SESSION 4 PRACTICE TEST 1
PASSAGE 1 - Questions 1-10
When the United Nations was first formed in 1945, only 51 countries were members. Now, however, the United Nations is truly a world organization. In fact, today almost every nation in the world is a member of the UN. The main goal of the United Nations is to bring different nations together to promote peace and justice in the world. The UN also works to make the world a safe and secure place.
It is important to remember that the UN is not a `world government. This means that th. UN does not make laws for different countries to follow. It also does not enforce law made by governments. However, the UN does hold regular votes on global policies and issues. Also, like a government, the UN is divided into different branches, or sections Considering that the UN is such a large organization, it makes sense that it needs to be separated into different pieces to be effective. There are six branches in the United Nations Below, the first three branches of the UN are discussed. In a later chapter, the other three divisions will be explained.
The main branch is called the "General Assembly". In this branch, all members of the United Nations are represented. Each member country has one vote. These votes are counted when the UN has meetings about world issues. For example, if there is a problem in a certain area of the world or a particular country, the UN will vote on how to best solve the problem. At least two-thirds of all member countries, that is 67 percent, must agree on how to resolve the problem in order for the UN to take action. If less than twothirds of the voting countries agree, no immediate action is taken. Another branch of the UN is the Security Council. [A] The main purpose of this department is to maintain international peace and keep the world secure. [B] In this branch, there are only fifteen members. Five of these members are permanent. The permanent members are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom (Britain), and the United States. - [C] The other ten members are elected by the General Assembly for twoyear terms. [D]
The third important branch of the UN is the Economic and Social Council. This branch works to help monitor the world economy. It also works to solve social issues around the world. For example, issues of concern for the Economic and Social Council are violations of human rights, the fight against international crime such as selling illegal drugs, and destruction of the environment. There are 54 government representatives serving on this council. These members are elected to represent certain areas of the world, so the council he fourteen members from Africa, eleven from Asia, ten from South America, and nineteen from Europe and North America.
The word `branches’ in the paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A growing parts
B. locations
C. divisions
D. places
2. The word `maintain` in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A hold on to
B. preserve
C. develop
D. argue
3. The pronoun `it` in paragraph 5 refers to
A. the world economy
B. the general assembly of the UN
C. the monitors
D. the Economic and Social Council
4. How does the author argue that the UN is a true global organization?
A. There are 51 nations involved.
B. It allows each country to vote.
C.It includes almost all countries in the world.
D. It acts as a global government.
5. According to the passage, where does the largest percentage of representatives on the Economic and Social Council come from?
A. South America
B. Asia
C.Europe and North America
D. Africa 6. According to the passage, how many members of the Security Council are elected on a rotating basis?
A. 15
B. 5
C. 20
D. 10
7. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in paragraph 3? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways
or leave out essential information.
A. The United Nations cannot take action right away because the General Assembly always has to meet together and vote.
B. At least 66 percent of the General Assembly votes whenever the UN is asked
to take action.
C certain number of members must vote the same way in order for the assembly to do something
D. Countries that vote in the General Assembly of the UN seldom agree, so immediate action on issues is not taken.
8. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. The Economic and Social Council has fewer members than the Security Counci
B. There are six branches of the UN.
C. China is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council.
D. The UN tries to promote world issue and peace.
9. What does the author imply when he