Unit 14. International organizations

Welcome to our class
WTO
UN
1
2
3
4

5
E
D
C
B
A
United Nations
United Nations Children’s Fund
World Trade Organization
World Health Organization
World Wildlife Fund
WHO
Warm - up: Matching
Match the symbols in column A with their full names in column B
Column A
Column B
What do you call UNICEF, WWF, UN, WTO, and WHO ?
They are called __________________________
international organizations
UNIT 14
INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS
LESSON ONE: READING
What is this organization ?
- It`s ______________
The Red Cross.
Before you read.
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the following questions.

1/ What kind of activities is this organization involved in?




2/ Is there a National Red Cross Society in Vietnam?
Yes, there is.
This organization is involved in charity work and humanitarian activities, such as reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, giving medical aids, …

The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency. In times of war, it is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war. In time of peace, it gives medical aid and other help to victims of major disasters such as floods, earthquakes, epidemics, and famines.
The initiative for founding the Red Cross came from a Swiss man called Jean Henri Dunant. Appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers, he appealed to the leaders of nations to found societies devoted to the aid of the wounded in wartime. A conference was help in Geneva in 1864, and official delegates of 12 nations signed the first Geneva Convention, laying down rules for the treatment and protection of the wounded and the disaster-stricken. It was also at this meeting that the famous symbol of the organization, the white flag bearing a red cross, was adopted.
It was Henry Davison, president of the American Red Cross War Committee, who proposed forming a federation of these National Societies. An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies in 1991. In November 1991, it became the international Federation of Red Cross. The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people who are victims of natural disasters, poverty and health emergencies.
The International Red Cross has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Today, the total number of national Red Cross societies from all over the world has mounted to 186. So help and support are able to be rapidly sent to wherever there are victims of catastrophe, for example, to help the victims of Asia tsunami in 2004. Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in the countries hit by the tsunami reacted without hesitation to help those struggling to survive, despite the fact that many staff and volunteers had lost families, friends, colleagues and livelihoods. For example, the Indonesian Red Cross Headquarters in Banda Aceh was washed away, but a temporary office was in place within hours and the injured were being helped.
While you read
Uncle Ho dedicated his whole life to Vietnamese people.
dedicate …to (v)
Vocabulary
Example:
c?ng hi?n

Having too many children results in poverty.

result in (v)
Example:
/ri`z?lt/ d?n d?n
Doi Moi was initiated by the Vietnamese Communist Party.
initiate (v)
initiative (n)
Example:
kh?i s?
These people are appalled by the sudden earthquake.
appalled (a)
Example:
bị choáng
She is appealing to volunteers for helping them.
appeal(v)
These people need help.
Example:
/?`pi:l/ kờu g?i
VOCABULARY




1. dedicate (v)
/`dedikeit/ cống hiến
2. initiate (v)
/i`ni∫ieit/ khởi sự
3. appeal (v)
/ə`pi:l/ kêu gọi
4. appalled (V)
appalled (adj)
/ə`pɔ:l/ bị choáng
5. result in (v)
/ri`zʌlt/ dẫn đến
Task 1 : Choose the best words in the box to complete the following sentences. (Work in pairs)
dedicated
initiated
appealed
resulted
appalled
1. This woman has ____________ her whole life to helping others.
2. Police have _____________ for witnesses to the accident.
3. The company ________________ a management training programe for small business.
4. She was ________________ to hear that her husband had
been arrested.
5. The crash______________ in the deaths of 10 passengers.
Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
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The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency. In
times of war, it is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of
wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war. In time of
peace, it gives medical aid and other help to victims of major
disasters such as floods, earthquakes, epidemics, and famines.
Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
The initiative for founding the Red Cross came from a Swiss
man called Jean Henri Dunant. Appalled by the almost
complete lack of care for wounded soldiers, he appealed to
the leaders of nations to found societies devoted to the aid of
the wounded in wartime. A conference was help in Geneva in
1864, and official delegates of 12 nations signed the first
Geneva Convention, laying down rules for the treatment and
protection of the wounded and the disaster-stricken. It was
also at this meeting that the famous symbol of the
organization, the white flag bearing a red cross, was adopted.

Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
The initiative for founding the Red Cross came from a Swiss
man called Jean Henri Dunant. Appalled by the almost
complete lack of care for wounded soldiers, he appealed to
the leaders of nations to found societies devoted to the aid of
the wounded in wartime. A conference was help in Geneva in
1864, and official delegates of 12 nations signed the first
Geneva Convention, laying down rules for the treatment and
protection of the wounded and the disaster-stricken. It was
also at this meeting that the famous symbol of the
organization, the white flag bearing a red cross, was adopted.

Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
The initiative for founding the Red Cross came from a Swiss
man called Jean Henri Dunant. Appalled by the almost
complete lack of care for wounded soldiers, he appealed to
the leaders of nations to found societies devoted to the aid of
the wounded in wartime. A conference was help in Geneva in
1864, and official delegates of 12 nations signed the first
Geneva Convention, laying down rules for the treatment and
protection of the wounded and the disaster-stricken. It was
also at this meeting that the famous symbol of the
organization, the white flag bearing a red cross, was adopted.

Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
The International Red Cross has its headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland. Today, the total number of national Red Cross
societies from all over the world has mounted to 186. So help
and support are able to be rapidly sent to wherever there are
victims of catastrophe, for example, to help the victims of
Asia tsunami in 2004.

Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
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1. What is the Red Cross Federation’s mission ?
Task 3: Answer the questions.
 The Red Cross Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
It was Henry Davison, president of the American Red Cross
War Committee, who proposed forming a federation of these
National Societies. An international medical conference
initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red
Cross Societies in 1991. In November 1991, it became the
international Federation of Red Cross. The Federation’s
mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people who are
victims of natural disasters, poverty and health emergencies.
2. How many countries in the world have national Red Cross Societies?
Task 3: Answer the questions.
 186 countries.
The International Red Cross has its headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland. Today, the total number of national Red Cross
societies from all over the world has mounted to 186. So help
and support are able to be rapidly sent to wherever there are
victims of catastrophe, for example, to help the victims of
Asia tsunami in 2004.
Task 3: Answer the questions.
3. What are the advantages of having national Red Cross Societies?
 People in the country can get quick help and supports when they are in difficulty.
The International Red Cross has its headquarers in Geneva,
Switzerland. Today, the total number of national Red Cross
societies from all over the world has mounted to 186. So help
and support are able to be rapidly sent to wherever there are
victims of catastrophe, for example, to help the victims of
Asia tsunami in 2004.
1. What is the Red Cross Federation’s mission ?
2. How many countries in the world have national Red Cross Societies?
Task 3: Answer the questions.
3. What are the advantages of having national Red Cross Societies?
 The Red Cross Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
 186 countries.
 People in the country can get quick help and supports when they are in difficulty.
The International Red Cross started over 135 years ago, inspired by a Swiss businessman, Henry Dunant. He had been (1) _________ at the sufferings of thousands of men, on both sides, who were left to die due to (2) ______ of care after the Battle of Solferino in 1859. He proposed the creation (3) _______ national relief societies, comprised of volunteers, trained in peacetime to provide neutral and impartial help to relieve the sufferings (4) _________ time of war.
After you read
Choose the best words in the box to complete the following passage. (Work individually)
lack of appalled in
Key : 1. appealed 2. lack 3. of 4. in
 Learn by heart the new words.
Homework
 Preparing for the next period.
Thanks for Your Attention !