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.
(The text is about The 24 Hours of Le Mans, France!)
Skill, speed, and stamina are the three s’s that mark the world’s best automobile race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The race, organized by Automobile Club de L’Ouest, bridges past and present on the automotive circuit.The competition is set on a non-permanent track at Circuit de la Sarthe near the city of Le Mans on the Sarthe River. Roughly 46 cars start the race, in a series of classes that include prototype high-performance vehicles, dedicated race cars, and street cars. The diversity of autos gives the race a mix of old-fashioned and modern competitors. The winner is the car, driven by a team of three drivers, that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours.The first Le Mans contest took place in May 1923; today it is held every June. The race begins at 4 p.m., and for 24 hours the sound of roaring engines fills 8 miles (13 kilometers) of French countryside.