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1. The UN was established in 1946 by 50 countries.
2. There are currently 150 member states to the UN.
3. According to the Charter the UN has one purpose.
4. The UN is a sort of world government, which makes laws.
5. The UN has four main organs.
6. The General Assembly is a kind of Parliament of nations.
7. Decisions on important matters in the UN General Assembly are taken by one-half majority.
8. There are 5 official languages of the United Nations.
5. Ответьте на вопросы по тексту.
1. What is the composition of the General Assembly?
2. How many votes is each nation entitled to?
3. Who are special sessions convoked by?
4. At whose request are special sessions convened?
5. What matters may be brought before the General Assembly?
6. What was the decision of the General Assembly in November of 1950?
7. In what cases may the General Assembly be convened within 24 hours in an emergency special session?
Переведите предложения на русский язык.
1. The main organ of the United Nations and the one in which all member states are represented is the General Assembly.
2. The General Assembly meets in regular annual sessions from September to December.
3. Special (emergency) sessions can be convened at the request of the Security Council or a majority of members of the United Nations on subjects of particular concern.
4. The Assembly has the right to discuss and make recommendations on all the matters within the scope of the UN Charter.
5. The UN General Assembly can make recommendations to member states and to other UN organs with the aim of promoting international cooperation in the political, economic and social fields.
6. In case the Security Council fails to exercise its primary responsibility for maintenance of peace and security the General Assembly may recommend collective measures.
7. The General Assembly may recommend the use of armed forces in the case of a breach of peace or act of aggression.
8. All UN member states are represented in the General Assembly – a kind of parliament of nations which meets to consider the world’s most pressing problems.
