ENGLISH 12. UNIT 15: WOMEN IN SOCIETY - READING

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Unit 15: Women in society

Lesson 1: Reading

I Before you read

sự tham gia

ăn sâu, lâu đời tồn tại trong thời gian ngắn

equal (adj) = adequate >< unequal, inadequate, different

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Vocabulary:

 human civilization ['hju:mən sivəli'zei∫n] (n):

 homemaking ['houm,meikiη]] (n) :

= housework = household chore

 the age of enlightenment (N.P):

 childbearing ['t∫aild,beəriη]] (n):

= Giving birth to a baby

 intellectual [,intə'lektjuəl] (adj):

 equal work opportunity:

 deep-seated ['di:p'si:tid]( adj):

>< short-lived (adj):

 involvement [in'vɔlvmənt]( n) = participation:

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intellectual

II While you read

Throughout much of the history of human civilization, deep-seated cultural beliefs allowed women only limited roles in society Many people believed that women’s natural roles were as mothers and wives These people considered women to be better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in the public life of business or politics Widespread doubt about women’s intellectual ability led most societies to deny education, employment and many legal and political rights to women

It was men who controlled most positions of employment and power in society

The struggle for women’s rights − the rights that establish the same social, economic, and political status for women as for men − began in the 18th century during a period known as the Age of Enlightenment During this period, political philosophers in Europe began to argue that all individuals, male or female, were born with natural rights that made them free and equal These pioneer thinkers advocated that women should not be discriminated against on the basis of their sex

Today, although their status varies in different countries, women in most parts of the world have gained significant legal rights The most important of these are: the right to have equal work opportunities and pay to men, the right to vote, and the right to formal education

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

1 People believed that that women’s natural roles were _

A Working in education B building houses

C Take care of the house and family D working in factories

2 Women were considered suitable for

A childbearing B public C politics D business

3 The word "Childbearing " in the first paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to _

A Giving birth to a baby B Having no child

C Bring up a child D Educating a child

4 According to the text, what is the purpose of the struggle for women’s intellectual

ability?

A to free women from housework

B to establish a friendly relationship between men and women

C to bring equality between men and women

D to argue that women have better intellectual ability

5 What do “these pioneer thinkers”? At the end of paragraph 2 refer to?

A 18th century European people

B 18th century European political philosophers

C 18th century European women

D 18th century European politicians

6 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the last paragraph as one of women’s legal rights today?

A the right to hold property

B the right to equal pay

C equal employment opportunity rights

D the right to vote

7 In the past, who controlled most positions of employment and power in society?

A men B women C philosopher D teacher

8 The word " involvement " in the first paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to

A education B advocate C participation D recognition

9 The word " equal " in the first paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to _

A adequate B intelligent C suitable D different

10 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A women’s intellectual ability

B The Age of Enlightenment

C Women’s rights

D Women’s rule in Education

1 People beleive that that women’s natural roles were .

A Working in education

B building houses

C Take care of the house and family

D working in factories

2 Women were considered suitable for .

A childbearing

B public

C politics

D business

3 The word "Childbearing " in the first paragraph is CLOSEST

4 According to the text, what is the purpose of the struggle for women’s intellectual ability?

A to free women from housework

B to establish a friendly relationship between men and women

C to bring equality between men and women

D to argue that women have better intellectual ability

5 What do “these pioneer thinkers”? At the end of paragraph 2 refer to?

A 18th century European people

B 18th century European political philosophers

C 18th century European women

D 18th century European politicians

6 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the last paragraph as one of women’s legal rights today?

A the right to hold property

B the right to equal pay

C equal employment opportunity rights

D the right to vote

7 In the past, who controlled most positions of employment and power in society?

A men

B women

C philosopher

D teacher

8 The word " involvement " in the first paragraph is

9 The word " equal " in the first paragraph is

10 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A women’s intellectual ability

B The Age of Enlightenment

C Women’s rights

D Women’s rule in Education

III After you read

Task 1: Matching these words and phrases with the suitable meaning.

8 equal work opportunity

A Việc sinh con

B Nền văn minh nhân loại

F Sự tham gia

G Thời đại khai sáng

C Những niềm tin ăn sâu vào tiềm thức

D Năng lực trí tuệ

H Việc chăm sóc gia đình

E Cơ hội việc làm bình đẳng

IV Homework

Throughout much of the history of human civilization, deep-seated cultural beliefs allowed women only limited roles in society Many people believed that women’s natural roles were as mothers and wives These people considered women to be better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in the public life of business or politics Widespread doubt about women’s intellectual ability led most societies to deny education, employment and many legal and political rights to women It was men who controlled most positions of employment and power in society.

The struggle for women’s rights − the rights that establish the same social, economic, and political status for women as for men − began in the 18th century during a period known as the Age of Enlightenment During this period, political philosophers in Europe began to argue that all individuals, male or female, were born with natural rights that made them free and equal These pioneer thinkers advocated that women should not be discriminated against on the basis of their sex

Today, although their status varies in different countries, women in most parts of the world have gained significant legal rights The most important of these are: the right to have equal work opportunities and pay to men, the right to vote, and the right to formal education

Throughout much of the history of human civilization, deep-seated cultural beliefs allowed women only limited roles in society Many people believed that women’s natural roles were as mothers and wives These people considered women to be better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in the public life of business or politics Widespread doubt about women’s intellectual ability led most societies to deny education, employment and many legal and political rights to women It was men who controlled most positions of employment and power in society.

