PRACTICE 1

Time allowed: 60 min

I. 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.
1. A. volunteer B. theory C. physical D. principle
2. A. economic B. identity C. interference D. independent
II. 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.
3. A. elongated B. integrate C. economy D. reliable
4. A. vision B. infectious C. disabled D. constitution
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that ____.
A. it makes for difficult people to read B. it makes difficult for people to read
C. makes it difficult for people to read D. for difficult people makes it to read
6. When you find money on the street and you don't know ____ it belongs to, collect and help save someone's
life.
A. that B. which C. who D. whom
7. Dyslexia impacts people in varying degrees, so symptoms may differ ____ one child to another.
A. from B. in C. for D. with
8. Some people are born with a disability, others become disabled as a result of an illness or injury, and some
people ____ them as they age.
A. develops B. are developed C. develop D. have developed
9. Rates ____ disability are increasing due to population aging and increases in chronic health conditions.
A. about B. of C. from D. among
10. ____ ASEAN is becoming more integrated, investors should be aware of local preferences and cultural
sensitivities.
A. Because B. However C. Despite D. Although
11. ____ time to interact with people will give you a feeling you will never forget.
A. Share B. Sharing C. Shared D. to share
12. Yesterday, she ____ her colleague for criticizing her work. She said she was very sorry.
A. apologized to B. made an apology for C. felt sorry for D. was sorry that
13. No matter what the future ____, the member countries should always be cooperated for the development of
ASEAN.
A. may bring B. is bringing C. could bring D. would bring
14. It was a ____ change for Timor-Leste when it became a member of ASEAN.
A. considerate B. considerable C. consideration D. considering
15. There must be equal opportunity for all, ____ ethnicity, gender or religion.
A. regardless of B. nevertheless C. in spite D. besides
16. Kids with dyslexia may have ____ questions about something they've read.
A. trouble to answer B. it trouble to answer C. trouble answering D. it trouble answering
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
17. The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 is a major milestone in the regional
economic integration agenda in ASEAN, offering opportunities in the form of a huge market of US$2.6 trillion
and over 622 million people.
A. event B. action C. period D. benefit
18. Often the powerless, the homeless, the neglected in our world need someone to speak up for them.
A. express one's opinion B. describe one's needs
C. explain what one thinks D. come up with an idea
V. 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.
19. When we see someone in need, it's natural to want to help. Whether it is a friend next door or a stranger in
another country, we want to do something to ease the pain of others.
A. reduce B. increase C. relieve D. lighten
20. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers had candid and fruitful discussions on ASEAN's priorities for the year
ahead, as well as deep exchanges on regional and international developments.
A. frank B. personal C. insincere D. dishonest
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
21. A grandparent and a grandchild are talking with each other about helping people in need.
- Grandfather: "Can you think of ways to help people who need help?" – Grandson: “____”
A. I can collect old books for donation. B. I'm trying my best at school.
C. They should always try their best. D. You can make friends with them.
22. Two classmates are talking to each other.
Student 1: "How can volunteers benefit from their work?" – Student 2: “____”
A. They earn a lot of money. B. They can live better than others.
C. They feel happy themselves. D. They don't have any worries.
VII. 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 from 23 to 27.
If you see someone who's looking blue, just reach out and offer a kind word, a smile, a hug. Sometimes
people just feel (23) ____ they need someone to care. Maybe they're confused and not sure what's going on just
in the moment, or in a bigger picture such as where their lives are (24) ____. The purpose of our lives is to love,
laugh, be happy and to grow together, sharing with one another. If we are all too busy (25) ____ someone who’s
in emotional need, it can leave the person wondering what's the real point of everything. By reaching out and
smiling, showing compassion, listening, offering a (26) ____ of gentle advice, you remind both yourself and the
(27) ____ what the bigger picture is, and bring a little burst of more light and happiness into the world. Enough
of those bursts and lights contribute to the tipping point towards a more compassionate and joyful world.
23. A. as B. with C. for D. like
24. A. led B. gone C. headed D. managed
25. A. to notice B. notice C. noticing D. noticed
26. A. series B. word C. bunch D. list
27. A. another B. other C. others D. one
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
I spend my days fighting poverty in New York City, so this time of year I get asked a lot at holiday
parties what people can do to help the poor. I like the question. At the Robin Hood Foundation, we've spent 27
years trying to answer it.
As with any complex social issue, there are myriad reasons that people are poor. So we break down the
problem to create short and long-term change. We aim to make life better for people who are poor while at the
same time attacking the root causes of poverty. Once we've identified the various needs, we use empirical data
to identify and support programs that create real results.
It's a process that works for our organization, and it can work for charity-minded individuals too. Getting
smart about the underlying causes of poverty will allow you to connect on a deeper level, which matters:
Donors are more likely to commit to a cause when it resonates emotionally. From there, you can then do a little
digging to determine which organization is worthy of your support.
So, in case we don't see each other at a party this season, there are six key barriers poor people regularly
face: homelessness, hunger, health, unemployment, immigration, and education. And while they are often
interconnected, eliminating just one leads to an improved living standard. Whichever tugs at your heart, there's a
group in your area ready to use your time or money effectively.
