kehsjsgzjsv 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 aim 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 achieve 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,A B C,meaning and a sense of purpose.,D,44. When you become a voluntary, you are not only giving your time, but your mind,,A B C,your heart and your soul.,D,45. To sign ASEAN's commitment to international diplomacy, human rights, and,A B,democratic values, its member countries signed the ASEAN Charter in 2007.,r n

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kehsjsgzjsv 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 aim 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&#x27;s objectives B. ASEAN&#x27;s political cooperation,C. ASEAN&#x27;s fundamental principles D. ASEAN&#x27;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 achieve 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,A B C,meaning and a sense of purpose.,D,44. When you become a voluntary, you are not only giving your time, but your mind,,A B C,your heart and your soul.,D,45. To sign ASEAN&#x27;s commitment to international diplomacy, human rights, and,A B,democratic values, its member countries signed the ASEAN Charter in 2007.,r n

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35. D. ASEAN&#x27;s military force
36. C. ASEAN does not do anything involving political issues.
37. B. speed up
38. D. continuing
39. C. High Contracting Parties
40. B. talk
41. C. regional resilience
42. B. informative

43. D (should be "give your life new meaning and a sense of purpose")

44. A (should be "a volunteer")

45. A (should be "signifying")