25th November, International Day for the Elimination against Women Violence

Domestic violence

Inside the family there is a historical tradition ignoring violence.  Abuse by a male relative is the most general form of violence against women.  This abuse is directed at women who are wives or partners, and who are classified by society as male property.  According to a survey, between one quarter and one third of women from different countries report physical abuse within their families, and even more report emotional or psychological abuse.  This is a large number, especially when one considers that many incidences of domestic violence are often silenced.

For women, there is a greater risk for violence in the home than anywhere else. Both physical violence and intimidation result in health problems.  By repeated violations of their physical and mental autonomy, basic human rights are taken away from women.

Domestic violence against women must be perceived as a global problem rather than a private matter. It must receive appropriate attention from the international community as an issue affecting women’s health and their ability to participate fully in society.

Questions:

A) ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT. (0.5p per answer)

1. Less than one quarter of women report having been physically abused.

2. Public opinion is not informed of all cases of domestic violence.

3. Women are mainly abused at work.

4. Women suffering intimidation may have health problems.

B) ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-2 ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE TEXT. USE YOUR OWN WORDS. (1p per answer)

1. Is there violence inside the family? Why?

2. Why must the international community pay attention to violence against women?

C)  USE OF ENGLISH (3p)

1. Give an adjective with the same root as HEALTH (noun) (line 8). (0.25 p)

2. Which word does not have the same meaning? (0.25 p)

 INVESTIGATE /  EXAMINE / PERCEIVE / SURVEY  

3. Find in the text a word meaning:  (0.25 p)

“a danger, something that may have a bad result” (noun)

4. Find in the text one opposite for PUBLIC (adjective). (0.25 p)

5. Turn the following sentence into the passive voice:  (0.5 p) 

 The international community is not paying enough attention to this issue.

6. Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT). Make changes if necessary:  (0.5 p)

Domestic violence is a global problem. It must receive more attention from the community.

7. Fill in the gap with a correct preposition: (0.5 p)

 My cousin is very good _____________ golf but he practises many other sports.

8. Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence:  (0.5 p)

SOLVE

DIFFICULT

SOCIAL

ARE

EXTREMELY

PROBLEMS

TO

D) WRITE A COMPOSITION (80-120 WORDS). CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. SPECIFY YOUR OPTION. (3p)

a) Violence at school.

b) Is this a man’s world? Why?