Task 1: Read the interview about the newest modifications in the Moroccan b. Feminist NGOs empower rural women.
ower rural women. However, they still suffer from social
Family Code (Mudawana) and answer the following questions.
1. Can girls in Morocco get married without a legal permission from a guardian?
Yes they can, but on the condition that they are more than 18
2. Can men marry more than one woman in Morocco?
yes they can, but on the condition that they have the permission of their first wife.
Reporter: It is true that the new Moroccan family code gives women and girls free
control over their marriage life?
Activist: Although the Moroccan family code states that women are now allowed to
get married without legal approval from a guardian (brother or father), it puts the
condition that these women must be over 18 years old.
Reporter: What about the issue of “Polygamy”?
Activist: Under the new Mudawana, men can always choose to have a second, third
or even a fourth wife. However, they can’t engage in polygamy without their wives’
approval.
Reporter: It seems women situation in Morocco has become better despite the
domination of men in society.
Activist: I don’t think so. In spite of achieving a lot of success socially and
academically, Moroccan women still suffer from negative stereotyping.
Task 2: What do the underlined words in the text express?
Purpose – cause and effect – concession
Task 3: With a partner, fill in the chart with the appropriate information.
Although / Even though/Though + Subject+ verb …..+,+ Subject+verb…
Subject+ verb ……. +,+although/though/even though+ Subject+ verb ….
Subject+ verb …….+.++/However/Nevertheless/+,+ Subject + verb ….
In spite of / Despite + gerund/noun/phrase…+,+ subject +verb……..
Subject + verb ……. +despite/in spite of+ Phrase/noun/Phrase …
Task 4: Match the sentences together to form a contrasted pair:
a- Hellen keller was able to feel people’s 1- being illiterate
hand although
b- Zahra helped 55 children receive 2 - they clean, cook, and take care of
medical care despite the children.
c - Some women work full time in their 3 - she couldn’t see or hear.
jobs. However,
Task 5: With a partner, link the sentences together using the given words:
a. Globalization has a positive impact on women’s status. They are still regarded as
inferior in some societies. (Although)
Although globalization has a positive impact on women’s status, they are still
regarded as inferior to men.
exclusion. (despite )
Rural Women still suffer from social exclusion despite the fact that feminist
NGOs empower them.
c. It’s true that girls in rural areas have access to education. Their situation still
needs a lot of improvement. (nevertheless)
It is true that girls in rural areas have access to education. Nevertheless, their
situation still needs a lot of improvement.
d. Some women spend a lot of time at work. Nonetheless, they are able to perfectly
manage their household. (in spite of)
Some women are able to perfectly manage their household in spite of spending a
lot of time at work.
Task 6: With a partner, complete the sentences using the appropriate linking
words between brackets:
a. _____ her hard work, she showed respect and self-esteem. (along with / despite)
b. My mother prepared dinner for us _________________ she was sick and tired.
(although / in addition)
c. Educated women have a big influence on society. _________________, they
contribute to the welfare of their families. (however / moreover)
d. ___________________ increasing online communication, social media
weakened people’s relationships. (as well as / in spite of)
Task 7: With a partner, use concession links to write sentences corresponding
with the following pictures:
Task 8: Your friend thinks that the new Moroccan family code has granted
women a lot of benefits, write him/her a letter to explain that the problem in
Morocco is not about creating laws but about implementing them.
120 Nacer St, Layoune
January 12th,2022.
Dear _____________,
 Sorry for not responding to your last letter about the Moroccan family
code. I have been busy preparing for my presentation about women for my
English class.
Well,