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When international aid is given, steps must be taken to
ensure that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended.The way to
achieve this may not be simple.Perhaps the UNO could set up a body of devoted
men and women in every country who can speedily distribute aid to victims of
floods and earthquakes.
More than the help that one nation can give to another
during a disaster, it would be more effective to give other forms of help
during normal times.A common proverb says, "Give me a fish and I eat
for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime." If we follow
this wise saying, it would be right to teach people from less developed nations
to take care of themselves.For example, a country could share its technology
with another.This could be in simple areas like agriculture or in more complex
areas like medical and health care or even in building satellites.Even small
country is able to help less developed nations.Sometimes what is taken for
granted, like the setting up of a water
purification plant or the administration of a school, could be useful for
countries which are looking about to solve common problems.Exchange students
could be attached for a number of months or years and learn the required craft
while on the site.They can then take their knowledge back to their
homelands.Such aid will be truly helpful and there is no chance of it being
temporary or of it falling into the wrong hands.
Many countries run extensive courses in all sorts of
skills.It will not cost much to include deserving foreigners in these
courses.Besides giving effective help to the countries concerned, there is also
the buildup of friendships to consider.Giving direct help by giving materials
may be effective in the short run.However, in the long run what is really
effective would be the sharing of knowledge.
(1)
According to the author, how could international aid reach the victims in time?
A . By solving the cost problems.
B . By solving the transportation problems.
C . By setting up a body of devoted people in every country.
D . By relying on the direct distribution of the UNO.
(2)
What does the author try to express in the underlined sentence?
A . Providing food is vital.
B . Learning to fish is helpful.
C . Teaching skills is essential.
D . Looking after others is important.
(3)
Which aid is likely to fall into the wrong hands?
A . A medical team.
B . An exchange program.
C . A water plant.
D . Financial support.
(4)
What can we infer about international aid from the passage?
A . It is facing difficulties.
B . It is unnecessary during normal times.
C . It should be given in the form of materials.
D . It has gained support from developed countries.
答案: C
C
D
A