Unit 4: Women of Power (1ère)

 Model Expressions

1. Before 1920, no woman was able to vote in the USA.

2. In some countries, girls are not allowed to practice the same sports as boys.

3. Men are able to / are allowed to help women in their fight for gender equality.

4. In 1872, female teachers were not allowed to get married in some sates of the US.

The different uses of “would”

1. She would great thins if she were elected. =>A conditional

2. Some feminist movements would like men to be more involved along with them. => a wish

3. She said she would not be influenced by stereotypes. => a past tense indirect speech

4. Before having the right to vote, women would not have a say in the politics of their country. => a past habit

Expressing Probability:

1. She was likely to decide by herself.

2.Politics are bound to change.

3. Women are bound to get involved in politics.

From French to English

1. Before 2018, Native American women were not represented in the USA Senate yet.

2. Nowadays/ Even today / Still today, women have to fight for equal rights.

3. In some countries, women have the same rights as men, but only if they fight for equal rights.

4. she had to make herself heard again in order to confirm her principles.

5. They fought to prevent her from voting, but she fought even harder.

Homework: Learn the lesson.