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Câu 1: Historically, women"s roles were often confined to the domestic sphere, primarily focusing on household chores and child-rearing. This societal expectation limited their opportunities for public life and professional development. What does the term "domestic sphere" imply in this context?
- A. Activities related to politics and government.
- B. Responsibilities within the professional workplace.
- C. The private space of the home and family life.
- D. Engagement in community and social events.
Câu 2: The fight for women"s suffrage was a long and arduous struggle. Women"s rights activists campaigned tirelessly to achieve the right to vote, challenging deeply ingrained societal norms and legal barriers. What does "suffrage" refer to?
- A. The right to receive education.
- B. The right to own property.
- C. The right to equal pay.
- D. The right to vote in political elections.
Câu 3: Despite significant progress, women still face various forms of discrimination in many parts of the world, including unequal pay, limited access to leadership positions, and gender-based violence. Which word is closest in meaning to "discrimination"?
- A. Equality
- B. Prejudice
- C. Empowerment
- D. Diversity
Câu 4: Empowering women is crucial for achieving gender equality and fostering sustainable development. This involves providing women with the resources, opportunities, and support they need to reach their full potential. What is the main goal of "empowering women"?
- A. To give women control over their lives and equal standing in society.
- B. To encourage women to stay in traditional roles.
- C. To limit women"s participation in the workforce.
- D. To provide women with financial aid only.
Câu 5: Many women have become pioneers in fields traditionally dominated by men, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. Their contributions have significantly advanced science, arts, politics, and business. What defines a "pioneer" in this context?
- A. Someone who follows established traditions.
- B. Someone who resists change and innovation.
- C. Someone who is among the first to explore or settle a new area or field.
- D. Someone who maintains the status quo in a profession.
Câu 6: The concept of gender roles, which are the societal norms and expectations associated with being male or female, has evolved significantly over time, especially with the rise of feminist movements challenging traditional stereotypes. What are "gender roles" primarily based on?
- A. Biological differences between men and women.
- B. Social and cultural expectations.
- C. Individual personal preferences.
- D. Legal requirements for employment.
Câu 7: Achieving true gender equality requires addressing deep-seated prejudices and stereotypes that limit opportunities for both men and women. These ingrained beliefs often influence how individuals are perceived and treated in various aspects of life. What does "deep-seated prejudices" suggest?
- A. Beliefs that are firmly established and difficult to change.
- B. Opinions that are easily influenced by new information.
- C. Prejudices that only affect a small group of people.
- D. Biases that are openly discussed and challenged.
Câu 8: The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1979. It defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination. The passive voice is used in the phrase "adopted by the United Nations". What is the purpose of using the passive voice here?
- A. To emphasize the action of adopting.
- B. To hide who performed the action.
- C. To make the sentence shorter.
- D. To emphasize the treaty (CEDAW) rather than the entity that adopted it.
Câu 9: Consider the sentence: "Women, who were historically excluded from many professions, are now making significant inroads in various fields." The clause "who were historically excluded from many professions" is a relative clause. What is its function in the sentence?
- A. To provide additional, non-essential information about "Women".
- B. To specify which women are being discussed.
Câu 10: A report stated: "Gender inequality in the workplace persists, with women earning less than men for the same work." If you were to report this statement using reported speech, which option is grammatically correct and accurately reflects the original meaning?
- A. A report stated that gender inequality in the workplace persisted, with women earning less than men for the same work.
- B. A report stated that gender inequality in the workplace persists, with women earning less than men for the same work.
- C. A report stated whether gender inequality in the workplace persisted, with women earning less than men for the same work.
- D. A report asked if gender inequality in the workplace persists, with women earning less than men for the same work.
Câu 11: Consider the situation: Sarah, a highly qualified engineer, applied for a promotion. The position was given to a less experienced male colleague, and her manager commented that the role required extensive travel which "would be difficult for a woman with a family." What type of issue related to women in society does this scenario most clearly illustrate?
- A. Lack of education opportunities.
- B. Lack of legal rights.
- C. Gender discrimination in the workplace based on stereotypes.
- D. Issues related to women"s suffrage.
Câu 12: Read the following sentence: "The government has implemented new policies aimed at promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women and girls." Identify the grammatical structure used to express purpose.
- A. Infinitive of purpose (aimed at promoting... and preventing...).
- B. Present participle clause.
- C. Past simple tense.
- D. Relative clause.
Câu 13: In many societies, women"s unpaid work, such as childcare and household management, is often undervalued compared to paid labor. This contributes to economic inequality between genders. What is implied about the value of women"s unpaid work?
- A. It is not important for the economy.
- B. It is paid at a lower rate than men"s work.
- C. It is only relevant in the domestic sphere.
- D. It is essential but not adequately recognized or compensated by the market.
Câu 14: The term "glass ceiling" is often used to describe the invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to senior leadership positions in the workplace. What does the "glass ceiling" represent?
- A. A transparent roof made of glass.
- B. An unacknowledged barrier to advancement, especially for women and minorities.
- C. A limit to the number of hours women can work.
- D. A legal requirement for gender quotas in leadership.
