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PROGRESS TEST 8
1 Match the words with the right explanations.
Multiculturalism 1 the behaviours and beliefs a characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
b
Ethnicity 2
Culture
is the preservation of different cultures c or cultural identities within a unified society, such as a state or nation.
d
Diversity 4
2. You are invited to a wedding reception that is going to begin at 3:00 pm. What time should you arrive? a) Anytime-it doesnt matter. b) At 3:00. c) Between 3:00 and 3:30. 3. a) b) c) An American tells you that your shirt is nice. What do you say? Thank you. No, its not that special. Dont say anything because the compliment wasnt sincere.
ACTIVITY B
Read the following text.
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PROGRESS TEST 8
American culture seems to be more laid back and flexible with most things. It seems very relaxed and you have a lot of freedom Sports and technology are valued a lot. There isnt really any kind of original food, just food from other countries.
Alex, age 17
American culture is basically everyone going to their offices every morning, having to vie for position in the freeway, only to sit in front of the computer screen for eight hours. At home, a bland meal waits for us in the freezer. We watch television until we feel so sapped we close our eyes and sleep.
Victoria, age 16
American culture is non-existent. We get all of our ideas from other countries.
Richard, age 17
Its a diverse group of cultures blended into one culture in America over time. Each culture has adapted to one another and has made contributions to make up what the USA is today.
Jessica, age 16 Current
1 Scan the text and find whose opinion provides support for each of the following:
a) In the USA there is a lot of informality and freedom. b) Sports and technology are two important things in America. c) American culture is going to work every day, having dinner at home, watching TV and then sleeping. d) American culture doesnt exist. e) The diversity of cultures in America has contributed to making up what the US is today. f) There is no original food in America. g) Each culture in the USA adapted to the others.
2 Find words in the text that are equivalent in meaning to the following:
a) unlike any other b) compete c) tasteless d) exhausted
3 Match the words on the left with the suitable opposite on the right.
flexible 1 relaxed 2 everyone
3 a b c d e
close 4 diverse 5
rigid nobody
PROGRESS TEST 8
ACTIVITY C 1 Complete the table below with the correct words.
British English autumn gasoline barrister trash can jumper cookies post [verbal] fight American English
d) The students worked hard on this project. They studied the opinions given by a group of Asian young people. who . e) We shouldnt interfere in their business. Wed better f) Dont be afraid! She told me . .
ACTIVITY D
Write an interview with an immigrant that decided to leave his/her country and come to America. You may ask about: Life in his/her country; Working life; Family life; Reasons for leaving; Difficulties found; Community life. Trip to America;
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