题目内容
When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure (确保)that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United Nations Organization (UNO) could undertake to direct the distribution of aid. Here however rises the problem of costs. Also tied with this is time. Perhaps the UNO could set up a body of devoted men and women in every country who can speedily distribute aid to victims of floods and earthquakes.
More than the help that one nation can give to another during a disaster; it would be more effective to give other forms of help during normal times. A common proverb says, “Give me a fish and I eat for day, teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.” If we follow this wise saying, it would be right to teach people from less developed nations to take care of themselves. For example, a country could share its technology with another. This could be in simple areas like agriculture or in more complex areas like medical and health care or even in building satellites. Even small country is able to help less developed nations. Sometimes what is take for granted, like the setting up of a water purification plant or the administration of a school, could be useful for countries which are looking about to solve common problems. It does not cost much to share such simple things. Exchange students could be attached for a number of months or years and learn the required craft while on the site. They can then take their knowledge back to their homelands and if necessary come back form time to time to clear doubts or to update themselves. Such aid will be truly helpful and there is no chance of it being temporary or of it falling into the wrong hands.
Many countries run extensive courses in all sorts of skills. It will not cost much to include deserving foreigners in these courses. Besides giving effective help to the countries concerned, there is also the build-up of friendships to consider. Giving direct help by giving materials may be effective in the short run and must continue to be given in the event of emergencies. However, in the long run what is really effective would be the sharing of knowledge.
【小题1】According to the author, how could international aid reach the victims in time?
A. By solving the cost problems |
B. By solving the transportation problems |
C. By setting up a body of devoted people in every country. |
D. By relying on the direct distribution of the UNO. |
A.Providing food is vital | B.Learning to fish is helpful |
C.Teaching skills is essential | D.Looking after others is important. |
A.by example | B.by process | C.by comparison | D.by contrast |
A.A medical team. | B.An exchange program. |
C.A water plant. | D.Financial support. |
A.It is facing difficulties |
B.It is unnecessary during normal times |
C.It should be given in the form of materials |
D.It has gained support developed countries |
‘Student Voice’ is a student-run education conference discussing education in the 21st century. This event aims to gather the views and opinions of students not only in Victoria and Australia, but around the globe. On Sunday 29 July 2012 students will discuss a series of questions regarding the role of education in the 21st century. By the end of the day they will hopefully have comprehensive answers to be shared with schools around the state and maybe even the world.
Students from Preshill would like to invite a group of 5-10 students from your school to participate in this free forum(讨论). The event is being held on Sunday 29 July 2012 from 10am-2.30pm at the Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. They are inviting students who are enthusiastic on any of our topics of discussion to present a keynote speech on the day.
If you can’t make the day, they welcome your written or recorded thoughts on our questions, which will be on display at the event.
The topics for discussion:
Key Question: What is the ideal 21st century education?
1. Is it a school’s place to teach ethics, values, morals, confidence, self-esteem?
2. What are the effects of a uniform national curriculum(课程)?
3. How can we make education more engaging?
4. Should students be compared and ranked against each other?
5. What is the place of social networking and new media technology in education?
6. What is the best way to determine student knowledge?
Visit their Facebook page (see below) for updates, to communicate with organizers and other participants, and to indicate your interest in making a keynote speech.
The Student Voice Organizing Committee Facebook Page URL:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Student-Voice-The-Student-Education-Conference/101834233239391?sk=info
1.What is the aim of the Student Voice Conference?
A.To gather students' ideas about education and share these ideas with schools. |
B.To discuss the ideal 21st century education with students. |
C.To invite some students to participate in a free forum about education. |
D.To create a chance for students to communicate with each other. |
2.Who can participate in the Student Voice conference?
A.Anyone working on education. |
B.Students only from Australia and Victoria. |
C.Students who are free on Sunday 29 July 2012. |
D.Any student interested in education in the 21st century. |
3.Which of the following topics will be discussed in Student Voice conference?
A.How to carry out the ban on drunk driving. |
B.The development of international economics |
C.The effects of a uniform national curriculum. |
D.Advantages of shopping on line. |
4.How can you communicate with the organizers ?
A.By telephone |
B.By writing letters |
C.By visiting their Facebook Page |
D.By email |