Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is (1)_________ for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, (2)________ norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical (3)________ to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
In the 21st century, health is a (4)__________ responsibility, involving equitable
access to essential care and collective defence (5)_________ transnational threats.
WHO (6)________ in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing landscape. The boundaries of (7)________ health action have become blurred, extending into other sectors that (8)_______ health opportunities and outcomes. WHO responds to these challenges using a six-point agenda. The six points (9)______ two health objectives, two strategic needs, and two operational approaches. The overall performance of WHO will be (10)_______ by the impact of its work on women's health and health in Africa.
1. A. possible B. responsible C. worried D. interested
2. A. setting B. establishing C. announcing D. producing
3. A. protection B. furniture C. device D. support
4. A. divided B.added C.shared D. grouped
5. A. for B. against C. with D.upon
6. A. operates B. competes C. plays D. drives
7. A. worldwide B. national C. state D. public
8. A. influence B. cause C. occur D. result
9. A. mean B. welcome C. address D. consist
10. A. evaluated B. measured C. calculated D. charged
