re right.
Question 21: Lucy and Kate are talking about a cultural event Kate organised last week.
Lucy: “The cultural event you organised last week was very fantastic. Also, it ran smoothly. You did a
really good job!” - Kate: “______.”
A. I’m so pleased to hear that. B. You’re welcome.
C. Yes, with pleasure. D. I don’t think I can.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each
of the following questions.
Question 22: The success of ASEAN’s initiatives depends on the active participation of its member
countries.
A. counts on B. ignores C. separates from D. distrusts
Question 23: Many young individuals in Viet Nam participate in youth volunteering activities to make a
meaningful contribution to their communities.
A. neglect B. detriment C. withdrawal D. donation

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.

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Question 24: The project aims to promote youth volunteering as a means of strengthening community
development within member countries.
A. hinder B. advocate C. encourage D. support
Question 25: People are keen on participating in cultural celebrations to honour their heritage and
showcase their traditions.
A. enthusiastic about B. passionate about C. indifferent to D. interested in

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction In each of the
following questions.
Question 26: Leadership skills play a vital role in inspiring others and manage diverse teams to achieve
common goals.
A. play B. inspiring C. manage D. common
Question 27: ASEAN is committed to involve member countries in decision-making processes and
strengthening the region as a whole.
A. committed B. involve C. in D. strengthening
Question 28: Joining youth volunteering programs helps individuals develop problem-solving and leader
skills.
A. volunteering B. helps C. problem-solving D. leader
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Leadership skills play a vital role in personal and professional development. Whether in the
workplace or in personal endeavours, possessing strong leadership skills can lead to success and positive
outcomes. To develop these skills, individuals must be (29) ______ for opportunities that allow them to
practise and enhance their abilities.
One way to foster leadership skills is to participate in leadership development programs. These
programs offer a structured and supportive environment (30) ______ individuals can learn and apply
leadership principles. (31) ______ way to strengthen leadership skills could involve creating workshops
or seminars related to effective communication, decision-making, and teamwork. These initiatives aim to
provide individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to lead with confidence. By taking part in
such programs, participants have the opportunity to present their ideas, (32) ______ with others, and
receive valuable feedback. (33) ______, applying for leadership positions or roles within organisations is
a way to use and improve these skills. Individuals can seek out opportunities to lead projects, teams, or
committees, which allows them to make a meaningful contribution and gain practical experience.

Question 29: A. responsible B. qualified C. talented D. confident

Question 30: A. which B. whose C. when D. where
Question 31: A. One B. Another C. Every D. The
Question 32: A. collaborate B. argue C. cope D. disagree
Question 33: A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Moreover

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Viet Nam, a lively and culturally rich nation, has been an active participant in the cultural
integration within the ASEAN community, with its diverse traditions, ethnic groups, and historical
heritage, Viet Nam has made significant contributions to the collective culture of the region.
Viet Nam’s cultural integration in ASEAN can be seen through various aspects. One significant
area is the promotion of cultural exchanges and collaboration. Vietnamese artists, musicians, and
performers have taken part in regional festivals, exhibitions, and cultural events, showing the beauty and
depth of Vietnamese arts and traditions. Viet Nam’s cuisine, with its distinctive flavours and culinary
traditions, has also played a role in cultural integration. Vietnamese dishes such as pho, banh mi, and
spring rolls have become well-loved and recognized in the region. Furthermore, Viet Nam’s cultural
integration in ASEAN has been strengthened through educational and youth exchange programs.

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Vietnamese students and young professionals have participated in academic and cultural exchange
programs, fostering friendships and connections with peers from other ASEAN countries.
Through cultural integration, Viet Nam has gained a better understanding and appreciation of the
cultures of other ASEAN countries. Vietnamese people have also had the opportunity to showcase their
cultural heritage and connect with others in the region. It has fostered friendship and cooperation among
ASEAN member countries. By sharing their cultural practices and learning from others, Vietnam has
played an active role in promoting unity and harmony within ASEAN.

Question 34: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Viet Nam’s Cultural Contributions to ASEAN
B. Viet Nam’s Rich Cultural Heritage in ASEAN
C. Cultural Exchanges and Collaborations in ASEAN
D. Viet Nam’s Cuisine and Cultural Integration in ASEAN
Question 35: The word “collaboration’in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. competition B. cooperation C. conflict D. isolation
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, Viet Nam strengthened its cultural integration in ASEAN
through youth exchange programs by ______.
A. boosting tourism
B. promoting connections with other ASEAN countries
C. encouraging sports competitions
D. establishing economic partnerships
Question 37: The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. cultures’ B. Vietnamese people’s
C. ASEAN member countries’ D. cultural practices’
Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE about Viet Nam’s participation in cultural integration
within ASEAN?
A. Viet Nam has remained isolated and uninvolved in cultural exchanges.
B. Viet Nam has solely focused on showcasing its own cultural heritage.
C. Viet Nam has actively promoted unity and harmony within ASEAN through cultural
integration.
D. Viet Nam’s cultural integration has created divisions and conflicts within ASEAN.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Identity and the ways we define it are constantly shaped by history. Socio-cultural exchanges in
the region have helped establish a sense of a Southeast Asian identity.
In shaping ASEAN Identity, arts and culture have a significant role to play. Artistic and cultural
exchanges between Southeast Asian nations expose people to different worldviews and ways of life. They
allow ASEAN people to become aware of cultural similarities as well as differences. Discussions alone
cannot promote cultural understanding. What we need is to continuously take part in artistic and cultural
activities and exchanges to become appreciative of each other’s society and culture. The art community
has been leading such exchanges for many decades. In visual arts, the countless festivals, biennales, and
other collaborative activities have brought together artists from different parts of Southeast Asian
countries. These efforts have taken artistic practices into a whole new level and resulted in an array of
artistic works that stretches from one corner of Southeast Asia to the other. Governments should play a
facilitating role in this bottom-up process of regional identity-making.
We begin with an awareness that each culture has been influenced by and have similarities with
other cultures. Hybridisation, resulting from borrowing and adoption of cultural elements of other
societies, is a historical fact. Having said these, ASEAN Member States are still very much culturally
diverse. We should pay serious attention to each other’s cultural differences and specific cultural contexts
to preserve national identities while building regional harmony. We believe that such cultural diversity is
not an obstacle to development. In fact, we believe that cultural diversity is the foundation of sustainable

