Chapter 3.4: Reading and Culture—Immigrants and Identities
Learning Objectives
In this chapter, you will:
- Learn about traditional markets in the Arab world.
- Read about Arab immigrants and discuss their stories.
Activity 11: Listening Comprehension
Watch and answer the questions that follow.
Vocabulary and Expressions 3
Read and Listen to the following vocabulary and expressions.
| English | Arabic |
|---|---|
| to immigrate | هاجر - يهاجر -الهجرة |
| immigrant/s | مهاجر ج. مهاجرون |
| freedom | حرية |
| equality | مساواة |
| to achieve | حقق - يحقق - تحقيق |
| goal/s | هدف ج. أهداف |
| community of immigrants | جالية ج. جاليات |
| generation/s | جيل ج. أجيال |
| to be obliged | اضطر -يضطر - اضطرار |
| obliged | مُضطر - مُضطرة |
| plate/s | صحن ج. صحون = طبق ج. أطباق |
| clinic/s | عيادة ج. عيادات |
| to own | امتلك - يمتلك - امتلاك |
| limit/border | حد ج. حدود |
| to spread | انتشر - ينتشر - انتشار |
| to increase | ازداد - يزداد - ازدياد |
| to leave | ترك - يترك - الترك |
| grocery store | محل بقالة |
| dental clinic | عيادة أسنان |
| transferring goods | نقل البضائع |
Activity 12: Vocabulary Check
Check new vocabulary learning through the following exercise.
Key Takeaways
- I can synthesize information from video and text.
- I can read and discuss issues of immigration showing pros and cons.
