JS6-U56-D7 - Video Questions

What was the name of the grant given to American local organizations before 2017?

• Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Citizenship and Integration Grants

• Citizenship and Assimilation

According to the video, why is assimilation not a good thing?

• It means all American people have to lose their distinctiveness.

• It means local people have to become similar to newcomers.

• It means newcomers have to lose their old cultural identity.

According to the video, what does acculturation mean?

• newcomers can still speak their first language

• newcomers don’t have to learn English at all

• newcomers will teach other people their language

What is NOT mentioned as a reason why a person’s mother tongue is so important?

• It represents their roots and history.

• It’s the easiest way for them to communicate.

• It’s the language of their heart and soul.

What does the speaker say about assimilation in the US?

• It has just started recently.

• It was enforced by racist ideas.

• It is inevitable for newcomers.

What does he say about the term ‘melting pot’?

• It used to be very popular in 1909.

• it is being used without much thought.

• It accurately describes the US.

What is his opinion of the future generations in the US?

• They will divide society in harmful ways.

• They will no longer maintain their cultural heritage.

• They will embrace the values from more than one culture.

According to him, if nature takes its course, we will become ...

• organically stronger.

• similar to each other.

• fearful of difference.

Which was the salad?

• Assimilation

• Acculturation

Which was the soup?

• Assimilation

• Acculturation