1. Read the title and the first sentence of the text. What do you think it is about? Listen and read to find out.
(Đọc tiêu đề và câu đầu tiên của văn bản. Bạn nghĩ văn bản nói về cái gì? Nghe và đọc để nhận ra.)
WORKING HARD TO HELP
The Association in Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO) is anorganisation that works to make the lives of orphans (children without parents) and disabled people in Vietnam better. Started in 1992, ASVHO helps these people with medical treatments, transport and places to live. Over the years, ASVHO has raised money and provided support to these people. This support includes providing important surgery and buying wheelchairs for disabled people. The organisation also donates bicycles to orphans and gives financial support for their education. One of ASVHO’s goals is to help these people live as independently as possible. It achieves this by creating housing communities and offering training that can lead to job opportunities.
ASVHO works with the Vietnamese government to protect the rights of the disabled and orphans as well as create policies that help improve their quality of life. Every year, it organises events for them to show their talents and develop their skills. These events encourage disabled people and orphans to be part of the community. One popular event is a singing competition where disabled people from all over Vietnam compete, and the best performers receive medals. Another successful event is the Vietnam Disabled People’s Day which improves understanding across the country of the problems disabled people face. The work of ASVHO is an important support to the disabled and orphan community. For more information, visit asvho.vn.
Từ vựng
- disabled: tàn tật
- financial: tài chính
- policy: chính sách
- surgery: phẫu thuật
- offer: cung cấp
- talent: tài năng
Tạm dịch bài đọc:
LÀM VIỆC CHĂM CHỈ ĐỂ GIÚP ĐỠ
Hội bảo trợ người khuyết tật và trẻ mồ côi Việt Nam (ASVHO) là một tổ chức hoạt động nhằm làm cho cuộc sống của trẻ mồ côi (trẻ em không có cha mẹ) và người khuyết tật ở Việt Nam trở nên tốt đẹp hơn. Bắt đầu vào năm 1992, ASVHO giúp những người đó chữa bệnh, phương tiện đi lại và nơi ở. Trong những năm qua, ASVHO đã quyên góp tiền và cung cấp sự hỗ trợ cho những người này. Hỗ trợ này bao gồm cung cấp các cuộc phẫu thuật quan trọng và mua xe lăn cho người khuyết tật. Tổ chức cũng tặng xe đạp cho trẻ mồ côi và hỗ trợ tài chính cho việc học của các em. Một trong những mục tiêu của ASVHO là giúp những người này sống độc lập nhất có thể. Tổ chức đạt được điều này bằng cách tạo ra các cộng đồng nhà ở và cung cấp các khóa đào tạo có thể dẫn đến các cơ hội việc làm.
ASVHO hợp tác với chính phủ Việt Nam để bảo vệ quyền của người khuyết tật và trẻ mồ côi cũng như tạo ra các chính sách giúp cải thiện chất lượng cuộc sống của họ. Hàng năm, nơi đây tổ chức các sự kiện để họ thể hiện tài năng và phát triển kỹ năng. Những sự kiện này khuyến khích người khuyết tật và trẻ mồ côi trở thành một phần của cộng đồng. Một sự kiện phổ biến là cuộc thi ca hát, nơi những người khuyết tật trên khắp Việt Nam tranh tài, và những người biểu diễn xuất sắc nhất sẽ nhận được huy chương. Một sự kiện thành công khác là Ngày người khuyết tật Việt Nam, nơi nâng cao hiểu biết trên toàn quốc về những vấn đề mà người khuyết tật phải đối mặt. Công việc của ASVHO là một sự hỗ trợ quan trọng cho cộng đồng người khuyết tật và trẻ mồ côi. Để biết thêm thông tin chi tiết, truy cập asvho.vn.
The text is about an organisation that helps make lives of disabled people and orphans in Vietnam better.
(Văn bản nói về một tổ chức giúp cuộc sống người khuyết tật và trẻ mồ côi ở Việt Nam trở nên tốt đẹp hơn.)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Viet Nam and international organisations
(Các tổ chức Việt Nam và quốc tế)
1. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
DO YOU KNOW…?
