I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.

Cultural diversity means a (1) ________________ of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (2) _________________ 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 (3) ________________ coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain's favourite (4) __________________ is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (5) __________________ curry went on an English menu in 1773.

Even the English language (6) ___________________ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were (7) _____________________ 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 (8) _______________________ of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (9) ________________________ 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 (10) _________________ to the Britain and they continue to do so.

Unit 7 - (HS)