Each of the 6 main bodies of the UN performs its own mission. The General Assembly is a sort of world parliament but it isn’t a (1) . as it doesn’t make laws.

Part B BELARUS AND WORLD COMMUNITY

(students’ copy)

ACTIVE VOCABULARY

№	word	definition	translation
	amend (v)	to correct, to improve; to change or revise	исправлять, вносить поправки
	competence (n)	legal power, jurisdiction; ability, fitness	компетенция, полномочия
	maintain (v)	to support by providing what is needed, to affirm or assert	поддерживать
	membership (n)	the state of being a member	членство (в организации, партии)
	launch (v)	to set in operation or on some course; to start something new	начинать
	preserve (v)	to protect from harm or damage; to keep from spoiling	сохранять
	promote (v)	to encourage the progress or existence	обеспечивать, поддерживать
	security (n)	a feeling secure; protection, safeguard	безопасность
	supervise (v)	to oversee or direct	наблюдать, контролировать

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Task 1. Match the synonymous pairs.

	aim	a)	solve
	body	b)	start
	enforce	c)	purpose, objective
	govern	d)	enhance
	settle (disputes)	e)	supervise
	extend	f)	organ
	launch	g)	increase, broaden
	monitor	h)	administer

Task 2. Replace the word in italics with the synonym from the list of Task 1.

1. The UNO has six main bodies.

2. The UN agencies help improve telecommunications and enforce consumer protection.

3. The Member States cooperate to solve international problems.

4. Eleven Trust Territories were governed by 7 Member States during the process of preparing for self-government or independence.

5. One of the aims of the UN is developing friendly relations among nations.

6. The Maastricht Treaty (1992) launched the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Justice and Home Affairs Policy in Europe.

7. The Court of Auditors supervises the European Union’s financial activities.

8. The EU is actively broadening its scope of trade and economic relations.

Task 3. Complete the word building chart.

verb	noun	adjective
		Coordinating Coordinated
	Government governor
maintain
		Preventive
	strength
		Supervisory
	completion
enact
		integrative

Task 4. Complete the sentences with the proper word using the words from the chart of task 3.

Each of the 6 main bodies of the UN performs its own mission. The General Assembly is a sort of world parliament but it isn’t a (1)... as it doesn’t make laws.

But its recommendations and advice are important indications of world opinion.

The Security Council is primarily responsible for (2)... international peace and security. It tries to undertake some (3)... measures to avoid war conflicts and to (4)... peace and stability. Sometimes it may send observers’ missions to (5)... the process of disarmament or ceasing the fire.

The Economic and Social Council (6)... the economic and social work of the UN. Its five regional commissions promote economic development and... economic relations in the regions.

The International Court of Justice settles disputes between countries. The Court also provides advisory opinion to the General Assembly and the Security Council.

1. The first steps to European (7)... began in 1952.

2. The introduction of a single currency (8)... the creation of the Economic and Monetary Union.

3. The Council (9)... legislation throughout European territory.

READING 1.

Task 1. Read the text about one of the most important and respected international organizations in the world, the United Nations Organisation (the UNO or the UN). Fill in the missing information in the charts to each part of the text.

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