Listen and practise saying the following sentences. Mark the intonation: rising (↗) or falling (↘). 

(Nghe và tập nói những câu dưới đây. Đánh dấu ngữ điệu: lên (↗) hay xuống (↘).) 

1. The Constitution of ASEAN is the ASEAN Charter.

(Hiến pháp của ASEAN là Hiến chương ASEAN.)

2. Did the Charter come into force on December 15th, 2008?

(Hiến chương có hiệu lực vào ngày 15 tháng 12 năm 2008 phải không?)

3. The Charter is a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states.

(Hiến chương này là một thỏa thuận pháp lý giữa 10 quốc gia thành viên ASEAN.)

4. Does the Charter set out the basic guiding principles for its member states?

(Hiến chương nêu ra những nguyên tắc chỉ dẫn cơ bản cho các quốc gia thành viên phải không?)

5. One of the Charter's principles is the 'Right to live without external interference'.

(Một trong các nguyên tắc của Hiến chương là 'Quyền sống mà không chịu sự can thiệp từ bên ngoài'.)

Choose the sentences with the words (a-f).

(Hoàn thành câu bằng những từ (a-f).)

1. ASEAN aims to promote peace, security and __________ in the region.

2. We try our best to attract new members to our __________ every year.

3. An agreement between China and ASEAN created the third largest trading __________ in the world.

4. An ASEAN Scholarship holder has to __________ good academic performance to keep the scholarship.

5. Viet Nam received assistance from ASEAN __________ states even before the country joined the bloc.

6. The ASEAN __________ entered into force after the ten members signed it.

1. Choose the correct verb form in brackets to complete each sentence. 

(Chọn dạng đúng của động từ cho trong ngoặc để hoàn thành câu.)

1. Nam expects to win / winning / win in the coming competition on ASEAN and the ASEAN Charter.

2. The authorities in Cambodia do not permit to enter / entering / enter the country's eco-regions without an official guide.

3. Doctors and nurses risk to catch / catching / catch infectious diseases from patients.

4. My parents promised to take / taking / take us to Angkor Wat.

5. I recommend to visit / visiting / visit the Royal Regalia Museum in the capital city of Brunei.

2. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the correct forms.

(Hoàn thành câu bằng dạng đúng động từ cho trong khung.)

1. Tim dreams of ___________ in the beautiful waters of Ha Long Bay in Viet Nam.

2. I suggest ___________ Lamvong if you are in Laos because it is a good way to relax and make friends.

3. Our English teacher encourages ___________ about places of interest in ASEAN countries.

4. Quang practised ___________ in front of his parents so he can prepare for his presentation on ASEAN sports activities.

5. Tuan concentrated on ___________ his project on ASEAN last week and was able to submit it on time.

3. Choose the correct verb form to complete each of the sentences.

(Chọn dạng đúng của động từ để hoàn thành câu.) 

1. I (feel / am feeling) I should go to Ha Long Bay to relax. I'm too stressed.

2. Can you hear the music? His class (has / is having) a rehearsal for tomorrow's meeting with the ASEAN Youth Delegation.

3. I (look / am looking) out of the window, but can't see him in the street.

4. I can see him at the market. He (smells / is smelling) the fish now.

5. The doctor (feels / is feeling) the boy's leg to see if it is broken.

4. Use the simple or continuous form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.

(Dùng dạng đơn hoặc tiếp diễn của động từ cho trong khung để hoàn thành câu.)

1. Many Vietnamese parents believe that their children study English because they __________ (recognise) its importance.

2. I __________ (know) that the beaches in Bali, Indonesia, are always full of tourists who are attracted by their beauty.

3. Ven Keo, my pen pal in Laos, changed his mind again. Now he __________ (think) of studying at a university in Viet Nam, not in Singapore.

4. _____ you ______ (remember) visiting the Chocolate Hills, one of the top tourist attractions in the Philippines?

5. 'How _____ you _______ (feel) now, Mai?' - 'Oh, much better. Thanks a lot, Dr Lam.'