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21世纪大学英语应用型综合教程3Unit7-A Unit 7-A: The Role of WomenPart I: Pre-reading activities 1. Warm-up questions:- What comes to your mind when you think about the role of women in society?- Can you think of any famous women who have made significant contributions to society?- Can you think of any women who have inspired you personally?2. Vocabulary preview:- patriarchal society: a society that is male-dominated and where men hold more power and influence than women.- feminist movement: a social and political movement that aims to achieve equality between men and women.- gender equality: the belief that men and women should have equal rights, opportunities, and responsibilities.- gender stereotypes: a widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief or idea about the characteristics, roles, and behaviors of men and women.- glass ceiling: an invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing in their careers and reaching top-level positions.- maternity leave: a period of time that a woman takes off from work to have a baby and care for her child.Part II: Reading and comprehension1. Skimming: Read the passage quickly to get a general idea of its content.2. Scanning: Read the questions below and look for specific information in the passage to answer them.- How have the roles of women changed over time?- What challenges do women face in achieving gender equality?- How have women contributed to society?3. Detailed reading: Read the passage carefully and underline any important points or information.4. Post-reading discussion questions:- Do you think gender equality has been achieved in your country? Why or why not?- What can be done to reduce gender stereotypes and promote equal opportunities for men and women?- What do you think is the most important quality for a successful woman in todays society?Part III: Language focus1. Vocabulary in context: Match the words or phrases in column A with their definitions in column B.2. Grammar focus