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41 Our changing world 03 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE EXTRAS Read the different definitions of the term ‘international organisation’. What do the highlighted expressions mean? 30 An organization with global mandates , generally funded by contributions from national governments. Examples include the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Organization for Migration, and United Nations agencies. Also called IO. ( TheFreeDictionary.com ) An international organization is an organi- zation with an international membership , scope , or presence. …The first and oldest intergovernmental organization is the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, created in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna. ( Wikipedia ) Group having members from more than one country, governmental or non-governmental , profit or non-profit . ( BusinessDictionary.com ) Institution drawing membership from at least three states, having activities in several states, and whose members are held together by a formal agreement . ( Encyclopaedia Britannica ) A B C D How do the definitions differ? Discuss in pairs. Which definition do you find the most informative? Why? a 31 b Complete these sentences so they are true for you. 1 My   stems from my family background. 2 had a big impact on me. 3 influenced me a lot, because … 4 had an important effect on my future. Compare your sentences. Your school’s organising an international student panel titled ‘How things have changed in the last few years’. In order to practise for this important event, your English teacher has asked you to discuss the following ideas in pairs.   new trends or fashions   new buildings or transport systems   new technologies   important events that have taken place in Austria   changes of government Agree on three major changes that have influenced many Austrians’ everyday lives. a 28 b SPEaKIng 29 Info point: International organisations Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv