Celebrating Our Journey (International Migrants Day)
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"Celebrating Our Journeys"
Elena: A student from Ukraine (lives in Canada for 1 year).
Samir: A student from Syria (lives in Canada for 3 years).
Setting: The school coffee room during a break.
Elena: Hi Samir! Are you going to the community center this Friday? They are having a special event.
Samir: Oh, really? What is the event for?
Elena: It is for International Migrants Day. It’s on December 18th.
Samir: Oh, I didn't know that! What do people do on Migrants Day?
Elena: It’s a day to recognize the hard work and contributions of immigrants around the world. At the center, people are sharing food, music, and stories from their home countries.
Samir: That sounds beautiful. Moving to a new country takes a lot of courage. It wasn't easy when I first arrived in Canada.
Elena: I understand. The first year is very difficult. You have to learn a new language, find a job, and get used to the cold winter!
Samir: Exactly! But immigrants also bring a lot of talent and skills to Canada. For example, my neighbor opened a wonderful bakery down the street.
Elena: Yes! We enrich the community. I want to go to the event to meet new people and feel proud of my journey. Do you want to come with me?
Samir: I would love to. Let’s go together after class. I can bring some Syrian sweets to share if it's allowed!
Elena: That's a great idea! I will check the flyer for the rules. See you on Friday!
I. Vocabulary:
Recognize (verb): To show appreciation or say thank you for something important.
Contribution (noun): Actions or things you give to help make a place better (e.g., “Volunteers make a big contribution to the school.”).
Courage (noun): Bravery; being brave when doing something difficult or scary.
Get used to (idiom/phrasal verb): To become comfortable with something new over time (e.g., “I am getting used to the Canadian transit system.”).
Talent (noun): A natural ability to do something well; something you are born good at.
Skills (noun): Abilities that you learn and practise over time (like computer skills, driving, or cooking).
Enrich (verb): To improve the quality of something; to make a place richer in culture, food, or ideas.
Journey (noun): The long process of traveling from one place to another, or the experience of changing your life.
Allowed (adjective / passive verb): Permitted; when you have permission to do something, or the rules say it is okay.
Flyer (noun): A small piece of paper or a digital page that gives information about an event, service, or sale.
II. Listen to the questions and choose the correct answer:
1. A) Two teachers
B) Two classmates
C) A community center manager and a student
D) Two neighbors buying bread
2. A) This coming Friday
B) Every January
C) A week before Christmas
D) The first day of winter
3. A) In the school coffee room
B) At the local bakery
C) At the community center
D) At the library
4. A) To practice speaking English with neighbors
B) To recognize the hard work and contributions of immigrants
C) To celebrate the arrival of winter in Canada
D) To learn how to bake international sweets
5. A) 1 week
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
6. A) Courage
B) Money
C) Time
D) Food
7. A) Finding a job and learning a new language
B) Getting used to the cold weather
C) Finding the community center
D) Both A and B
8. A) A volunteer group at the school
B) His neighbor who opened his own business
C) A traditional music festival in the park
D) A new winter clothing store
9. A) If the sweets are expensive
B) If bringing food is allowed
C) If Elena likes sweets
D) If the bakery is open on Friday
10. A) A flyer
B) A dictionary
C) A map
D) A phone call to Samir's neighbor
II. Answer the following questions:
Part 1: Find the Word That Means...
Read the definitions below. Find the correct vocabulary word from the conversation that matches each meaning.
1. Bravery; being brave when doing something difficult or scary. Answer: ____________________
2. Permitted; when the rules say it is okay to do something. Answer: __________________
3. A small piece of paper or digital page that gives information about an event or sale. Answer: ____________________
4. Abilities that you learn and practise over time (like typing or speaking a language). Answer: ____________________
5. To become comfortable with something new over a period of time. Answer: ____________________
Part 2: True or False?
Read each sentence carefully. Write True or False on the line.
1. Elena and Samir are having their conversation at the community center. _________
2. International Migrants Day is celebrated on December 18th. _________
3. Samir has lived in Canada longer than Elena. _________
4. Samir’s neighbor opened a bakery down the street. _________
5. Elena does not want to go to the event because she thinks the first year is too hard. _________
Part 3: Odd One Out
Look at the four words in each group. Circle the one word that does NOT belong with the others.
1. A) Bakery B) Sweets C) Food D) Winter
2. A) Courage B) Difficult C) Hard D) Scared
3. A) Flyer B) Newspaper C) Coffee D) Information page
4. A) Skills B) Talents C) Abilities D) Mistakes
5. A) Allowed B) No entry C) Permitted D) Okay to do
Part 4: Choose the Best Answer
Circle the best choice to complete each sentence based on the story.
1. Samir did not know about International Migrants Day until...
A) He saw it on the news.
B) Elena told him about it.
C) He visited his neighbor's bakery.
D) He found a flyer on the ground.
2. Elena says that International Migrants Day is a time to recognize immigrants'... A) Winter clothing.
B) Hard work and contributions.
C) English grades.
D) Travel tickets.
3. What will they do at the community center event?
A) Buy expensive winter coats.
B) Share food, music, and stories.
C) Take an English exam.
D) Learn how to drive a car.
4. Samir wants to bring Syrian sweets to the event, but first Elena needs to...
A) Check the flyer to see if food is allowed.
B) Ask the teacher for permission.
C) Learn how to bake them.
D) Buy them from the bakery down the street.
5. The two students agree to go to the event...
A) Next month.
B) This Friday after class.
C) Before the winter starts.
D) Separately on the weekend.
III. Choose the Correct Verb Tense
Directions: Read the conversations below. Circle or write the correct verb tense in the brackets.
Conversation 1: At the LINC/ESL School
Teacher: Welcome to class, Maria! How long (have you been / were you) in Canada?
Maria: I (have arrived / arrived) here six months ago.
Teacher: Wonderful. (Have you studied / Did you study) English in your home country before you came?
Maria: Yes, I (have taken / took) a short course last year.
Conversation 2: Looking for a Job
Employment Counselor: Tell me about your work experience, Ahmed. Ahmed: Back home, I (have worked / worked) as a carpenter for ten years. Employment Counselor: Great. (Have you found / Did you find) a job in Canada yet?
Ahmed: No, I haven't. I (have applied / applied) for three jobs last week, but I am still waiting to hear back.
Conversation 3: Talking About the Weather
Elena: I can't believe how cold it is today!
Samir: Really? I think it's okay. I (have lived / lived) in Canada for three years now, so I am used to the winter.
Elena: Wow. I (have come / came) here last winter, and I (have never seen / never saw) so much snow in my entire life!
Conversation 4: Getting a Driver's License
Friend A: Hey, can you drive me to the grocery store?
Friend B: I'm sorry, I can't. I (don't get / haven't obtained) my Canadian driver's license yet.
Friend A: Oh, really? (Did you pass / Have you passed) your written test?
Friend B: Yes, I (have passed / passed) the written test last month, but I still need to take the road test.
Conversation 5: Trying Canadian Food
Host: Would you like to try some of this traditional Canadian butter tart? Guest: Oh, yes please! I (have never tried / didn't try) it before.
Host: My grandmother (has made / made) it fresh this morning.
Guest: Wow, thank you. Yesterday, I (have eaten / ate) a Canadian Nanaimo bar for the first time, and it was delicious!
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