No.206-5
| POSTER QUIZ |
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Question
1. Who made this poster ? When was it made ? “After six years of destruction, World War II was over. Two atom bombs were dropped on Japan.” In the middle picture, people from all nations are gathering to discuss about the new organization. “On 4 November 1946, Unesco was created to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through Education, Science, Culture and Communication in order to further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction of race, sex, language or religion.” And in the picture on the right, people all over the world are busily engaged in treating the injured earth. “And reconstruction began.” |
| Question 2. What does the poster say ? Match the pictures ①-⑮ with the following English captions. |
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A）To share knowledge.
B）To educate everyone.
C）To improve knowledge.
D）To employ knowledge as a way of achieving peace.
E）To share the benefits of science and conquer deserts.
F）To use energy to give water to mankind.
G）To discover the secrets of the seas so as to satisfy human needs.
H）To work together and use science for peace.
I）To improve the mass media.
J）To preserve the freedom of information.
K）To promote a balanced flow of information.
L）To preserve peace through the mass media.
M）To proclaim the dignity and equality of all cultures.
N）To help protect mankind's cultural heritage.
O）To work and play together for peace.
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| An Invitation to the 34th Meguro UNESCO Concert |
The Violin Virtuosi, the premier group of the Indiana University String Academy, will perform a concert on June 11 (Fri.), 7 p.m., at Meguro Persimmon Hall (Main Hall).
The Virtuosi consists of nine young violinists between the ages of 15 and 18, all extremely gifted students of the String Academy, and the pianist Chih-Yi Chen.
Mimi Zweig, professor of violin and viola, directs the academy. Since 1972, Zweig has developed children's string programs across the United States. The academy has produced many outstanding talents, including the world-famous violinist, Joshua Bell.
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200 free tickets for See pg. 6 for information |
As for the Indiana University School of Music, it is known as one of the best music schools in the United States. The renowned Japanese cellist Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi is now a professor at the university.
The Virtuosi gives more than thirty concerts a year, in the U.S., at such places as the Carnegie Hall. Last year, they have completed a successful tour of France. This year, they will be performing in Japan and in Spain.
Question 1. Unfortunately, we do not know the answer. Any information about the poster would be appreciated.
--- The establishment of a “UNECO” was planned at first. However, after the dropping of the atomic bomb, science became a factor that just couldn’t be ignored. “S” for Science was inserted to make “UNESCO”.
Question 2. A corresponds to①, B corresponds to②, and so forth.
This rare poster was filed along with other documents of the 1970s
by Ms. Isako Kato, the
5th president of the Meguro UNESCO Association.