January 2019 1 129 Report
Before you read the text, learn these words. Match
them with their meanings.

Words
1. abortion
2. controversial
3. circumstance
4. unborn
5. opponent
6. conservative
7. defect
8. incest
9. distinguish
10. abuse

Meanings
a. not liking changes or new ideas
b. not yet born
c. someone who disagrees with a plan, idea, etc
d. causing a lot of disagreement
e. the conditions that affect a situation, action, event, etc.
f. a young human or animal before birth
g. to be able to recognise and understand the difference
between two similar things or people
h. the ending of pregnancy before birth
i. illegal sex between people who are closely related
j. a fault or a lack of something
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Abortion: A Controversial Issue For years, abortion has been an extremely controversial subject. One important aspect of the controversy is whether a woman should be permitted by law to have an abortion and, if so, under what circumstances. Another is whether, and to what extent laws should protect the unborn. People who wish to legally limit or forbid abortions describe themselves as pro–life. Those who believe that a woman should have the right to have an abortion may refer to themselves as pro–choice. Arguments against abortion are based on the belief that an abortion is the unjusti ed killing of an unborn child. Most people who oppose abortion believe that human life begins when a sperm fertilises an egg. Another argument against abortion is that laws allowing it on demand will increase irresponsible pregnancies and lead to disrespect for human life. The Roman Catholic Church is a chief opponent of abortion. Conservative branches of other religions also oppose abortion. Many people approve of abortion under certain circumstance. Some approve of abortion if a woman’s life or health is endangered by her pregnancy. Others recommend abortion when there is danger that the child will be born with a serious mental or physical defect. They also approve of abortion when pregnancy has resulted from rape or incest. Many people who think that a woman should have the right to choose to have an abortion distinguish between human life and personhood. They argue that personhood implies both the capacity for self-conscious thought and acceptance as a member of a social community. These people believe a fetus is not a person and is thus not entitled to rights normally given to a person. Such pro–choice supporters agree with the view that birth represents the beginning of personhood. Another pro–choice argument is that legalising abortions has eliminated many illegal abortions performed by unskilled practitioners under unsanitary conditions. These abortions often cause deaths and permanent reproductive injuries. Abortion on demand also prevents many unwanted births and may thus be a factor in lowering infant and child abuse, neglect, and death rates. Also some argue that women should not have to bear unwanted children in a world with a growing population and diminishing natural resources. As a result of this controversy, abortion laws vary from country to country. In Russia, where abortion has been legal since 1920, it is allowed up to about the fourth month of pregnancy, purely by request, and is commonly used as a method of birth control. In some countries, such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, abortion is only allowed when pregnancy threatens the mother’s life. South Africa, New Zealand, and Hong Kong allow abortion when the fetus is severely damaged. In the Republic of Ireland, the operation may only be performed when either the mother’s or baby’s life is in danger. Taken from The World Book Encyclopedia, 2007 Works in pairs. Copy the following table and then ll it out based on the text in . Controversial issue: Reasons against: Reasons for: Conclusion:
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