Câu 15: Read the following paragraph: "Historically, women were often denied access to higher education, limiting their intellectual development and professional opportunities. Philosophers and educators debated women"s capacity for learning, often concluding that their primary role was domestic. However, figures like Mary Wollstonecraft challenged these notions, arguing for equal educational rights." What is the main argument presented in this paragraph?
- A. Historical limitations on women"s education and the fight to overcome them.
- B. The role of philosophers in promoting women"s rights.
- C. The primary focus of women on domestic roles.
- D. The current state of women"s access to higher education.
Câu 16: Based on the paragraph in the previous question, what does the phrase "intellectual development" refer to?
- A. Physical growth and strength.
- B. Emotional maturity and stability.
- C. Development of social skills.
- D. Growth of knowledge, understanding, and reasoning ability.
Câu 17: Consider the sentence: "If women had been given equal opportunities earlier, society would have benefited from their talents and contributions much sooner." This is a third conditional sentence. What does it express?
- A. A prediction about the future.
- B. A hypothetical situation in the past and its hypothetical result in the past.
- C. A real situation in the past and its real result.
- D. A general truth or fact.
Câu 18: Analyze the following statement: "Some argue that traditional gender roles are natural and unchangeable, while others contend that they are socially constructed and can evolve." What does "socially constructed" mean in this context?
- A. Determined by biological factors.
- B. Based on individual choices.
- C. Created and shaped by society and culture.
- D. Fixed and permanent throughout history.
Câu 19: The term "feminism" is often associated with the movement advocating for women"s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. What is the core principle of feminism?
- A. Belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.
- B. Belief in the superiority of women over men.
- C. Focus solely on women"s domestic responsibilities.
- D. Advocacy for separate rights for men and women.
Câu 20: Many international organizations are working to improve women"s status globally, focusing on areas like education, health, economic participation, and protection from violence. What does "status" mean in this context?
- A. Financial wealth.
- B. Social position, rank, or standing.
- C. Physical health condition.
- D. Marital situation.
Câu 21: Read the sentence: "She dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of marginalized women in rural areas." What does the verb "advocating" imply about her actions?
- A. She was controlling or dominating them.
- B. She was ignoring their problems.
- C. She was criticizing their choices.
- D. She was publicly supporting or recommending their cause.
Câu 22: In discussions about gender equality, the concept of "intersectionality" is important. It recognizes that people have multiple identities (like gender, race, class, sexual orientation) and that these identities can overlap to create unique experiences of discrimination or privilege. What does intersectionality help us understand?
- A. How different forms of discrimination or disadvantage can combine.
- B. That discrimination only happens based on one identity.
- C. That all forms of discrimination are the same.
- D. The biological basis of gender.
Câu 23: Consider the statement: "Violence against women is a global issue that requires urgent action from governments, communities, and individuals." Which word best describes the scale of this problem?
- A. Local
- B. Minor
- C. Widespread
- D. Isolated
Câu 24: The establishment of legal frameworks to protect women"s rights is a crucial step towards gender equality. These laws aim to ensure equal opportunities and prevent discrimination. What is the primary purpose of these "legal frameworks"?
- A. To limit women"s freedom.
- B. To promote traditional gender roles.
- C. To focus only on women"s health issues.
- D. To provide a basis for enforcing equal rights and preventing harmful practices.
Câu 25: Read the following sentence and identify the error: "Despite she was highly qualified, she faced significant barriers in her career advancement due to her gender."
- A. Despite she was
- B. highly qualified
- C. in her career advancement
- D. due to her gender
Câu 26: Choose the correct sentence that uses the passive voice to emphasize the action or the recipient of the action related to women"s rights.
- A. Activists are demanding equal pay.
- B. The government passed the law last year.
- C. Equal pay legislation was demanded by activists.
- D. People support women"s rights.
Câu 27: Rewrite the following sentence using a relative clause: "Mary Curie was a famous scientist. She won the Nobel Prize."
- A. Mary Curie, that won the Nobel Prize, was a famous scientist.
- B. Mary Curie, who won the Nobel Prize, was a famous scientist.
- C. Mary Curie won the Nobel Prize, which was a famous scientist.
- D. Mary Curie was a famous scientist, whom won the Nobel Prize.
Câu 28: A recent study showed that women spend on average three times more hours per day on unpaid care work than men globally. What conclusion can be drawn directly from this statistic regarding gender equality?
- A. There is a significant imbalance in the distribution of unpaid care work between genders.
- B. Men are unwilling to do any care work.
- C. Women are naturally better at care work.
- D. Paid work is more important than unpaid care work.
Câu 29: Consider the statement: "Progress towards gender equality is not automatic; it requires conscious effort and policy changes." What literary device or rhetorical approach is used by contrasting "automatic" with "conscious effort and policy changes"?
- A. Metaphor
- B. Simile
- C. Contrast/Antithesis
- D. Hyperbole
Câu 30: Which of the following sentences uses vocabulary most effectively to describe a woman who has overcome significant obstacles to achieve success in a challenging field?
- A. She casually entered the field and found it easy.
- B. She struggled a little but eventually succeeded.
- C. Her journey was smooth and without any issues.
- D. She is a resilient trailblazer who navigated numerous hurdles to excel in her domain.
