Title: Hate speech - Reading comprehension
Course: AMK-valmennus 2, englanti, 2 osp > Section: Reading comprehension

Read the article Hate Speech is On the Rise (Futtner, N. & Brusco, N. "Hate Speech is On the Rise." Geneva International Centre for Justice. gicj.org. 12 March 2021. Accessed 1st May 2022).

Answer the questions based on the article by choosing the correct alternative to each question. Only one answer is correct in each question.

Submit your answers on the space provided below.

Aim to complete the exercise in approximately 20 minutes.

1. Choose the correct alternative.

a) There has been a rise in hate speech in the developing countries.

b) The increased hate speech across Western countries has had minuscule consequences.

c) The rise in hate speech is an isolated phenomenon.

d) The increased hate speech across Western countries has had grave repercussions.

2. Choose the alternative that is not true based on the article.

a) Hate speech should be discussed without delay according to GICJ.

b) According to GICJ it is unnecessary to postpone discussing online hate speech.

c) Hate speech is arguably a disadvantage of the internet according to GICJ.

d) According to GICJ novel technologies have not contributed to the increase in hate speech.

3. Choose the alternative that is not true based on the article.

a) Hate speech is perilous because it can turn into actual physical violence.

b) Hate speech legalises discrimination.

c) Discrimination may manifest itself as violence.

d) Becoming accustomed to hate speech is destructive in society.

4. Choose the correct alternative.

a) The prohibition of discrimination was first established in the 19^th Century.

b) The 1981 Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief takes into account discrimination performed only by individuals.

c) ICERD aims to disallow discrimination attacking essential human rights.

d) According to ICERD inheritance can be perceived as a privilege.

5. Choose the correct alternative.

a) English speaking countries in general can be considered liberal.

b) The terms ‘liberal democracy’ and ‘western democracy’ are interchangeable.

c) Diversity is marginalised in North America.

d) It is unorthodox to regard western societies as a societal model worth pursuing.