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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #34446 Short United Nations
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

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The name “United Nations”, originally suggested by the North American president Franklin D. Roosevelt, was first used on January 1, 1942, when the representatives of 26 countries fighting against Italy, Germany, and Japan began cooperating in winning the Second World War. The signatories of the Declaration by United Nations also subscribed to a common program of purposes and principles embodied in an official document which visualized providing peace to all peoples, security from aggression, freedom to choose their own government, access on equal terms to the trade and raw materials of the world, improved labor standards, freedom from fear and want, and freedom of the seas.

Which of the following most accurately summarizes the opinion of the author in the text?

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Option 2: "The origin of the United Nations came about as a response to Italy, Germany, and Japan."

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the main idea of the text, which states that the United Nations was formed in response to the aggression of Italy, Germany, and Japan during World War II. The text emphasizes the cooperation of countries fighting against these nations, aligning perfectly with this summary.

Option 1: "The United Nations was founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt."

Explanation: While Franklin D. Roosevelt suggested the name 'United Nations', the text does not state that he founded the organization. The focus is on the cooperation of 26 countries against the Axis powers, not solely on Roosevelt's role.

Option 3: "The Declaration by the United Nations was difficult to follow at first because it was unwritten."

Explanation: This option introduces an idea not present in the text. The text does not mention any difficulties in following the Declaration or that it was unwritten. Instead, it focuses on the purposes and principles of the Declaration.

Option 4: "The Declaration by United Nations included visualizing making sure that all peoples were free from fearing the seas."

Explanation: This option misrepresents the text. While the Declaration does mention freedom of the seas, it does not imply that this was the sole focus or that it was about ensuring freedom from fear specifically related to the seas. The text discusses broader themes of peace and security.

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