PART A

Listening

Text 1
You will hear three people talk about films which focus on multiculturalism and diversity.

1. For item 1., match the names (Simon, Tess and Peter) in column A with the
ideas they express in column B.

All the ideas apply once. Use only one name for each idea.

Column A Column B

1. This film shows that comedy can be used to represent cultural differences.
2. This film shows that minorities can play an important role in society.

a) Simon 3. This film portrays racial prejudice.

b) Tess 4. This film shows that the contact with a new culture can be hard for many people.

c) Peter 5. This film shows that travelling can open the door to social and character discrepancies.
6. This film shows a part of culture that can bring people from different nationalities together.
7. It’s an Academy-award winning film.

a) __________________ b) __________________ c) __________________

 Text 2
You will hear a statement about London as a multicultural city.

2. For items 2.1. to 2.7., circle the correct option (A, B or C).

2.1. In the middle of the twentieth century

a) London was as it is now.
b) different races and colours were everywhere in the city.
c) Londoners were different from what they are now.

2.2. Through the years

a) population movements changed London society.
b) Londoners were mostly born in the UK.
c) people born in London travelled to different parts of the globe.

2.3. Immigration is sometimes seen by older people as

a) something you shouldn’t avoid.
b) an obstacle.
c) a sign of development.

2.4. Three hundred years ago most Londoners

a) were born in the capital.
b) came from other places in Europe.
c) came from Asia and Africa.

2.5. One hundred years later London received

a) a mixture of people from other parts of the UK
and from far away on the continent.
b) mostly French.
c) people from Italy.

2.6. In the 18th century London provided

a) a place where mostly native Brits did business.
b) language and music schools.
c) good job opportunities.

2.7. Migrants ____________ London.

a) enriched
b) impoverished
c) increased fear in
 PART B

Use of English and Reading

1. Read these sentences about someone’s experiences abroad.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. You must use 3 or 4 words, including the word
given.
Do not change the word given.

1.1. I began my journey early in the morning. (driving)

I ________________ since early in the morning.

1.2. First, we decided to visit England. When we returned, we shared

the experience with everyone. (visited)
After we ________________ England, we shared
the experience with everyone.

1.3. We will change people’s minds with our actions. (changed)

People’s minds ________________ with our
actions.

You are going to read a text about the benefits of living in a multicultural
society.

Four Benefits of Living in a Multicultural Society

Multiculturalism is a fundamental facet of American society. The country was founded on the principle that
people with different cultures and backgrounds can coexist in a peaceful and democratic society. From major
American big cities to small towns, cultural diversity is everywhere. Unfortunately, when people with different
systems of belief, values, and viewpoints live together, some clashes are inevitable. The current public
5 discussions about multiculturalism focus mostly on disadvantages, so it can be helpful to remind ourselves of
the benefits of living in a multicultural society.
One of the major benefits of living in a multicultural society is that the cultural exchange of ideas, values, and
habits can help people increase their quality of life. In a diverse culture, you have many options when it
comes to deciding how you want to live. There’s an impressive range of opportunities to explore. They
10 actually enrich your life: you don’t have a single answer to what to wear, what to eat, or how you spend your
free time. And this diversity of options is what makes the United States so attractive.
Paradoxically, when you live in an incredibly diverse society, you become more aware of your cultural identity.
People living in multicultural communities feel the need to define their identity. They also feel the need to
understand the differences and similarities between themselves and others with different backgrounds. Thus,
15 they are prouder of their heritage than those living in a homogeneous society. They also feel generous about
celebrating their traditions with others and sharing cuisine, music, dance, art and so on. As a result, the whole
society becomes more interesting and complex. Can we imagine the American culture without the rich
additions of the latino heritage?
A second major benefit of living in a multicultural society is that being surrounded in everyday life by people
 20 with different backgrounds and cultural identities encourages tolerance and open-mindedness. In a country
with so many immigrants and minorities, and where such a large percentage of the population has mixed
heritage, tolerance and open-mindedness are the core values that make the nation thrive. If people feel
accepted and valued, they have an intrinsic motivation to contribute to the society that accepts them and
allows them to have a high quality of life. An example is minorities that drive progress in business and the
25 public space.
Living in a multicultural society means having direct contact with people with different habits, ideas, and
lifestyles. This condition is ideal for creativity and innovation. In a multicultural society, you’re always exposed
to new ways of doing things and fresh ways of looking at things. A mix of perspectives, talents, skills, and
ideas fosters innovation and makes space for outside-the-box mindsets. And this is easy to notice by looking
30 at all aspects of the American lifestyle, including food, fashion, design, art, entertainment, sports, or
professional settings.
Living in a multicultural society can be an enriching experience. Differences in values, opinions and lifestyles
should serve as inspiration for self-growth rather than being a source of conflict. In a heterogeneous country
like the United States, embracing diversity is vital.
https://www.charlottestories.com/four-benefits-of-living-in-a-multicultural-society/ (shortened)

2. Match the ideas in column A with the corresponding paragraph in column B.

Two of the paragraphs do not apply.

