Worksheet Title: Multiculturalism in Australia

Page 1: Activity 1: Reading Passage Read the following passage about multiculturalism in Australia and answer the questions below.

Multiculturalism in Australia

Australia is known for its multicultural society, where people from different cultural backgrounds live together. This diversity has enriched the country in many ways. People from various countries have brought their traditions, languages, and cuisines, making Australia a vibrant and culturally diverse nation.

One of the benefits of multiculturalism is the opportunity to learn about different cultures. Australians have the chance to experience various festivals, such as Chinese New Year, Diwali, and Ramadan. These celebrations allow people to appreciate and respect the customs and traditions of others.

Multiculturalism also brings economic advantages. People from different backgrounds contribute their skills and knowledge to the workforce, helping to build a strong and prosperous nation. Additionally, multiculturalism promotes tourism, as visitors are attracted to experience the unique cultural offerings of Australia.

Comprehension Questions: 1. What is multiculturalism? 2. How has multiculturalism enriched Australia? 3. Name three festivals celebrated in Australia due to multiculturalism. 4. How does multiculturalism benefit the economy? 5. Why do tourists visit Australia?

Page 2: Activity 2: Vocabulary Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right.

1. Diversity a. A person who visits a place for pleasure or interest.
2. Customs b. The act of appreciating or valuing something.
3. Cuisines c. The state of being different or varied.
4. Prosperous d. The traditional beliefs, practices, and values of a society.
5. Tourist e. The style of cooking or preparing food.

Activity 3: Grammar Complete the sentences by choosing the correct verb form from the options given.

1. My family ____ from India. (come / comes / coming)
2. They ____ a delicious meal last night. (cook / cooked / cooking)
3. We ____ to the beach every summer. (go / goes / going)
4. She ____ a book about Australian history. (write / writes / writing)
5. The students ____ hard for their exams. (study / studied / studying)

Page 3: Activity 4: Forming Sentences Rearrange the words to form grammatically correct sentences.

1. Australia / diverse / is / culturally / very.
2. Celebrate / Australians / different / festivals / cultural.
3. Multiculturalism / economic / benefits / brings.
4. Visitors / attracted / unique / cultural / offerings / are / to / Australia.
5. Traditions / customs / and / respect / others’ / we / should.

Activity 5: Comprehension Read the following sentences and decide if they are true or false. Correct the false statements.

1. Multiculturalism has no impact on Australia’s economy.
2. Australians have the opportunity to experience various festivals due to multiculturalism.
3. Multiculturalism only benefits tourists, not the local population.
4. Diversity in Australia has made the country culturally rich.
5. It is not important to respect the customs and traditions of others.

Page 4: Activity 6: Writing Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a multicultural event or festival you have attended or would like to attend in Australia. Include details about the event, why it interests you, and what you hope to learn from it.

Activity 7: Reflection Reflect on what you have learned about multiculturalism in Australia. Write a few sentences explaining why you think multiculturalism is important for a country’s development and growth.

Note: This worksheet is designed for a low literacy Year 8 English class. The activities are aimed at improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation, and critical thinking skills. The theme of multiculturalism in Australia provides an opportunity for students to learn about and appreciate different cultures while developing their English language abilities.