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Unit 1 Diwali

Виктория Галай

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about Diwali?
What kinds of cultural festivals are celebrated in multicultural cities?
What do you think a video called "Unit 1 Diwali" might teach you?

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Unit 1 Diwali

Multicultural Britain and Leicester (00:00 – 01:34)

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1. What is London described as in the video?

One of the oldest cities in Europe
The smallest capital in the UK
The most expensive city in the world
One of the most multicultural cities on the planet

2. Which city is given as an example of a multicultural British city with a large Indian community?

Leicester
Birmingham
Manchester
Liverpool

3. What is described as the biggest party of the year in Leicester?

Diwali
Eid
Christmas
New Year

Unit 1 Diwali

What Diwali Means and How the Area Is Decorated (01:34 – 02:50)

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1. How long is Diwali according to the video?

Five days
Two days
Seven days
Three days

2. What common theme is shared in the celebrations?

The return of ancestors
The end of the harvest
The start of spring
The victory of light over darkness

3. What materials are used to make rangoli?

Rice flour, sand, and flower petals
Wood, glass, and metal
Paper, ink, and fabric
Paint, chalk, and stone

Unit 1 Diwali

Celebration Events and Leicester's Identity (02:50 – 04:41)

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1. What food is said to be especially popular during Diwali?

Bread
Fruit
Sweets
Soup

2. What did people do while waiting for the lights?

They watched various performances
They visited museums
They listened to speeches only
They played sports

3. How does the video describe Leicester's Diwali celebrations today?

A small school festival
A private family event
A religious event attended only by tourists
A huge celebration of the local area's diversity

Unit 1 Diwali

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1. Why is Diwali important in Leicester?

It happens every month
It is mainly a business event
It reflects the city's cultural diversity and identity
It replaces all other local festivals

2. What helps make Leicester's Diwali special in the video?

Only traditional activities are allowed
It is celebrated in secret
People from many backgrounds join the celebration
It is limited to one neighborhood

3. What overall message does the video give about multicultural cities?

Different communities usually stay separate
Only capitals are diverse
Large cities do not celebrate traditions
Cultural festivals can bring whole cities together

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Unit 1 Diwali

Why do you think festivals are important in multicultural cities?
How can public celebrations help people from different backgrounds understand each other better?
What festival in your country or community brings many different people together?
Do you prefer traditional performances or modern fusion performances at festivals? Why?