London Case Study : Shoreditch

Shoreditch is a district in the ​ (a)   of London, close to the city centre and is an example of how ​ (b)   change has created a new cultural mix, recreation, and entertainment opportunities.

• East End
• West End
• urban
• rural

Which two of the following best describes the Shoreditch of the past?

• a run-down inner-city area,

• an area with modern housing and new office accommodation

• a smart suburban area

• ageing factories and warehouses

When the factories and warehouse began to shut down many of the inhabitants left Shoreditch and

................... immigrants moved in, particularly around Brick Lane.

The graph shows that the two largest population groups are of ​White ​ (a)   followed by Asian Indian, Black African and ​Black Caribbean groups.

• ethnicity
• origins
• nationalities

Answer explanation

The point being made is that white is an ethnic grouping.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, which relates to culturally contingent features, characterizes all human groups.

It refers to a sense of identity and membership in a group that shares common language, cultural traits (values, beliefs, religion, food habits, customs, etc.), and a sense of a common history.

• Diversity

• Ethnicity

• Multicultural

Shoreditch is almost unrecognisable from three decades ago; the old ​ (a)   structures have transformed into​ (b)   flats and office spaces and pubs and bars have been repurposed into restaurants and art galleries.

• industrial
• residential

New job opportunities have emerged in ​ (a)   industries, such as web design, filmmaking, and art, with a concentration around the ​ (b)   roundabout.

• creative
• Old Street
• candy floss
• Elephant & Castle

The rapid influx of hi-tech companies has earned the area the moniker “..........................,” reminiscent of Silicon Valley, California’s tech industry hub where numerous tech giants blossomed.

• Computer Corner

• Silicon Roundabout

• Video Valley

Facebook, Google, and Microsoft have all channelled investments into the Silicon Roundabout region.

Match the logo to the brand

• Microsoft

• 
• Google

• 
• Facebook

• 

Rising house prices and higher rents have forced older residents and Bangladeshi families to move out of the area. Who have replaced them? Tick two correct answers

• well off individuals involved in the arts

• refugees and asylum seekers

• young professionals in finance

• first time buyers