Grammar revision
Complete the sentence with the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
Women often ______ (balance) several responsibilities, but today Sarah ______ (focus) on an important project.
balance / is focusing
Choose the correct sentence.
A) I am believing that men and women are different. B) I believe that men and women are different.
B
Complete the collocation.
To have a good relationship with someone means to ______ on with them
get
What is a man who is engaged to be married called?
A fiancé
What is a woman who is engaged to be married called?
A fiancée
If men and women ______ equal opportunities, workplaces could become fairer.
A) have B) had C) will have D) would have
B) had
Complete the sentence.
Sarah ______ (prefer) working independently to working in a team.
prefers
Guess the word from its definition.
A person who provides advice and guidance based on their experience.
Mentor
Complete the sentence.
In some societies, men are expected to hide their ______ and avoid showing vulnerability.
emotions / feelings
Complete the collocation.
Many women face pressure to balance home and ______ life.
work
Complete the sentence using the correct passive form.
Gender stereotypes ______ (often / reinforce) by society.
are often reinforced
Correct the mistake.
He is knowing that gender stereotypes can be harmful.
He knows that gender stereotypes can be harmful.
Complete the collocation with the correct verb.
______ responsibility for balancing home and work life.
take
True or false?
Men are naturally incapable of multitasking as effectively as women.
False. This is an overgeneralisation; individual ability and the task matter.
True or false?
Women are always better at communicating than men.
False. Communication skills vary among individuals and are influenced by many factors
Find and correct the mistake.
Despite of having a demanding career, she manages her family responsibilities.
Despite having a demanding career, she manages her family responsibilities.
Choose the correct option.
This new position ______ great, but I ______ whether I should accept it.
A) is seeming / am not knowing B) seems / don't know C) is seeming / don't know
B) seems / don't know
What is a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people called?
A stereotype
Name two stereotypes about men that can affect their careers or personal lives.
Men should always be strong; men should be the main earners; men should avoid traditionally female professions.
What does “conform to social expectations” mean? Give an example related to women.
To behave according to accepted rules or expectations. Example: Feeling pressured to prioritise family over career.
Complete the mixed conditional sentence.
If society ______ (not / create) so many gender stereotypes in the past, people ______ (be) less likely to judge others today.
hadn't created / would be
Explain the difference between these sentences.
I think gender stereotypes are harmful.
I am thinking about gender stereotypes.
“Think” expresses an opinion in sentence 1, so it is stative. In sentence 2, it describes an ongoing mental activity, so the continuous form is correct.
Explain the meaning of “to be wired differently” and use it in a sentence about the topic.
To have a different way of thinking or processing information. Example: “People may approach problems differently, but that doesn't mean all men and women are wired differently.”
Why might some men avoid careers in teaching young children or nursing, even if they are interested in them?
Social expectations, gender stereotypes, fear of judgement, or lack of encouragement. Answers must be justified.
Discussion challenge:
What barriers might prevent women from climbing the career ladder, and how could workplaces address them?
Gender bias, unequal caregiving expectations, limited opportunities, or discrimination. Solutions include fair promotion policies, flexible working arrangements, and equal access to leadership opportunities.