why International Relations is the Key to all our Futures

Comprehension
1. What date was this news article published?

Ans: 29 July 2006

2. According to the article, what two things will cause the human race to be wiped out in the
next 50 years?
I) Foreign Policy
ii) International Relation

3. According to the article, how many people die each day from poverty?
Thousands of people die each day from poverty.
4. What subject isn’t usually taught at school?
International relations
5. Write down three things that make you a part of International Relations.
i) identity
ii) Religion
iii) Culture

6. What does ‘cooperation’ mean?

The action of working together

7. Write down two of the world’s problems mentioned in the article.
i) Debt
ii) Climate change

8. What do the letters EU mean?

European Union
9. What is an ambassador? A
diplomatic agent of a high rank accredited a foreign government

10. What might international relations careers involve?

It may involve traveling overseas, especially for diplomatic forces.
11. Write down the four essential transferable skills that international relations degrees provide.
i) Writing
ii)Presentation
iii) Research
iv) Analysis Skill

12. Where can you study for a semester or a year?

Abroad at a English speaking university

13. What two subjects was Julia originally planning to study?

i) History
ii) French

14. Write down one thing that Julia particularly enjoyed studying.
-Middle East
-The concept of Globalisation
-War and peace in a nuclear age
15. What is a dissertation?
long essay on a particular subject.

16. Which two countries did Julia study as part of her dissertation?
i) US
ii) North Korea

17. What kind of organisation would Julia like to work for after her studies?
In the area of human rights, possibly for an international aid agency or political body

18. Who are the two authors of this news article?

i)Mike Sheehan
ii)Helen Brocklehurst