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Frequently Asked Questions
What is “UNICEF”?
UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund
When created in 1946 to help children in war-torn Europe, China and the Middle East, UNICEF stood for “United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund”. In 1947, UNICEF USA was founded, one year after UNICEF, to support UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children.
By 1953, UNICEF's task was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world. At that time, the words “international” and “emergency” were dropped from the organization’s name, making it simply the United Nations Children’s Fund. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization.
What is UNICEF USA’s mission?
We work for the survival, protection and development of children worldwide through fund raising, advocacy and education.
How can I volunteer for UNICEF in the field?
UNICEF secures volunteers, who must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and two-to-five years’ experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills, through the United Nations Volunteers program.
If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards, send your resume to the United Nations Volunteers program at the following address for more information: United Nations Volunteers, c/o Peace Corps, 1111 20th St.N.W, Washington, DC 20526.
If you are interested in volunteering within the United States, click here to learn how.
May I donate non-cash goods for emergency relief?
Some have asked us about donating goods here in the U.S. for emergency relief efforts abroad. While we are grateful for the desire to help, UNICEF does not accept non-cash goods. Why?
Financial donations are the fastest and most efficient way to provide assistance. Donated goods must be screened, sorted, stored and transported. UNICEF pre-positions supplies to speed up delivery and sources them locally whenever possible. A blanket donated today can take weeks, or even months, to arrive abroad. A dollar donated today, however, will be arranged tomorrow to buy lifesaving supplies.
We also purchase supplies in large quantities to save money. That means your financial donation will get more supplies to more kids in need than your donation of non-cash goods.
1.Which of the following statements is true of UNICEF USA?
A.It no longer provides emergency fund.
B.It is localized to focus on national affairs.
C.It was originally created for kids’ education.
D.It supports children growth at home and abroad.
2.If you want to be a UNICEF USA volunteer,______ is NOT a must.
A.required education background B.related working experience
C.American nationality D.educational program participation
3.Financial donation is a better choice than non-cash goods because of_________.
A.the good will B.operational efficiency
C.local assistance D.the reliable supply
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An extraordinary new restaurant in Semarang, Indonesia is on a mission (使命) to support locals trapped in poverty, many of whom are earning less than $25 a month, by providing them with an alternative way to pay for their food.
The Methane Gas Canteen, run by husband and wife team Sarimin and Suyatmi, is located in an unexpected place for an eatery — Jatibarang Landfill. The landfill is a mountain of purifying waste, where poor locals spend their days collecting plastic and glass to sell. Meanwhile, the couple, who spent 40 years collecting waste before opening the restaurant, is busy cooking.
What makes the restaurant unusual, aside from its location, is that no cash is required to pay for meals. Poor people have the option to pay for their food with recyclable waste instead of cash. Sarimin weighs the plastic customers bring in, calculates its worth, and then deduct that value from the cost of the meal, giving any extra value back to the customer. The scheme is part of the community’s solution to reduce waste in the landfill and recycle non-degradable plastics.
“I think we recycle 1 ton of plastic waste a day, which is a lot. This way, the plastic waste doesn’t pile up, drift down the river and cause flooding,” said Sarimin in an interview with Channel News Asia. “It benefits everyone.”
The restaurant seats about 30 people and serves meals that cost between $0.40 and $0.80 each. Since opening the canteen Sarimin and Suyatmi have seen their daily income more than double to $15 a day.
“I’m happy to see our customers enjoying their meals,” Sarimin told NHK World. “The poor must also have the right to enjoy healthy eating. I want to give them that chance as much as possible.”
1.What do we know about Jatibarang Landfill?
A.An unusual restaurant for people to eat free meals.
B.A mountain where the locals live on selling waste.
C.A place where poor locals collect waste to sell.
D.A plant where waste is recycled.
2.Why did Sarimin and Suyatmi open their restaurant?
A.To double their daily income and profit.
B.To prove waste is a valuable thing.
