OGE 1 UNIT 1

A lot of things have been said about ecological problems such as global warming, deforestation and pollution. However, one of the 1. _____________ problems today is the appearance of more deserts and droughts. (SERIOUS)

In December 1994 the United Nations Assembly 2. ___ a meeting. (HAVE)

The result of the meeting was the document called the "Convention to Combat Desertification in 3. ___ Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa". (THAT)

The UN Assembly also declared June, the 4. _______________ the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. (SEVENTEEN)

The assembly agreed that desertification and drought 5. _ __ global problems because they affected all regions of the world. (BE)

The assembly also realized that combined action 6. ___ to fight desertification and drought. (NEED)

Since then many countries and nongovernmental organizations 7. ______________ this day worldwide each year. (CELEBRATE)

Promotional 8. ___ for this day traditionally include the distribution of printed materials, such as calendars,

fact sheets, posters and postcards, to educational institutions and the general public. (ACTIVITY)

There may also be forums or discussions on drought and desertification, 9. ___ influence on society and ways to minimize the problem. (THEY)