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This unit includes:
LANGUAGE
Pronunciation
Stress in words with more than three syllables
Vocabulary
Words and phrases related to international organisations
Grammar
Comparative and superlative adjectives
SKILLS
Reading: Reading for specific information in a text about UNICEF's support for Viet Nam's education
Speaking: Talking about programmes for communities
Listening: Listening for specific information in a conversation about Viet Nam's participation in international organisations
Writing: Writing about Viet Nam's participation in international organisations
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE / CLIL
Everyday English
Making and responding to invitations
Culture
FAO and its activities to support Việt Nam
PROJECT
Doing research on an international organisation
I. GETTING STARTED
Viet Nam and international organisations
1. Listen and read. 🎧
DO YOU KNOW...?
The United Nations
A. The United Nations (UN) was created in 1945. It is an organisation of most of the world's countries. Its main goal is world peace. It also works to reduce poverty and improve people's lives in other ways. Viet Nam joined the organisation in 1977. Since then, our country has become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
United Nations Children's Fund
B. UNICEF was formed in 1946. It works in over 190 countries to help improve health and education of children. It particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children all over the world. UNICEF's aim in Viet Nam is to protect children and make sure they are healthy, educated and safe from harm.
United Nations Development Programme
C. UNDP was formed in 1965 as part of the UN. It provides technical support, expert advice and training to help people in developing countries have a better life. In Viet Nam, UNDP works closely with the government to reduce poverty and improve people's lives.
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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
D. The WTO was formed in 1995. It is the world's largest international economic organisation. Viet Nam became a WTO member in 2007. Since then, our economy has achieved a high growth level. Viet Nam has also become more
attractive to foreign investors.
2. Read the text again and choose the correct answers.
1. Which organisation was formed in 1945?
A. The UN B. UNICEF C. The WTO
2. Which organisation aims to help improve children's health and education?
A. UNDP B. UNICEF C. The WTO
3. Which of the following is the largest international economic organisation?
A. The UN B. UNDP C. The WTO
3. Find words in the texts (A, B, C, or D) that mean the following.
| 1. __________ | helping stop people fighting (A) |
| 2. __________ | damage or injury (B) |
| 3. __________ | having great knowledge (C) |
| 4. __________ | people or organisations that invest money (D) |
4. Complete the sentences with words / phrases from 1.
1. Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become _____ and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
2. UNICEF particularly aims to support _____ children all over the world.
3. UNDP helps people in developing countries have a _____ life.
4. The WTO is the world's _____ international economic organisation.
5. Viet Nam has also become _____ to foreign investors.
