A. HELP B. CONTRIBUTE C. CAUSE D. GIVEREADING 2CULTURAL DIVERSITY...

35. a. help b. contribute c. cause d. give

Reading 2

Cultural diversity means a (26)…………of different societies or people of different

origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has

(27)…………from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most

culturally diverse countries in the world.

The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been

influenced by different (28)…………coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part

of an average British diet. One of Britain’s favourite (29)……….is India curry. Britons

have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time- the (30)……curry went on an English menu

I 1773.

Even the English language (31)……….from the language spoken by Anglo-

Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were

(32)……….from the languages of other immigrants over the years.

Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of

others and their (33)………..of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is

about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (34)…………..and

appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and

in the future.

People from all over the world have (35)…………..to the Britain and they continue to

do so.