Part 1. Vocabulary
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slate |
/ slāt/ v. - To schedule or designate: Our professor has slated the art history lecture.
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elaborate |
/ əˈlab (ə) rət/ adj. - to describe how something is very detailed or especially complicated: The 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was elaborate.
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decent |
/ Dēs (ə) nt/ adj. - of an acceptable standard; satisfactory. "People need decent homes"
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adapt |
/ əˈdapt/ v. - become adjusted to new conditions. "a large organization can be slow to adapt to change"
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ministerial |
/ ˌMinəˈstirēəl/ adj. - being or having the characteristics of an act or duty prescribed by law as part of the duties of an administrative office They function in a ministerial capacity in the embassy. |
Part 2. Comprehension Questions
When and where is the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 slated?
What was the pre-summit meeting for?
What were the remarks of Pope Francis that were delivered by Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher?
How many countries participated in the summit?
What are the three priorities considered by Korea?
Part 3. Article Reading
SEJONG-The Pre-Summit of the United Nations Food Systems Summit was held in Rome from July 26-28, in preparation for the UN Food Systems Summit 2021, slated for this September in New York.
The pre-summit was held to coordinate and elaborate on ideas discussed and raised over the past two years to transform food systems, said the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of Korea. Heads of state and ministers from more than 100 countries and executive directors of the UN agencies participated virtually or in-person in Rome, where the headquarters of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization is located.
In remarks - delivered by Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher - Pope Francis said, “We need to design food systems that ensure sufficient food at the global level and promote decent work at the local level, and that nourishes the world today, without compromising the future. ”
Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy called on each country to commit to ending hunger for 811 million people, saying that countries should work together to adapt
to climate change.
Kim, the head of the Korean delegation, said in his ministerial statement that "it is essential to transform into healthier, more sustainable and equitable food systems."
He said Korea was considering three priorities: the resilience of food systems; sustainable production; and consumption and a healthy and safe diet for all. Kim suggested several areas of international cooperation for food systems transformation. These included free and transparent trade; local production for local consumption; transformation of energy use in the rural communities and smart farming.
The ministry said in a statement that it would prepare for the summit in cooperation with relevant ministries and in accordance with the UN process, based on the outcomes of the pre-summit.
By Kim Yon-se ( kys@heraldcorp.com )