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 D I don’t think that… I agree (that …) A Yes, but … D That’s true I guess so A Actually, I think … A D Activity 2: Expresses an agreement and disagreement Opinion Agree Disagree Reason Men are better athletes than women       A woman's natural role is to be a caregiver       Men are traditional decision-makers and breadwinners       Women are more hard-working than men       Women are more talkative than men       Men are not as good with children as women       Useful Expressions Agreement - Disagreement That’s a good idea - I don’t think that … - That sounds interesting, but I think … - I’m sorry, I can’t agree with that Yes, I think so - That’s what I think - You’re absolutely right - So I / I do, too - Well, that’s true, but … - Neither I / I don’t either - You have a point, but … - I really can’t agree with you Activity 3: Fill in the blanks with the sentences given I think married women shouldn't go to work They have to housework and take care of everyone in the family I agree with you Their husbands should share household chores with them They can meet other people 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 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 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