Unit 5. Cultural identity. Lesson 3. Reading

Unit 5
READING
Cultural identity in modern society
1. Complete the sentences.
1. for granted
2. Cultural identifiers
3. integrated
4. aspects
2. Choose a sentence (a-d) to complete each gap (1-4).
1. b
2. d
3. c
4. a
3. Answer the questions.
1. They define themselves by (cultural identifiers such as ) nationality, ethnicity, location, history, language, gender, beliefs, customs, clothing and food.
2. in the first stage, children take culture for granted, and accept cultural ideas and values without much critical thinking. However, in the second stage, teenagers may become more curious, and willing to explore, analyse and compare their beliefs with other cultures.
3. When they develop a clear sense of cultural identity, know which social group they belong to, and feel satisfied with their cultural identity.
4. Because access to the Internet and the media provides instant contact with many cultures.
5. First, they keep their cultural identity. Second, they assimilate into the new culture of the majority. Third, they integrate into the new cultural environment (keeping their cultural identity and flexibly adjusting to the different aspects of the new culture)
4. What should you do to develop your cultural identity in today’s modern society?