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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #34763 United Nations
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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 summarizes the author's opinion as presented in the text. The text states that the United Nations was first used when representatives of 26 countries began cooperating against the Axis powers (Italy, Germany, and Japan) during World War II. This reflects the main idea that the formation of the United Nations was a direct response to the aggression of these countries.

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

Explanation: This option incorrectly attributes the founding of the United Nations solely to Franklin D. Roosevelt. While he suggested the name, the text indicates that the United Nations was formed by representatives of 26 countries, not just by Roosevelt. Therefore, this statement is misleading and does not capture the collaborative nature of its establishment.

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

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention any difficulties in following the Declaration by the United Nations or that it was unwritten. Instead, it describes the Declaration as a formal document that outlined purposes and principles, which contradicts the claim of it being unwritten.

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 content of the text. While the Declaration does mention freedom of the seas, it does not imply that this was the primary focus or that it was about 'fearing the seas.' The text emphasizes broader themes of peace, security, and freedom from fear and want, making this option too narrow and inaccurate.

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