Kiểm tra – Unit 5: Being Part Of Asean
- 1Làm xong biết đáp án, phương pháp giải chi tiết.
- 2Học sinh có thể hỏi và trao đổi lại nếu không hiểu.
- 3Xem lại lý thuyết, lưu bài tập và note lại các chú ý
- 4Biết điểm yếu và có hướng giải pháp cải thiện
Choose the best answer: The capital still______ considerable charm with plenty to see.
A. Insists
B. Expresses
C. Continues
D. maintains
Choose the best answer: They try to promote active collaboration and mutual ______ on matters of common interest.
A. Easiness
B. Association
C. Assistant
D. assistance
Choose the best answer: The two decades of Vietnam’s participation in the bloc have seen the country’s maturity in ______.
A. Mixture
B. Combination
C. Integration
D. separation
Choose the best answer: The countries of Southeast Asia should prevent external intervention and______ .
A. assistance
B. interruption
C. interference
D. aid
Choose the best answer: The ASEAN Community demonstrates the awareness, shared ______as well as the political will of the member states to strengthen integration.
A. Vision
B. View
C. Sight
D. visibility
Choose the best answer: ASEAN is a dynamic and harmonious community that is aware and proud of its______, culture, and heritage.
A. Characteristic
B. Identity
C. State
D. variety
Choose the best answer. Their aims and purposes were about______in the economic, social, cultural, technical, educational and other fields.
A. Coordination
B. Cooperation
C. Promotion
D. determination
Choose the best answer. One of the purposes of ASEAN is to promote regional peace and______.
A. Conflict
B. Stability
C. Stabilization
D. disturbance
Choose the best answer. The ASEAN Leaders on the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN agreed on a shared ______ of ASEAN, living in peace, stability and prosperity.
A. Dream
B. Vision
C. Imagination
D. image
Choose the best answer. One of the ASEAN fundamental principles is mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, and national______of all nations.
A. Similarity
B. Belief
C. Identity
D. equality
Choose the best answer. My brother ______ taking a course on the Malay language in order to work in Malaysia in the near future.
A. Considered
B. Be considering
C. Was considered
D. Is considering
Choose the best answer. I regret______able to attend your birthday party yesterday.
A. Not to be
B. To not be
C. Not be
D. Not being
Choose the best answer. Thank you for ........................ me such a warm message.
A. Send
B. To send
C. Sending
D. sent
Choose the best answer. Mrs. Green prefers ................... TV to ................ to the cinema.
A. Watching/go
B. To watch/going
C. Watching/going
D. Watches/go
Choose the best answer. American women have got used to ................. independently recently.
A. Live
B. To live
C. Living
D. lives
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one. Jane ran into her old friend downtown last week.
A. Jane went downtown to meet her old friend
B. Jane had to drive her old friend downtown last week
C. Jane met her old friend downtown unexpectedly
D. Jane’s car crashed into her friend’s last week.
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one. You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t
B. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen
C. You didn’t persuade him to change because he didn’t mind
D. It was difficult to persuade him to change his mind
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one. I would never have lent Mike my car if I had known that he had a past record of driving violations.
A. I refused to lend Mike my car
B. Mike got a speeding ticket while driving my car
C. I knew nothing about Mike’s driving record, so I lent him my car
D. Mike drove my car without his driver’s license
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one. The court found the man innocent of murdering his wife.
A. The man was judged not guilty of killing his wife
B. The man was found murdered by his wife
C. The court found a murdered man and his wife
D. The court decided that the man had killed his wife
Identify the one underlined word or phrase. A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Before (A) the nineteenth century, it (B) was rarely (C) to find organized systems (D) of adult education.
A. Before
B. It
C. Rarely
D. Systems
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one. Had I known more about computer programming, I would have worked for a computer company.
A. A better knowledge of computer programming will help me find a job in a computer company
B. I didn’t know much about computer programming, so I didn’t work for a computer company
C. I wish I knew more about computer programming and I could work for a computer company
D. Knowing more about computer programming, I would find a job in a computer company
Identify the one underlined word or phrase. A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Only (A) when the famine gets (B) worse world governments will (C) begin to act (D).
A. Only
B. the famine gets
C. world governments will
D. to act
Identify the one underlined word or phrase. A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
On some streets, it has (A) against the law (B) to ride (C) a motorcycle without a (D) helmet.
A. Has
B. The law
C. To ride
D. Without a
Identify the one underlined word or phrase. A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Members of high school (A) clubs learn to participation (B) in teams through their involvement (C) in community projects (D).
A. of high school
B. participation
C. involvement
D. community projects
Identify the one underlined word or phrase. A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Special education is intended help(A) both (B) handicapped and gifted children to reach (C) their learning (D) potentials.
A. Help
B. Both
C. To reach
D. learning
Choose one word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
A. Partnership
B. Charter
C. Hard
D. scholarship
Choose one word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
A. block
B. confident
C. policy
D. cooperation
Choose one word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
A. block
B. govern
C. scholarship
D. motto
Choose one word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
A. stability
B. stable
C. association
D. state
Choose one word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
A. charter
B. chance
C. charity
D. brochure
Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others.
