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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about how it is to be Black in the UK and be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/linguapress.com\/intermediate\/black-and-british.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What does the word “contingent”<\/strong> mean? “While a few came from Africa, the largest contingent <\/strong>of Black immigrants came from Jamaica and the other islands that make up the West Indies.”<\/em> Make a sentence using the word.<\/li>
  2. What does the word “overt”<\/strong> mean? “The overt <\/strong>racism of the National Front did not appeal to people in Britain.”<\/em>. Give 1 synonym and use it in a sentence.<\/li>
  3. What does the word “bigoted”<\/strong> mean? “Today, with all but a bigoted <\/strong>minority of fans, Britain’s great black footballers enjoy the same status as their white team-mates.”<\/em>. Make another sentence using the word.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. What do you think of the reason why there are so many black people in Britain?<\/li>
    2. What are some of the reasons why people from other countries choose to immigrate to your country?<\/li>
    3. What are some of the benefits of having a diverse immigrant population in a country?<\/li>
    4. How does immigration impact the job market in a new country?<\/li>
    5. What role do immigrants play in your country?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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