The 8th ASEAN Science and Technology Week is now being _____ in Manila from 1 to 11 July 2008.
A.joined
B.related
C.held
D.combined

Choose the word/phrase that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined one.
Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.
A.respected
B.various
C.same
D.adopted

The aims of the Association of Southeast Asia include the evolvement of economic growth, social progress, cultural development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace.
A.plans
B.missions
C.goals
D.organizations

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly referred to as ASEAN, is a geo-political and _______ organization.
A.economics
B.economic
C.economy
D.economical

The motivations for the birth of ASEAN were the desire for a _______ environment.
A.stable
B.stabilize
C.stability
D.stably

ASEAN is an organization on the Southeast Asian region that aims to _______ economic growth, social progress, and cultural development.
A.account
B.accelerate
C.include
D.respect

To preserve that ________, it was necessary to preserve the people that had created it.
A.civilize
B.civility
C.civil
D.civilization

In former days, women were considered not to be suitable for becoming a ________.
A.political
B.politician
C.politics
D.politically

ASEAN also works for the _______ of peace and stability in the region.
A.promotional
B.promotion
C.promoter
D.promote

The Association of Southeast Asia which consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia was _______ on August 8, 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
A.invented
B.found
C.discovered
D.founded