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Reading for general ideas and specific information about ASEAN
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Match the countries with their national flags.
Match the countries with their national flags.
The following text has five paragraphs. Read it first, and then match the headings with the paragraphs (A-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.
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Find the words or expressions in the text that have the following meanings. Write them in the correct space.
| 1 | the Constitution of ASEAN | |
| 2 | a policy of not getting involved in other countries′ disputes | |
| 3 | a short sentence or phrase used to express a principle, goal, or ideal of a person or an organisation | |
| 4 | an act of showing proper acceptance, consideration or appreciation |
Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. Which were the first five members of ASEAN?
2. When did the other states join the bloc?
3. How big is ASEAN?
Read the text again and answer the questions.
4. What are the six majors?
5. What is ASEAN's motto?
6. What are the main principles of the ASEAN Charter?
7. How does the bloc integrate its state members?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations - ASEAN
A. History and membership
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. Area, population and economies
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. Aims and motto
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. Charter
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. Cultural and sports activities
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.
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