READING and WRITING exercise to practice English (INTERMEDIATE)

1. Read the text and answers the following questions.

Elimination of Racial Discrimination - 21 March 

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is an opportunity for women and men to renew their commitment to building a world of justice, equality, and dignity, where racial discrimination has no place. [...] 

On this day, we must recall that respect of others is essential to respect for ourselves and our own communities and that humanity is a single family, brought together by shared aspirations and a common destiny. Lasting peace can only be built on the equality and dignity of every woman and man - regardless of ethnic, religious, gender, socioeconomic or other background. [...] 

The fight against discrimination is one we must all lead, every day, through our own actions - but, together, we can multiply our efforts to build a more just, equal world of dignity for all women and men. 

Available at: <www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/events/prizes-and-celebrations/celebrations/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discriminations-2014/> (Fragment) 

a) When is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination? 

b) According to the text, how can the world achieve peace? 

c) How is humanity defined in the text above? 

d) Do you think it's important to promote actions against discrimination or isn't that a problem in the area where you Live? 

2. Now it's your turn to write your speech. Follow the guidelines below. 

• Write down a draft of your speech. It doesn't have to be long. 
• Ask someone to read your speech. Get some feedback. 
• Rewrite your speech using the feedback you had as a basis and make any improvements or necessary corrections. 
• Proofread your work.
• Share it on the Internet.