A. The United Nations (UN) was created in 1945. It is an organisation of most of the world's countries. Its main goal is world peace. It also works to reduce poverty and improve people's lives in other ways. Viet Nam joined the organisation in 1977. Since then, our country has become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
B. UNICEF was formed in 1946. It works in over 190 countries to help improve health and education of children. It particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children all over the world. UNICEF's aim in Viet Nam is to protect children and make sure they are healthy, educated and safe from harm.
C. UNDP was formed in 1965 as part of the UN. It provides technical support, expert advice and training to help people in developing countries have a better life. In Viet Nam, UNDP works closely with the government to reduce poverty and improve people's lives.
D. The WTO was formed in 1995. It is the world’s largest international economic organisation. Viet Nam became a WTO member in 2007. Since then, our economy has achieved a high growth level. Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign investors.
2. Read the text again and choose the correct answers.
(Đọc lại bài đọc và chọn câu trả lời đúng.)
1. Which organisation was formed in 1945?
A. The UN
B. UNICEF
C. The WTO
2. Which organisation aims to help improve children’s health and education?
A. UNDP
B. UNICEF
C. The WTO
3. Which of the following is the largest international economic organisation?
A. The UN
B. UNDP
C. The WTO
3. Find words in the texts (A, B, C, or D) that mean the following.
(Tìm từ trong đoạn văn (A, B, C, hoặc D) mà có nghĩa như sau.)
|
1. _________ |
helping stop people fighting (A) |
|
2. _________ |
damage or injury (B) |
|
3. _________ |
having great knowledge (C) |
|
4. _________ |
people or organisations that invest money (D) |
4. Complete the sentences with the words / phrases from 1.
(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ / cụm từ từ bài 1.)
1. Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become ________ and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
2. UNICEF particularly aims to support ________ children all over the world.
3. UNDP helps people in developing countries have a ________ life.
4. The WTO is the world’s ________ international economic organisation.
5. Viet Nam has also become _________ to foreign investors.
2. Read the text and circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words.
(Đọc văn bản và khoanh tròn nghĩa đúng của các từ được đánh dấu.)
Since UNICEF set up an office in 1975 in Viet Nam, it has run projects in various fields to provide the highest possible support for children in our country. The organisation particularly aims to create opportunities for all children in Viet Nam to attend school, learn and succeed. The following programmes help achieve the UNICEF's education aims for Viet Nam.
Education for Disadvantaged Young People
UNICEF helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education by offering them job training and career advice. They are also taught essential skills for the job market.
Providing Education Opportunities for Children with Disabilities
This programme gives children with disabilities a chance to get access to and benefit from a quality education. It also helps promote equal participation in society and a culture in which people respect each other.
Improving Learning Achievements
This is another practical programme supported by UNICEF. The aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future. UNICEF helps Viet Nam in joining regional educational programmes to improve children's learning achievements. When they leave school, they should have the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing world.
1. create
a. make something happen
b. increase something
c. refuse something
2. essential
a. usual
b. necessary
c. successful
3. respect
a. have a good opinion of somebody
b. look down on somebody
c. get on well with somebody
4. practical
a. connected with organisations
b. connected with ideas
c. connected with real situations
3. Read the text again and answer the following questions.
(Đọc lại văn bản và trả lời các câu hỏi sau.)
1. What does UNICEF particularly aim to do for children in Viet Nam?
(UNICEF có mục tiêu đặc biệt là làm gì cho trẻ em ở Việt Nam?)
2. Which programme helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education?
(Chương trình nào giúp thanh thiếu niên có hoàn cảnh khó khăn tiếp tục đi học?)
3. Which programme supports disable teenagers?
(Chương trình nào hỗ trợ thanh thiếu niên khuyết tật?)
4. What is the aim of the Improving Achievements programme?
(Mục đích của chương trình Cải thiện Thành tích là gì?)
1. Read the text below and complete the diagram.
(Đọc văn bản dưới đây và hoàn thành sơ đồ.)
FAO AND ITS ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT VIET NAM
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) was formed in 1945. Its main aim is to end hunger and poverty by making sure all people have access to healthy food. It hopes to raise the levels of nutrition and the standard of living in its member countries. It also tries to improve the production of food and agricultural products, and make sure they reach all groups of society.
