Listening - International Day of Charity

Listening - International Day of Charity

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the best option to complete the sentences or answer the questions according to the video.

1. Why did the UN designate September 5th as the International Day of Charity?

a) To celebrate the founding of the United Nations. b) To mobilize people to help others through volunteering. c) To collect taxes for natural disasters.

2. Whose death is commemorated on September 5th?

a) Mother Teresa b) The founder of the United Nations c) A famous political leader

3. Where did Mother Teresa found the Order of Missionaries of Charity?

a) In New York b) In Kolkata c) In London

4. According to the video, what do UN humanitarian agencies rely on to respond to emergencies?

a) Government taxes b) Corporate sponsorships c) Charitable donations

5. How does the International Day of Charity encourage people to help?

a) By forcing them to pay a special charity tax. b) Through education and awareness-raising activities. c) By sending UN workers to their homes.

Exercise 2: True, False, or Not Given

Read the statements below. Decide if they are True (T), False (F), or Not Given (NG) in the video.

1. The International Day of Charity is celebrated every year in September.

True (T) False (F) Not Given (NG)

2. Mother Teresa only helped people in India throughout her entire life.

True (T) False (F) Not Given (NG)

3. Mother Teresa won the Nobel Peace Prize for her charitable work.

True (T) False (F) Not Given (NG)

4. Charity can help supplement public services like healthcare and education.

True (T) False (F) Not Given (NG)

5. The International Day of Charity only encourages the donation of money, not time.

True (T) False (F) Not Given (NG)

Exercise 3: Gap Fill

Complete the sentences using the words from the box below. There is one word for each gap.

commemorate rely supplement destitute synonymous

1. September 5th was chosen to the death of Mother Teresa.

2. For many people, Mother Teresa's name is with the word "charity".

3. She dedicated her life to helping the overcome poverty and distress.

4. UN humanitarian agencies on charitable donations to respond to armed conflicts.

5. Charity can help public services such as housing and child protection.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

1. b
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. b

Exercise 2: True, False, or Not Given

1. True (T)
2. False (F) - She guided the expansion first in India and then in other countries.
3. Not Given (NG) - The video does not mention the Nobel Peace Prize.
4. True (T)
5. False (F) - It urges people to donate time AND money, volunteer, or engage in acts of kindness.

Exercise 3: Gap Fill

1. commemorate
2. synonymous
3. destitute
4. rely
5. supplement