a. When did people start to celebrate Water Day?
b. What do UN agencies do on this day?
c. What problems have agencies and ONGs focuses on?
World Water Day is observed on March 22 since 1993. It was declared as such by the United Nations General Assembly. This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Observance began in 1993 and has grown significantly ever since.
The UN and its member nations devote this day to implementing UN recommendations and promoting concrete activities within their countries regarding the world's water resources. Each year, one of various UN agencies involved in water issues takes the lead in promoting and coordinating international activities for World Water Day.
In addition to the UN member states, a number of NGOs promoting clean water and sustainable aquatic habitats have used World Day for Water as a time to focus public attention on the critical water issues of our era. Every three years since 1997, for instance, the World Water Council has drawn thousands to participate in its World Water Forum during the week of World Day for Water. Participating agencies and NGOs have highlighted issues such as a billion people being without access to safe water for drinking and the role of gender in family access to safe water.
2. Find synonyms for the following words in the text:
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3. Find antonyms for the following words in the text:
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4. Give a proper title to this text.
5. Read the statements and decide if they are True (T) or False (F).
a. World water Day was first proposed in 1993 in Rio de Janeiro.
b. Only UN members states are involved in the promoting World Water Day.
6. Listen to the audio and answer the following questions:
a. When do people celebrate it?
b. How long does it last?
c. Where is it celebrated?
d. What is his favorite thing about Carnaval?
7. Circle the correct answer
a. The train is soon to arrive . You _____ (may/ can't/ must/ can) hurry up .
b. It is a non-smoking place ,so you _____ (may/ shouldn't/ must/ mustn't) smoke .
c. I don't think it will rain . You _____ (need/ shouldn't/ needn't/ mustn't) take an umbrella .
d. _____ (can/ should/ need/ may) I see your tickets, please?
e. You _____ (can /shouldn't/ /can't/ mustn't) eat so much chocolate . It is not good for you .
8. Think of a Historical Personality that influenced greatly our civilization (culture, development, economy, etc.). Write a short (50-70 words) paragraph about this outstanding person.
HOMEWORK
Watch the video and answer the following questions:
1. What do children wish to happen one day?
2. When do we celebrate Peace Day?
3.What important and historical personality will celebrate Peace Day with these children?
4. What can we do to bring peace to our world?
Write the answers in the commentaries.