Worksheets"Home Away from Home" (Unit 6 Launch Text)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does the root "-mig-" in the word "migrate" imply?
To stay
To move
To appear
To vanish
Which of the following is a correct mentor sentence for the word "modify"?
The weather forecast called for snow, so I had to modify my plans to bring shorts and sandals.
To graduate on time, you must complete the requisite number of credits.
Olivia gets bored when I reiterate that story, but her little brother loves the repetition.
The council did not anticipate the implication of the new law.
What is a related word to "requisite"?
Requirement
Modification
Repetition
Migration
Which sentence best uses the word "implication"?
The council did not anticipate the implication of the new law.
Some animal species, including monarch butterflies, migrate thousands of miles every year.
Your research may lead you to modify your thesis or even change it completely.
To graduate on time, you must complete the requisite number of credits.
What type of writing is exemplified in the selection provided in the introduction of Unit 6?
Narrative
Informative
Persuasive
Descriptive
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population did the 191 million international immigrants represent in 2005?
About 3%
About 10%
About 5%
About 15%
What is one of the challenges new immigrants might face as mentioned in the text?
Finding entertainment
Language barriers
Adjusting to warmer climates
Learning to drive
What does "culture shock" refer to according to the text?
Excitement of exploring new cultures
Disorientation when encountering different customs
Shock from changing climates
Shock from missing one's homeland
According to the text, what is considered normal social behavior in the United States when passing a stranger on the sidewalk?
To smile or say hello
To ignore them completely
To ask for directions
To offer assistance
In Russia, how do most people react when they encounter strangers on the street?
They smile and greet them warmly
They typically do not smile or greet strangers
They invite them for a meal
They ask about their day
What does the text suggest about human beings' adaptability to new cultural environments?
Humans are resilient and often adopt or reshape elements of the new culture
Humans rarely adapt to new cultures and maintain their original practices
Humans feel completely alienated in new cultures
Humans adopt new cultures without keeping any of their original practices
What impact does global mobility have on our sense of home, according to the text?
It diminishes our sense of home
It enhances our sense of home by incorporating diverse cultural elements
It has no impact on our sense of home
It confuses our sense of home
What does the term 'globalization' imply according to the text?
Increasing local trade barriers
Decreasing cultural exchanges
Increasing worldwide interconnectedness
Decreasing economic activities
How does the text describe the effect of technology on communication?
It has no significant impact
It complicates communication further
It enhances and simplifies communication
It replaces traditional forms of communication
According to the text, what role does education play in cultural integration?
It has a minimal impact
It is crucial for understanding and adapting to new cultures
It reinforces cultural stereotypes
It is less important than economic factors
