Unit 14: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
TEST 1
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. a. civilian b. official c. temporary d. tsunami
2. a. colleague b. appall c. devote d. victim
3. a. initiate b. medical c. rapidly d. possible
4. a. volunteer b. wherever c. example d. disaster
5. a. injured b. famine c. earthquake d. result
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence,
substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original
one.
6. According to the Red Cross 1998 had been _______ worst year for
natural disasters in modern times.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
7. During the flood, Army helicopters came and tried to evacuate _______
injured.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
8. Africa has always had a large migratory population because of war and
_______ famine.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
9. The International Red Cross helps people in need without any
discrimination based on _______, race, religion, class or political
opinions.
a. national b. nationally c. nationality d. native
10. The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private _______
institution founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland.
a. human b. humanity c. humanization d. humanitarian
11. In former days, after the battles soldiers on both sides died or were left
wounded on the field without any _______ attendance and basic care.
a. medicine b. medical c. medication d. medically
12. The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main

a. out b. up c. off d. along
24. The explorers made a fire to _______ off wild animals.
a. get b. keep c. take d. go
25. If something urgent has _______ up, phone me immediately and I will
help you.
a. picked b. come c. kept d. brought
26. The passengers had to wait because the plane ______ off one hour late.
a. took b. turned c. cut d. made
27. Be careful ! The tree is going to fall.
a. Look out b. Look up c. Look on d. Look after
28. The organization was established in 1950 in the USA.
a. come around b. set up c. made out d. put on
29. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent
societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief
society.
a. take on b. get off c. go about d. put in
30. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
a. put on b. went off c. got out d. kept up
Error Identification
31. UNICEF uses the term 'child protection' to refer for preventing and
A B C
responding to violence, exploitation and abuse against children and
teenagers. D
32. UNICEF's child protection programs also aim at those children who are
A B C
uniquely vulnerable to the abuses, so as when living without parental
D
care, in remote areas, or in very poor family.
33. Violations of the child's right to protection take place in every country
A B C

essential items. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies are providing 100,000 tents to help those in need.
The Red Cross Society of China is a very strong organization with
extensive experience responding to disasters. The American Red Cross has
long history of working with the Red Cross Society of China, going to back to
famines in 1906 and including severe storms earlier this year. There has
been a close contact between the Red Cross Society of China and the
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, arid they
have been ready to provide additional support such as disaster workers,
relief supplies or financial assistance.
Concerned family and friends in the United States may have difficulty
contacting their loved ones because telecommunication has been out of work
by this disaster. If they are trying to reach relatives living in China or those
who are citizens of China, the American Red Cross suggests them keep
calling or try contacting other family members who live nearby.
36. The earthquake on May 12, 2008 in China _______.
a. left no aftershocks
b. destroyed everything except communication networks
c. caused no human loss
d. had effects on more than 45 million people
37. According to the second paragraph, _______.
a. the American Red Cross helped the Red Cross Society of China to
recover from the earthquake
b. the American Red Cross owed the Red Cross Society of China $20
million
c. the victims of the earthquake were not helped to buy necessary things
d. disaster workers were not sent to the hardest hit areas because of the
aftershocks
38. Which sentence is not true?
a. There are more than 30 representatives from humanitarian

Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, including girl's
education, Child protection from (46) _____, exploitation, and abuse,
HIV/AIDS and children, and Policy advocacy and partnerships for children's
rights. Related areas of UNICEF action include early childhood development,
adolescence development and participation; life skills based education and
child rights all over the world.
A (47) _____ funded agency, UNICEF relies on contributions from
governments and private (48) _____. Its programs emphasize developing
community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children.
Recently, UNICEF has begun partnerships with world-class athletes and
teams to promote the organization's work and to (49) _____ funds. UNICEF
greeting cards are sold worldwide to support efforts on behalf of children
creating a better world where children are happy, healthy and live in dignity.
UNICEF selects suitable paintings for reproduction from contemporary
artists. Total income to UNICEF for 2006 was $2,781,000,000.
UNICEF was (50) _____ the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and Prince of
Asturias Award of Concord in 2006. UNICEF is present in 190 countries and
territories around the world.
41. a. taken off b. set up c. paid on d. pushed back
42. a. instrument b. projects c. work d. healthcare
43. a. original b. ancestor c. old d. relatives
44. a. Managed b. Led c. Headquartered d. Committed
45. a. at b. with c. on d. in
46. a. violence b. fun c. excitement d. entertainment
47. a. volunteer b. volunteered c. voluntary d. voluntarily
48. a. persons b. patients c. donors d. victims
49. a. rise b. raise c. lift d. heighten
50. a. complimented b. awarded c. won d. taken
TEST 2
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently

13. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an
environmental catastrophe.
a. pollution b. disaster c. convention d. epidemic
14. The first relief assistance mission organized by the League was an aid
mission for the _______ of a famine and subsequent typhus epidemic in
Poland.
a. leaders b. authorities c. victims d. organizers
15. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left
countless wounded and homeless.
a. poor b. imprisoned c. suffered d. injured
16. In 2004 more than 40 national societies have worked with more than
22,000 _______ to bring relief to the countless victims of the earthquake.
a. actions b. volunteers c. founders d. nations
17. The International Red Cross works as _______ impartial, neutral, and
independent organization.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
18. In 2005 _______ budget of the ICRC amounts to about 970 million Swiss
Francs.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
19. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is _______
world’s largest humanitarian network.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
20. They had to delay their trip because of the bad weather.
a. get through b. put off c. keep up with d. go over
21. It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death.
a. turn off b. take on c. get over d. keep up with
22. He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport.
a. use up b. do with c. take up d. go on
23. I am tired because I went to bed late last night.
a. stayed up b. kept off c. put out d. brought up

d. I will quit smoking someday.
33. You can look up this word in the dictionary.
a. There are a lot of words in the dictionary for you to look at.
b. You can find the meaning of this word in the dictionary.
c. The dictionary contains a lot of words except the one you need.
d. You should buy this dictionary to find the word you need.
34. That car is beyond my means.
a. That car is cheap enough for me to buy.
b. That car is too expensive for me to buy.
c. I am really interested in that car.
d. I really do not like that car.
35. The doctor advised Mr. Pike to take up a new hobby.
a. The doctor said, "A new hobby is not good for Mr. Pike."
b. The doctor wanted Mr. Pike not to have any new hobby.
c. The doctor said, "You should start a new hobby, Mr. Pike."
d. The doctor said to Mr. Pike, "You should stop your present hobby."
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-
governmental organization for the conservation, research, and restoration of
the environment, which remains its official name in the United States and
Canada. It is the, world's largest independent conservation organization with
over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more than 90 countries,
supporting 100 conservation and environmental projects around the world. It
is a charity, with approximately 9% of its funding coming from voluntary
donations by private individuals and businesses. The group says its main
mission is "to halt and reverse the destruction of our environment". Currently,
much of its work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain
most of the world's biodiversity: forests, freshwater ecosystems, oceans, and
coasts. Among other issues, it is also concerned with endangered species,
pollution, and climate change. The organization runs more than 20 field

a. True b. False c. No information
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
UNICEF (The United Nations Children’s Fund) is mandated by the
United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the (41) _____ of
children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their
opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided by the
Convention on the Rights of the Child and (42) _____ to establish children's
rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of (43) _____
towards children. UNICEF (44) _____ that the survival, protection and
development of children are universal development. UNICEF mobilizes
political will and material (45) _____ to help countries, particularly developing
countries, ensure a "first call for children" and to, build their capacity to form
appropriate policies and (46) _____ services for children and their families.
VNICEF is committed to ensuring special protection for (47) _____ most
disadvantaged children - victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms
of violence and (48) _____ and those with disabilities. UNICEF responds in
emergencies to protect the rights of children. In coordination with United
Nations partners and humanitarian agencies, UNICEF makes its unique
facilities for rapid response available to its partners to (49) _____ the
suffering of children and those who provide their care. UNICEF is non-
partisan and its cooperation is free from discrimination. In everything it does,
the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have
priority. UNICEF (50) _____, through its country programs, to promote the
equal rights of women and girls and to support their full participation in the
political, social, and economic development of their communities.
41. a. protest b. destruction c. protection d. achievement
42. a. admits b. suggests c. adopts d. tries
43. a. poverty b. behavior c. medicine d. injure
44. a. insists b. devotes c. treats d. mounts
45. a. sources b. mines c. budgets d. funds

