This year, the Twenty-first World Economic Forum on East Asia is taking place in Thailand. Organizers hope to bring attention to development in Southeast Asia.Klaus Schwab started what came to be called the World Economic Forum and is its executive chairman. In opening comments, he praised the growing influence of Southeast Asia nations in the world economy and political issues.The forum is meant to discuss issues affecting the ten members of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asia Nations. In a speech, the Thai prime minister noted threats like the debt crisis in Europe and climate change. But she also pointed to technological progress, democratic reforms and new centres of economic growth as signs of hope.ASEAN nations are becoming increasingly important in the world economy. As a group, their economic activity is nearing two trillion dollars. Southeast Asia economies are expected to grow more than five per cent this year. That rate is higher than that of Europe or North America.World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy also attended the meetings. He said Southeast Asia is doing better than other areas now. But he warned a slowing world economy could create problems.1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the Thai prime minister?A) Technological progress.B) Debt crisis in Europe.C) Political issues. D) Climate change.2.How much is the economic activity of ASEAN nations?A) 200 million .B) 2,000 million.C) 200 billion .D) 2,000 billion.3.Which of the following statements about Director-General Pascal Lamy is true?A) He is present at the meetings.B) He said that Southeast Asia is doing better than other areas.C) He warned that the economic slowdown could trigger problems.D) He praised the growing influence of Southeast Asia nations.