FAO started working in Viet Nam in 1978. Since then, it has provided Viet Nam with technical support and advice to the government in the field of agriculture. It has also helped Viet Nam carry out hundreds of projects in different areas.
In response to FAO's support, Viet Nam has actively participated in FAO activities, including food security and nutrition. Food security means that all people have access to enough and safe food while good nutrition or getting the right type of food is essential for normal growth and development.
2. Read the text about the World Bank. Circle the correct words to complete the text.
(Đọc văn bản về Tổ chức Ngân hàng Thế giới. Khoanh tròn các từ đúng để hoàn thành văn bản.)
The World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial organisation founded (1) _____ 1944 at the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference. It is closely (2) _____ to the United Nations and its headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. The bank currently has over 9.000 employees working in (3) _____ than 100 representative offices worldwide. It is made up of two institutions: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International Development Association (IDA). Each has its own role in improving the (4) ____ standards of people in low-income countries.
As a member, Viet Nam (5) _____ a strong relationship with the World Bank. Most projects and programmes funded by the World Bank for Viet Nam have focused mainly on areas such as agriculture, energy, transport. health, education, banking and finance. These programmes and projects have (6) _____ contributed to Viet Nam's development.
1. a. at b. in c. on
2. a. connected b. link c. relative
3. a. little b. more c. few
4. a. live b. life c. living
5. a. has b. gets c. takes
6. a. effect b. effective c. effectively
3. Answer the questions about the text.
(Trả lời các câu hỏi về văn bản.)
1. Where are the main offices of the World Bank?
(Những trụ sở chính của Ngân hàng thế giới nằm ở đâu?)
2. When was the World Bank founded?
(Ngân hàng thế giới được thành lập khi nào?)
3. Name the two institutions which form the World Bank.
(Kể tên hai cơ quan tạo thành Ngân hàng thế giới.)
4. In which areas have World Bank projects been involved in Viet Nam?
(Ngân hàng thế giới đã có những dự án ở những lĩnh vực nào bao gồm Việt Nam?)
a. Read the article and choose the best title.
(Đọc bài viết và chọn tiêu đề đúng nhất.)
1. History of an International Charity
(Lịch sử của một tổ chức từ thiện quốc tế)
2. Saving Trees across the World
(Giải cứu cây xanh trên toàn thế giới)
Richard Baker and Josiah Njonjo started the charity Men of the Trees in 1922 in Kenya in Africa. Its aim was to show people how important trees are for life on Earth. The charity changed its name from Men of the Trees to the International Tree Foundation (ITF) in 1992.
The ITF has worked hard for many years to protect the world's forests. It has supported community tree planting projects in more than 30 countries around the world. It has also helped with conservation in places like the Amazon rainforest. As part of this work, it even bought land for planting trees there in the 1990s. Teaching young people about forest conservation has always been important for the ITF. It has organized summer schools, events, and competitions for children in many different countries. In the UK, it helped set up National Tree Week. This event has become very popular with young people. It has continued every year since 1975.
In Australia, Trees for Life started in 1981 after a visit from Richard Baker. Its aim is to help people in South Australia with conservation of plants and trees. Since 1981, it has grown over 35 million trees! It has over two thousand volunteers and over one hundred educational events every month. Their events have helped raise people's awareness about Australia's plants, trees, and animals.
b. Now, read and circle the answers.
(Bây giờ, hãy đọc và khoanh tròn các câu trả lời đúng.)
1. Men of the Trees was given a new name in…
(Men of the Trees đã được đặt tên mới vào…)
a. 1975.
b. 1992
c. 1981
2. The ITF has helped to protect trees in…
(ITF đã giúp bảo vệ cây cối ở…)
a. the Amazon.
b. Kenya.
c. Australia.
3. National Tree Week started in…
(Tuần lễ Cây Quốc Gia được bắt đầu vào năm …)
a. 1981.
b. the 1990s
c. 1975.
4. Trees for Life has grown…
(Trees for Life đã trồng được …)
a. two thousand trees. (2.000 cây)
b. over one hundred trees. (hơn 100 cây)
c. 35 million trees. (35 triệu cây)
a. Read the article and choose the best title.
