Question

UNICEF was set up in 1946 after the war in Europe to help children. Children’s lives were changed because of the war. Now, UNICEF helps children all over the world. It works in 158 countries and areas. It helps governments and families to make the world a better place for children.

UNICEF gets the money from donations. It raises money by selling Christmas cards and organizing some other fund-raising activities. People can help UNICEF by doing voluntary work.

UNICEF believes that all children should have clean water and food so that they can be healthy. They should go to school instead of working to support their families.

1.When was UNICEF set up?

A. In 1945    B. In 1946

C. In 1947    D. In 1948

2.________lives were changed because of the war.

A. Men’s    B. Women’s

C. Children’s    D. Baby’s

3.How many countries and areas does UNICEF work in?

A. 156    B. 165

C. 158    D. 185

4.It raises money ________.

A. by selling Christmas cards

B. by organizing some fund-raising activities

C. by doing voluntary work

D. A and B

5.UNICEF believes that all children should have________ so that they can be healthy.

A. health care    B. clean water and food

C. homes    D. education

Answer

1. B

2. C

3. C

4. D

5. B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。介绍了联合国儿童基金会成立的时间，服务宗旨，以及资金的来源。

1.细节理解题。由第一段“UNICEF was set up in 1946 after the war in Europe to help children”可知，1946年，欧洲战争结束后，联合国儿童基金会成立，旨在帮助儿童。所以，联合国儿童基金会成立于1946年。故B选项正确。

2.细节理解题。由第一段“Children’s lives were changed because of the war.”可知，战争改变了孩子们的生活。所以故C选项正确。

3.细节理解题。由第一段“It works in 158 countries and areas”可知，联合国儿童基金会在158个国家和地区开展工作。故C选项正确。

4.细节理解题。由第二段“It raises money by selling Christmas cards and organizing some other fund-raising activities.”可知，它通过销售圣诞贺卡和组织一些其他筹款活动来筹集资金。所以售圣诞贺卡和组织一些其他筹款活动是筹集资金的主要方式。故D选项正确。

5.细节理解题。由第三段“UNICEF believes that all children should have clean water and food so that they can be healthy. ”可知，联合国儿童基金会认为，所有的孩子都应该有干净的水和食物，这样他们才能健康。故B选项正确。