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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
decade
[ 'dek-eyd ]
noun
The bridge was built a decade ago.
high-profile
[ hahy-'proh-fahyl]
adjective
He resigned from a high-profile job as economic adviser to the president.
far-reaching
['fahr-'ree-ching]
adjective
I guess people don't realize the far-reaching aspects of cheating.
plight
[plahyt]
noun
The plight of hungry people is too awful to think about.
litany
['lit-n-ee ]
noun
The team blamed its losses on a litany of injuries.
LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the passage aloud. Then, read it silently.
COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠
A. Directions: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.
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The "Me too" movement is still in its infancy.
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The core problems addressed by the "Me Too" movement are "inequality and justice".
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Women from minority backgrounds has been overlooked according to some critics for the "Me too" Movement.
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A popular music album release caused the "Me Too" phrase to go viral.
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The movement has not expanded beyond New Work and Hollywood.
B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.
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What was the background of the "Me Too" movement and who first started using the phrase as part of their activism efforts?
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How has the attention on Hollywood abuse claims helped support the original movement for gender equality?
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What factors have led to the expansion of the "Me Too" movement beyond New York and Hollywood?
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What are some of the issues that have been addressed by the #MeToo movement besides sexual abuse and harassment?
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What could undermine the good work being done by the "Me Too" movement?
C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.
| A | B |
|---|---|
1. undermine | a. fake |
2. wary | b. support |
3. spurious | c. reduce |
4. bolster | d. careful |
5. encompass | e. include |