Unit 5: BEING PART OF ASEAN
LESSON 3 – READING

ACTIVITY 1: Match the countries with their flags.
1. Brunei Darussalam
2. Cambodia
3. Indonesia
4. Laos
5. Malaysia
6. Myanmar
7. The Philippines
8. Singapore
9. Thailand
10. Vietnam
ACTIVITY 1
1. Brunei Darussalam
2. Cambodia
3. Indonesia
4. Laos
5. Malaysia
6. Myanmar
7. The Philippines
8. Singapore
9. Thailand
10. Vietnam
ASEAN
VOCABULARY
to be formed (v.p)
major (n) /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/
motto (n) /ˈmɒtəʊ/
constitution (n) /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn/
vision (n) /ˈvɪʒn/
identity (n) /aɪˈdentəti/
internal affairs (n.p)
integrate (v) /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
dispute (n) /dɪˈspjuːt/
được thành lập
chính, chính thức
phương châm
hiến pháp
tầm nhìn
bản sắc
công việc nội bộ
gắn kết, kết nối
sự tranh chấp
A. ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which was formed on August 8th 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam became the sixth member in 1984, right after its independence. In 1995, Viet Nam became the seventh member. Laos and Myanmar joined the bloc in 1997, and Cambodia joined two years later.
B.  The bloc has a land area of 4.46 million km² and a population of about 600 million people. Its sea area is about three times larger than its land area. ASEAN would rank as the eighth largest economy in the world if it were a single country. Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Viet Nam are called the six majors. These countries are the six largest economies in the region.
C.  ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, social progress and cultural development. At the same time, it focuses on protecting regional peace and stability, and providing opportunities for its member states to discuss diffirences peacefully. The bloc’s motto is: `One Vision, One Identity, One Community`.
D.  The ASEAN Charter came into force on 15 December 2008. It is the Constitution of ASEAN and the ten member states must act in accordance with it. After entering into force on December 15th 2008, the Charter has become a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states. Its main principles include respect for the member states’ independence and non-interference in their internal affairs.
E.  ASEAN organises different projects and activities to integrate its members. These include educational awards, and various cultural and sports activities. Examples of these are the Singapore-sponsored ASEAN Scholarships, the Southeast Asian Games, the ASEAN Para Games, the ASEAN Schools Games and the ASEAN Football Championship.
2. The following text has five paragraphs. Read it first, and then match the headings (1-5) with the paragraphs (A-E).
1. Cultural and sports activities
2. Aims and motto
Paragraph A
Paragraph B
3. Charter
4. Area, population and economies
Paragraph C
Paragraph D
5. History and membership
Paragraph E
A. ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which was formed on August 8th 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam became the sixth member in 1984, right after its independence. In 1995, Viet Nam became the seventh member. Laos and Myanmar joined the bloc in 1997, and Cambodia joined two years later.
B.  The bloc has a land area of 4.46 million km² and a population of about 600 million people. Its sea area is about three times larger than its land area. ASEAN would rank as the eighth largest economy in the world if it were a single country. Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Viet Nam are called the six majors. These countries are the six largest economies in the region.
C.  ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, social progress and cultural development. At the same time, it focuses on protecting regional peace and stability, and providing opportunities for its member states to discuss differences peacefully. The bloc’s motto is: `One Vision, One Identity, One Community`.
D.  The ASEAN Charter came into force on 15 December 2008. It is the Constitution of ASEAN and the ten member states must act in accordance with it. After entering into force on December 15th 2008, the Charter has become a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states. Its main principles include respect for the member states’ independence and non-interference in their internal affairs.
E.  ASEAN organises different projects and activities to integrate its members. These include educational awards, and various cultural and sports activities. Examples of these are the Singapore-sponsored ASEAN Scholarships, the Southeast Asian Games, the ASEAN Para Games, the ASEAN Schools Games and the ASEAN Football Championship.
=> 5. History and membership
=> 4. Area, population and economies
=> 2. Aims and motto
=> 3. Charter
=> 1. Culture and sport activities
Find the words or expressions in the text that have the following meanings
Activity 3
Which were the first five members of ASEAN?
When did the other states join the bloc?
How big is ASEAN?
What are the six majors?
What is ASEAN’s motto?
What are the main principles of the ASEAN charter?
How does the bloc intergrate its state member?
Activity 4:
Read the text and answer the questions
1. Which were the first five members of ASEAN?
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand were the first five members of ASEAN.
(paragraph A)
2.When did other states join the bloc?
Brunei became the sixth member in 1984. In 1995, Vietnam became the seventh member. Laos and Myanmar joined the bloc in 1997, and Cambodia joined two years later. (paragraph A)
3. How big is ASEAN?
It has a land area of 4,46 million km2 and a population of 600 million people. ASEAN would rank as the eight largest economy in the world if it were a single country.
(Paragraph B)
4. What are the six majors?
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam are the six majors.
(Paragraph B)
5. What is ASEAN’s motto?
“One Vision, One Identity, One Community”
(Paragraph C)
6. What are the main principles of the ASEAN Charter?
Its main principles include respect for the member states independence and non-interference in their internal affairs.
(paragraph D)
7. How does the bloc integrate its member states?
ASEAN organizes projects and activities which include educational awards, and various cultural and sports activities. (paragraph E)

Activity 5: Look at the numbers, words and phrases, then summarize the main points about ASEAN.

ASEAN stands for…
August 8th 1967
5
1984
1995
1997
Cambodia
4.46
600
Six majors
ASEAN’s motto
The main principles of ASEAN Charter

the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
is the year Brunei Darussalam became the sixth member of ASEAN
million square kilometers is the land area of the bloc
HOMEWORK
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