2、Hu Min:   Thank you for talking to me today, Mr. Rivera．First of all, what is UNESCO?

Mr. Rivera: UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It was founded on 16 November 1945, shortly after the United Nation was founded．Today, 191 nations are members of UNESCO.

Hu Min:  What does UNESCO do?

Mr. Rivera: Well, we are a kind of laboratory for new ideas. We imagine a better world and we encourage governments to carry out plans to improve their countries.

Hu Min:  From its name, it seems that UNESCO is concerned about many different things.

Mr. Rivera: You’re right. But I think our biggest concern is education. Our goal is free education for all children all over the world．We are especially concerned about educational opportunities for girls. UNESCO just started a program called GET EQUAL. By 2015, we want all girls to have equal access to education. We also want everyone to get training for jobs. And we want to help more adults learn how to read and write.

Hu Min:   How is UNESCO involved in culture?

Mr. Rivera: Probably our most important cultural program is World Heritage. We have chosen important natural and historic places in many countries that need protection. In fact, China has 30 World Heritage sites, including Mount Taishan, Mount Emei, Summer Palace and the tomb of the First Qin Emperor.

Hu Min:   Is UNESCO concerned about the environment?

Mr. Rivera: Of course! In 2005 ,we started a 10-year program called ‘Water for Life’. We want people everywhere to have enough clean water. So many children around the world die every year because they do not have clean water to drink. In some countries, women have to walk long distances to carry water to their homes.

Hu Min:  Well, time flies! It is as if we had only talked for a minute! Well, Mr. Rivera, it has been very interesting talking to you!

1. How will girls possibly benefit from the GET EQUAL program by 2015? （回答词数不超过7个） 

2. How have the 30 World Heritage sites of China benefited from UNESCO’s work? （回答词数不超过10个）

3. In what ways is UNESCO’s work mainly discussed in the interview? （回答词数不超过4个）