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Around the world, thereareapproimately 62 iln girls who are not in school. Each year, many international organizations make great efforts to change this situation. Carol Hullin's story is an example of that. By Brenda Monroe

Many i ineveloping untriesl school, when they are very young, to work asmaids Dr. Carol Hullin was born in La Legua, in Santiago,in a vulnerable context. At 7, she used to sell sweets and chocolates on the buses. "My school years were traumatic,"she remembers. "I didn't have good marks.When I finished school, my father wanted me to work,but my mother pushed me to continue studying."She became a medical technician. After that, an uncle invited her to travel to Australia.

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There, thanks to a special international organization program, she studied and earned a P.H. degree in Health Engineering,with a concentration on Artificial Intelligence."To continue studying changed my life and wwouOuooy

"Education is a synonym for freedom". Her story is familiar to girls growing up in many poor areas all over the world. There, educating girls is stil considereda waste ofmoney. Carol is a woman; she is indigenous and was born in a deprived context. Nothing prevented her to become a doctor.

1.8 Discuss these questions.

Adapted from: Gómez,M.E.(2018) CAROL HULLIN:"ESTUDIAR ME CAMBIO EL MUNDO"Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/3rSCp5h

a. What professions are more popular with men/women? Why? b. How is the situation different from your parents'generation? c. Is it more difficult for girls to study than it is for boys? Why? Why not?

2.8 What are the"general topic"and the"purpose" of the text? Read and discuss with your partner

3. Read the text again. Identify a fact and an opinion in it.

4.:88 Reflect on the situation in your city/area. Discuss and exchange opinions with other groups. a. Do you think it is more difficult for girls to study? Why? Why not?b. Do you think boys have more possibilities to go to the university? Why? Why not?

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Find information about a similar example in Chile or other country. Write a short news article about it. If possible, get some pictures to illustrate it. Display your work in a visible place in your classroom.

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