A. USE B. MAKE C. LOSE D. SPEND IX. READING COMPREHENSION
35. A. use
B. make
C. lose
D. spend
IX. Reading comprehension: Read the passage and choose the best answer
Vietnam is a densely-populated, developing country that in the last 30 years has had to recover from the ravages of
war. Substantial progress was achieved from 1986 to 1997 in moving forward from an extremely low level of
development and significantly reducing poverty.
Since 2001, Vietnamese authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to economic liberalization and international
integration. They have moved to implement the structural reforms needed to modernize the economy and to produce
more competitive, export-driven industries..
Vietnam's membership in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and entry into force of the US-Vietnam Bilateral
Trade Agreement in December 2001 have led to even more rapid changes in Vietnam's trade and economic regime.
Vietnam's exports to the US doubled in 2002 and again in 2003.
Vietnam joined the WTO (World Trade Organization) in January 2007, following over a decade long negotiation
process. This should provide ail important boost to the economy and should help to ensure the continuation of
liberalizing reforms.
Vietnam is working to create jobs to meet the challenge of a labor force that is growing by more than one million
people every year. Vietnamese authorities have tightened monetary and fiscal policies to stem high inflation. Hanoi is
targeting an economic growth rate of 7.5-8% during the next five years.