Questionnaire

1. Does your mother have a profession? If so, what does she do? What did she do before she married? Does she ever talk about what she did (or didn’t do)?

2. Do you have any sisters? If so, how many? What are their plans? Do they want to be housewives or do something different? Are they attending or planning to attend, a college or university? How much freedom do they have to date men or decide on their own careers? Do you consider them “liberated women”?

3. What are the most typical professions for women in your country? Are women beginning to work in professions such as medicine, law and business? How do most men in your country view women professionals? How would you feel about going to a woman doctor or lawyer?

4. In your country, have there been any demonstrations by women? If so, about what? Why? If not, do you think there might be demonstrations in the future?

5. Are there any courses in schools in your country that prepare women for careers in technology, repair of machines, or construction (such as classes in computer work, car repair, or carpentry)?

6. Do the government and other institutions in your country encourage equality for women? If so, in what ways?

7. Do you think that the role of women at home, in society, and at work is changing in your country? If so, how?

B. You are going to have a debate on the following topic: “Is it acceptable for women with children between the ages of two and five to work outside the home?”

1. Divide into two equal groups. Group 1 is the group that thinks it is acceptable for women with children between the ages of two and five to work outside the home. Group 2 is the group that thinks it is not acceptable.

2. In your groups, discuss and list all the possible reasons you can think of in favor of your group's position. Write them in the following spaces. You will have fifteen minutes to do this.

Reasons	Name

3. You must have at least one reason (argument) for each group member. Decide who will present each argument. Write each person's name beside the argument he or she will present.

4. Bring your chairs together for the debate. Line up like this:

Group 1 O O O O O O O O O O

Group 2 O O O O O O O O O O

5. Here is the format for the debate:

a. A speaker from Group 1 presents his or her argument. (It may be very short—only a sentence or two.)

b. Group 2 has approximately five minutes to respond. Anyone from Group 2 may speak during this time. Group 1 members may speak also, but only in response to Group 2.

c. After no more than five minutes, the cycle begins again. Group 2 presents its first argument briefly. Group 1 may then respond, and Group 2 may answer Group 1. Each student should have a chance to present his or her argument. Then the class as a whole will discuss the debate.

2. Writing A For and Against Essay.

Imagine you are a judge in a custodial dispute. What are some of the key factors (some advantages and some disadvantages) you would consider in awarding custody. Follow the tips and the plan given below.

We usually write a for and against essay in a formal style. When we write the essay, we need to discuss both sides of the argument to give abalanced view.

Introduction

In the introduction we present the topic, but do not give our opinion. How can we present the following topic? What general remarks can you make?

Main Body

In the second paragraph we give the arguments for the topic together with justifications and examples. Which are the pros? What examples can you think of?

In the third paragraph we give the arguments against the topic. We start each paragraph with appropriate topic sentences. Which are the corns? What examples can you think of?

Conclusion

In the last paragraph we write a balanced personal opinion, or summarize the main arguments for and against. What is your opinion?

We also need to use appropriate linkers to connect similar ideas and introduce opposing ideas. (See Appendix)

Unit III

ADDICTIONS

Lead-in

1. In pairs discuss the following statements. Give your reasons.

1. It's easy to stop smoking.

2. People who smoke should pay higher health insurance.

3. All restaurants should have a non-smoking section.

4. There should be a dollar tax on each pack of cigarettes.

5. Children get sick from their parents' cigarette smoke.

6. Most smokers want to quit.

7. Cigarette smoke makes a person's clothes smell.

8. It's too easy for children to buy cigarettes.

9. There should be no smoking in bars.

10. Smokers have less energy than non-smokers.

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