PASSAGE READING
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
READ
Gender
Same-sex marriage is getting recognized around the world. The Netherlands is the first country to establish a legislation to approve same-sex marriage on April 1, 2001. On that day, four same-sex couples got married. Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is one of the famous cities in the world that is open-minded towards sexual minorities. Because of this background, over 90% of the Netherlands’ population support them. They are active in the frontline of various fields.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
ANSWER
| 1. Question | Which country has approved the same-sex marriage first? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 2. Question | What is Amsterdam famous for? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 3. Question | What does the majority of the Netherlands’ population support? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PRACTICE
| Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
| marriage | _______________________________________________ |
| legislation | _______________________________________________ |
| establish | _______________________________________________ |
| regardless | _______________________________________________ |
| population | _______________________________________________ |
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.
ANSWER
| 1. Question | Do you think the people in your country are open to sexual minorities? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 2. Question | Do you think the government should help with issues concerning sexual minorities? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 3. Question | What can you say about the people who are open about their sexual preferences in the workplace? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 4. Question | Do you think it’s okay for men to wear women’s clothes in public? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 5. Question | How can people help sexual minorities to be accepted by the society? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 6. Question | Do you think it helps when famous people inform the public that they are part of the sexual minority? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| 7. Question | Why do you think accepting sexual minorities is difficult for other cultures? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |