A multicultural world

Complete the gap with the suitable word to create a collocation:
typical ....................

• stereotype

• identity

• assimilation

• pot

What is multiculturalism?

• The belief that one culture is superior to others

• The idea that multicultures can coexist in a society

• The idea of cultural assimilation in a country

• None of the answers

Which of the following is an example of a typical stereotype?

• A Vietnamese woman likes to wear traditional Áo dài

• An Asian student is often good at maths.

• The sun rises in the east

• Black people are lazy or dependent on welfare.

What can be passed down to the next generation?

• stereotype

• environmental pollution

• traditional crafts

• natural disasters

Complete the gap with the suitable word to create a collocation:

Người bản địa: ................people

• locals

• ingenious

• indigenous

• culture

In what way can a country embrace diverse cultural backgrounds of its citizens?

• respect multiple cultures in the society

• adopt stereotype

• allow the use of diverse musical instruments

• all of the answers

Complete the sentence with the suitable word/ phrase:
The ........................ are different from the culture of the majority, and they are often not as well respected in some places.

• dominant cultures

• minority cultures

• stereotypes

• melting pot societies

Complete the sentence with the word/ phrase:

Many practices and beliefs of different ...................... have been forgotten.

• melting pot

• cultural identity

• cultural assimilation

• indigenous people

Which of the following can shape a person's cultural identity?

• Language

• Eye color

• Occupation

• Cuisine

Which of the following countries is often referred to as a 'melting pot'?

• Singapore

• South Africa

• United States

• United Kingdom

Answer explanation

The United States is often referred to as a "melting pot" because of its long history of immigration and the ideal (at least in theory) that people from diverse backgrounds can assimilate into a unified national identity. The term captures the notion that, over time, various cultural, ethnic, and racial groups blend together to create something new—a distinctly American identity.