Unit 6 : Home Away From Home Flashcard

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What is culture shock?

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A feeling of disorientation when encountering new customs.

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What is a synonym for 'immigrate'?

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Arrive.

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What percentage of the world's population were international immigrants in 2005?

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3%.

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What does the text suggest about our sense of home as global mobility increases?

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It will include not just our immediate neighborhoods.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message.

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Define 'global mobility'.

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The ability of individuals to move freely across borders for work, study, or residence.

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What is the impact of globalization on cultural identity?

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Globalization can lead to both the blending of cultures and the preservation of unique cultural identities.

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What is the difference between 'emigrate' and 'immigrate'?

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Emigrate means to leave one's country to live in another; immigrate means to come into a new country to live.

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What are some common challenges faced by immigrants?

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Language barriers, cultural differences, and social integration.

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What is the significance of the term 'diaspora'?

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It refers to the dispersion of people from their original homeland.