Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Vietnam and ASEAN: Benefits of Membership
Vietnam became a member of ASEAN in July 1995, and this move was a key step in its international integration. Being part of ASEAN (18)__________.
First, trade and economy. ASEAN is now Vietnam’s fourth – largest export market and third – largest import partner. Two – way trade between Vietnam and ASEAN grew from about US$3.26 billion in 1995 to about US$83.6 billion in 2024. (19)__________.
Second, social and development benefits. Through ASEAN, Vietnam is involved in cooperation in education, healthcare, climate change, digital transformation and agriculture, (20)__________. These fields help improve the quality of life for many Vietnamese people — for example better healthcare coordination and green technologies reaching Vietnam from regional partners.
Third, political stability and international role. (21)__________. It also raises Vietnam’s global profile as a responsible partner and increases its diplomatic weight.
Of course, with benefits come responsibilities. Having joined ASEAN, (22)__________. But overall, Vietnam’s membership in ASEAN has been a valuable asset for its growth and future.
Question 18:
A. is a fact that has brought Vietnam many benefits in trade, culture, development, and stability
B. will only bring great benefits to Vietnam in terms of political stability, but not in trade or culture
C. was the key factor leading to significant political changes, which have yet to yield economic benefits
D. has brought Vietnam many benefits in trade, culture, development, and stability
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the opt...
Đề bài
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
HUE IS GROWING: NEW THINGS TO SEE AND DO
A simple guide to a city moving forward—without losing its heart
Huế is no longer “quiet only”; it is a city (7) __________ is cleaning up public spaces, improving transport, and creating more opportunities for young people, while still protecting its royal heritage and river life.
What’s new this season
New riverside walks and cleaner public areas, with (8) __________ signs to help you find your way
Night events, craft markets, and small cafés that (9) __________ the streets after sunset
Community tours that link up the Citadel, garden houses, and nearby villages
For visitors, these changes save time when planning a day in the city. Some tours focus on royal stories; (10) __________ highlight food streets and simple music by the Perfume River.
This fresh energy supports local (11) __________ by creating jobs for guides, artisans, and small-shop owners and by increasing (12) __________ small businesses that can benefit from tourism.
Come back to Huế: familiar beauty, new experiences.
