Question: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, is a UN organization. The UNFPA says it "is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled." Their work involves the improvement of reproductive health; including creation of national strategies and protocols, and providing supplies and services. The organization has recently been known for its worldwide campaign against obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation.

The UNFPA supports programs in more than 150 countries, territories and areas spread across four geographic regions: Arab States and Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. Around three quarters of the staff work in the field. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group and part of its Executive Committee.

UNFPA began operations in 1969 as the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (the name was changed in 1987) under the administration of the United Nations Development Fund. In 1971 it was placed under the authority of the United Nations General Assembly. 1. What did UNFPA used to stand for?
2. What organization is it part of?
3. What does it do?
4. Anythng else?
5. When did it start?
6. When was its name changed?
7. What organization was it under at first?
8. And later where?
9. When?
10. In how many places does it do work?
11. Spread across how many regions?
12. What is one of them?
13. The second?
14. And the third?
15. And the last one? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. The United Nations Population Fund
2. UN organization
3. improvement of reproductive health
4. creation of national strategies and protocols
5. 1969
6. 1987
7. United Nations Development Fund.
8. United Nations General Assembly.
9. 1971
10. 150 countries,
11. four
12. Arab States
13. Asia and the Pacific
14. Latin America
15. territories and areas spread across four geographic regions: Arab States and Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean,

Question: When the shooting of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was complete, it was much more than a movie wrap-up . Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, toldThe Sunday Timesthat he's happy to have the time for romance now filming is over. Emma Watson, who is Hermione Granger in the movies, said she looked forward to "finally being free, being my own person" - a change signaled by her new haircut. Daniel Radcliffe, who has been the face of the boy wizard since 2001, said that he "did cry like a little girl" when the last movie finished. "It's like the ending of a relationship," he toldThe Vancouver Sun. "There's a sense of, 'God, what am I going to do now?'" He said he was eager to see "what life holds for him beyond Hogwarts". Along with the three actors, Harry Potter fans, now in their late teens, came of age with J.K. Rowling's characters. For them, the last film isn't just a goodbye to a decade of magic, but the close of their childhoods. "We are the Harry Potter generation," Canadian Andrea Hill, 19, toldThe Vancouver Sun."We started in elementary school, reading about a boy our age who was going through the same things we were going through. We grew up, so did he." For Emily Chahal, an 18-year-old student, the series has been an inspiring journey. "That first book was what started my love of literature. It was the inspiration for everything - really teaching me to appreciate my friends, and to face difficulties with a sense of courage," she said. "I have a sense of sadness. The end of the movies is kind of the end of my childhood, too." Fortunately, to the delight of die-hard fans, there are many things that keep the boy wizard alive. For example, in June this year, a Harry Potter theme park opened in Florida, US. Some schools in the US and UK also have Quidditch teams - players ride broomsticks. "We're not waiting anymore to see what happens to Harry next," Hill told The Vancouver Sun. She founded a Quidditch club at Carleton University in Canada. "We're still engaged in that magical world." 1. Who did Rupert Grint play in the movie?
2. What did he say he was looking forward to?
3. What did the others say they look forward to?
4. and emma?
5. how long has Daniel been doing the films?
6. who did he play in the movie?
7. What happened in this year in June?
8. what team are some schools now starting?
9. how do they play?
10. When did teens start reading these books?
11. why did they like the books? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. Ron Weasley,
2. Time for romance
3. To see what life holds for them
4. To finally being free
5. since 2001
6. the boy wizard
7. Harry Potter theme park opened in Florida
8. Quidditch
9. players ride broomsticks
10. We started in elementary school
11. He was going through the same things at the same age

Question: I couldn't believe today had come! It was finally my birthday and that meant I could start working at the nearby pet store. First off, let me say that my name is Lilly, and as I'm sure you know, today's my birthday! Working at the pet shop has been my dream ever since I was a little girl, so actually getting to work with and help take care of the kitties, puppies, lizards and all sorts of animals is the coolest thing to happen to me. Some people dream of being a doctor, or a nurse, or even a teacher, but I've always wanted to work with pets. I'll say, like many people, I do have fears and that fear is snakes so I won't get to take care of them!

abI arrived at the pet store around nine in the morning and was greeted by the friendly woman that owned it who I talked with over the phone. Her hair was covering her name tag so I couldn't tell if her name was Martha, Margaret, or Mary, but it turns out she told me it was Margie so none of them were right. Margie helped me become friendly with all the animals, and I had so much fun the whole day. I fed them, gave them water, and even got to play with them! Margie didn't think I was ready to clean up after them yet so she said that could be done another day. It was everything I ever hoped and I can't wait for tomorrow! 1. What is today?
2. What did that mean?
3. Where at?
4. who will have the job there?
5. How long has she fantasized about this job?
6. What is she scared of?
7. When did she show up for her job?
8. Who greeted her
9. Was she the owner?
10. What was her name?
11. Did Lilly enjoy her day?
12. Did she pick up after the critters?
13. Is she ready for her next day on the job? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. birthday
2. start working
3. pet store
4. Lilly
5. little girl
6. snakes
7. nine
8. woman
9. yes
10. Margie
11. yes
12. no
13. yes