28. The topic of the passage is ____.
A. fighting poverty B. Robin Hood Foundation
C. holiday parties D. barriers poor people face
29. It can be understood about the writer that ____.
 A. he earns his living by fighting poverty in New York City
B. he most likely works for the Robin Hood Foundation
C. he learns to identify various needs of poor people
D. he leads a group of charity-minded individuals
30. The word "root" in the passage almost means ____.
A. main B. basic C. first D. last
31. Which of the following is mentioned as an aim of the Robin Hood Foundation according to the passage?
A. Answering poor people's questions B. Making life better for poor people
C. Identifying people's various needs D. Improving people's living standard
32. The word "underlying" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. primary B. important C. additional D. direct
33. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People tend to donate more to organizations that create best results.
B. Always identify the need, analyze data to select the program to support.
C. Poor people cannot make decision on the number of children they have.
D. There is always an organization to help the poor in every neighbourhood.
34. The word "one" in the passage refers to ____.
A. a person who donates money B. a key barrier the poor face
C. a cause of poverty D. an improved living standard
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original member countries:
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined on 8 January 1984,
Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Laos and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999.
The ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are: (1) to accelerate the
economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavors in the spirit of
equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of
Southeast Asian nations, and (2) to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and
the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherence to the principles of the United
Nations Charter. In 1995, the ASEAN Heads of State and Government re-affirmed that "Cooperative peace and
shared prosperity shall be the fundamental goals of ASEAN.”
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in Southeast Asia, signed at the First ASEAN Summit on
24 February 1976, declared that in their relations with one another, the High Contracting Parties should be
guided by the following fundamental principles:
• Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national identity of all
nations;
• The right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion, or coercion;
• Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another;
• Settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful manner;
• Renunciation of the threat or use of force; and
• Effective cooperation among themselves.
The TAC stated that ASEAN political and security dialogue and cooperation should airn to promote
regional peace and stability by enhancing regional resilience. Regional resilience shall be achieved by
cooperating in all fields based on the principles of self confidence, self-reliance, mutual respect, cooperation,
and solidarity, which shall constitute the foundation for a strong and viable community of nations in Southeast
Asia.
35. Which of the following is not discussed in the passage?
A. ASEAN's objectives B. ASEAN's political cooperation
C. ASEAN's fundamental principles D. ASEAN's military force
36. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about ASEAN?
A. ASEAN was established in late 1960s.
B. ASEAN aims at keeping peace and achieving prosperity of the region.
 C. ASEAN does not do anything involving political issues.
D. ASEAN works according to the principle of mutual respect.
37. The word "accelerate" in the passage almost means ____.
A. give a boost to B. speed up C. make easier D. increase the amount
38. The word "abiding" in the passage mostly means ____.
A. occasional B. fixed C. great D. continuing
39. The word "their" in the passage refers to
A. fundamental goals of ASEAN B. ASEAN Heads of State and Government
C. High Contracting Parties D. principles of the United Nations Charter
40. The word "dialogue" in the passage mostly means ____.
A. meeting B. talk C. argument D. chat
41. The word "which" in the passage refers to ____.
A. regional peace and stability B. the principles of self-confidence
C. regional resilience D. solidarity
42. The overall tone of the passage is
A. affirmative B. informative C. negative D. creative
X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
43. Helping others may help you overcome personal struggles and give you life new meaning and a sense of
A B C D
purpose.
44. When you become a voluntary, you are not only giving your time, but your mind, your heart and your soul.
A B C D
45. To sign ASEAN's commitment to international diplomacy, human rights, and democratic values, its member
A B C
countries signed the ASEAN Charter in 2007.
D
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
46. ASEAN is chaired by an annually rotating presidency.
A. An annually rotating presidency chaired ASEAN.
B. Annually, ASEAN is chaired by a rotating presidency.
C. To chair ASEAN, the presidents have to rotate.
D. Annually, the presidents rotate to chair ASEAN.
47. It is not always possible to donate a considerable amount of time or money to causes.
A. To donate a considerable amount of time or money to causes is usually impossible.
B. To donate a considerable amount of time or money to causes is not always possible.
C. A considerable amount of time or money to causes is not always possibly donated.
D. A considerable amount of time or money to causes is not always impossibly donated.
48. A high school diploma is the best route out of poverty.
A. To get out of poverty, people have to go to high school.
B. The best route out of poverty is to study for a high school diploma.
C. A high school diploma helps everyone do their best to get out of poverty.
D. Everyone should consider gaining a high school diploma to get out of poverty.
XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
49. Sometimes people can have difficulty understanding things. Learn to be patient with them.
A. Sometimes people can have difficulty understanding things, so learn to be patient with them.
B. Sometimes, learn to be patient with people who can have difficulty understanding things.
C. Because sometimes people can have difficulty understanding things, they learn to be patient.
D. Learning to be patient while having difficulty understanding things is sometimes necessary.
50. Stepping out of your comfort zone is among the benefits of volunteering. This makes you more self-aware.
A. What makes you more self-aware by stepping out of your comfort zone is one benefit of volunteering.
B. Volunteering helps you step out of your comfort zone, this benefits you and it makes you more self-
aware.
C. Volunteering helps you step out of your comfort zone, which is one benefit of volunteering that
makes you more self-aware.
D. Among the benefits of doing voluntary work is that you can step out of your comfort zone, which
makes you more self-aware.