Column A Column B

Paragraph 1

a) Acceptance of difference Paragraph 2

b) More lifestyle options Paragraph 3

c) Increased awareness of cultural traces Paragraph 4

Paragraph 5

paragraph 4
a) __________________ b) __________________
paragraph 2 c) paragraph 3
__________________

3. Circle the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences according to

the text.

3.1. In the introduction, the author focuses mainly on

a) the advantages of cultural diversity.
b) the disadvantages of cultural differences.
c) the existence of advantages and disadvantages
in cultural variety.
d) American reality concerning multiculturalism.
3.2. As culture varies, the
a) more chances you get.
b) harder it gets to make decisions.
c) fewer options you find.
d) cultural exchanges available stay the same.

3.3. When you have contact with different cultures, you

a) tend to lose your cultural identity.
b) usually neglect your heritage.
c) prefer adopting other traditions.
d) get to know your own culture better.

3.4. According to the author, a diverse cultural contact brings

a) a change of values.
b) acceptance and creativity.
c) prejudice and innovation.
d) open-mindedness towards one single ethnic group.

3.5. In the author’s opinion, multiculturalism increases

a) our own development.
b) disagreements in society.
c) harmful values.
d) lifestyles that can cause conflicts.

4. Match each word in column A with the word or expression it refers to in column
B. Two of the options do not apply.

Column A Column B

1. people who live in a multicultural society

a) they (l. 9) 2. people who migrate

b) their (l. 13) 3. people who feel accepted

c) they (l. 23) 4. opportunities

5. jobs

a) __________________
4 b) __________________
1 c) __________________
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5. Match each word in column A with the word in column B that can replace it in
the text. Two of the options do not apply.

Column A Column B

1. beliefs

a) backgrounds (l. 20) 2. experiences

b) heritage (l. 22) 3. religions

c) mindsets (l. 29) 4. knowledge

5. legacy

a) __________________ b) __________________ c) __________________

6. Read the following text about living and studying abroad. Three sentences have
been removed from it.
From sentences 1) to 5), choose the one which fits each gap a) to c). Two of the
sentences do not apply.

Crossing cultures
Living and studying abroad and experiencing a culture that may be dramatically different can be a
challenging, yet extremely rewarding event for many students.
Culture affects every aspect of daily life – how we think and feel, how we learn and teach, or what we
consider to be beautiful or ugly. However, most people are unaware of their own culture until they experience
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another!
So much of what causes conflict or confusion is the part of the culture that we can’t see or touch.
(a) __________________.

Going abroad requires that you adjust to the same sorts of things that you would if you moved to another part
of the country: being away from family and friends, living in an unfamiliar environment, meeting new people,
10 adjusting to a different climate, and so on. (b) __________________. It concerns not only language
differences, but also wide-ranging matters such as family structure, faculty-student relationships, friendships,
as well as gender and personal relations.
One way to handle these social and personal changes is to understand the cycle of adjustment that occurs.
You can expect to go through an initial period of euphoria and excitement as you are overwhelmed by the
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thrill of being in a totally new and unusual environment. (c) __________________.
Studying abroad is an invaluable experience – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in a foreign country,
learn its customs and culture and adapt to new surroundings. The success of your experience depends upon
your own efforts to acclimate yourself to living and studying in a foreign culture.
https://www.manula.com/manuals/internationalstudies/study-abroad-student-guide-semester-programs/1/en/topic/
(shortened and adapted)

1) These changes alone could cause high stress levels, but you will also be going
through cultural adjustments and you may experience “culture shock.”
2) Culture shock is a way of sensitizing you to another culture at a level that goes
beyond the intellectual and the rational.
 3) Cultural misunderstandings and conflicts arise mostly out of culturally-shaped
perceptions and interpretations of each other’s cultural norms, values, and beliefs.
4) This initial period is filled with details of getting settled into housing, scheduling
classes, meeting new friends, and a tendency to spend a great deal of time with other
students, during both orientation activities and free time.
5) You are bound to have communication problems when you are not using your
native language or dialect.

PART C

Written Interaction and Production

1. You have received a text message from an e-friend who wants to know more
about your country.

Dear XXX
I was thinking about visiting your country.
What’s the best time to do go there? What are the best attractions and what are the main
traditions?
Do you think we can spend some time together?
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Answer the message, giving all the information required. Write your text in 60-80
words.
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2. Write a discursive essay for your school blog about living in a multicultural city.
Write a minimum of 160 words.