C.To provide food for locals trying to survive.
D.To help settle the issues of poverty and trash.
3.What does the underlined word “deduct” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Increase B.Replace
C.Remove D.Equal
4.What is the text mainly about?
A.An unusual way to pay for meals.
B.A local mission to help get rid of poverty.
C.A different scheme to reduce waste.
D.A new restaurant getting double income.
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A new restaurant in Indonesia is on a mission (使命) to support locals trapped in poverty, many of whom are earning less than $25 a month, by providing them with an alternative way to pay for their food.
The Methane Gas Canteen, run by husband and wife team Sarimin and Suyatmi, is located in an unexpected place for an eatery — Jatibarang Landfill. The landfill is a mountain of purifying waste, where poor locals spend their days collecting plastic and glass to sell. Meanwhile, the couple, who spent 40 years collecting waste before opening the restaurant, is busy cooking.
What makes the restaurant unusual, aside from its location, is that no cash is required to pay for meals. Poor people have the option to pay for their food with recyclable waste instead of cash. Sarimin weighs the plastic customers bring in, calculates its worth, and then deduct that value from the cost of the meal, giving any extra value back to the customer. The scheme is part of the community’s solution to reduce waste in the landfill and recycle non-degradable plastics.
“I think we recycle 1 tonne of plastic waste a day, which is a lot. This way, the plastic waste doesn’t pile up, drift down the river and cause flooding,” said Saimin. “It benefits everyone.”
The restaurant seats about 30 people and serves meals that cost between $0.40 and $0.80 each. Since opening the canteen Sarimin and Suyatmi have seen their daily income more than double to $15 a day.
“I’m happy to see our customers enjoying their meals,” Sarimin told NHK World. “The poor must also have the right to enjoy healthy eating. I want to give them that chance as much as possible.”
1.What do we know about Jatibarang Landfill?
A. It is a good place for people to eat meals
B. It is a place where locals collect plastic and glass to sell
C. It is a mountain which attracts many tourists
D. It is a modem plastic recycling plant.
2.What makes the Methane Gas Canteen different?
A. Its location and the way to pay for meals.
B. The delicious food and the kind-hearted owner.
C. Its location and those strange customers.
D. Its customers and the way to pay for meal.
3.What does the underlined word mean?
A. Increase B. Replace
C. Remove D. Equal
4.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Sarimin and Suyatmi recycle plastic waste only to make money.
B. The plastic waste may cause flooding.
C. The restaurant seats around 30 people at present.
D. Sarimin and Suyatmi have seen an increase in their income.
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One reaction to all the concern about tropical deforestation（毁林） is a blank stare that asks the question, "Since I don't live there, what does it have to 
do with me?"
The answer is that your way of life, wherever you live in the world, is tied to the tropics
in many ways. If you live in a house, wash your hair, eat fruits and vegetables, drink soda, or drive a car, you can be certain that you are affected by the loss of tropical forests.
Biologically, we are losing the richest regions on earth when, each minute, a piece of tropical forest, the size of ten city blocks, disappears. As many as five million species of plants, animals, and insects (40 to 50 percent of all living things) live there, and are being lost faster than they can be found and described
. Their loss is immeasurable.
Take rubber for example. For many uses, only natural rubber from trees will do. Synthetics are not good enough. Today over half the world's commercial rubber is produced in Malaysia and Indonesia, while the Amazon's rubber industry produces much of the world's four million tons. And rubber is an important material in making gloves, balloons, footwear and many sporting goods. Thousands of other tropical plants are valuable for their industrial use.
Many scientists strongly believe that deforestation contributes to the greenhouse effect -- or heating of the earth from increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As we destroy forests, we lose their ability to change carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Carbon dioxide levels could double within the next half-century, warming the earth by as much as 4.5 degrees. The result? A partial melt-down of polar ice caps, raising sea levels as much as 24 feet; even 15 feet could threaten anyone living within 35 miles of the coast. Unbelievable? Maybe. But scientists warn that by the time we realise the severe effects of tropical deforestation, it will be 20 years too late.
