B2 – Upper Intermediate
Britain is a multicultural society. Despite the fact that Britain is supposed to be a society where ethnic minorities assimilate successfully, Britain’s Blacks – often known as Afro-Caribbeans – face some form of passive discrimination. And when circumstances are tough, things frequently grow worse.
Read the article about how it is to be Black in the UK and be ready to answer the questions that follow.
https://linguapress.com/intermediate/black-and-british.htm
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the word “contingent” mean? “While a few came from Africa, the largest contingent of Black immigrants came from Jamaica and the other islands that make up the West Indies.” Make a sentence using the word.
- What does the word “overt” mean? “The overt racism of the National Front did not appeal to people in Britain.”. Give 1 synonym and use it in a sentence.
- What does the word “bigoted” mean? “Today, with all but a bigoted minority of fans, Britain’s great black footballers enjoy the same status as their white team-mates.”. Make another sentence using the word.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think of the reason why there are so many black people in Britain?
- What are some of the reasons why people from other countries choose to immigrate to your country?
- What are some of the benefits of having a diverse immigrant population in a country?
- How does immigration impact the job market in a new country?
- What role do immigrants play in your country?