The following passage is adapted from the official UNICEF Careers page.
Read the following job advertisement and choose the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Volunteering with UNICEF
UNICEF works
1.
Explanation
Correct Answer:with
The phrase work with someone is used when describing a partnership or collaboration between an organization and its volunteers.
Why others don’t fit:For is usually used for employment. By and at do not form the correct idiomatic expression for collaborating with a specific group of people in this context.
volunteers primarily through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme. If you have an undergraduate degree, several years of work experience and are interested in volunteer opportunities around the world, you
2.
Explanation
Correct Answer:may be
This is a Type 1 conditional sentence. May be is used to express a possibility based on the conditions mentioned (degree and experience).
Why others don’t fit:Would be and were are used in hypothetical (Type 2) conditionals. Being is a participle and cannot act as the main verb here.
eligible to become a UNV.
The UNV programme recruits and places volunteers in assignments throughout the United Nations system, including at UNICEF. UNICEF does not recruit UNVs
3.
Explanation
Correct Answer:directly
We need an adverb to modify the verb recruit. Directly means without any middle organization, which contrasts with the mention of the UNV programme.
Why others don’t fit:Direct and indirect are adjectives. Indirectly has the opposite meaning of what the sentence intends to convey (that they use an intermediary).
but through the UNV programme. To be considered, please visit the UNV candidate signup page and
4.
Explanation
Correct Answer:register
In the context of online profiles or applications, register is a verb used for creating an account or putting your information into a system.
Why others don’t fit:Construct is for building physical things. Indicate means to show. Publish means to make content public, which is not the primary step for a private application profile.
your profile.
Why Volunteer at UNICEF?
★ Meet like-minded professional volunteers from around the world
★ Help communities in
5.
Explanation
Correct Answer:need
The phrase in need is a common expression referring to people or communities that are living in poverty or requiring help.
Why others don’t fit:In view means visible. In short or in brief are used to summarize information and do not describe the status of a community.
to improve their quality of life.
★ An opportunity to broaden your skills and enrich your career.
★ Be part of UNICEF’s work
6.
Explanation
Correct Answer:defending
UNICEF’s mission involves defending (protecting or supporting) the rights of children.
Why others don’t fit:Obeying applies to rules or laws. Combating means fighting against something negative. Acquiring means gaining possession of something, which is not suitable for rights.
