Multiculturalism Discrimination
Multiculturalism Discrimination
Multiculturalism Discrimination
Prova escrita
Durao: 90 min
10 e 11anos
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The
final
task
you
are
expected
to
complete
is
to
write
an
opinion
text
saying
what
you
think
about
multiculturalism.
Activities
A
and
B
will
provide
you
with
input
for
Activity
C
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ACTIVITY A
1. Complete the following text with the words given underneath. Remember
that three words don't apply to the text.
It could be argued that .. (1) diversity is among the major that account for
Britain's national .. (2). This truth applies to both its ..(3) and present. It's
known that throughout the times Britain has been .. (4) by several peoples, who
shaped its make-up. Furthermore, a .. (5) at contemporary Britain shows that its
population .. (6) with second-generation British-born citizens from ..(7)
descent. London is renowned for its multiculturalism: Britons live together with
Muslims, Asians and others in this cosmopolitan metropolis. A multicultural outlook
involves ..(8) for diversity. This raises a challenging question - are the different
races and nationalities recognized ..(9) the mainstream, or, rather are they
forced to ................(10)?
past
look
integrate
without
emigrate
racial
nationhood
respect
within
identity
abounds
foreign
invaded
2. Choose from the list below two aspects you agree or disagree with.
Justify your choice in no more than 40 words. Refer only to the numbers
and your reasons.
IMMIGRANTS:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
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b) Ethnicity
c) Integration
d) Diversity
ACTIVITY B
Read the text that follows carefully.
The history of multicultural Britain
For centuries people have settled in the UK, either through invasion, Britains
expansion into the world, to escape political or religious persecution or in search
of better economic opportunities, making the UKs record on multiculturalism
second to none in Europe.
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10
15
20
A Jewish community came into Britain after 1066, until their expulsion in 1290.
Oliver Cromwell allowed their resettlement in 1656. Lombards, Hansa and other
merchants came for the trade, and Gypsies arrived in the 16th century.
The Muslim population in Britain dates back to the 18th century when Muslim
sailors, known as lascars, serving on British merchant ships began settling in the
port cities of Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow and London. The largest migration of
Muslims communities began in the 1950s, coming mainly from South Asia and
settling in inner city London, the industrial towns of the Midlands, and the textile
towns of Lancashire, Yorkshire and Strathclyde. As of 2008 there are now
approximately 1.6 million Muslims in Britain, making it the largest religious minority
in Britain.
The climate of tolerance also enabled communities fleeing persecution in
Europe to settle in Britain as well as other groups attracted to Britain by the
chance of economic security, often bringing new trades or coming to work in new
industries. The legacy of the British Empire also attracted immigrants from India,
Pakistan and Bangladesh in the 1960s to 1980s; they now make up the largest
immigrant communities. Many came because of the prospects of work in the
textile and other industries.
This history of immigration to Britain has produced todays uniquely diverse
nation. There is now an estimated minority ethnic population of more than 4
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25
30
million, 7.1% of the population. The Office for National Statistics projects that the
minority ethnic population will almost double by 2020, because of its higher birth
rate.
Ethnic diversity has enriched British society; it is now home to communities
from every comer of the globe. The different communities have helped build
todays vibrant Britain and contributed to its economic, social, democratic and
cultural development. Prime Minister Tony Blair said, We celebrate the diversity
in our country, get strength from the cultures and the races that go to make up
Britain today.
http://www.britainusa.com/sections/articles_show_ntl
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4 Answer the following questions. Use your own words as far as possible.
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Fim da prova
Cotaes
ACTIVITY A
1. 10 pontos
2. 20 pontos
3. 10 pontos
Total ..40pontos
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ACTIVITY B
1. .10 pontos
2. .... 15 pontos
3. .10 pontos
4. .... 15 pontos
5. .... 10 pontos
6. 20 pontos
Total .80 pontos
ACTIVITY C
1. .... 80 pontos