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

Chinatowns are vibrant neighborhoods filled with history, culture, and community. These areas grew as Chinese immigrants built homes, opened businesses, and kept their traditions alive while adapting to life in a new country. From the food stalls to the street festivals, everything in a Chinatown reflects the journey and resilience of its people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about these neighborhoods through the link below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.english-online.at\/places\/chinatown\/chinatowns-around-the-world.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

1. What does “harbour worker”<\/em><\/strong> mean? “They had jobs in farming, as cooks on ships or as harbour workers<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What does “fa\u00e7ade”<\/em><\/strong> mean in this context, “Houses and buildings show typical fa\u00e7ades<\/strong> that you would see in China.<\/em>“? Use it in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What does “date back”<\/em><\/strong> mean? “It dates back<\/strong> to the 1840s when many people rushed to the west coast in search of gold.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. How do you think Chinatowns reflect the experiences of Chinese immigrants?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Is there a Chinatown in your city? How do you think it might influence the local culture?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What challenges do immigrants face, and how do you think Chinatowns help?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. How do you think festivals and traditions in Chinatowns help preserve cultural identity?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. How do Chinatowns help bridge cultural gaps between communities?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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