MODULE 4 | ONE WORLD, MANY VOICES

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

the fact or quality of being in various ways different

Culture

is the preservation of different cultures c or cultural identities within a unified society, such as a state or nation.
d

Diversity 4

affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties

2 Choose the best option to answer these questions

1. a) b) c) Americans have invited you to their house for dinner. Should you bring anything? Yes. No. Only if they ask.

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.

What is American culture anyway?

Defining American culture is difficult. The United States is made up of many unique regions, neighbourhoods, and ethnic groups. However, some common ground exists Students from a class of journalism in San Diego, California attempted to define that common ground. Read some of their responses to the question: What is American Culture?

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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

similar stressful open

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close 4 diverse 5

rigid nobody

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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

2 Insert s or in the blank space if necessary.

a) b) c) d) e) My friends house is very big. Jane car is very old. This wallet belongs to his uncle . They went to the butcher . She spent two weeks holiday in Brussels.

3 Rewrite the sentences, using the words provided.

a) I dont watch TV at weekends; I prefer to play tennis or just meet my friends in the caf, but last week there was a great film on TV, so I stayed in and watched it. Alex stated . b) We rarely eat any kind of original food. Rarely c) Despite his great interest in sport, he decided to stay at home. Although . .

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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