UNIT 6: GENDER EQUALITY
Speaking:
Equal job opportunities
Activity 1:
Read the following phrases and sentences. Write A if it expresses an agreement and write D if it expresses a disagreement. Add two more expression/ sentences.

1. I don’t think that…..
2. I agree (that …).
3. Yes, but … .
4. That’s true. 7.
5. I guess so. 8.
6. Actually, I think … .
D
A
D
A
A
D
Activity 2: Expresses an agreement and disagreement.
Disagreement
I don’t think that …
That sounds interesting, but I think …
I’m sorry, I can’t agree with that.
Well, that’s true, but …
You have a point, but …
I really can’t agree with you.
Useful Expressions
A: In my opinion, married women should pursue a career.
B: (1) ? If they have a job, they can support their families and be financially independent from their husbands.
A: You`re right. Staying at home all day is boring. (2) If they go to work, ?
C: You two may be right, but I don`t agree with you. (3) ?
B: Why do you think so?
C: Women already have a lot of traditional roles at home. (4) ? If they go to work, they will be tired. Besides, it can be very stressful at work these days. This isn`t good for their health, right?
A: That sounds reasonable.
B: But I still believe women should go to work. (5) ?
Activity 3: Fill in the blanks with the sentences given.
They have to do housework and take care of everyone in the family.
I agree with you.
They can meet other people.
I think married women shouldn`t go to work.
Their husbands should share household chores with them.
Activity 4: Discussion
Discuss saying whether they agree or disagree with the statement
“Married women should not pursue a career.”
A: I think married women should not pursue a career.
B: I agree. I believe they should stay at home, doing housework and looking after their husbands and children.
C: Actually, I think they should continue pursuing a career. It is boring and tiring doing housework.