Can tropical deforestation affect our everyday lives? Now, you should have got the answer.
1.The underlined word "synthetics" probably means_________.
A. natural rubber B. tropical materials
C. man-made material D. commercial rubber
2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The forests are losing their function in turning carbon dioxide into oxygen.
B. Many of our daily uses are related to the tropical forests.
C. Tropical plants can be used to make industrial products.
D. High carbon dioxide levels will make the earth warmer.
3.The author's attitude towards the tropical deforestation is _________ .
A. puzzling B. cold
C. supporting D. opposed
4.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
A. Tropical Forests B. The Value of Tropical Forests
C. Tropical Forests and Our Life D. The Greenhouse Effects
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Welcome to University of Waikato. Our mission is to create a welcoming environment in which residents feel comfortable, safe and a sense of belonging.
Student Village and Waikato Apartments
Waikato Accommodation Services offers two types of residential accommodation: Student Village and Waikato Apartments.
Student Village consists of fifteen independent units. Each contains five bedrooms, toilet facilities, and a shared kitchen with a fridge and cupboard. There is also a games room and a TV room.
Waikato Apartments are situated in a three-level apartment building. Each level has four apartments containing six bedrooms, toilet facilities, and a kitchen. Each level has a shared area with a TV, a study desk and easy chairs.
Security and Safety
Campus Security is available to assist 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you see anything suspicious, please call Campus Security on 0800863800.
Please ensure that you have your own insurance for your personal belongings as Waikato Accommodation Services takes no responsibility for any theft or damage to personal belongings.
Housekeeping and Maintenance
Housekeeping staff service all shared areas. Residents are responsible for keeping their rooms, kitchens and shower rooms clean and tidy.
Maintenance staff ensure necessary repairs to facilities are made. If your room or other shared area needs maintenance, please inform the Accommodation Office. Maintenance staff may be required to enter your room to tend to a maintenance request—this will be prearranged.
Termination（终止）of Residence and Checking Out
You are required to pay accommodation fees for the full period of the residency contract. At the end of your contract you must arrange a time with the office staff to check out. A room inspection will take place and you will be responsible for payment for any damage or missing items. If you fail to check out in this manner, the staff will hold an inspection in your absence and assess whether any payment is required.
1.What facilities are available in both Student Village and Waikato Apartments?
A.Kitchen and TV.
B.Study desk and fridge.
C.Cupboard and study room.
D.Games room and toilet facilities.
2.What should you do when you suspect that someone is destroying school facilities?
A.Report to the insurance company.
B.Contact Campus Security.
C.Inform the assistant teacher.
D.Call Waikato Accommodation Services.
3.The responsibility of the maintenance staff includes .
A.making plans for Accommodation Office
B.monitoring these of kitchen facilities
C.fixing a broken window
D.cleaning shower rooms
4.If you can’t check out in the required way, the staff will .
A.ask you to pay higher accommodation fees
B.assess whether an inspection is necessary
C.still carry out the room inspection
D.wait until you can arrange a time
5.Which of the following is the passage probably taken from?
A.A technical instruction book.
B.A university newspaper.
C.A residency contract.
D.A student guide.
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Our mission is to give a world-class education to everyone, everywhere, regardless of gender, income or social status.
EdX offers MOOCS from the world’s best universities, online courses from MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, UT and many other universities. Topics include biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, finance, electronics, engineering, food and nutrition, history, and more. EdX is a non-profit online website created by founding partners of Harvard and MIT.
Today, edX.org provides hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe with access to free education. We offer amazing quality classes by the best professors from the best schools. We enable our members to find out a new passion that will transform their lives and their communities.
Around the world — from coast to coast, in over 192 countries, people are making the decision to take one or several of our courses. As we continue to grow our operations, we are looking for talented, passionate people with great ideas to join the edX team. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you’re hardworking, dedicated and ready to contribute to an unparalleled (无比的，空前的) member experience for our community, we really want you to apply.
