Задания к тексту "It's my Right" УМК Спотлайт 11 класс, модуль 3
методическая разработка по английскому языку (11 класс)

 TASK I. Read the text about human rights. Below you will find definitions.

For each definition, write 1–2 words from the text that best match it.

                         Definitions:

1. The document adopted by the UN on December 10th 1948, containing 30 articles that protect fundamental human rights.
2. The ability to express your thoughts, beliefs, or ideas freely.
3. The right to follow any religion (or none) without interference.
4. The principle that all people should be treated the same under the law.
5. The right to be free from forced labor or ownership by another person.
6. The right to receive education and attend school.
7. The right to live without fear of harm or unlawful imprisonment.
8. The right to keep personal matters private and free from unwarranted intrusion.
9. The right to participate in the political process of your country.
10. An organization known for fighting to protect human rights around the world.

TASK II. Read the statements below based on the text about human rights. Decide whether each statement is True (T) or False (F).

1. Human rights are only applicable to certain groups of people based on their social class.
2. Discussions about human rights began only after World War II.
3. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted on December 10th, 1948.
4. The UDHR consists of 25 articles.
5. The UDHR protects the right to life, work, and housing.
6. All countries in the world have signed the UDHR.
7. Human rights violations no longer occur since the adoption of the UDHR.
8. Some children in certain countries work in unsafe conditions.
9. Amnesty International is one of the most well-known organizations fighting for human rights.
10. According to the text, everyone has the right to follow the religion they wish.
11. The text states that no one has the right to punish or imprison someone without a good reason.
12. The right to education is not mentioned in the list of human rights in the text.

TASK III. Fill in the Blanks (with Words from the Text). Complete the sentences using one or two words from the text.

1. Human rights are __________ for everyone, regardless of sex, age, race, nationality, or social class.
2. Discussions of human rights date back to the __________ civilizations.
3. The UDHR was adopted on __________ 10th  _______.
4. The UDHR protects the right to life, work, housing, and __________ thought.
5. Some children are __________ the right to go to school.
6. People are sometimes in prison because of their __________ views.
7. Amnesty International fights for __________ rights.
8. You have the right to follow the __________ you wish.
9. No one has the right to __________ you without a good reason.
10. The UDHR aims to protect human rights at all __________ and everywhere.

TASK IV. Match each right (1–8) with the corresponding prohibition (A–E) from the text. Write the letter next to the number. (Notes: Some prohibitions match multiple rights).

TASK V. Match each term (1–8) with its brief explanation (A–H).

TASK VI. Each sentence contains one factual error (highlighted in bold). Correct the error based on the text. 

1. The UDHR was adopted in 1945.
2. The UDHR has 25 articles.
3. Human rights depend on your gender and wealth.
4. Amnesty International fights for animal rights.
5. You have the right to be treated unequally by the law.
6. No one can take your things with a good reason.
7. Some children are granted the right to go to school.
8. The UDHR protects the right to silence, not free thought.

TASK VII.  Finish each sentence using ideas from the text (3–6 words).

1. Human rights recognize ____________________________________________.
2. Before WWII, human rights were not _________________________________.
3. The UDHR protects rights like _______________________________________.
4. Even with the UDHR, some rights ____________________________________.
5. Amnesty International works to ______________________________________.

Sample answers:
1. …the value and dignity of all people
2. …an international concern
3. …life, work, housing, free thought
4. …are still violated
5. …fight for human rights

TASK VIII. Answer «Yes» or «No» to the questions based on the text.

1. Is the right to housing mentioned in the UDHR?
2. Can anyone treat you as a slave according to the text?
3. Did the UDHR solve all human rights problems?
4. Is freedom of speech a human right?
5. Are human rights different for different nationalities?
6. Can governments punish people without reason?
7. Is education a universal right?
8. Was the UDHR adopted before WWII?

TASK IX. Answer each question in 1–3 words using information from the text.

1. When was the UDHR adopted?
2. How many articles does the UDHR have?
3. What kind of conditions do some children work in?
4. What organization is famous for fighting human rights?
5. What right includes speaking and sharing your opinions?
6. What is forbidden regarding your possessions?
7. What right ensures equal treatment under the law?
8. What war led to the international focus on human rights?
9. What right allows you to practice your faith?
10. What is the opposite of “freedom” as mentioned in the prohibitions?

TASK X.   Fill in the gaps in the brief summary of the text (1–3 words per gap).

The text explains that human rights are (1) for everyone. They recognize the (2) of all people. Although discussions about rights date back to ancient times, the (3) led to the creation of the UDHR in (4). The UDHR lists 30 articles protecting rights like life, work, and (5). However, violations still happen — for example, children working in (6) or people imprisoned for their (7). Organizations like (8) work to defend these rights.