B2 · Vocabulary
Society and Culture
Lesson Handout
Society and Culture Vocabulary
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B2 · Vocabulary
Society and Culture
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Match the definition (8 points)
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.
B2 · Vocabulary
Society and Culture
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