I. TÓM TẮT LÝ THUYẾT
1. Nội dung
Function: Talk about the history of gender equality; Talk about someone’s achievements and their feelings about them
Grammar: Infinitives (to-infinitive and bare infinitive); Adjectives of attitude
Pronunciation: Intonation – If questions; Intonation – Reported speech
Skills:
- Conversation Skill: Responding to surprising information
- Writing Skill: Writing a biography
II. BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG
Lesson 1
Listening
a. Listen to Eleanor talking about her great-grandmother’s life.
Eleanor’s great-grandmother was more able to do what she wants …
1. when she was a child.
2. after she was 25 years old.
b. Now, listen and circle the correct answers. An example has been done for you.
1. What job did Eleanor’s great – grandmother want to do?
a. doctor
b. lawyer
c. nurse
2. Which of these things could she do?
a. earn as much money as men
b. get a job
c. own property
3. How old was she when she got married?
a. 35
b. 25
c. 26
4. What did she help women have when she worked for local government?
a. equal pay
b. fewer working hours
c. free education
5. What did she do on national TV?
a. opened a sports event
b. presented an award
c. gave a speech
Grammar
a. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in the brackets. Practice saying the sentences.
1. In the past, women weren’t ___________ to college. (allow / go)
2. My great-grandmother was not able ___________ as a lawyer. (work)
3. The government ___________ (not let) women vote.
4. In the 1800s, women had ___________ (marry) the man their father chose.
5. Many women ___________ (cannot work) in the job they wanted.
6. We ___________ (see) the first woman win the election in 1979.
b. Rewrite the sentences using to-infinitive or bare infinitive.
1. 1800s / women / not / able / do / many things
2. Parents / not / let / daughters / choose / own husband
3. They / decided / who / daughters / could / marry
4. Women / not / allowed / go / college
5. They / had / stay home / take care / of / younger children
Writing
Look at the information and write a paragraph about women’s lives in the past. Use the words in the box and look at other parts of the lesson for ideas.
Lesson 2
New words
a. Fill in the missing letters.
1. g _ _ t _ _ _ _
2. _ e _ _ g _ t _ _
3. _ _ s _ _ o _ a _ _
4. _ _ o _ _
5. _ _ h _ _ _ _ e _
6. d _ _ _ r _ i _ _ _
b. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from Task a.
1. Amy is so __________ about music. She practices playing the piano three hours a day!
2. When Clair heard the good news, she was __________.
3. It has been a long day at work. I’m __________.
4. Alan is __________ to get good marks in the exam. He studies day and night.
5. “Mom, I am very __________ for your love and support.”
6. When Emily showed Grandpa her drawing, he was so __________ of her.
Reading
a. Read an article about Olivia Stone. What is the article mainly about?
1. how she became a firefighter
2. what she has to do as a firefighter
Ever since she was a small girl, Olivia Stone was passionate about helping people and animals. “Olivia always tried her best to help anyone or anything in need, that’s the kind of person she is, “ Rosamund Stone, Olivia’s mother, told Daily News. “She always wanted to be a firefighter when she was growing up. Back then, not many people thought that it was a job for women, but that didn’t stop her. She was determined to get it.”
Olivia worked very hard through high school and applied to be a firefighter shortly after her eighteenth birthday. After going through a difficult selection process and many physical tests, she was delighted to finally be accepted into the training program. However, that was just the beginning. Because of her small body type, Olivia had to overcome many more challenges, and she had to train really hard before she could become a qualified firefighter. “I am really grateful that I have a lot of support from my family, my boss, and my amazing colleagues. it makes everything so much easier, “ she said.
Olivia’s parents said that they are worried about her dangerous job, but they also feel extremely proud. Thanks to brave women like Olivia Stone, now more and more young girls believe they could become a firefighter, too, if they are willing to work hard .
b. Read and answer the questions.
1. How did Olivia’s mom describe her as a child?
2. According to Rosamund Stone, what did many people think about the firefighter job in the past?
3. What did Olivia have to do before being accepted into the firefighter training program?
4. What does Olivia think about her family, boss, and colleagues?
5. How do Olivia’s parents fell about their daughter’s work?
Grammar
a. Fill in the blanks with the correct word form.
Maria said she and Marco loved salsa dancing.
Jeff asked me if they had been pleased with the news.
Angela said she was passionate about basketball.
Alex’s mom said he had worked for an IT company for three years.
Emma asked her dad if he had turned on the TV.
Zoe asked me how often I went fishing.
1. “Marco and I _________ salsa dancing.”
2. “_________ they pleased with the news?”
3. “I _________ passionate about basketball.”
4. “Alex _________ for an IT company for three years.”
5. “Dad, _________ you _________ the TV on?”
6. “How often _________ you _________ fishing?”
b. Rewrite the following sentences using reported speech.
1. Max: “Mom, Johnny and I are exhausted, so we can’t do homework.”
2. Alva: “I saw a house on fire on my way to work.”
3. Tom: “What did you cook for party?”
4. Penny: “Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were very proud of their son.”
5. Mr. Henderson: “What do you parents do?”
6. Man: “I didn’t lock the door, so someone got in.
Writing
Read an interview with soccer player Mara Devi, winner of Women’s Player of the Year. Write a report of her answers to the interview questions using reported speech.