A. Solidarity
B. Cooperation
C. Opportunity
D. Popularity
Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others.
A. heritage
B. integrate
C. intervene
D. principle
Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others.
A. visible
B. develop
C. currency
D. populous
Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others.
A. Manila
B. Singapore
C. Malaysia
D. Cambodia
Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others.
A. calculation
B. integrate
C. cooperation
D. population
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 36.
A. Selected
B. Established
C. Examined
D. presented
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 37.
A. aim
B. achievement
C. intention
D. plan
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 38:
A. realization
B. recommendation
C. recognition
D. consideration
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 39:
A. native
B. foreign
C. dependent
D. member
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 40:
A. ordinary
B. specific
C. hard
D. active
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 41:
A. hardly
B. seriously
C. mostly
D. really
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 42:
A. academic
B. industrial
C. scientific
D. technological
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 43:
A. existence
B. history
C. group
D. world
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 44:
A. conducted
B. made
C. composed
D. done
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
S.E.A. WRITE AWARD
The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been (36) ________ annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia with the (37)________to encourage writers in ASEAN countries through (38) ________of the region’s creative literary talents and to bring together the many talents of ASEAN writers. The award is given to a writer from each of the (39) ________ countries of the ASEAN. An author may receive the award for a(n) (40) ________ work of literature or their lifetime achievement. The types of works that are honoured are (41) ________ poetry, short stories, novels, plays, folklore, and (42) ________ or religious works. The award ceremony is held in Bangkok every year, in the presence of the Thai Royal family and distinguished guest speakers who are leading figures in the literary (43) ________. Nguyen Nhat Anh was honoured in 2010 for his most well-known novel “Kinh van hoa” (Kaleidoscope), which contained 54 volumes and has recently been (44) ________ into three drama series of the same name. He is regarded as one of the most successful writers for teens. Viet Nam has participated in the awards since 1996 and 18 Vietnamese writers and poets (45) ________laureates so far.
Question 45:
A. have been
B. are
C. were
D. had been
Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region
For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.
Question: What the most distinguished feature of the silk textile in ASEAN?
A. It helps foreign visitors look for treasures of valuable things.
B. You can find different types of silk from anywhere in the world.
C. Each ASEAN country has its own type of silk which is different from any other.
D. It is the diversity of beautiful, traditional hand-woven materials.
Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region
For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.
Question: Which of the following is true about silk weaving in Cambodia?
A. The well-known ikat patterns have been passed down for a couple of years.
B. It is done on large wooden frame looms in families or in communities.
C. The arts of ikats were taught in schools in the past.
D. More than 200 different patterns of ikats are known to be in existence.
Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region
For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.
Question: All of the following are true about silk weaving in Thailand EXCEPT that _______.
A. mudmee is woven throughout the northeast by Khmer and Lao peoples
B. the trade of silkworms and weaving has lasted thousands of years
C. the different ethnic groups have contributed to the richness and diversity of weaving patterns.
D. some local communities have their own distinct styles and designs, incorporating images from nature or legends
Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region
For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.
Question: What is the common feature of Vietnamese and Thailand silk weaving?
A. They have the same type of silk with diverse styles and designs.
B. Viet Nam and Thailand were the centres of silk worm production during the war.
C. The ethnic groups play an important role and they use natural dyes.
D. Young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.
Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Silk Weaving in the ASEAN Region
For the silk textile lover, the ASEAN region contains a treasure trove of the most beautiful hand-woven fabrics found anywhere in the world. These textiles are surprising in their diversity: from the ikats of Cambodia and Thailand, to the golden songket of Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Philippine pina silk and the Vietnamese silk shantung – each country offers its own century-old weaving traditions to visitors. Weaving at the household and village level is done on large wooden frame looms, often under stilt houses. Intricate Cambodian ikats are world-renowned. It can take up to several days or more to produce one meter of an intricate ikat pattern. Ikat patterns were traditionally passed from generation to generation by memory; prior to the war, more than 200 different patterns were known to be in existence, but it is unclear how many have survived. Artisans Angkor, located in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, trains young Cambodians from rural areas in the art of weaving and other Cambodian crafts. In Thailand, the cultivation of silkworms and weaving can be traced back thousands of years. Weaving patterns of Thailand’s finest weaving, including mudmee, or ikat, are rich anddiverse thanks to the influence of the different ethnic groups, including Khmer and Lao peoples. Mudmee is woven throughout the northeast, with each local community having its own distinct styles and designs, incorporating everything from nagas to elephants and peacocks. While chemical dyes are widely available, some weavers continue to practice traditional dyeing methods passed down through the generations. Viet Nam has become a center for large-scale silk worm and thread production in Southeast Asia, including handloomed silk shantung and jacquards, supplying its neighbors where sericulture is limited or disappeared entirely during the war years. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct weaving traditions. Among the Black Thai in northwest Vietnam’s Son La province, for example, young girls are expected to learn how to raise silk worms and make natural dyes using indigo.
Question:The word “sericulture” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. the wide cultural collection of ethnic silk costumes
B. a series of cultural events of ethnic groups and silk weaving
C. a center of handloomed silk shantung and jacquards
D. the rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk.