Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela is a towering figure in the history of South

Africa and the world. Born in 1918 in the village of Mvezo, he
would go on to become a political leader, activist, and symbol of
hope for millions.

Mandela was educated at the University of Fort Hare and later

studied law at the University of Witwatersrand. In the 1940s, he
became involved in the African National Congress (ANC),
which was fighting against the apartheid regime in South Africa.

In 1962, Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life

imprisonment for his role in the anti-apartheid struggle. He spent
the next 27 years in prison, during which time he became an
international symbol of resistance to oppression.

Mandela was released from prison in 1990 and, in 1994, he was

elected as the first black president of South Africa. He served as
president until 1999, during which time he worked to dismantle
the legacy of apartheid and promote reconciliation among South
Africans of all races.

Throughout his life, Mandela was known for his commitment to

non-violent resistance, his belief in the power of forgiveness,
and his unwavering dedication to the cause of human rights. He
was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his efforts to
bring about peace and democracy in South Africa.
Mandela's legacy continues to inspire people around the world
to fight against injustice and work towards a more equitable
society. He is a symbol of hope and a reminder that, even in the
darkest of times, there is always the possibility of change.

Exercise 1 : true or false

1. Nelson Mandela was born in the 20th century. True

2. Mandela studied law at the University of Witwatersrand.
True
3. The African National Congress (ANC) was fighting against
the apartheid regime in South Africa. True
4. Mandela was arrested in 1990. False he was arrested in
1962
5. Mandela spent 27 years in prison. TRUE
6. Mandela believed in nonviolent resistance. TRUE
7. Mandela was elected as the first black president of South
Africa in 1994. TRUE
8. Mandela worked to dismantle the legacy of apartheid
during his presidency. TRUE
9. Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts
towards peace and democracy in South Africa. TRUE
10. Mandela's legacy continues to inspire people around the
world. TRUE
Exercise2 : answer the following questions

1. What was Nelson Mandela's role in the African National

Congress?
- Nelson Mandela's role in the African National
Congress is a political leader
2. Where did Mandela study law?
- Mandela study law at the University of
Witwatersrand
3. What was the African National Congress fighting against in
South Africa?
- the African National Congress fighting against in
South Africa was fighting against the apartheid regime
4. When was Mandela arrested?
- He was arrested in 1962.
5. How long did Mandela spend in prison?
- He spent 27 years
6. What was Mandela's belief regarding resistance to
oppression?
- Mandela's belief regarding resistance to oppression was
nonviolence.
7. When was Mandela elected as the first black president of
South Africa?
- 1994
 8. What did Mandela work towards during his presidency?
- dismantle the legacy of apartheid and promote
reconciliation among South Africans of all races.
- He was fighting racism.
9. For what was Mandela awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
- He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his
efforts to bring about peace and democracy in South Africa.
10. What is Mandela's legacy and how does it inspire people
around the world?
- Mandela's legacy was a lifetime of fighting against racism
and injustice to bring peace and equality.

Exercise 3 : list 5 key events in Nelson

Mandela's life.
1. He became a political leader
2. He gained the nobel peace prize
3. He was arrested
4. He was elected as the first black president of South Africa
5. He was released from prison in 1990
Exercise 4 : what do the underlined words
refer to :

Exercise 5 : vocabulary
find in the text words that means :
1. seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into
police station: arrested
2. the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause :
commitment
3. a state or period in which there is no war : peace

Exercise 6 : Write a summary of one of the

paragraphs

Exercise 7 : Write a summary of the text

Exercise 8 : writing
Write a paragraph explaining why Nelson
Mandela is an important figure in history.