12. One of the core tasks of the Red Cross is to organize nursing and _____
for those who are wounded on the battlefield.
a. care b. attention c. victim d. catastrophe
13. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent _______ occurs once
every four years.
a. Globe b. Society c. Conference d. Nations
14. The mission of the Red Cross is also to supervise the _______ of
prisoners of war.
a. education b. encouragement c. treatment d. runaway
15. The total number of national Red Cross societies from all over the world
has mounted to 186.
a. protected b. devoted c. increased d. aimed
16. Henri Davison, president of the American Red Cross war Committee
proposed forming a federation of these National Societies.
a. took b. dedicated c. carried d. suggested
17. Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries.
a. examines b. heals c. causes d. treats
18. Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for
wounded soldiers.
a. dedicated b. shocked c. interested d. excited
19. The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in
the "Strategy 2010" document of the Federation is to improve the lives of
vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.
a. weak and unprotected b. wealthy and famous
c. poor and disabled d. deaf and mute
20. Did your son pass the university entrance examination?
a. make up b. get along c. go up d. get through
21. What may happen if John will not arrive in time?
a. go along b. count on c. keep away d. turn up
22. Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside.

b. Although it serves both developed and developing countries
c. Served both developed and developing countries
d. As it was served both developed ,and developing countries
33. FAO helps developing countries to improve agriculture, forestry and
fishery practices, _______.
a. as though it ensures good nutrition and food security for all
b. but it ensures good nutrition and food security for all
c. for ensuring good nutrition and food security for all
d. and ensure good nutrition and food security for all
34. FAO was founded on 16 October, 1945 in Quebec, Canada, _______.
a. In 1951 when its headquarters were moved to Rome, Italy
b. Since its headquarters were moved to Rome, Italy, in 1951
c. In 1951 its headquarters were moved to Rome, Italy
d. Its headquarters moved in 1951 to Rome; Italy
35. _______, which meets every two years to review the work carried out by
the organization and approve a Program of Work and Budget for the next
biennium.
a. Governed by the Conference of Member Nations, FAO
b. FAO is governed by the Conference of Member Nations
c. FAO, it is governed by the Conference of Member Nations
d. Because FAO governed by the Conference of Member Nations
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the
United Nations that acts as a coordinating authority on international public
health. Established on 7 April, 1948, and headquartered in Geneva,
Switzerland, the agency inherited the mandate and resources of its
predecessor, the Health Organization.
The WHO's constitution, states that its objective is "the attainment by all
peoples of the highest possible level of health." Its major task is to combat
diseases, especially key infectious diseases, and to promote the general

d. To supply food for patients.
38. According to the text, which disease has been eradicated?
a. Malaria b. AIDS c. SARS d. Smallpox
39. According to the third paragraph, the World Health Organization ______.
a. has not developed vaccines against malaria yet
b. is trying to eradicate polio
c. is not concerned about polio
d. also carries out various health-related campaigns
40. Influenza vaccine _______.
a. has only been used for adults
b. cannot be used for children
c. has appeared to be safe in all age groups tested
d. causes bad effects on children and elderly people
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Under the global "health for all" strategy, WHO (the World Health
Organization) and its members have placed special emphasis (41) _____ the
developing countries. Nevertheless, the benefits of WHO's international
health work are benefited by all countries, including the most developed
ones. For example, all nations have benefited from their contributions to the
WHO programs that led to the global (42) _____ of smallpox and to better
and cheaper ways of controlling tuberculosis.
(43) _____ is a key word in WHO's programs. The organization believes
that immunization, (44) _____ prevents the six major diseases of childhood-
diphtheria, measles, poliomyelitis, tetanus, tuberculosis, and whooping
cough-should be (45) _____ to all children who need it. WHO is leading a
worldwide campaign to provide effective immunization for all children in (46)
_____ with UNICEF. Provision of safe drinking water for all is one of the
objectives of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade
proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1980 and (47) _____ by WHO.
WHO is also active in international efforts to combat the diarrheal diseases,