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14.08.2020 19:58 •  Английский язык

For questions 1—8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals below to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the beginning CURRENT CHARITY POOR ABLE GLOBE DIRECT PRODUCE DEVELOP EFFECTIVE

Oxfam

Oxfam is an international association of (0) charitable organisations, which was founded in Oxford in 1942. It is still based in Oxford today. In its early days, Oxfam was mainly involved with providing food in areas which had been struck by famine. However, with the passing of time, the organisation has also adopted methods to address the underlying causes of famine. Oxfam (1) supplies medicine as well as food to people who need it. Additionally, it offers a variety of equipment that (2) people to provide for themselves. It makes people more self-sufficient by facilitating (3) trade and ensuring that any crafts or produce made by local (4) are sold profitably. Oxfam mainly works through local associations with the aim of improving their (5) . Its programmes explore the reasons behind (6).
The organisation declares that its goal is to offer assistance in the (7) of policies that benefit disadvantaged people internationally, and also to help people (8) when it is either beyond the capabilities of local associations or is inappropriate for them to do so.