14
People
2.1
DETERMINATION
‘‘Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.’
Margaret Mead, 1901–1978, US cultural anthropologist
2
READING
1
a
Look at the photographs and the webpage.
What is the webpage for? Why are these women
on this webpage?
1
b
Read again. Are these sentences true or false?
1
Chimokel comes from a rich family.
2
She lives on her own.
3
Soula is a good example for people to follow.
4
She borrowed money to start her business.
5
Sarah used transport without engines and motors.
6
Sarah travelled with other people.
LISTENING
2
a
2.1
Listen to each woman’s story. Who
needed special equipment? Who needed support
from friends or family? Who needed digital media?
2
b
Put these events in the correct order for each
person. Listen again and check.
1
get idea from a neighbour / marry Benjamin / run
in the Nairobi marathon
2
work long hours / win an award / study graphic
design
3
kayaked to Japan / kayaked to Europe / attempt
to row across the Pacific Ocean
2
c
Use the information in Exercise 2b to retell
the stories with your partner. Can you remember
everything about each person?
3
Evaluation
Discuss with your partner.
1
What are the similarities and differences between
each story?
2
Can you choose the best one for the award? What
are your reasons for your choice?
The theme for this year is Outstanding Determination. We are
looking for women who worked hard to achieve success in their
field and did not give up when things were difficult.
The nominations for this year’s award are:
Chimokel Chilapong:
Chimokel is an ordinary Kenyan farmer, with a
small family. She shows how determination can help other people.
‘Go Chimokel! Go!’
Nominated by Eastern Kenya, Community/women’s org.
Soula Zavacopoulos:
Soula’s a hard-working woman and a great
role model. She started her own business from nothing. She invested
all her savings and she worked extremely hard for a long time, but her
business is a success now. She used her creativity and determination.
Nominated by UK, School community group
Sarah Outen:
Sarah is the definition of determination! She travelled
around the world alone by human power, travelling, for example, by
kayak and rowing boat. She faced many problems but she never gave
up. She is a great example for us all.
Nominated by Matsumoto High School, Japan
International Women’s Day Awards
IN THIS UNIT
GRAMMAR
• past simple: regular and
irregular verbs
• past simple: negatives,
question forms and short
answers
VOCABULARY
• personality adjectives and
nouns
SCENARIO
• describing people
• choosing a new flatmate
STUDY SKILLS
• learning styles and strategies
WRITING SKILLS
• a reflective blog (personal
narrative)
