Lessons 22 · 1 lessons · F. Rashidova, N. Tillayeva, Z. Karimova. Pupil’s Book (English), Grade 10, 1st edition. “O‘zbekiston” NMIU, Tashkent, 2017
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International organizations (B)
Textbook: pp. 94–97
GoalAbbreviations and collocations of international organizations; reading and speaking about UNICEF; practising wh- questions.
New words
abbreviation · qisqartmachildren’s rights · bolalar huquqlaricharity · xayriyato provide aid · yordam ko‘rsatmoq
Explanation
An abbreviation is made from the first letters of a long name: UN – United Nations, UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund, WHO – World Health Organization, EU – European Union. An acronym (UNESCO) is read as a word, while an initialism (UN, WHO) is read letter by letter. Collocations are words that go together: provide aid, protect rights, fight poverty, raise funds, carry out a project, sign an agreement, join an organization. UNICEF was founded in 1946 and works for children’s health, education and protection all over the world. Charities are organizations that help people in need; you can support them with money or time. The saying “Charity begins at home” means helping starts with those close to us.
Worked examples
UNICEF raises funds to provide vaccines and clean water. Many schools carry out small projects to support children’s rights.
Which abbreviation is read as a word – UN or UNESCO? UNESCO is an acronym; UN is read letter by letter.
Class activity
“Abbreviation bingo”: students write ten abbreviations; the teacher says the full names.
Practice
1
What does UNICEF work for?
For the health, education and protection of children.
2
Complete the collocation: raise ___ (funds / sleeps)
funds
3
Write one question about UNICEF with where.
Where is UNICEF’s headquarters?
4
Why are some abbreviations read as words and some letter by letter?
It depends on whether the letters can be pronounced as a word; UNESCO can, UN cannot.