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Frequently Asked Questions
What is “UNICEF”?
UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund
When created in 1946 to help children in war-torn Europe, China and the Middle East, UNICEF stood for “United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund”. In 1947, UNICEF USA was founded, one year after UNICEF, to support UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children.
By 1953, UNICEF's task was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world. At that time, the words “international” and “emergency” were dropped from the organization’s name, making it simply the United Nations Children’s Fund. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization.
What is UNICEF USA’s mission?
We work for the survival, protection and development of children worldwide through fund raising, advocacy and education.
How can I volunteer for UNICEF in the field?
UNICEF secures volunteers, who must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and two-to-five years’ experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills, through the United Nations Volunteers program.
If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards, send your resume to the United Nations Volunteers program at the following address for more information: United Nations Volunteers, c/o Peace Corps, 1111 20th St.N.W, Washington, DC 20526.
If you are interested in volunteering within the United States, click here to learn how.
May I donate non-cash goods for emergency relief?
Some have asked us about donating goods here in the U.S. for emergency relief efforts abroad. While we are grateful for the desire to help, UNICEF does not accept non-cash goods. Why?
Financial donations are the fastest and most efficient way to provide assistance. Donated goods must be screened, sorted, stored and transported. UNICEF pre-positions supplies to speed up delivery and sources them locally whenever possible. A blanket donated today can take weeks, or even months, to arrive abroad. A dollar donated today, however, will be arranged tomorrow to buy lifesaving supplies.
We also purchase supplies in large quantities to save money. That means your financial donation will get more supplies to more kids in need than your donation of non-cash goods.
1. Which of the following statements is true of UNICEF USA?
A. It no longer provides emergency fund.
B. It is localized to focus on national affairs.
C. It was originally created for kids’ education.
D. It supports children growth at home and abroad.
2. If you want to be a UNICEF USA volunteer,______ is NOT a must.
A. required education background B. related working experience
C. American nationality D. educational program participation
3. Financial donation is a better choice than non-cash goods because of_________.
A. the good will B. operational efficiency
C. local assistance D. the reliable supply
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于UNICEF(联合国儿童基金会)的相关问题：由来，使命以及谈到要在UNICEF从事志愿者的要求和能否捐赠非现金的物品等内容。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干关键词 UNICEF USA，定位文章第二段In 1947, UNICEF USA was founded, one year after UNICEF, to support UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children.可知，1947年，联合国儿童基金会美国分会成立，比联合国儿童基金会晚一年，旨在支持联合国儿童基金会拯救儿童生命的工作。由第二个黑体字关于 UNICEF USA的介绍了解到其使命是通过筹款、宣传和教育，为全世界儿童的生存、保护和发展而努力。结合选项理解可知，只有D项符合文章意义。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由题干关键词to be a UNICEF USA volunteer，可以回归文章第三个黑体字所在的段落。本段涉及到如何做志愿者的细节。根据本段中①have at least a Bachelor’s Degree (教育背景)②two-to-five years’ experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills(从业经历)③If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards(国籍)可知，是满足做志愿者的三个要求。结合选项，只有D 项未提到。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。题干问捐款比非现金物品更好的原因，文章第四个黑体字主要讲能否捐赠非现金物品的相关细节。根据其后第二段：While we are grateful for the desire to help, UNICEF does not accept non-cash goods.Why? 第三段：Financial donations are the fastest and most efficient way to provide assistance.可知，财政捐赠是提供援助的最快最有效的方式。结合选项，只有选项B符合。故选B项。
【点睛】做阅读理解题，找准题干的关键词为定位文章答案起到了事半功倍的作用。关键词通常是题干中的名词、名词短语以及问题的疑问词，理解了关键词，题干也就容易了。进而结合选项找出和文章意义一致的选项。如第2小题，由题干关键词to be a UNICEF USA volunteer，可以回归文章第三个黑体字所在的段落。本段涉及到如何做志愿者的细节。根据本段中①have at least a Bachelor’s Degree (教育背景)②two-to-five years’ experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills(从业经历)③If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards(国籍)可知，是满足做志愿者的三个要求。结合选项，只有D 项未提到。故选D项。
