Sara Ribotta's English Corner: 5A SIA Activities on 30th January 2020

1- On your notebook create a neat section whose heading is “REVISION about THE UNITED NATIONS”. Read and study p 416 and your notes. Then answer the following questions - write each question and below it your answer.

What is the UN?
When did the United Nations officially come into existence?
How many member countries does it count?
When did Britain become a member country?
When did Italy become a member country?
What are the 3 main goals of the UN?
What are its main institutions?
Where are the UN headquarters located?
Which institution carries out the day to day running of the UN?
Who is the current Secretary General of the United Nation?
Who appoints the Secretary General of the United Nations?
What is the main function of the General Assembly?
What is the main function of the Security Council?
Which institution passes judgment upon disputes between states?
What are the 6 official languages used at the UN?
Who is a Goodwill Ambassador?
What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees?
Which agency of the UN looks after the interests of the children in the world?
What is the main goal of the World Food Programme?
What is the main goal of the United Nations Environment Programme?
What is the role of the UNESCO?

Ref lesson materials [Powerpoint slides here]

2- On your notebook, create a graphic organiser to store all the pieces of information about the UN. Add as many details as possible.

3- Test yourself and enter the quiz by clicking here.