SGK Tiếng Anh 12 - Unit 16: THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS
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J,«1 SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the following questions.
What does ASEAN stand for?
When did Vietnam join this association?
Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was founded on 8th August, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand by the five original member countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei joined ASEAN in 1984. Vietnam became its seventh member in 1995. Laos and Myanmar were admitted to this association in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999. The main goals of the Association are to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development; and to promote peace and stability through respect for justice, and the rule of law, in the relationship between countries in the region.
ASEAN has a population of 575.5 million, accounting for about 8.7% of the world’s population. Its total area is 4,464,322 square kilometres. It is a region of diverse cultures, and people in some countries such as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore speak English besides their own languages. According to the statistics recorded in 2007, ASEAN had a combined gross domestic product of about us$ 1282 billion. This combined GDP grew at an average rate of around 6% per year from 2003 to 2007. The economies of the member countries are diverse, although its major products include electronic goods, oil and wood. The Governments of ASEAN countries have paid special attention to trade. In 2006, the ASEAN region had a total trade of us$ 1405 billion. It has been estimated that a free trade area would be established in the region by 2020. The ASEAN leaders have also adopted the ASEAN Vision 2020, which is aimed at forging closer economic integration within the region. The Hanoi Plan of Action, adopted in 1998, serves as the first in a series of planned actions leading up to the realization of the ASEAN Vision.
Today, ASEAN economic cooperation covers many areas: trade, investment, industry, services, finance, agriculture, rural development, forestry, energy, transportation and communication, science and technology, small and medium enterprises, and tourism. ASEAN has actively worked to improve the socio-economic situation and solve problems among its member countries.
The words in the box all appear in the passage. Fill in each blank with a suitable word.
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justice accelerate GDP
enterprises diverse integration
They are demanding equal rights and .
is the total value of goods and services produced by
a country in one year.
Her interests are very .
He talked about the of black children into the
school system in the southern states of America.
At present, Vietnam is trying its best to the rate of
economic growth.
The road is bordered by shopping centres, restaurants and other
commercial .
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til23 Ta.' Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
ASEAN was founded in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The ASEAN region has a total area of 4.5 million sq. kilometres, with a population of 575.5 billion.
It had a combined GDP of us$ 1282 billion, with a growth rate of around 6% per year from 2000 to 2004.
The objective of the ASEAN Vision 2020 is to create economic integration among the member countries.
The ASEAN Vision 2020 was adopted in 1998.
ASEAN has actively contributed to improving the socio economic situations and solving the problems in the world.
iAT 1 a Answer the following questions.
Which countries founded ASEAN?
What are the two main goals of the Association?
What was the total trade value of ASEAN in 2006?
When was the Hanoi Plan of Action adopted?
What sectors does ASEAN economic cooperation include?
After you read
Work in groups. Summarise the passage, based on the years: 1967, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2007, 2020.
B. SPEAKING
Work in pairs. Discuss and write down the name of the country and its capital under each national flag.
Country: Vietnam Capital: Hanoi
1. Country:
Capital:
3. Country:
Capital:
5. Country: ■
Capital:
Country:
Capital:
Country:
Capital:
7. Country:
Capital:
8. Country:
Capital:
9. Country:
Capital:
Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) hold hands as they pose for a group photo before the 13lh ASEAN Summit Plenary session in Singapore.
Kẫr Task 2. Work in groups. Discuss and use the information in Task 1 and the facts below to talk about some of the ASEAN countries.
Example:
Malaysia has a total area of 330,252 sq. km. Its capital is Kuala Lumpur. It has a population of27,174,000. The official languages used in Malaysia are Malay, English and Tamil ‘
Malaysia
Area: 330,252 sq. km. Population: 27,174,000 Official language(s): Malay, English, Tamil
Religion(s): Islam, Buddhism Currency: Ringgit (Malaysian dollar)
Philippines
Area: 300,000 sq. km. Population: 88,875,000 Official language(s): Filipino, English
Religion(s): Christianity (mostly Roman Catholic) Currency: Peso
Thailand
Area: 513,120 sq. km. Population: 65,694,000 Official language(s): Thai Religion(s): Buddhism Currency: Baht
Singapore
Area: 704 sq. km.
Population: 4,589,000 Official language(s): Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil Religion(s): Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity Currency: Singapore dollar
c. LISTENING
Before you listen
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the following question.
Which ASEAN countries use English as a second language?
Listen and repeat.
Buddhist Catholic geo-political entity
Muslim God predominantly
While you listen
O Muslims mostly live in .
the Philippines
Indonesia and Myanmar c. Indonesia and Malaysia
The main religion in Vietnam is .
Buddhism
Islam
c. Catholicism
Task 1. Listen to the dialogue between Mr Hung and his daughter Nga, and choose the best answer A, B or c to complete each of the following sentences.
