Read the text and choose the best answers. (6 pts)In 1945, representatives of 50 countries (29)...
Read the text and choose the best answers. (6 pts)
In 1945, representatives of 50 countries (29) _________ in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organisation to approve the United Nations Charter. The United Nations (UN) was created on 24 October 1945 by 51 countries who agreed to join efforts to prevent wars and (30) ________ peace. Today, about 190 nations in the world belong (31) _________ the UN.
All UN Member States are represented in the General Assembly - a group of nations, which (32) _________ to discuss the world's most urgent problems. Each Member State has one vote. Decisions on important matters, such as international peace and (33) _________, new member admissions, the UN budget and the budget for peacekeeping, are decided by two-thirds majority. Other matters are decided by simple majority.
The Assembly holds its annual regular meetings from September to December. When necessary, it may hold a special or emergency meeting on subjects of (34) _________ concern.
29. A. organised B. worked C.met D. created
30. A. set B. fight C. protect D. keep
31. A. in B. to C. with D. of
32. A. meets B. holds C. organises D. discusses
33. A. safety B. security C. certainty D. protection
34. A. specific B. local C. particular D. detailed