As part of the edX team, you’ll receive:
•Competitive compensation
•Generous benefits package
•Free lunch every day
•A great workplace where everyone cares and wants to change the world (no, we’re not kidding).
While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted. We promise that every applicant will be treated fairly.
All positions are located in our Cambridge offices.
1.What does edX mainly do?
A. Studying people’s learning habits.
B. Discovering people’s new passion.
C. Providing free courses.
D. Researching the trend of education.
2.According to the text, edX ________.
A. aims to change the world
B. tries to build more schools
C. has schools in nearly 200 countries
D. teaches people how to choose their courses
3.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Only males will be admitted.
B. The edX team members must pay for all their three meals a day.
C. You can call to ask about details about the application.
D. EdX doesn’t aim to make money.
4.What’s the aim of the text?
A. To give an introduction to edX.
B. To encourage people to join edX.
C. To predict the future of education.
D. To advise us to choose quality education.
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“To meet people’s desire for _____ happy life is our mission,” Xi Jingping said to the press after he was elected ____general secretary and chairman.
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“To meet people’s desire for _____ happy life is our mission,” Xi Jingping said to the press after he was elected ____general secretary and chairman.
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“To meet people’s desire for _____ happy life is our mission,” Xi Jingping said to the press after he was elected ____general secretary and chairman．
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For the first time ever scientists prepare to set about a 3-year-long project，the Nekton Mission，to explore the Indian Ocean and document changes taking place beneath the waves that could affect the surrounding region over the coming decades.
The ambitious exploration team will reach one of the last major unexplored frontiers on the planet，a vast body of water that’s already feeling the effects of global warming with rising water temperatures damaging its coral reefs(珊瑚礁).Understanding the Indian Ocean’s ecosystem is important not just for the species that live in it，but also for the 2.5 billion people living in the region.
The Nekton Mission is supported by more than 40 organizations.Researchers will spend seven weeks surveying underwater life，map the sea floor，and drop sensors(传感器)to depths of up to 6，560 feet in the seas around the Seychelles.
The Seychelles aims to become a leader in the development of a“blue economy”that draws on the resources of the ocean.It relies on fishing and tourism，but has lately also been exploiting oil and gas from beneath the sea floor.“Our ocean is undergoing rapid ecological transformation by human activities.The Nekton Mission is vital to help us better know our ocean space and resources to make wise decisions.Only when we know what we have in the ocean and what is its value call we properly decide what to exploit and what to leave untouched，”said Jumeau，the Seychelles’ambassador to the UN.
The mission will conduct further dives in other parts of the Indian Ocean over three years.The researchers expect to discover new species and send videos to the world by satellite.The research will provide information for a summit(峰会)about the Indian Ocean planned for late 2021.
1.Why do the scientists plan to explore the Indian Ocean?
A. To save the endangered creatures living in the sea.
B. To discover the damage mankind has done to the ocean.
C. To make the best use of the natural resources in the sea.
D. To protect its species and people living around the region.
2.Which is not included in the tasks to be carried out around the Seychelles?
A. Drawing maps of the sea floor. B. Finding treasures under the sea.
C. Putting sensors into the deep sea. D. Studying underwater life.
3.What can be learned about the Nek-ton Mission?
A. It will extend beyond the Indian Ocean.
B. It will benefit a lot from“blue economy”.
C. It will contribute to the 2021 conference.
D. It will find solutions to global warming.
4.What can be a suitable title fur the text?
A. Scientists Are to Explore the Indian Ocean
B. The Seychelles Aims to Build a“Blue Economy”
C. Effects of Global Warming on Marine Ecosystem
D. Indian Ocean:the Last Unexplored Frontier on the Planet
do with me?"
in many ways. If you live in a house, wash your hair, eat fruits and vegetables, drink soda, or drive a car, you can be certain that you are affected by the loss of tropical forests.
. Their loss is immeasurable.