The struggle for women’s rights − the rights that establish the same social, economic, and political status for women as for men − began in the 18th century during a period known as the Age of Enlightenment During this period, political philosophers in Europe began to argue that all individuals, male or female, were born with natural rights that made them free and equal These pioneer thinkers advocated that women should not be discriminated against on the basis of their sex

Today, although their status varies in different countries, women in most parts of the world have gained significant legal rights The most important of these are: the right to have equal work opportunities and pay to men, the right to vote, and the right to formal education

equal (adj) = adequate >< unequal, inadequate, different

cơ hội việc làm bình đẳng

Vocabulary:

 human civilization['hju:mən sivəli'zei∫n](n):

 homemaking ['houm,meikiη]] (n) :

= housework = household chore

 the age of enlightenment (N.P):

 childbearing['t∫aild,beəriη]](n):

= Giving birth to a baby

 equal work opportunity:

 deep-seated ['di:p'si:tid](adj): ăn sâu, lâu đời

>< short-lived (adj): tồn tại trong thời gian ngắn

 involvement [in'vɔlvmənt](n) = participation: sự tham gia

văn minh loài người công việc nhà

Thời đại khai sáng việc sinh con

thuộc trí tuệ

Throughout much of the history of human civilization, deep-seated cultural beliefs allowed women only limited roles in society Many people believed that women’s natural roles were as mothers and wives These people considered women to be better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in the public life of business or politics Widespread doubt about women’s intellectual ability led most societies to deny education, employment and many legal and political rights to women It was men who controlled most positions of employment and power in society.

The struggle for women’s rights − the rights that establish the same social, economic, and political status for women as for men − began in the 18th century during a period known as the Age of Enlightenment During this period, political philosophers in Europe began to argue that all individuals, male or female, were born with natural rights that made them free and equal These pioneer thinkers advocated that women should not be discriminated against on the basis of their sex

Today, although their status varies in different countries, women in most parts of the world have gained significant legal rights The most important of these are: the right to have equal work opportunities and pay to men, the right to vote, and the right to formal education

The struggle for women’s rights − the rights that establish the same social, economic, and political status for women as for men − began in the 18th century during a period known as the Age of Enlightenment During this period, political philosophers in Europe began to argue that all individuals, male or female, were born with natural rights that made them free and equal These pioneer thinkers advocated that women should not be discriminated against on the basis of their sex.

Today, although their status varies in different countries, women in most parts of the world have gained significant legal rights The most important of these are: the right to have equal work opportunities and pay to men, the right to vote, and the right to formal education.

Throughout much of the history of human civilization, deep-seated cultural beliefs allowed women only limited roles in society Many people believed that women’s natural roles were as mothers and wives These people considered women to be better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in the public life of business or politics Widespread doubt about women’s intellectual ability led most societies to deny education, employment and many legal and political rights to women It was men who controlled most positions of employment and power in society.

The struggle for women’s rights − the rights that establish the same social, economic, and political status for women as for men − began in the 18th century during a period known as the Age of Enlightenment During this period, political philosophers in Europe began to argue that all individuals, male or female, were born with natural rights that made them free and equal These pioneer thinkers advocated that women should not be discriminated against on the basis of their sex

Today, although their status varies in different countries, women in most parts of the world have gained significant legal rights The most important of these are: the right to have equal work opportunities and pay to men, the right to vote, and the right to formal education

equal (adj) = adequate >< unequal, inadequate, different

cơ hội việc làm bình đẳng

Vocabulary:

 human civilization['hju:mən sivəli'zei∫n](n):

 homemaking ['houm,meikiη]] (n) :

= housework = household chore

 the age of enlightenment (N.P):

 childbearing['t∫aild,beəriη]](n):

= Giving birth to a baby

 equal work opportunity:

 deep-seated ['di:p'si:tid](adj): ăn sâu, lâu đời

>< short-lived (adj): tồn tại trong thời gian ngắn

 involvement [in'vɔlvmənt](n) = participation: sự tham gia

văn minh loài người công việc nhà

Thời đại khai sáng việc sinh con

thuộc trí tuệ

equal (adj) = adequate >< unequal, inadequate, different

cơ hội việc làm bình đẳng

Vocabulary:

 human civilization['hju:mən sivəli'zei∫n](n):

 homemaking ['houm,meikiη]] (n) :

= housework = household chore

 the age of enlightenment (N.P):

 childbearing['t∫aild,beəriη]](n):

= Giving birth to a baby

 equal work opportunity:

 deep-seated ['di:p'si:tid](adj): ăn sâu, lâu đời

>< short-lived (adj): tồn tại trong thời gian ngắn

 involvement [in'vɔlvmənt](n) = participation: sự tham gia

văn minh loài người công việc nhà

Thời đại khai sáng việc sinh con

thuộc trí tuệ