Women and Power
Concepts Challenge
Match each concept with its correct definition by dragging and dropping.
Definitionsالتعاريف
Vocabulary Center
Practice 1: Word Formation
Write the correct noun form for each word.
| Word | Noun |
|---|---|
| 1. free | |
| 2. violent | |
| 3. equal | |
| 4. strong | |
| 5. member |
Practice 2: Choose the Correct Form
Click on the bracketed word and choose the correct form to complete the sentences.
1. You need a photograph to renew your (member) card of the club.
2. Many women are still fighting for (free) and (equal) rights.
3. This campaign is organized against domestic (violent).
4. Many women have (strength) and (audacity).
5. My sister is an (independence) businesswoman; she doesn't need any (assist).
Reading Text: J.K. Rowling
[1] Joanne K. Rowling is one of the most popular modern writers. She is famous for writing the Harry Potter series, which have gained international attentionاهتمامًا دوليًا and have won many prizes. Besides, she has recently published a book for adults named 'The Casual Vacancy'.
[2] Rowling was born in England in 1965. During her childhood she was always interested in writing stories. Rowling studied French at university and got a degree in 1986. After graduation she worked as a secretary for a while, but she quittedتركت as she wasn't happy with her job. Later, she moved to Portugal to teach English. While there, she got married in 1992. Shortly after the birth of her daughter, Jessica, the marriage ended in divorceطلاق.
[3] Rowling then joined her sister in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she started writing her first book. At that time, she was going through difficult timesأوقاتًا صعبة. She was unemployed and lived on state benefits. She also had to take care ofتعتني بـ her baby while pursuing writing. In fact, she completed her first novel in different cafés, accompanied by her baby.
[4] For Rowling, success didn't come easily. Her first work was turned downرُفض by many publishers. However, she managed to publish "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and a success story began! Copies of the book were sold in millions. Actually, she didn't expect such a success. She said," I thought I'd written something that a handfulحفنة / عدد قليل of people might quite like."
[5] The Harry Potter seven books have won multiple awards. In addition, they have sold more than 400 million copies and have been translated into over 60 languages. They have also been made into films. Furthermore, her last four books are the fastest-selling books in history.
[6] Thanks to the books and films, Rowling has become one of the richestأغنى people in the world. Indeed, she is considered the first person to become a multi-millionaire from writing books. She is also known as a strong financial supporterداعمة of many associations, NGOs and charities. But above all, she is credited withينسب لها الفضل في getting an entire generation of children interested in reading again. In 2010, she was named the "Most Influential Woman in Britain".
Guided Comprehension
A. Fill in the chart.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1965 | J.K Rowling was born. |
| 1986 | |
| Rowling got married. | |
| 2010 |
B. Are these sentences True or False? Justify.
1. Rowling has never written any books for adults.
2. Rowling enjoyed working as a secretary.
3. Rowling's marriage wasn't successful.
4. Rowling is a generous woman.
C. Answer these questions.
1. What problem did Rowling have with her first book?
2. What are awards she has won? (Give two examples)
3. How has Rowling become a multi-millionaire?
Writing Workshop: Admired Woman
Write a short biography about a woman you admire (e.g., a family member, an artist, a leader).