Title TEST 2 - UNIT 4 - HS.docx ✅

c. The relationship grew stronger after 2000, and Vietnam hosted important meetings while working to resolve regional disputes. d. Today, Vietnam supports ASEAN unity and continues to build friendships with all members, so the future looks promising for these important relationships. e. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995, which ended years of isolation after the war. A. b-e-a-c-d B. e-b-c-a-d C. c-a-b-e-d D. a-e-c-b-d Question 17: a. Vietnam faces many challenges with water resources, because it is located at the end of the Mekong River where flooding often occurs. b. When upstream countries build dams, Vietnam experiences water shortages and increased saltwater intrusion in the delta region. c. Vietnamese farmers must adapt their practices when water flows change, and the government is working on better irrigation systems to help them. d. International organizations provide support to Vietnam, so local communities can protect their water resources while still developing economically. e. Vietnam has joined the Mekong River Commission with Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, although cooperation remains difficult because China is not a full member. A. a-b-e-c-d B. a-d-e-c-b C. a-e-d-b-c D. a-c-b-e-d Read the following passage about Competing and Collaborating in ASEAN and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Vietnam's textile industry has grown dramatically since the 1990s, becoming one of the country's most important export sectors. The industry employs over 2.5 million workers, most of (18)_________. Vietnamese textile products are exported to many countries worldwide, especially the United States, Japan, and Europe. If the current growth trends had continued without the pandemic, Vietnam would have become the second-largest textile exporter in the world by 2020. The government has implemented policies that support both domestic and foreign investment in the textile sector. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995, and its textile industry began to benefit from regional integration immediately. Modern factories have been built throughout the country, and advanced technology (19)_________. Competition within ASEAN is fierce; (20)_________. Thailand and Indonesia produce similar products, but Vietnam offers better value. Vietnamese manufacturers now focus on eco-friendly production methods, (21)_________. Vietnamese textile companies collaborate with partners from Singapore and Malaysia for design expertise while utilizing local labor advantages. (22)_________. Despite facing challenges from Chinese competitors, Vietnam continues to strengthen its position in global markets through ASEAN partnerships. The future of Vietnam's textile industry looks promising as it adapts to digital transformation and the