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Stereotypes
Ex.1 Highlight the correct articles A/An/The/No articles
1. Q: Is dad picking us up today?
A: Nope, _________________ mom's picking us up.
a. NO ARTICLE
b. a
c. the
2. Q: Who's that?
A: That's _________________ guy I told you about last week.
a. a
b. the
c. NO ARTICLE
3. Q: Why are you so upset?
A: I'm not upset. You're _________________ one who's upset.
a. the
b. a
c. NO ARTICLE
4. Q: Is this _________________ bad time? Should I call you later?
A: Yes, please call me in 30 minutes.
a. the
b. NO ARTICLE
c. a
5. Q: How do you like my dress?
A: Wow! That's _________________ one beautiful dress!
a. a
b. the
c. NO ARTICLE
6. Q: Why won't your brother talk to me?
A: Because you told him he was stupid! That was _________________ very mean thing to say.
a. a
b. the
c. NO ARTICLE
7. Q: Do you like cats or dogs?
A: I like them both, but I think I like ___________ cats more than _____________ dogs.
a. a
b. NO ARTICLE
c. the
8. Q: Is this _________________ road to San Francisco?
A: Yes, it is.
a. a
b. the
c. NO ARTICLE
9. Q: Do you know the name of _________________ artist who painted this portrait?
A: Yes, it's Henri Matisse.
a. an
b. NO ARTICLE
c. the
10. Q: We'll never make it on time!
A: Sure we will! I know _________________ shortcut.
a. the
b. a
c. NO ARTICLE
Ex.2 Vocabulary Dependant Prepositions
1. I waited ____?you for more than an hour.
2. I'm looking forward?_____?seeing you.
3. We arrived?______?the station too late.
4. We are thinking_____?going on a trip to Venice.
5. Why are you shouting _____ me?
6. This book belongs_____?me.
7. I never complained?_______?my salary.
8. I spent all my money?____ clothes.
9. He got married?____?his boss.
10. As soon as we arrived?______?Lisbon, we called our friends.
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Ex.3 Reading Comprehension
Stereotypes
A?stereotype?is a fixed idea that people have about what specific social groups or individuals are like, especially an idea that is wrong. Other terms that are associated with the term stereotype are?prejudice?and?cliché. The term has a Greek origin:?stereos?means?solid?or?firm?and?typos?mean?blow, impression, engraved?or?mark. The term was first used in the printing business. The first modern English use of the term was in 1850, meaning "image perpetuated without change."
Because stereotypes are standardized and simplified ideas of groups, based on some prejudices, they are not derived from objective facts, but rather subjective and often unverifiable ideas. As Sociologist Charles E. Hurst states* "One reason for stereotypes is the lack of personal, concrete familiarity that individuals have with persons in other racial or ethnic groups. Lack of familiarity encourages the lumping together of unknown individuals".
The existence of stereotypes may be explained by the need of groups of people to view themselves as more normal or more superior than other groups. Consequently, stereotypes may be used to justify ill-founded prejudices or ignorance and prevent people of stereotyped groups from entering or succeeding in various activities or fields. The stereotyping group are, generally, reluctant to reconsider their attitudes and behaviour towards stereotyped group.
Stereotypes may affect people negatively. This includes forming inaccurate and distorted images and opinions of people. Stereotypes may also be used for scapegoating or for making general erroneous judgments about people. Some stereotyping people may feel comfortable when they prevent themselves from emotional identification with the stereotyped group, which leads to xenophobic or racist behaviour. Finally, another serious consequence of stereotypes is the feeling of inferiority that the stereotyped people may have, and which may impair their performance.
1. The word stereotype has:
a. a Greek origin.
b. an English origin.
2. Stereotypes are used to:
a. make generalizations about different groups of people.
b. have an accurate understanding of the stereotyped people.
3. If you label people in terms of stereotypes, you will probably :
a. be having an exact judgment of their worth.
b. be behaving in a discriminatory way.
4. Stereotyping my affect people.
a. Positively
b. Negatively
5. stereotyping group are, generally,
a. have positive attitudes and behaviour towards stereotyped group.
b. reluctant to reconsider their attitudes and behaviour towards stereotyped group.
Ex.4 Listening Comprehension
Watch the video, Stereotypes -
Who talks more Men or Women?
Write 5 sentences from the research you hear.
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Ex. 5 Travel Writing assignment
Writing guideline: Write approximately 100 words look at the people below and read their signs
Write a short essay - Have you or a friend ever been Stereotyped? Write about what happened.
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