高三十月天天练（humanitarian 人道主义 & Sports 运动 ）选自China Daily
International and humanitarian organizations are pleading for "immediate unconditional access" for critical aid in Gaza to deter a rapidly escalating crisis with the number of displaced people now estimated to have breached 1 million — 10 days into the violent Palestine-Israel conflict.
The appeal from the United Nations came as clean water, food and other vital supplies are reportedly running out, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres saying they should not be "bargaining chips".
The World Health Organization said lifesaving assistance, including health supplies to serve 300,000 patients, was awaiting entry through the Rafah crossing into Gaza, The Associated Press reported.
Guterres also urged the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, or Hamas, to release its captives amid looming Israeli ground incursion that seeks to eliminate the militant group.
The move also forced half of Gaza's 2.3 million population to evacuate their homes. The number appears to be rising — The Associated Press reported that Israeli military has ordered people living in 28 communities near the Lebanese border to evacuate on Monday.
Talks of opening the Rafah border, which Egypt shares with Gaza, have been rife in Western and Middle East media circles. On Monday, Al Jazeera reported that both Israel and Hamas deny any cease-fire in southern Gaza after security sources in Egypt said a deal was due.
Egypt State Information Service, the country's "main informational, awareness and public relations agency", published an article on Sunday saying the Rafah border crossing was open, "but became inoperable after Israel bombed it", citing its Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry's interview with CNN.
Further, Egypt said the Rafah crossing should only be used to send humanitarian aid to Palestinians, citing officials.
Death toll from both sides has breached 4,000, with over 14,000 injured and more than 1,000 missing.
Amid the mass evacuations taking place at short notice in Gaza, appeals to de-escalate the situation continue to increase.
Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, said his agency was "on the verge of collapse" and was no longer able to provide humanitarian assistance. The agency is seeking $104 million in funds for lifesaving aid to Gaza.
China is providing emergency humanitarian aid to the UNRWA and the Palestinian Authority, the China Central Television said on Monday. The aid is to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Gaza and to address the urgent needs, such as food and medical care, CCTV quoted the China International Development Cooperation Agency as saying.
On Sunday, the United Arab Emirates announced its support to the UNRWA humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip with a new contribution of $20 million.
Israel's planned ground operation in Gaza, with mass troops and tanks at the border, to "exterminate Hamas" has raised doubts in the international community.
The Arab League and the African Union said in a joint statement on Sunday that it could "lead to a genocide of unprecedented proportions", the Arab News and various media reported.
Iran has warned Israel of a regional escalation if the Israeli military enters Gaza for a ground operation as the war with Hamas drags on, Al Jazeera reported.
US President Joe Biden, who was quick to publicly declare support for Israel after Hamas' attack on Oct 7, warned in an interview with CBS News on Sunday that any move by Israel to occupy the Gaza Strip again "would be a big mistake", but added that going in to take Hamas militants out "was a necessary requirement".
What is the current estimate of the number of displaced people in Gaza
A. 100,000
B. 1 million
C. 2.3 million
D. 4 million
Correct answer: B. 1 million
Which organization is seeking $104 million in funds for lifesaving aid to Gaza
A. United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
D. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Correct answer: A. United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Which country has announced its support to the UNRWA humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip with a new contribution of $20 million
A. United States
B. China
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Iran
Correct answer: C. United Arab Emirates
What is the purpose of Israel's planned ground operation in Gaza, according to the article
A. To exterminate Hamas
B. To occupy the Gaza Strip again
C. To protect Israeli civilians from Hamas attacks
D. To establish a peace treaty with Hamas
Correct answer: A. To exterminate Hamas
Which organization has warned Israel of a regional escalation if the Israeli military enters Gaza for a ground operation
A. Arab League
B. African Union
C. United Nations
D. European Union
Correct answer: A. Arab League
After cutting his teeth on the DP World Tour, the hotly tipped Australian has risen to 45th in world rankings. Lee has a pair of wins on the DP World Tour and is coming off a 30-under-par performance to win the SJM Macao Open on the Asian Tour last week.
