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GRADE
12A3

UNIT5:
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
SKILLS
WRITING

VOCABULARY

unite /juˈnaɪt/ đoàn kết

demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/ chứng minh
invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ xâm lược
define /dɪˈfaɪn/ khẳng định, chứng minh
identify /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ xác định

1. Work in pairs. Give the reasons why language is
often considered the most important cultural identifier.

Language is the most
important cultural
identifier because it
allows me to
communicate with my
family and community.

2. Read the following essay on language as defining
a person's cultural identity. Complete the essay,
using the correct form of the words in the box.

For most people,
one's cultural identity is often a way to show
who they are and how they relate to others. It can be
through
their language, food, clothing, beliefs, music and festivals. Among these
, language is what makes me Vietnamese. There are several reasons for this.
Vietnamese is the language that can
the people of my country in the
face of any danger. Although there are over fifty ethnic groups, we all use
Vietnamese as the official language. It is the means of communication at
school and in my community. It allows me to experience and
my
culture.
I am also proud to speak a language that has a long history. Although my
country used to be
by other countries, the language has always
been kept alive. Modern Vietnamese developed from an ancient form similar
to other Asian languages. It is written with the Latin alphabet combining
letters with tone markings.
In conclusion, Vietnamese as the community and national language is the
most powerful
force. That is why it is also the most meaningful
part of my cultural identity. This beautiful and
language defines me as

3. Which is the most important cultural identifier or the
feature that defines your cultural identity? First,
discuss your ideas in groups of four. Then decide on the
most important feature and write an essay of 180-250
words.

You can choose one of the
following cultural identifiers
- Festivals and cultural
practices
- Shared values and beliefs
- Traditional food
- History

Some people believe cultural identity is how we identify ourselves as part of
a culture. This can simply be done through the language we use, the food we
often have, or the clothing we often wear on special occasions. In my opinion,
festivals and cultural practices celebrated and preserved years after years
are the most important cultural identifiers.
Through festivals, we want to express our unity as well as a cultural identifier.
Originally, festivals are special occasions when people at a particular place
stop working in order to celebrate parties or events. They are often
connected with religious beliefs of a specific group of people to thank God
sand ancestors for good harvests, fortune, and happiness.
Along with festivals, cultural practices are unique ways of expressing who we
are and what country or culture we belong to. These are traditionally
considered the right things to do in a community. For example, Vietnamese
people usually go to pagodas on the first days of New Year to pray for good
health and happiness. Although we are now in modern time, these traditions
are well preserved respectably as a cultural stereotype.
As people all over the world become closer and closer, we share our festivals
and cultural practices - the most important features. We organise
international festivals and take part in various kinds of cultural events in
other countries. This is always the meaningful way of identifying, sharing and
preserving cultures.

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