Legitimate immigration is the necessary and unavoidable result of economic success, which generates
a demand for labour faster than can be met by the birthrate of a modern developed country. our cultural
diversity is one of the reasons why britain continues to be the preferred location for multinational companies
setting up in europe. and it isn't just our economy that has been enriched by the arrival of new communities.
our lifestyles and cultural horizons have also been broadened in the process. it reaches into every aspect of
our national life.
chicken tikka massala is now a true british national dish, not only because it is the most popular, but
because it is a perfect illustration of the way british absorbs and adapts external influences. chicken tikka is
an indian dish. the massala sauce was added to satisfy the desire of british people to have their meat served
in gravy.
the modern notion of identity cannot be based on race and ethnicity, but must be based on shared ideas
and aspirations. some of the most successful courtiers in the modern world, such as the united states and
canada, are immigrant societies. their experience shows how cultural diversity, allied to a shared concept of
equal citizenship, can be a source of enormous strength. we should draw inspiration from that experience.
1. what makes british people unique?
a) their racial purity
b) their recent history
c) their mixture of races
d) their fashion
2. why does the author write about british history?
a) to show how the english language developed
b) to show that the british are not a pure race
c) to show britain has a parliament
d) to show important changes of government
3. what should the british attitude to immigration be?
a) it is inevitable and so should be accepted
b) it improves cultural and economic life
c) it leads to a population increase
d) it is changing pure anglo-saxon society
4. why is immigration necessary for britain?
a) because multinational companies want to do business in europe
b) because it leads to a successful economy
c) because it had an empire in asia and africa
d) because there aren't enough people to do work
5. why are the united states and canada shown as examples of successful countries?
a) because immigrants have contributed to their development
b) because they have similar national identity
c) because modern societies must have a mixture of races
d) because they share the same ideals and aspiration

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