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Rewrite the table filling in the gaps to complete it.

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  9. Choose one word or phrase from the box to complete each sentence.
  10. Choose the most suitable word for each space.
NOUN e.g. nature ADJECTIVE natural ADVERB naturally VERB naturalize
1. prejudice 2. scorn 3. — 4. — 5. belief 6. rationalization 7. avoidance 8. — 9. — 10. expression 11. — 12. — 13. difference 14. predominance 15. — prejudicial — — favourable believable — — — distinct expressive — frequent different — suspicious — — definitely favourably — — — inconveniently distinctly — progressively frequently — — suspiciously — scorn define — — rationalize avoid inconvenience — — progress — — predominate —

 

3. The words in capital letters are frequently used when speaking about racism, prejudices and stereotypes. Try to determine the meaning of each word by reading the excerpt. Under each excerpt you will find four definitions for the italicized word. Choose the one that is closest to your under­standing of the word. Finally, use a dictionary to see how well you have understood the words in context. It will be helpful to discuss with others the clues that helped you decide on each word's meaning.

1. White America's cultural VACUITY has resulted in millions of white Americans adopting elements of African-American music, dance, literature, and language.

VACUITY means:

a. richness b. emptiness c. racism d. intolerance

2. Despite the DEBILITATING effects of racism and segregation, blacks have been able to instill a sense of self and commu­nity.

DEBILITATING means:

a. neutral b. total c. weakening d. caring

3. Race is an issue that has been deemed unfit for politicians to discuss openly in all but the most PLATITUDINOUS manner.

PLATITUDINOUS means:

a. simplistic b. offensive c. courageous d. expensive

4. Minority children are expected to learn about European-domi­nated culture, and are CASTIGATED whenever they attempt to express their own cultural styles.

CASTIGATED means:

a. praised b. punished c. interviewed d. happy

5. Ethnic groups in the U.S. who wish to INCULCATE their reli­gion or ethnic heritage into their children have traditionally used private schools in which the children's classmates and teachers are all from the same group.

INCULCATE means:

a. abandon b. instill c. change d. forget

6. There are, to be certain, some European Americans who are motivated to adopt minority children because of their desire to help end the social injustices committed upon African Americans. Yet such ALTRUISTIC motivations cause these children to grow up as misfits in both cultures.

ALTRUISTIC means:

a. racist b. greedy c. unknown d. unselfish

7. Looking back, most of the adoptive parents we surveyed felt that they did their best. They did not BERATE themselves for things they did and wished they had not done.

BERATE means:

a. criticize b. tickle c. reward d. compliment

8. The minority adopted children UNEQUIVOCALLY did not perceive their relationships with their white parents as tem­porary. Practically none of them, even those who expressed anger, said that they were likely to cut off ties completely.

UNEQUIVOCALLY means:

a. angrily b. half-heartedly c. sadly d. clearly

 




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Exercise | Use the words in the second column to form a word that fills each space. An example is given (0). | Read the texts and do the tasks that follow. | Discuss. | Read the letter and do the tasks that follow. | In groups of four, write a short play based on the content of the extract. Act out your play. | Fill in the blanks with the prepositions where necessary. | Match the words with their definitions. | Read the text and do the tasks that follow. | Put the synonyms to the most general values in the appropriate columns of the table. Some words may occur more than once. |


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