And while he hasn't secured his 2024 PGA Tour card just yet, Lee is in an excellent position to do so. The 25-year-old plans to play regularly in the US for the first time next year and already has made plans to relocate to Las Vegas, where he will stay with PGA Tour buddy Kurt Kitayama until finding a place of his own.
Lee would rank around 120th in this season's FedEx Cup standings based on his non-member points. This week's ZOZO Championship will be his final start on the PGA Tour this year, but he has a few DP World Tour starts remaining and is almost a lock to earn his PGA Tour card via his Race to Dubai ranking, which is currently No 3.
"It will be amazing," Lee said on Tuesday of the prospect of playing on the PGA Tour. "I enjoyed this year, played when I could on the PGA Tour and loved every second of it. Played really well this year, so hopefully I can keep going until next year. It's going to be fun, I guess, living and staying around America a bit more. That's always been a dream of mine since I was a little kid, so I'm really excited for that."
After narrowly missed out on the Presidents Cup last year, 2023 has proven to be very rewarding for Lee on the golf course.
Along with last week's win, he has performed well in marquee events — tied-fifth at the US Open, tied-sixth at The Players, tied-ninth at the Travelers and tied-18th at the PGA Championship.
The affable Lee also has embraced social media, currently boasting more than 333,000 followers on Instagram and 42,000 on X, formerly known as Twitter. The steady rise in Lee's game — and global popularity — also caught the attention of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
They invited Lee to join a TGL roster for the team-based, tech-infused league founded by the two superstars that will launch next year.
"Look at the roster, it's crazy. It seems like everyone and then there's me," Lee joked. "I'm trying to do my best and compete with these guys. These guys, obviously major champions and best in the world. I guess (I can show) a bit of my fun personality and hopefully I can play some good golf there, too."
Lee said he received a dose of reality during his early outings on the PGA Tour, specifically pointing to a two-round score of 157 at last year's Arnold Palmer Invitational that left him ahead of only three players in the field at Bay Hill. He missed five of his next eight cuts on the PGA Tour.
A tie for 21st at the 2022 Open Championship signaled a turnaround for Lee, who returned to play regularly in Europe. He posted eight consecutive finishes of T13 or better before returning to the US.
There was a T26 before another missed cut at Bay Hill. Lee didn't let another trio of missed cuts shortly after the T6 at The Players set him back again. He rebounded with the T18 at the PGA and hasn't missed the weekend in his past 11 worldwide starts.
Lee believes those results indicate more big things to come in 2024. There's the move to Vegas, the TGL, perhaps some elevated events — and hopefully a spot on Mike Weir's International Team at the Presidents Cup.
"I wanted to be on that team last year, but I just missed out I feel like, so that was a bit of a kick in the gut," he said. "Ever since then I've kind of played well. I've always wanted to be on that team. I just love match play and there's not much of it out here, so I would love to be on that team."
1. What was the recent achievement of the Australian golfer Lee
A. Winning the DP World Tour
B. Rising to 45th in world rankings
C. Securing the 2024 PGA Tour card
D. Winning the ZOZO Championship
Correct answer: B. Rising to 45th in world rankings
2. What significant change is Lee planning for the next year
A. Playing in more DP World Tour events
B. Relocating to Las Vegas
C. Joining the Presidents Cup team
D. Launching his own golf brand
Correct answer: B. Relocating to Las Vegas
3. How did Lee perform at the 2022 Open Championship
A. Missed the cut
B. Finished tied for 26th
C. Won the championship
D. Finished in the top 10
Correct answer: B. Finished tied for 26th
4. What league did Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy invite Lee to join
A. PGA Tour Champions League
B. Global Golf League
C. Professional Golfers Association
D. International Golf Federation
Correct answer: B. Global Golf League
5. What is one of Lee's ambitions for the future
A. Launching his own golf brand
B. Winning the PGA Championship
C. Joining the Ryder Cup team
D. Representing Mike Weir's International Team at the Presidents Cup
Correct answer: D. Representing Mike Weir's International Team at the Presidents Cup
