❖ Unit 8 ❖ International Organisations ❖ Language Quiz ❖
Language Quiz 8
International organisations vocabulary, prefixes & suffixes, responding to news.
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Exercise 1 — Vocabulary
Fill in with: partnership · founded · comply with · emblem · fight
Amnesty International was founded in 1961.
The emblem of the UN symbolises peace.
The main concern of MSF is to fight epidemics around the world.
Morocco and Europe have signed a partnership to combat illegal immigration.
"Iran refuses to comply with the Security Council's decisions concerning its nuclear energy expansion," a UN official declared.
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Exercise 2 — Collocations
Match to make collocations
impose → sanctions
peace → treaty
humanitarian → aid
reach → an agreement
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Exercise 3 — Respond to situations
Respond appropriately
Your brother: "I've got the first grade in the exam." → You (congratulate): "Wow, congratulations! That's fantastic news — well done, brother! You really deserve it after all your hard work!"
You: "You look sad. What's the matter?" Friend: "I have a terrible toothache." → You (sympathise): "Oh, poor you! That must be awful. You should see a dentist as soon as possible. I'm here if you need anything."
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Exercise 4 — Word formation
Correct form
Drug addiction is a (danger) dangerous phenomenon which destroys many youths' lives.
The fans felt (disappoint) disappointed when their favourite team lost the match.
Morocco is cooperating with Europe to fight (legal) illegal emigration.
Youths don't want to assume any (responsible) responsibility today.
Global warming may lead to a serious (ecology) ecological crisis.
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Exercise 5 — Match functions
Identify each function
"Your sister got married! That sounds great!" → Responding to good news
"I think you should take an aspirin!" → Giving advice
"Your grandfather died! I'm sorry to hear that!" → Responding to bad news
"I can't sleep at night. What do you think I should do?" → Asking for advice