COLLEGE PRIVE ANNEE SCOLAIRE : 2022-2023
LE FROMAGER LISTENING FOR COMPREHENSION
DE KORHOGO
NIVEAU : 2nd A/C Teacher : KONE Yüsuf
UNIT 5 : Gender & Education
Activity one: The transcript below is about gender and Education, listen to the
Magazine Article and fill in the gaps with the words from the box.
Africa- Liberia- economics- biology- globally- specialized- development-
determined- woman- Nobel Prize- economist- Head- desertification- Green belt
movement- positions- famous- population
SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN AFRICA
Look at the examples of Wangari maathai and Ellen Sirleaf Johnson born
in a small village in Kenya, Wangari maathai became the first African (1...) to
receive the (2...) for Peace in 2004. Ellen Sirleaf Johnson didn't want to stay at
home as a retired (3...) and politician. Instead in 2005 at the age of 67, she
5 became the first woman to be elected (4...) of State in Liberia. Wangari Maathai
is well known as the founder of the famous (5...). She has empowered women
to plant millions of trees in Kenya. Planting trees slows (6...), preserves forest
habitats and provide sources of fuel building materials and food for the (7...).
Ellen Sirleaf Johnson has held important (8...) at the United Nations and at the
10 World Bank. Many people did not believe she could defeat the (9...) soccer
player, George Weah, and win the presidential elections. Her experience in
politics and finance has helped (10...) work towards National reconciliation
after years of war. So how have these women achieved so much? Both women
had to study very hard when they were young. They (11...) in fields where there
COLLEGE PRIVE ANNEE SCOLAIRE : 2022-2023
LE FROMAGER LISTENING FOR COMPREHENSION
DE KORHOGO
NIVEAU : 2nd A/C Teacher : KONE Yüsuf
UNIT 5 : Gender & Education
Activity one: The transcript below is about gender and Education, listen to the
Magazine Article and fill in the gaps with the words from the box.
Africa- Liberia- economics- biology- globally- specialized- development-
determined- woman- Nobel Prize- economist- Head- desertification- Green belt
movement- positions- famous- population
SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN AFRICA
Look at the examples of Wangari maathai and Ellen Sirleaf Johnson born
in a small village in Kenya, Wangari maathai became the first African (1...) to
receive the (2...) for Peace in 2004. Ellen Sirleaf Johnson didn't want to stay at
home as a retired (3...) and politician. Instead in 2005 at the age of 67, she
5 became the first woman to be elected (4...) of State in Liberia. Wangari Maathai
is well known as the founder of the famous (5...). She has empowered women
to plant millions of trees in Kenya. Planting trees slows (6...), preserves forest
habitats and provide sources of fuel building materials and food for the (7...).
Ellen Sirleaf Johnson has held important (8...) at the United Nations and at the
10 World Bank. Many people did not believe she could defeat the (9...) soccer
player, George Weah, and win the presidential elections. Her experience in
politics and finance has helped (10...) work towards National reconciliation
after years of war. So how have these women achieved so much? Both women
had to study very hard when they were young. They (11...) in fields where there
15 are fewer women than men. Wangari Maathai studied (12...) and zoology while
Ellen Johnson studied, (13...) and finance. Both women are strong and (14...) and
they don't give up. They have had to fight against strong opposition as well. Both
of them have understood that to make changes, you have to think (15...) and act
locally. Local communities have to be involved in the (16...) of their own
20 countries. Their achievements have already encouraged other women throughout
(17...) to seek higher positions in society. As the saying goes, “educate a woman
and you educate a whole nation.”
15 are fewer women than men. Wangari Maathai studied (12...) and zoology while
Ellen Johnson studied, (13...) and finance. Both women are strong and (14...) and
they don't give up. They have had to fight against strong opposition as well. Both
of them have understood that to make changes, you have to think (15...) and act
locally. Local communities have to be involved in the (16...) of their own
20 countries. Their achievements have already encouraged other women throughout
(17...) to seek higher positions in society. As the saying goes, “educate a woman
and you educate a whole nation.”

Activity two: As you listened and read the article, find out the synonyms of the Activity two: As you listened and read the article, find out the synonyms of the
words below at the indicated lines. words below at the indicated lines.
1. Little (line 2) 6. Football (line 11) 1. Little (line 2) 6. Football (line 11)
2. To remain (line 3) 7. Domains (line 14) 2. To remain (line 3) 7. Domains (line 14)
3. To grow (line 7) 8. Abandon (line 17) 3. To grow (line 7) 8. Abandon (line 17)
4. Significant (line 9) 9. Accomplishments (line 20) 4. Significant (line 9) 9. Accomplishments (line 20)
5. Overthrow (line 10) 10. Country (line 22) 5. Overthrow (line 10) 10. Country (line 22)

Activity three: As you listened and read the article, give concise answers to Activity three: As you listened and read the article, give concise answers to
questions below. questions below.

1. Name the two successful African women the transcript is about.
2. Name the African woman who received the Nobel Prize for peace in 2004.
3. Name the African woman who became the president of Liberia in 2005.
4. Give the name of the movement Wangari Maathai founded.
5. Name the institutions where Ellen Sirleaf Johnson has worked.
6. Give the name of the candidate Ellen Johnson defeated in presidential
elections.
7. What did both women studied at university?
8. What have they understood to make changes?
9. Say what encouraged other women in Africa to look for higher positions?
10. What is their motto?
Put the glue here !
1. Name the two successful African women the transcript is about.
2. Name the African woman who received the Nobel Prize for peace in 2004.
3. Name the African woman who became the president of Liberia in 2005.
4. Give the name of the movement Wangari Maathai founded.
5. Name the institutions where Ellen Sirleaf Johnson has worked.
6. Give the name of the candidate Ellen Johnson defeated in presidential
elections.
7. What did both women studied at university?
8. What have they understood to make changes?
9. Say what encouraged other women in Africa to look for higher positions?
10. What is their motto?
Put the glue here !