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(1)	Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world's cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
(2)	A recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also underscored the sector's potential to generate economic growth, something which is too often underestimated.
(3)	With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations and the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of the world's diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that all members of society benefit from sustainable development.
(4)	Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the culture conventions, which provide a solid basis for sustainable development.
(5)	At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity in particular through innovative use of media and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) are conducive to dialogue among civilisations and cultures, respect and mutual understanding.
(6)	In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. Next, in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development and in 2015, the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development, affirming culture's contribution to the three dimensions of sustainable development, acknowledging further the natural and cultural diversity of the world and recognising that cultures and civilisations can contribute to and are crucial enablers of sustainable development.
(7)	The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to achieve the goals of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005.

Answer the following questions based on the above passage:

1. Based on the reading and understanding of the above passage, list 2 points to describe the purpose of UNESCO leading the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.    (1)
   1. __________________
   2. __________________
2. Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the following sentence from para (2).    (1)
   
   The recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or personal well-being in times of crisis.
   1. the real worth of cultural sector at generating social cohesion during pandemics
   2. the real worth of creative sector at undermining the social cohesion during an international emergency
   3. questioning the real worth of creative sector at generating education resource during an international emergency
   4. highlighting the real worth of cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion and educational resource during an international emergency.
3. Based on your reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words how Sustainable Development Goals can be achieved.   (2)
4. What is the tone of the writer in the given line from paragraph (4)? Rationalise your response in about 40 words:    (2)
   "Cultural diversity is an asset."
5. The phrase 'bridging the gap' in paragraph (4) refers to:    (1)
   1. widening the differences
   2. connecting two desparate ideas
   3. supporting the bridging
   4. filling in the space between two connected things
6. In sets are below, identify two sets of synonyms.    (1)
   1. richness and poverty
   2. intellectual and moral
   3. reduction and promotion
   4. essential and intrinsic
   5. urgent and crucial
      Options:
      1. a and c
      2. b and e
      3. d and e
      4. b and d
7. Complete the sentence appropriately:   (1)
   The Second Committee of UN General Assembly in 2015 adopted ______.
8. Complete the following sentence:   (1)
   ______ is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.

Answer 1

1. Based on the passage:
   1. UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development to highlight the richness of the world's cultures and the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
   2. The aim is to underscore the significance of cultural diversity in fostering economic growth, enhancing social cohesion, and promoting personal well-being, particularly during periods of crisis.
2. highlighting the real worth of cultural and creative sector at genei:ating social cohesion and educational resource during an international emergency.
   Explanation:
   "The recent global crisis has shown how important the cultural and creative sector is in bringing people together, providing educational resources, and promoting personal well-being during tough times."
3. To attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it's important to harness the creative potential of varied cultures and engage in ongoing conversation to ensure that all members of society benefit from sustainable development.
4. The writer's tone in this line is affirmative and complimentary. The authors emphasise the importance of cultural variety in eliminating poverty and attaining sustainable development.
5. filling in the space between two connected things
   Explanation:
   The phrase 'bridging the gap' in paragraph (4) refers to filling in the space between two connected things.
6. b and e
   Explanation:
   Intellectual and moral; reduction and promotion.
7. The Second Committee of the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development in 2015.
8. Bridging the cultural gap is urgent and necessary for peace, stability, and development.