III. Choose the best answer.

The capital still______ considerable charm with plenty to see.

insists

expresses

continues

maintains

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The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.

advantages

weaknesses  

shortcomings

mottos

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The minister has announced that there will be no change in                  policy.

govern

governing  

governance

government

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The ASEAN Vision 2020 agrees on a shared vision of ASEAN, living in peace_______, and prosperity.

stability

regularity

firmness

strength

Viet Nam and other ASEAN members always desire that other countries, particularly the major powers, support the ASEAN Community’s ______, its principle of consensus and unity. (Former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung)

role model

central function

central role     

middle role

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ASEAN stands for                   of Southeast Asian Nations.

Assistance

Association

Assonance  

Academy

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The recent free elections mark the next step in the country's                 towards democracy.

progress

brochure  

constitution  

principle

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The right of every nation is to lead its national existence free from external_______.

involvement

prevention

interference

interruption