Representing your country on the world stage is an achievement few can say they have accomplished. What if you can represent China by working for the United Nations (UN)?
在世界舞臺上代表祖國，這是一項沒有多少人能夠做到的成就。如果你能代表中國，在聯(lián)合國工作，會是什么樣呢？

Both at home and abroad, hundreds of nationals represent China as part of the UN in various roles. So if working at the UN someday appeals to you, you may need to get prepared by learning UN workers’ experiences.
國內(nèi)外共有數(shù)百名同胞代表中國，作為聯(lián)合國的一份子發(fā)揮著各種各樣的作用。因此，如果你想有朝一日在聯(lián)合國工作，你或許需要了解聯(lián)合國工作人員的經(jīng)驗，以做好準備。

Currently, 15 UN agencies are operating in China, including UNWomen, the United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). While these agencies don’t offer internships to non-graduates, Meng Jun, a senior communications assistant at the UN Refugee Agency in Beijing, shared her tips for aspiring international humanitarian workers. “Proficiency in English is a must, so seize all opportunities to improve your language skills. And if you are interested in a certain area, for instance, gender equality, try to get a better understanding of the issue by following the latest research.”
目前，有15個聯(lián)合國機構(gòu)在華設有代表處，包括聯(lián)合國婦女署、聯(lián)合國兒童基金會以及世界衛(wèi)生組織等。盡管這些機構(gòu)不會向非畢業(yè)生提供實習機會，但聯(lián)合國難民署高級傳播助理孟珺還是與有志成為國際人道主義工作者的學子們分享了自己的訣竅，“精通英語是必備條件，所以要抓住一切機會提高語言水平。如果你對某一領域感興趣，比如性別平等，那就試著關(guān)注最新研究，從而更好地理解該議題?！?/span>

To develop a deeper knowledge of current affairs, high school students can take part in UN youth initiatives, such as Model UN (MUN). It requires students to act as delegates from different countries. Like the real UN General Assembly, students must represent their country’s interests through debates, speeches and writing proposals.
為培養(yǎng)對時事更深的認識，高中生可以加入聯(lián)合國的青年倡議，如模擬聯(lián)合國（模聯(lián)）等。學生們會扮演不同國家的代表。和真正的聯(lián)合國大會一樣，學生們需要通過辯論、演講以及撰寫提案來代表各自國家的利益。

“Through this conference, I have learned more about [the UN’s] authority and now have a great desire to learn more about international affairs,” said Zhao Chenyan, a participant in the 2020 China Daily 21st Century MUN Conference.
“通過這次大會，我更多地了解了（聯(lián)合國的）權(quán)威性，現(xiàn)在十分想要了解更多國際時事，”2020年中國日報社·21世紀全國學生模擬聯(lián)合國大會的參會者趙晨焱如此說道。

“MUN’s requirements can exercise students’ research ability and make them develop the habit of paying attention to the world,” said Qiao Qi, the 21st Century MUN’s principal organizer.
“模聯(lián)的要求能夠鍛煉學生們的研究能力，并讓他們養(yǎng)成關(guān)注世界的習慣，”21世紀全國學生模擬聯(lián)合國大會的主要組織者喬琦如此說道。

“In recent years, MUN activities have become an important part of China’s public diplomacy. After graduation, many outstanding MUNers have directly participated in real international politics to propose Chinese ideas,” she added.
“近年來，模聯(lián)活動成為了我國公共外交的重要一環(huán)。畢業(yè)后，許多優(yōu)秀的模聯(lián)人都直接參與到了真實的國際政治中去，提出中國的想法，”她補充道。

Even as a first-class college graduate, UN internships, some of which are unpaid, can be highly competitive, so do your best to take every learning opportunity. And remember Meng’s advice: Even aspiring UN workers should be “determined to make a difference”.
聯(lián)合國的實習機會有些是無薪的，但哪怕是對于一位優(yōu)秀的大學畢業(yè)生而言，競爭也相當激烈，所以，要努力把握好每個學習機會。并且記住孟珺的建議：甚至是有志加入聯(lián)合國的人也應“決心做出改變”。

以上文章內(nèi)容選自《21世紀學生英文報高中版》，詳情請見《21世紀學生英文報高中版》高二804期