Reporter: Hello, Mara. Congratulations on the award! How are you feeling right now?
Mara Devi: Thank you. I’m feeling great. I didn’t expect to win.
Reporter:
When did you start to play soccer?
Mara Devi: I started really early, at the age of seven or eight. I was still in primary school.
Reporter: How many professional soccer clubs have you played for?
Mara Devi: Three… no, four — the Northwood Giants, Los Fuegos, Momentum, and Sharpshooters.
Reporter: Who do you want to thank for your success?
Mara Devi: First of all, my mom, for always believing in me. I also want to thank Coach Lewis and all the girls on the team for their support and help.
Reporter: Thank you for your interview. Have a wonderful evening.
Lesson 3
Listening
a. Listen to a conversation between two people. Where does it take place?
1. in class
2. at home
b. Now, listen to the conversation about Tabei Junko’s life and circle True or False.
1. Tabei Junko climbed Mount Everest in 1965.
2. Tabei Junko was the first woman to climb the highest mountains on all continents in 1995.
3. She was 77 when she died.
4. Some men in Japan used to think Tabei wasn’t really interested in mountain climbing.
5. Tabei helped pick up trash on the mountains in Canada.
Reading
a. Read the text quickly. What do you think is the best title?
1. An Animal Collector
2. The Woman Who Looked for the Past
Mary Anning was a famous English fossil hunter and collector. She was born in 1799 in Lyme Regis, on the south coast of England. From a young age, Mary and her brother, Joseph, collected fossils (the parts of an animal or a plant that have turned into rock) with their father. They would sell the ones they found to tourists as souvenirs in order to make some money.
When Mary was 11, her father died, leaving the family very poor. Mary continued to look for fossils in order to make money for food. In 1811, Mary and her brother found the fossil of a very strange animal. At first, people thought it was a crocodile, but scientists later discovered that the fossil was of a sea animal which lived hundreds of million years ago. It was the first time anyone had found the fossilized head of an ichthyosaurus (fish lizard).
Mary continued finding many other prehistoric animal fossils and became world famous. However, because she was a woman, she could never be a member of the Geological Society of London and was not recognized for her scientific contributions. She died in 1847, when she was 47. Mary Anning’s findings helped change the way people think about prehistoric life and the history of the Earth. In 2010, the Royal Society included her on a list of ten British women who have most influenced the history of science.
1. When was Mary Anning born?
2. Why did she sell fossils to tourists?
3. What did Mary and Joseph Anning find in 1811?
4. Why was Mary Anning not recognized for her scientific contributions?
5. What list was she included on in 2010?
Writing Skill
Reorder Valentina Tereshkova’s biography.
a. She was born in 1937 in a village northeast of Moscow in a family of three children.
b. Valentina Tereshkova is most famous for being the first female astronaut who has been on a solo space mission.
c. At the age of 83, Valentina Tereshkova is still the only woman to do a solo mission in space. She has received many awards for her contribution.
d. In 1962, she was selected for a space program. And on June 16, 1963, Tereshkova became the first and the youngest woman who went to space. She spent nearly three full days in space. She later became involved in politics.
e. She graduated from the Light Industry Technical School in 1960. She became interested in parachuting and made her first sky dive when she was 22.
Planning
Read the facts about Sương Nguyệt Anh. Note down a sentence summarizing her main achievement and why she will be remembered.
Writing
Now, write a biography about Sương Nguyệt Anh using the fact file and your notes. Write 120 to 140 words.
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Review Unit 5
Listening
You will hear a podcaster called Debbie talking about the fight for women’s rights. For each question, write no more than two words or a number in the blank. For each question, choose the correct answer.
THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS
Most countries did not allow women to vote until the 1) ______________ of 20th century.
Lawmakers did not let women have any 2) ______________ on how the country should be run.
Some women were 3) ______________ to fight for women’s right to vote.
Women over 18 years old in many countries now can vote and own 4) ______________.
Debbie feels 5) ______________ to the women who fought for women’s rights.
Reading
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Hồ Xuân Hương
Hồ Xuân Hương was a Vietnamese female poet born in the late 18 th century. She is 1) ________ one of the country’s most famous classical poets.
Hồ Xuân Hương was famous for her poetry using chữ Nôm, a form of old Vietnamese writing system based on Chinese characters. As an independent, well-educated woman with very modern ideas, she used her writing to offer sympathy and 2) ________ for other women, to ask for gender 3) ________ in society, and show disagreement about the strict rules that controlled Vietnamese women at the time. The language she used was usually funny and smart. Most of Hồ Xuân Hương’s works have a double meaning: one is easy to see, the other is 4) ________ and needs to be found.
Hồ Xuân Hương was a woman ahead of her time. Her poems and the modern 5) ________ behind them make her one of the greatest writers in Vietnamese literature.
1. A. known B. considered C. called D. awarded
2. A. support B. call C. agreement D. thinking
3. A. roles B. differences C. equality D. rights
4. A. covered B. deleted C. shown D. hidden
5. A. writing B. messages C. understanding D. texts
