9. Give the Russian equivalents of the following words and word combinations: peace-loving states; continue fighting together; to elaborate instruments;
rules of warfare; to adopt; forerunner; ceased its activities, to draw up;
parliament of nations; one vote; admitting new members; to reach decisions
through consensus; subjects of particular concern; subsidiary bodies; to take
part in government; declarations on self-determination; holds public
meetings; the right to development
10. Put the names of organizations and events mentioned in the text in chronological order. The Declaration by United Nations
The Permanent Court of Arbitration
The International Peace Conference
The United Nations
The League of Nations
The Treaty of Versailles
11. Answer the following questions: 1.
Who was the first to use the term “United Nations”?
2.
What was the purpose of the International Peace Conference in the
Hague?
3.
What kind of convention did it adopt?
4.
What organization was the forerunner of the United Nations
5.
What did the League of Nations fail to prevent?
6.
When was the United Nations established?
7.
How many countries are now members of the United Nations?
8.
Where are all United Nations Member States represented?
9.
How many votes does each Member State have?
10.
How are decisions on “important matters” taken?
11.
When is the regular Assembly session held?
12. What are the main human rights? Prove that all these rights are essential for an individual. 13. Speak about the history of the United Nations Organization. 14. Speak about the work of the United Nations Organization.
