Practice SVIP

a. Tom: That is great; boys should definitely share the housework.

b. Tom: Do you want to play football with us now?

c. John: I cannot go yet because I am helping my mom wash the dishes.

a. Peter: Really? But isn't that usually a job for men?

b. Mary: That is an old idea; women can be excellent engineers too.

c. Mary: I have decided to study mechanical engineering at university.

a. Alice: I agree, pay should be based on ability, not gender.

b. Alice: Did you know that women often earn less than men for the same job?

c. Bob: That is completely unfair and needs to change.

a. Kevin: Is he worried that people will think it is a woman's job?

b. Sarah: My brother wants to be a kindergarten teacher.

c. Sarah: No, he believes men can be great at taking care of children too.

a. Mark: Who is the CEO of that large technology company?

b. Jane: It is Mrs. Robinson, and she is a very powerful leader.

c. Mark: That is inspiring; we need more women in top positions.

a. Lisa: You are right; toys should not be labeled for boys or girls.

b. Lisa: My son asked for a doll for his birthday, but I am hesitant.

c. Anna: You should let him play with what he likes.

a. Tom: Why do girls in some countries not go to school?

b. Tom: That is wrong; education must be for everyone equally.

c. Kim: Because some people think educating boys is more important.

a. Lisa: Are you sure? Nursing is usually seen as a female profession.

b. Mike: I don't care about that; I just want to help sick people recover.

c. Mike: I am applying for nursing school next month.

a. Paul: Oh, I should stop assuming that men are better drivers.

b. Paul: Look at that car parking perfectly; the driver must be a man.

c. John: Actually, look closer; the driver is a young woman.

a. Tom: I am feeling sad, but boys are not supposed to cry.

b. Mary: That is a harmful stereotype; men have feelings too.

c. Tom: Really? I always thought I had to be strong all the time.

d. Mary: Why do you look so upset, Tom? Is everything okay?

e. Mary: Being strong means being honest about your emotions.

a. Mom: Why do you look worried holding that toy kitchen set?

b. Dad: Our son wants this, but I thought I should buy him a truck.

c. Mom: Whatever makes him happy is the best toy for him.

d. Dad: You are right; cooking is a useful life skill for boys too.

e. Mom: Toys are for playing and learning, not for defining gender.

a. Student: I really love building things, but only boys join the robotics club.

b. Teacher: That does not matter; talent has no gender.

c. Student: Thank you, teacher; I will sign up for the club today.

d. Student: So, do you think I could be a successful engineer one day?

e. Teacher: Definitely, engineering needs perspectives from both men and women.

a. Mom: You are right; we must teach him to take care of himself.

b. Dad: I noticed our son never cleans his room, but our daughter does.

c. Mom: Well, maybe he thinks cleaning is only a job for girls.

d. Dad: That is a wrong attitude; we need to correct him immediately.

e. Dad: Okay, I will call him down and we will talk about sharing chores.

a. Ms. Hoa: We should check the textbooks for gender stereotypes.

b. Mr. Tan: That is true; books often show moms cooking and dads working.

c. Ms. Hoa: We need to change that to show students equal roles.

d. Mr. Tan: How can we make our school curriculum more equal?

e. Mr. Tan: I agree. I will propose a review of all learning materials tomorrow.

a. Kim: I saw Mr. Roberts buying groceries at the market at 10 am.

b. Dan: It is great that he supports his wife's career like that.

c. Dan: Isn't he working? It is strange for a man to be home then.

d. Kim: He is a stay-at-home dad now while his wife runs her company.

e. Kim: You are right; taking care of the family is a job for anyone.

a. Paul: Why? It is very relaxing and a great skill to have.

b. Jim: Really? I always thought knitting was something only women did.

c. Paul: I just finished knitting a scarf for my little sister.

d. Jim: Hmm, I never considered it before; maybe I should try it.

e. Paul: You should! Hobbies should not be limited by gender stereotypes.

a. Mark: Yeah, and they're really good at it.

b. Tina: I like that people don't judge cooking as a “girl's thing” anymore.

c. Tina: There are more boys in our cooking class this year.

d. Tina: Exactly. I hope more students join.

e. Mark: Skills are skills, no gender attached.

a. Sarah: Exactly! We need to see more women who are leaders or scientists to show girls what they can be.

b. Sarah: Yes, but sometimes they only show women cooking or looking pretty, not doing important jobs.

c. David: Oh, I see. So it's not just about how many women, but what they are doing on the screen?

d. David: I think there are more women on TV now than before. That's good for equality, right?

e. David: That makes sense. The media should help change people's ideas about women's roles.