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English Public Exam > Topic 62: The Commonwealth: Cultural Diversity. The Development of Linguistic Variety. Influences and Intercultural Examples. The Novels of E. M. Forster, D. Lessing and N. Gordimer. > Flashcards

Topic 62: The Commonwealth: Cultural Diversity. The Development of Linguistic Variety. Influences and Intercultural Examples. The Novels of E. M. Forster, D. Lessing and N. Gordimer. Flashcards

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What is the official name of the organization?

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The Commonwealth of Nations.

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What event led to the emergence of the concept of “The British Commonwealth”?

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The First World War.

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How many independent countries comprise the Commonwealth today?

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56.

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Name two countries that are part of the Commonwealth but have no historical link to the United Kingdom.

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Mozambique and Rwanda.

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What year marked the formation of the modern Commonwealth?

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What year marked the formation of the modern Commonwealth?

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What document defined the Commonwealth as a “free association” of independent member countries?

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The London Declaration.

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What is one of the Commonwealth’s key strengths?

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Its shared values and cultural diversity.

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Name one initiative that celebrates cultural diversity within the Commonwealth.

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The Commonwealth Games.

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What event threatens the cultural diversity celebrated by the Commonwealth in Britain?

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Brexit.

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What document outlines 16 core shared principles for Commonwealth members?

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The Commonwealth Charter (2012).

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Why did English become a dominant world language?

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The establishment of the British Empire.

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Name three regions where English is the first language for a significant portion of the population.

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The United States, British Isles, Canada. (Other valid answers exist)

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In what aspect does significant variety exist in world Englishes?

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Phonology (pronunciation), vocabulary, and intonation patterns.

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What is the official language of the Republic of Ireland?

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Gaelic

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What is a notable phonetic feature of many Northern Irish accents?

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A pronounced rhotic /r/ (pronouncing the ‘r’ sound at the end of words).

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What two main influences shaped Australian English?

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Irish and London English.

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Name three accents usually mentioned in relation to Australian English.

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Cultivated Australian English, Broad Australian English, General Australian English.

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What is becoming more influential than British English in Australia?

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American English.

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What is a significant influence on the vocabulary of Australian English?

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Aboriginal languages.

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Which aspect of Māori English is particularly impressive?

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Their use of vowel sounds and rhythm.

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What language was promoted as the official language in South Africa following the arrival of the British?

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English.

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What language became the primary language of the state during Apartheid?

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Afrikaans

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What is a notable feature of South African English lexicon?

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Borrowings from Afrikaans and African languages.

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Give an example of a South African English loanword.

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Apartheid or trek.

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25
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What is Canada’s official language status?

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Officially bilingual (English and French).

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Where is the British influence on Canadian English more significant?

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The West.

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Where is the American influence on Canadian English more significant?

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The East.

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Name some words where British and American English differences are found in Canada.

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chips/French fries, serviette/napkin.

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What kind of English is found in Canadian academic journals?

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British English spelling is often found.

30
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Give an example of a word in Canadian English borrowed from Amerindian languages.

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Hockey or puck.

31
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What was declared the first national language of India?

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Hindi.

32
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What language is regarded as essential for everyday communication in India?

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English.

33
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What is a characteristic of Indian English?

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Use of elegant, pompous words and constructions; hyperbole and metaphors.

34
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Who wrote Howards End?

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E.M. Forster.

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What is a key theme in E.M. Forster’s novels?

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Intercultural relationships and conflicts.

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Name another novel by E.M. Forster.

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A Passage to India.

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What is a recurring theme in E.M. Forster’s work?

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Conflict between English middle-class respectability and other cultures.

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What writing style characterized E.M. Forster’s work?

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Free, colloquial, humorous, yet celebrating beauty and harmony.

39
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Who wrote The Golden Notebook?

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Doris Lessing

40
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What is a key theme explored in Doris Lessing’s works?

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The clash of cultures and racial inequality.

41
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In what country was Doris Lessing born?

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Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

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What is the title of Doris Lessing’s first novel?

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The Grass is Singing.

43
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What was a significant part of Doris Lessing’s work?

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Children of Violence series.

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What is a major theme in Doris Lessing’s novels?

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The free woman and her struggles with societal expectations.

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What is a notable aspect of Lessing’s writing style?

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Reflects changes in relationships between blacks and whites.

46
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Who wrote The Lying Days?

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Nadine Gordimer.

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What is a dominant theme in Nadine Gordimer’s novels?

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Race and its socio-political context in South Africa.

48
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What is a defining characteristic of Nadine Gordimer’s writing?

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Clear expression and rationalization, sometimes criticized for being “cold.”

49
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What major award did Nadine Gordimer receive?

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The Nobel Prize for Literature.

50
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Name one of Nadine Gordimer’s recent works.

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The Pick Up.

51
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What are two key competencies that students should acquire according to the regional decrees mentioned?

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Plurilingual competence and cultural and artistic competence.

52
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What type of activities can help students develop these competencies?

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Readings on current issues and newspaper articles.

53
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What is another key competence that using graded readers helps students achieve?

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Personal, social, and learning to learn.

54
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How can literary works help improve students’ communicative efficiency?

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By focusing attention on grammar and vocabulary, and providing opportunities for language use.

55
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What are the names of the decrees referenced in relation to teaching implications?

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Decrees 109/2022 and 110/2022.

56
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When were decrees 109/2022 and 110/2022 published?

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August 22nd, 2022.

57
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What is the main topic of the presentation?

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The Commonwealth: Cultural Diversity, Linguistic Variety, Intercultural Examples, and the Novels of E.M. Forster, D. Lessing, and N. Gordimer.

58
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What is the significance of Queen Elizabeth II’s quote at the beginning?

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It summarizes the feeling behind the creation of the Commonwealth.

59
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What is a key difference between British and American English usage in Australia?

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The increasing use of American English terms.

60
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In what way does Indian English demonstrate its unique character?

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Its extensive use of elegant and pompous vocabulary, and unique phrasing.

61
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What sources were used for the presentation?

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Sampson’s The Concise Cambridge History of English Literature, O’Driscoll’s Britain, and the Commonwealth webpage

62
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What was the status of English in South Africa during apartheid?

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It was seen as the language of oppression by the black population.

63
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How does the author intend to use literary works in teaching?

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To focus on grammar and vocabulary, and provide opportunities for language use.

64
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What is the overall purpose of this presentation?

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To explore the Commonwealth, its linguistic diversity, and the portrayal of these themes in selected literature.

65
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How does the author connect the study of literature to the goals of education?

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By showing how literature supports the development of plurilingual and cultural competencies.

66
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What is a major theme in A Passage to India?

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Difficulty of achieving mutual understanding between English and Indians.

67
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What does Lessing’s The Grass is Singing depict?

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The realities of white colonial society in Africa.

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What does Gordimer’s work often explore?

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The socio-political world and middle-class lives in South Africa.

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