WHAT IS A BURKA?

The burka is a garment that covers a woman from head to toe.

It is usually dark blue or black. It has only a small square through
which she can see.
Many Muslim women wear burkas in some parts of the world. It
is a garment of modesty and respect. The Koran recommends that
women cover their bodies to minimize their sexuality. But the Koran
does not order them to wear the burka. Some Muslim women wear
a burka because they want to, and not because they are forced to.

COMPREHENSION

I) Answer the questions based on the text and its world view:

1. Is the first paragraph of the text a description or an opinion? ______________________________________________

2. Is the burka a fashion or a tradition? _________________________________________________________________

3. Does the world Muslim refer to a religion or to a nationality? ______________________________________________

4. In which country is the Koran certainly accepted as a sacred book, China, Japan or Pakistan? ____________________

5. Are all Muslim women obliged to wear burkas? _________________________________________________________

II) Match the columns according to the text:

1. Garment ( ) Holy book which contains the religious, moral

and political Muslim.
2. Muslim
( ) Another piece of clothing Muslim, is like a long
3. Xador veil.

4. Koran ( ) The term Muslim is equivalent to Islamic or

Muslim. Designates who is a follower of the doctrine
preached by Muhammad (Mohammed).

( ) Clothing worn by Muslim women.

III) Do you think that fashion influences people? Why? What is your opinion about this fashion?

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COMICS

Teacher: Dayse Lopes