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development. ASEAN Member States’ distinct cultural practices allow each state to respond to complex
sustainable development challenges such as climate change, migration, rapid population growth, food
insecurity, land degradation, war and conflict in different ways. But our efforts can be complementary
and can have spaces for collaboration. Our diverse cultural expressions can be channelled to create
cultural and creative industries. Everywhere in the world today, cultural economy is on the rise. We need
to invest in culture not only to improve people’s economic welfare, but also to create a more tolerant and
diverse society.
To foster ASEAN identity, we need to make an effort to strengthen our regional cultural
ecosystem. Our regional identity depends on the preservation of the cultural identities of each ASEAN
Member state. Hence, each state must work to nurture its unique cultural expressions while collaborating
with other nations to expand cultural exchanges and link our cultural and creative industries.
Adapted from https://theaseanmagazine.asean.org/article/fostering-asean-identity-through-
collaborative-efforts-in-cultural-ecosystem/
Question 39: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Cultural Diversity and Regional Identity in ASEAN
B. The Role of Cultural Diversity in Shaping ASEAN Identity
C. Cultural Exchanges and Sustainable Development in ASEAN
D. Promoting ASEAN Identity through Arts and Culture
Question 40: According to paragraph 2, what is the purpose of artistic and cultural exchanges between
Southeast Asian nations?
A. To promote cultural differences and create divisions among ASEAN people
B. To discourage people from participating in discussions and symposia
C. To expose people to different worldviews and enhance their cultural understanding
D. To limit artistic practices to a specific region within Southeast Asia
Question 41: The word “tolerant” in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. developing B. accepting C. resistant D. biassed
Question 42: The word “preservation” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. protection B. eradication C. transformation D. neglect
Question 43: What does the phrase “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Southeast Asian nations B. worldviews
C. artistic and cultural exchanges D. ways of life
Question 44: According to paragraphs, how can cultural diversity contribute to addressing sustainable
development challenges?
A. Cultural diversity allows for different approaches to development challenges.
B. Cultural diversity is an obstacle to addressing sustainable development challenges.
C. Sustainable development challenges can only be solved through diverse cultural practices.
D. Cultural diversity has no impact on sustainable development challenges.
Question 45: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The art community has not been actively involved in promoting cultural exchanges.
B. Governments should restrict artistic practices to preserve national identities.
C. Cultural exchanges and activities are crucial in developing a sense of regional identity in
ASEAN.
D. Investing in culture can create a more intolerant and uniform society.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 46: He is keen on participating in the project to make a positive contribution to society.
A. He is uninterested in participating in the project to make a positive contribution to society.
B. His interest is participating in the volunteering project to make a positive contribution to
society.
C. He is not interested in participating in the volunteering project and does not intend to make a
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 D. His interest is participating in the volunteering project and not making a positive contribution
to society.
Question 47: The proposal aims to strengthen the region’s economy by attracting new investments and
promoting innovation.
A. The goal of the proposal is strengthening the region’s economy by attracting new investments
and promoting innovation.
B. The goal of the proposal is attracting new investments and promoting innovation to strengthen
the region’s economy.
C. The proposal aims to attract new investments and promote innovation by strengthening the
region’s economy and politics.
D. The proposal aims to weaken the region’s economy by attracting new investments and
promoting innovation.
Question 48: English serves as the working language in international conferences to ensure effective
communication.
A. English, serving as the working language in international conferences, helps to ensure
ineffective communication.
B. English, serving as the working language in international conferences, is used to ensure
ineffective communication.
C. English serves as the working language in international conferences to hinder effective
communication.
D. English is considered as the working language in international conferences to ensure effective
communication.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 49: I enjoy learning about sustainable development. I also like participating in community
service.
A. I find it boring to learn about sustainable development and participate in community service.
B. I am keen on learning about sustainable development and engaging in community service.
C. Learning about sustainable development and participating in community service are of no
interest to me.
D. I am interested in learning about sustainable development but hate participating in community
service.
Question 50: The organisation proposes a new project. It is aimed at dealing with problems in the region.
A. Solving the problems in the region is the aim of the new project which the organisation
proposes.
B. The organisation proposes a new project aimed at ignoring the problems in the region.
C. The organisation proposes a new project which has nothing to do with the problems in the
region.
D. The organisation rejects a new project which is aimed at dealing with the problems in the
region.