ESCOLA SECUNDÁRIA MATEUS SANSÃO MUTEMBA
Name_______________________________________Nr___room____ grade__Term 1
Assignment –II
Read the following text.
They are part of Mozambique´s identity.
Identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make
a person. One can regard the awareness and the categorizing of identity as
positive or as destructive.
What is cultural identity?
Cultural identity is the feeling that you belong to a group of people like you. This is
often because of shared qualities like birthplace, traditions, practices, and beliefs. Art,
music, and food also shape your cultural identity.
The role and importance of Mozambican languages Mozambique is a multicultural and
multilingual country. A number of Bantu Languages that are spoken in the country are
indigenous to Mozambique. Portuguese, inherited from the colonial period, is the
official language, and Mozambique is a full member of the Community of
Portuguese Language Countries.
Portuguese was selected as the official language of the new state as it was ethnically
neutral of those Mozambicans who speak Portuguese; the majority are non-native
speakers, thus spoken with accents of the African languages.
The traditional cuisine of the Mozambicans revolves around fresh seafood, corn
porridge, millet, stews and cassava. It is common to find Beef streak and chicken
served with beans, cassava
Chips, coconut and cashew nuts.
Mozambique is best known for its wildlife and beautiful beaches but it is also rich
in cultural heritage.
After reading the text above, write True (T) or false (F):
1. There are many languages and cultural groups in Mozambique. ………………………
2. Portuguese is one of the indigenous languages spoken in Mozambique………………
3. Most of the non-native languages are spoken with no accents………………….………
4. There is a variety in the traditional cuisine of Mozambique………………………..
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5. The Mozambican wildlife and lovely beaches have always made Mozambique be
known across the globe………………………………
In questions 6 to 14 choose the best word/words to fill the gap.
6.“Don’t go out alone at night; you are so--------to face this strange world”.
A awkward B news C thirsty D young
[Link] teacher decided to give a second chance for the--------students.
A best B brilliant C good D worst
[Link] rate of illiteracy in Mozambique is--------high.
A considerably B effectively C eventually D preferably
[Link] I said I failed, my brother thought it was a joke. Then he realised
that I was speaking --.
A calmly B happily C seriously D slowly
[Link] I were you, I--------that coat. It is too expensive.
A am not buy B do not buy C will not to buy D would not
buy
11.I have got Helena´s keys. I have to give-------to her.
A back B back them C it back D them back
[Link] these books belong to Samuel. They are-------books.
A he B he’s C him D his
13.“Can you see--------aeroplane in the sky? It’s a Boeing.”
A that B this C these D those
[Link] ceremony--------more interesting now.
A became B become C is becoming D was becoming
Writing Exercise
Write a short paragraph describing how the initiation rites take place in your city, village
Or community.
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