Nga asked her father about .
the English language spoken in the US
people who speak English in the UK
c. the number of people who speak English in the ASEAN countries
The ASEAN countries include .
about a quarter of a billion Muslims
25 million Muslims c. half a billion Muslims
Mr. Hung thought that .
he himself would wake up late the next morning
Nga would get up late the next morning
c. both of them would wake up late the next morning Kễ3 Task 2. Answer the following questions.
When will Nga have to submit the essay to her teacher?
What country has the largest number of English speakers?
How many people speak English in the ASEAN region?
In what country in the region is English mostly spoken?
How many main religions exist in the ASEAN countries and what are they?
After you listen
Work in groups. In your opinion, what do you think Nga s essay will be about?
D. WRITING
KễT Task 1. Complete the letter of recommendation with the missing sentences in the box.
I’m sure you will have a wonderful time here in Ha Long Bay.
I would like to recommend a well-known place in Vietnam to you. The beach is an ideal place for swimmers.
People here are very friendly and hospitable.
It is about 170 km from Hanoi.
17th Vftag 2005 (baah dinda,
9 'm plaaAad to haah thai {Ịinallg gou have dacidati to Apand gouh
ẢimmA vacation in SouthaaAi ỚAÁa. c 1) .
9tẰA 9ía dong (Bag.
ĩừi dong (Bag iA in the noAth oệ Vietnam. (2)
9t haA aithacieti thouAondA oệioiưứAÌA Ậhom all OOBA tha wohld. 9i haA mang big and AmaliiAỈaiA anti moaniainA with Apaciaculcưi cavaA anti ghottoBA. Jha waaihaA and tha Aaa aAa VBAg beautiful.
(3) .JhaAa aha a toi oệ hotaỈA and AaAtauAaniA
naah the beach, which ABAOB excellent Aeaệooti. Jhahe i& a ệamooA anieAiainmani caniAB theAB- Joan Chau 9Aland.
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theg aha halpệul, too.
9 think gou Ahoald coma anti Aaa It. (5) .
9 m looking floAwahdto heating #Aom gou Avon.
1/onAA Aincahalg,
Jku dta
Kir Task 2. David, your pen pal, is going to spend his summer vacation in one of the ASEAN countries. You want him to visit Vietnam. Write a letter to him recommending a significant place you are familiar with. Use the outline below.
Outline
Date
Salutation
Body:
location
natural features
entertainment
places to visit
food
people
Closing
Signature
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E. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Intonation: The rising-falling tune
Grammar: Adverbial clause of time
The rising-falling tune
Practise reading these sentences with the rising-falling tone. Notice that prominent words are in capitaldetters.
Do you live in a HOUSE or in a FLAT?
Is Jane a TEACHER or a STUDENT?
Would you like some TEA or COFFEE?
Is the baby a BOY or a GIRL?
Shall we go by BUS or by TRAIN?
Is today TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY?
Are you COMING or NOT?
Is your sister OLDER or YOUNGER than you?
Do you want to have lunch NOW or wait till LATER?
Did ITALY or BRAZIL win the World Cup?
Grammar
Exercise 1. Complete each of the following sentences, using a suitable adverbial clause of time in the box. Use' each clause once only.
while they were on holiday
as long as imperialism exists
whenever we are in Hanoi
after the war was over
before you leave
as hổ walked away
when I see Mary tomorrow
till you get back
as soon as she arrives in Ho Chi Minh City
Example:
I’ll invite her to our party.
When I see Mary tomorrow, I’ll invite her to our party.
Exercise 2. Supply the correct tense form of the verbs in brackets. Example:
I’ll help you with your homework as soon as I (do) my own.
I’ll help you with your homework as soon as I have done my own.
When he (arrive), he will tell US about the match.
Before the head teacher (arrive), I’ll give the guests their tea.
Peter and John are going to play tennis tonight. While they (play), we’ll go to the beach.
Since they (get) married, they have moved the house twice.
As soon as I (finish), I’ll give you a call.
After he (graduate) from university, he joined the army.
Can you look after the children while I (be) out?
When I (read) this novel, you can have it.
Exercise 3. Combine two sentences, using one as an adverbial clause of time with the given conjunction.
Example:
You are going to leave soon. You must visit Ha Long Bay before that. You must visit Ha Long Bay before you leave.
It’s going to start raining. Let’s go out before that.
Let’s before .
I’ll find somewhere to live. Then I’ll give you my address.
I when .
He had done his homework. Then he went to bed.
After he , .
We’ll make our decision. Then we’ll let you know.
as soon as .
I left school (3 years ago). I haven’t met them since then.
I since .
Robert was doing the examination. He suddenly began to feel ill during the examination.
Robert while .
Kate is going to finish the last semester. Then she’ll come back home.
after .