Global课件4.pptVIP

Is there an organization which is devoted to those issues happening around the world? The UN ----bringing everyone closer together A speech given by a businesswoman is about part of work conducted by the UN. When we listen to the tape and read the article, here are some key words helping you grasp the main meaning of this speech. Task 1:We’ll listen to the speech paragraph by paragraph. Task 2: After listening to and reading the first paragraph of this speech, please answer the following questions to test how much common sense you have known about the UN! 1. What is the UN? A. The UN is an organization which was controlled by a super country. B. The UN is an organization which consists of a few countries in the world. C. The UN is an international group made up of nearly all countries that want to increase peace. D. The UN is an organization which is in charge of national affairs. 2. When was it set up? A. After the First World War. B. At the beginning of the Second World War. C. At the beginning of the Cold War. D. After the Second World War in October 1945. 3. How many countries does the UN consist of? A. 51 countries B. 191 countries C. All the countries in the world. D. 191 countries including some areas. 4. Why does the UN deal with so many problems? (the purposes of the UN) A. to keep international peace. B. to develop friendly relationships among nations. C. to cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights. D. To be a center for organizing the actions or work of different nations. Task 3: having known the common sense of the UN, please listen to the second paragraph and find out what problems the UN has to deal with. 5. What problems does the UN deal with? A. The UN helps end some of the world’s most horrible conflicts. B. The UN assists the victims of wars and disasters. C. The UN protects human rights and improve international laws. D. The UN helps with other problems such as