1.Unfair differences between groups in society: ___________
2.The ability to move up or down in social class: ___________
3.An unfair opinion formed without enough knowledge: ___________
4.The quality of being united as a group: ___________
5.The process of countries becoming more connected: ___________
6.Variety of different people in a group: ___________
7.A mark of disgrace linked to a circumstance: ___________
8.Combining different groups into one society: ___________
Complete the sentences (10 points)
9.The new policy aims to ___________ inequality by providing better access to education.
10.Workplace ___________ based on age is illegal in most EU countries.
11.The company actively ___________ diversity in its hiring practices.
12.In many countries, ___________ has decreased — it is harder for people to change their social class.
13.The government is reviewing its ___________ system to make sure the most vulnerable people are supported.
14.There is still a strong ___________ attached to mental health problems in many communities.
15.Cultural ___________ brings different people together and enriches communities.
16.The ___________ of the community was strengthened by working together on local projects.
17.Ethnic ___________ groups often face significant barriers when accessing public services.
18.The charity works to reduce ___________ and challenge harmful stereotypes.
Open cloze — FCE Part 2 style (8 points)
Fill in each gap with one word.
19.
One of the greatest challenges ___________ modern societies is addressing growing ___________. Despite decades of progress, access to quality education and healthcare remains deeply unequal. ___________ mobility — the ability to improve one's social position — has declined ___________ many countries. Experts argue that promoting greater ___________ and inclusion in the workplace could help, but ___________ against certain groups remains a serious barrier. Building community ___________ and reducing ___________ around social issues are crucial first steps.
Open writing (4 points)
20.Write a paragraph on the importance of diversity in society. Use at least six words from this chapter.