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The UN, UNESCO and UNICEF

Lessons 60–61 · 2 lessons · L. Jurayev, M. Abdullayeva, H. Tuhtarova, S. Khan, L. Tsoy, K. Inogamova, L. Matskevich, R. Ziryanova. Fly High English 9 (English, Grade 9), revised and expanded 2nd edition. “Yangiyo‘l Poligraf Servis”, Tashkent, 2014
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UNESCO and UNICEF in Uzbekistan

Textbook: pp. 95–96
GoalUNESCO and UNICEF: main work, dates, programmes in Uzbekistan; ordinal numbers (the 1st, the 2nd ... the 21st, the 500th) and the Past Simple Passive (was founded).
New words
education, science and culture · ta’lim, fan va madaniyatchildren’s fund · bolalar fondiWorld Heritage Site · jahon merosi ob’ektiheadquarters · shtab-kvartira
Explanation

UNESCO is the UN specialized agency for education, science and culture (headquarters in Paris). It was founded in 1945 (its constitution came into force in 1946). Its aim is to contribute to peace through cooperation in education, science and culture. Uzbekistan became a UNESCO member in 1993. The historic centres of Khiva (Itchan Kala), Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Samarkand are on the World Heritage list. UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund) was created in 1946 and works on children’s health, nutrition, clean water, education and protection; it received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965. Ordinal numbers: first, second, third, fourth, ... the 21st, the 43rd, the 500th, the 3,000th. Past Simple Passive: was / were + past participle: UNESCO was founded in 1945. Programmes were organised in Uzbekistan.

Worked examples
Khiva was listed as a World Heritage Site because its old city is well preserved. UNICEF programmes were started to help vaccinate children and bring clean water to schools.
Ordinals: the first programme, the second year, the 21st century, the 500th anniversary. Questions: When was UNICEF created? It was created in 1946.
Class activity

Table: pairs complete a table for UNESCO and UNICEF (name, year founded, main work, work in Uzbekistan) and ask each other questions.

Practice
1
Write in the passive: UNICEF ___ (create) in 1946.
2
Write in words: the 43rd
3
What areas does UNESCO work in? Name three.
4
Why are cities like Khiva added to the World Heritage list?