15 78 One world Language in use: Oxfam – An international charity Read the text about Oxfam. Some words are missing. Complete the text by writing one word for each gap (1–10) in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. Oxfam, an international charity organisation, works on a number of vital issues to … 0 the root causes of poverty, from life’s basics – food, water, health and education – to complex questions about aid, climate change and … 1 rights. They’re working towards a world where everyone has enough to eat and the opportunity to earn a decent … 2 . With a water supply on tap, food can grow, and people can thrive. Personal hygiene, affordable … 3 care and a quality education are the foundations for a brighter future for poor people. To achieve this noble … 4 , it is vital to empower women to end poverty. Consequently, women’s rights are at the heart of their work. However, it is clear to Oxfam that social progress is based on good business and means much more than making … 5 . Companies can help lift millions of people out of poverty if they adhere to social principles. Apart from these issues Oxfam also has a long record of saving … 6 in a crisis. When conflicts or natural disasters strike, they step in to … 7 . Good, effective aid saves lives and helps poor people work their own way … 8 of poverty. One in five people in Britain lives in poverty. That’s about 13 million … 9 . So, they have this problem on their agenda and are working to support them. In addition, Oxfam helps vulnerable people fight discrimination and demands their rights. Even … 10 problems (e.g. reducing the impact of global warming) are being dealt with by Oxfam. 0 tackle 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 Synonyms Match the words on the left with the correct definitions or examples on the right. 1. prosperity D A splits 2. divisions B to maintain in its original state 3. diversity C lasting, enduring 4. to uphold D wealth 5. to preserve E to produce sth. mechanically and in large quantities 6. sustainable F to defend 7. to churn out G variety 5 ✔ 6 ✔ Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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