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UNIT 6 - READING SBT

The document discusses two organizations addressing social issues: the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), which focuses on researching homelessness and advocating for new laws, and Job Aid, a UK charity that assists unemployed individuals in finding jobs through training and application support. Both organizations aim to tackle significant social challenges in their respective countries. The document also includes questions and exercises related to the content.

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UNIT 6 - READING SBT

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UNIT 6 | SOCIAL ISSUES

Changing the World


This week, we are looking at organisations that are working to solve social issues.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness
The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) is an organisation that tries to help those who have nowhere to
live. The NAEH began in 1983 in the USA, when a group of worried citizens decided that they needed to do something
about the growing homelessness crisis in their country. In 1987, when they realised that they were dealing with a
long-term issue, the group began looking for permanent solutions to the problem by communicating with local
governments. Now, the NAEH does research on homelessness and its causes, then reports to the US government
and encourages the introduction of new laws to help those living on the streets. While there is a still a lot to do, the
NAEH have managed to change the way their country thinks about the homelessness crisis, and many people around
the nation have received housing and support thanks to their work.
Job Aid
Job Aid is a UK charity that aims to support the unemployed as they try to find career opportunities. The organisation
began in 2020, with the goal of helping skilled workers to find well-paid jobs as quickly as possible. Job Aid helps the
unemployed in a number of different ways. Firstly, it provides free online training to help people understand the
employment process better. Then, Job Aid helps people to create cover letters, CVs and online profiles so that they
can get more attention from the companies they want to work for. Finally, Job Aid volunteers help applicants to fill
out forms and apply for jobs online, giving them the best chance of getting the careers that they want. Job Aid has
helped people across the UK to show their skills in a way that gets employers to notice, and there have been many
success stories in the short time since the organisation first started its work.

I. Read the text and choose the correct answer.


1. When was the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) established?
A. 1983 B. 1987 C. 2020 D. 1993
2. What does the NAEH primarily do to address homelessness?
A. Build shelters for the homeless B. Provide food for those in need
C. Conduct research and encourage new laws D. Offer training programs
3. What is the main goal of Job Aid?
A. To provide housing for homeless individuals B. To help unemployed people find well-paid jobs
C. To research employment issues in the UK D. To create new employment laws
4. Which of the following is NOT a service offered by Job Aid?
A. Free online training B. Help with creating cover letters and CVs
C. Assistance with applying for jobs online D. Building new workplaces for employers
5. The word "permanent" in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A. Temporary B. Lasting C. Uncertain D. Short-term
6. The word "volunteers" in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A. Employees B. Workers C. Unpaid helpers D. Professionals
7. The word "crisis" in the passage is opposite in meaning to:
A. Solution B. Emergency C. Trouble D. Challenge
8. How does Job Aid help applicants attract the attention of employers?
A. By directly contacting employers on their behalf B. By providing cover letter and CV assistance
C. By building a professional workspace D. By teaching new skills through workshops
9. Which of the following best describes the success of Job Aid?
A. It has been ineffective due to lack of funding B. It has helped many people secure jobs in a short time
C. It primarily focuses on low-skilled workers D. It operates only in small towns across the UK
10. What is a similarity between the NAEH and Job Aid?
A. Both organisations were founded in the same year B. Both aim to improve housing opportunities
C. Both address significant social issues in their countries D. Both focus on training people for employment

II. Match the words in the two columns.

III. Fill in the blanks with the correct words/phrases from the box below.
trouble sleeping medical insurance air quality
poor diets afford food gain weight

1. Many people in urban areas struggle with _______________ due to stress and noise pollution.
2. Without _______________, it can be very expensive to access healthcare services during illness.
3. The _______________ in major cities has been declining due to vehicle emissions and industrial pollution.
4. Children who have _______________ often suffer from malnutrition and lack essential nutrients.
5. Families living in poverty sometimes cannot _______________ and rely on food banks for meals.
6. If you consume too many high-calorie snacks and don't exercise, you are likely to _______________.

IV. Fill in each gap with crime, depression, obesity, poverty, bullying, healthcare or pollution.
1. Due to poor and uncontrolled diets, ___________ is an issue in some countries.
2. In places where ___________ is a problem, women struggle to get career opportunities.
3. The city police have managed to reduce the amount of ___________ in the area.
4. To end disease, we need to have good ___________ for everyone.
5. The amount of people around the world who experience ___________ and other mental health issues are increasing.
6. In some parts of the world, ___________ is so bad that people can't afford food or clothes.
7. The problem with driving everywhere is that it creates a lot of ___________
8. Some young people experience ___________ from their classmates.

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