Read the sentences and match the underlined words/phrases with their meanings.

1. We can see Vietnam's contribution to ASEAN when it helps during natural disasters.

2. Cultural exchange happens so that Vietnam and ASEAN can understand different ways of life.

3. Vietnam and ASEAN try to solve current issues such as pollution, although it is difficult.

4. Leadership skills are important in Vietnam since the country wants strong future leaders.

Read the examples and match the suffixes with their uses.

e.g.:

contribute (v) → contribution (n)

create (v) → creation (n)

leader (n) → leadership (n)

member (n) → membership (n)

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.

1. Teachers explain so that students in Vietnam can understand society better.

2. We our national heroes since they protected our country in the past.

3. Vietnam's to ASEAN are important since they support education and youth programs.

4. Vietnam and ASEAN their partnership so that they can face problems together.

5. Vietnam shares so that farmers can use new ideas for growing rice.

Choose the correct answer that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.

Vietnam works with other countries so that they can promote peace in the region.

Choose the correct answer that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.

Workers study new skills because they want to qualify for better jobs in Vietnam.

Choose the correct answer that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.

The lotus flower is important in Vietnam as it represents purity and beauty.

Choose the correct answer that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.

Because the new job is very good, many people will apply for it.

Underline the words that have the elisions of vowels in each sentence.

1. My family photo album is full of precious memories.

2. I took a blanket and some vegetables to the picnic.

3. The paper was used in a political debate.

4. The principal discussed the personal issues of each student.

Read the sentences and match the gerunds with their uses.

Put the verbs into the correct columns.