(Đọc bài viết và chọn tiêu đề tốt nhất.)
1. Man Walks for Charity
(Người đàn ông đi bộ từ thiện)
2. Man Walks to Ho Chi Minh City in 35 Days
(Người đàn ông đi bộ đến thành phố Hồ Chí Minh trong 35 ngày)
Minh Phan, November 1st
A 23-year-old Vietnamese man has raised nearly 135 million VND for charity after completing a 1,700 km walk from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. B.N.Q. started his journey on May 25th, 2020 and reached the capital in just 45 days. The young man thought it was one of the most amazing experiences of his life. “I wanted to do something meaningful for me, for my life,” he said. He started the expedition without any money in his pocket. “Making the journey without money was a really hard challenge,” he added. The young man said he often washed dishes or worked in restaurant kitchens or at people's houses in return for some food. At night, he often slept on park benches. Seven days into his travels, Q. decided his journey would be meaningful if he did something for the community. He posted the idea on a social media website to call for donations. By the time his charity walk finished, he had raised nearly 135 million VND. He decided to use the money to help build classrooms for poor children in Lai Châu, a province in the northwest of Vietnam. “I want to inspire young people to live a meaningful life by doing little but kind things,” he said.
b. Now, read and answer the questions.
(Bây giờ, hãy đọc và trả lời các câu hỏi.)
1. When did B.N.Q's walk begin?
(Chuyến đi bộ của B.N.Q bắt đầu từ khi nào?)
2. How long did it take him to complete the journey?
(Anh ấy đã mất bao lâu để hoàn thành cuộc hành trình?)
3. What was the most difficult thing about the journey?
(Điều khó khăn nhất trong cuộc hành trình là gì?)
4. What did he use the money to build?
(Anh ta đã dùng tiền để xây dựng cái gì?)
2. Read the text again and answer the questions.
(Đọc lại văn bản và trả lời các câu hỏi.)
1. Who does ASVHO help?
2. What types of support does ASHVO provide?
3. How does ASVHO help disabled people live more independently?
4. What events does ASVHO organise?
a. Read the article and circle all the things HHMI works on.
(Đọc bài báo và khoanh tròn tất cả những thứ HHMI hoạt động.)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is one of the biggest charities in the world. It was set up by Howard Hughes in 1963. He was a famous and successful businessman, pilot, engineer, and film director.
HHMI is a health charity. Its aim is to promote human knowledge of science, especially biology and medicine. Their main research program, called Investigators, chooses scientists they believe can make a difference and support them. Every year, they organize a competition, and the winners will receive money for their research for seven years. Through their research, HHMI scientists have increased our understanding of our body. HHMI has also provided money for other scientists’ research at universities and hospitals. It has spent 653 million dollars on supporting research and since 1978, more than 30 scientists whom HHMI supported have won the Nobel Prize.
The institute also works to bring science knowledge to everyone. It provides free resources for teachers and students on its website and gives scholarships to both students and professors. It has spent more than 66 million dollars to support science education. To make science more interesting to the public, the institute has worked with filmmakers to create science films that bring science to life. One of its movies won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary in 2018.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) …..
1. helps scientists make discoveries in biology and medicine.
2. researches new medicines for diseases.
3. makes science more accessible to everyone
4. builds a network of the best scientists.
b. Now read and answer the questions.
(Bây giờ đọc và trả lời câu hỏi.)
1. When did Howard Hughes start HHMI? ____________________________________________
(Howard Hughes bắt đầu HHMI vào lúc nào?)
2. What is the name of their research program? _________________________________________
(Tên chương trình nghiên cứu của họ là gì?)
3. How much money has it spent on research? __________________________________________
(Nó đã chi bao nhiêu tiền cho nghiên cứu?)
4. How many HHMI supported scientists have won the Nobel Prize? ________________________
(Có bao nhiêu nhà khoa học được HHMI hỗ trợ đã đoạt giải Nobel?)
5. What can students get from HHMI’s website? ________________________________________
(Sinh viên có thể nhận được gì từ trang web của HHMI?)
6. What did HHMI win in 2018? _____________________________________________________
(HHMI đã giành được gì trong năm 2018?)
