Bài giảng Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 Sinh cơ bản - Unit 14: International organisations (Reading)

Task 2: Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F) 

 1. The Red Cross is aimed at providing medical aid and other help to victims of natural disasters.

2. The foundation of International Red Cross was inspired by a Swiss man called Henry Dunant.

3. The Geneva Convention was first signed in 1864.

4. The symbol of the Red Cross has three colours.

5. The International Red Cross has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Task 3: Read the passage and choose the best answer A,B, C or D: 

1. The word “ dedicated “ in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to
2. Took                      B. survived                   C. fought                    D. devoted
3. It can be inferred from the passage that Jean Henri Dunant
4. travelled to many countries
5. worked with the poor and sick
6. used to join many wars
7. was interested in social work
8. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Red Cross?
9. The foundation of the Red Cross was inspired by Henry Davison.
10. The international Red Cross has its headquarters in America.
11. The total number of member countries of the Red Cross was over 186.
12. Medical emergency is one of the activities that the Red Cross helps and supports.