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Gender, Identity & Social NormsL07
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Use of English

Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

50 minC1c1use_of_englishgender-identity-social-normsgenderidentitynormsword formation

Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of gender, identity & social norms.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

The way society perceives gender roles has undergone a significant _ over the last few decades. While some argue that traditional roles provide a sense of _, others believe these norms are _ to individual expression. The _ of gender identity is a complex issue that defies simple categorization. Many people now feel that the _ of biological sex does not necessarily dictate one's social identity. Furthermore, the _ of gendered language in professional settings remains a topic of heated debate. Some activists argue that the _ of these outdated norms is essential for true equality. Ultimately, fostering an environment of _ is key to ensuring everyone feels they belong.

  1. ___ (TRANSFORM)
  2. ___ (STABLE)
  3. ___ (LIMIT)
  4. ___ (CONSTRUCT)
  5. ___ (DIFFERENT)
  6. ___ (RELEVANCE)
  7. ___ (ELIMINATE)
  8. ___ (INCLUSIVE)

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and five words, including the word given.

1. I have been knowing her for years, so I know she is telling the truth. | KNOWN → She ____ for years, so I know she is telling the truth. 2. It is a temporary situation, but he is working as a waiter for now. | WORKING → He ___ as a waiter for the time being. 3. I started studying sociology three years ago and I am still doing it. | BEEN → I __ sociology for three years. 4. We are in the middle of a long discussion about social justice. | HAVING → We __ a long discussion about social justice. 5. He has a tendency to lose his temper when discussing gender politics. | LOSING → He __ his temper when discussing gender politics. 6. I've had this book for a while, but I haven't finished it yet. | READING → I _____ this book for a while now.

Answer key

  1. transformation
  2. stability
  3. limiting
  4. construction
  5. difference
  6. relevance
  7. elimination
  8. inclusivity
  9. has known her
  10. is working
  11. have been studying
  12. are having
  13. is losing
  14. have been reading