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1) Look at the symbols. What do they stand for?
ĐÁP ÁN:
They are the symbols of genders, gender equality and gender discrimination.
2) Match each of the words with its meaning. Use a dictionary if necessary.
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1. preference (n) 2. sue (v) 3. pursue (v) 4. loneliness (n) 5. limitation (n) |
a. the state of feeling sad and alone b. the act of controlling something; a restriction c. a greater interest in someone / something than someone / something else d. bring somebody to court because they have done something harmful to you e. follow a course or activity in an effort to gain something |
ĐÁP ÁN:
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1 - c |
2 - e |
3 - d |
4 - b |
5 - a |
3) Quickly read the text. Choose the best title for it.
As a young girl, Brenda Berkman always dreamt of becoming a firefighter, although she was aware of gender preference in favour of boys. In 1977, she applied for a firefighter’s position at the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).
Even though she was a marathon runner, she failed the physical test. But Brenda didn’t give up. She sued New York City and the FDNY for gender discrimination and won. A new ‘fairer’ test was created, so she and 40 other women passed. Brenda's dream of becoming a firefighter came true. However, she and other female firefighters became the targets of laughter and anger from the co-workers and local people. They were unwelcomed at meals, faced loneliness and even violence.
There weren't any limitations on women’s service at FDNY. The women firefighters had to do exactly the same jobs as their male workers. To pursue a ‘man's job’ Brenda Berkman and other women had to work very hard. They paid a heavy price to win equality. They were successful and even became the subjects of a documentary called Taking the Heat in 2006.
Brenda Berkman’s story shows that gender differences cannot prevent a person from pursuing a job. Success comes to those who have enough courage and will.
a. Brenda Berkman's Childhood (thời thơ ấu của Brenda Berkman)
b. A Woman Who Did a ‘Man's Job’ (Người phụ nữ làm công việc của đàn ông)
c. Gender Equality in Employment (Bình đẳng giới trong tuyển dụng)
ĐÁP ÁN:
b. A woman who did a “Man’s job”
4) Read the statements. Decide if they are true (T), false (F) or not given (NG). Tick the correct boxes.
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1. Brenda Berkman was never aware of gender preference in favour of boys. |
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2. Brenda Berkman passed the written test. |
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3. After failing the physical test, Brenda Berkman kept silent and went away. |
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4. She and other female firefighters became the targets of laughter and anger from the co-workers and local people. |
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5. They paid a heavy price to win equality. |
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6. Brenda Berkman taught at the FDNY. |
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ĐÁP ÁN:
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1. F |
2. NG |
3. F |
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4. T |
5. T |
6. F |
5) Read the text again. Answer the questions.
1. What job did Brenda Berkman want to do as a young girl?
2. What did she do after she failed the physical test?
3. How were she and other female firefighters treated?
4. What jobs did they do at FDNY?
5. What is Taking the Heat?
6. What does Brenda Berkman's story show?
ĐÁP ÁN:
1. She dreamt of becoming a firefighter.
2. She sued New York City and the FDNY gender discrimination and won.
3. They became the targets of laughter and anger from the co-worker and local people. They were unwelcomed at meals, faced loneliness and even violence.
4. They had to do exactly the same jobs as all other male firefighters.
5. It is a documentary made in 2006 in which Brenda Berkman and other female firefighters were the subjects.
6. It shows that gender differences can not prevent a person from pursuing a job.
