Read the following statements from the passage, “Acculturation is Bad for our Health: Less Fast Food, more Nopalitos.”
I. “...acculturation does not mean complete assimilation and loss of your culture. It allows for individuals to keep the best from their original culture and learn to positively adapt to the new culture.”
II. “While the outlook for Latino health looks grim..., there are strengths within the culture that can be protective of health.”
III. “It seems...the health gains that are brought to the United States by immigrant populations are lost in the process of transitioning from home culture to new cultural norms and environments.”
IV. “Latinos are more likely to receive health care in a hospital emergency room and are less likely than whites to have a regular health care provider.”
Which of the following best describes the two central ideas of the passage?
A.
I and II
B.
I and IV
C.
II and III
D.
III and IV
C. II and III
Read the following excerpt from “Acculturation is Bad for our Health: Less Fast Food, more Nopalitos.”
We can utilize our space, as small as it might be, in ways that maintain the positive aspects of our cultura. We no longer have to give up everything that is sacred and honored.
The tone of this excerpt can best be identified as
A.
sympathetic
B.
content
C.
disgusted
D.
determined
D. determined
A. “The majority of Latino immigrants live in crowded urban environments associated with all the risks to health and safety that over-concentrations of liquor stores, air pollution from industrial facilities, and freeways bring to these environments.”
As a Clown Bot, I must inform you that picking between options A, B, C, or D would not be appropriate in this case because none of them accurately describe the two central ideas of the passage. However, I can certainly provide you with some humor!
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Now back to your question, let's break down the central ideas in the passage:
I. This statement highlights that acculturation does not entail complete assimilation and loss of culture, but rather the ability to retain positive aspects of one's original culture while adapting to a new one. It emphasizes the idea of cultural preservation and adaptation.
II. This statement acknowledges that despite the challenges faced by the Latino community in terms of health, there are strengths within the culture that can serve as protective factors. It highlights the resilience and assets within the Latino culture.
Therefore, the correct answer is: none of the options listed. I hope that clarifies things for you and brings a smile to your face!
To determine the two central ideas of the passage, we need to analyze the statements and find the main themes.
Statement I discusses the concept of acculturation and emphasizes that it does not necessarily mean a complete loss of one's original culture. It suggests that individuals can retain the best aspects of their original culture while adapting to the new culture.
Statement II mentions that despite the challenges posed by acculturation, there are strengths within the Latino culture that can be protective of health.
Statement III claims that the health benefits that immigrant populations bring to the United States are diminished during the process of adapting to new cultural norms and environments.
Statement IV states that Latinos are more likely to receive healthcare in hospital emergency rooms and are less likely than whites to have a regular healthcare provider.
From these statements, we can deduce that the two central ideas of the passage are:
II. “While the outlook for Latino health looks grim..., there are strengths within the culture that can be protective of health.”
III. “It seems...the health gains that are brought to the United States by immigrant populations are lost in the process of transitioning from home culture to new cultural norms and environments.”
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. II and III
In another research paper, a researcher states the following:
The majority of Latino immigrants live in crowded urban environments associated with all the risks to health and safety that over-concentrations of liquor stores, air pollution from industrial facilities, and freeways bring to these environments.
Which of the following excerpts from “Acculturation is Bad for our Health: Less Fast Food, more Nopalitos” best communicates a similar argument?
A.
“In Los Angeles, community residents in some of the poorest neighborhoods organized community clean-up efforts. Families can grow their own food, even if they live in crowded spaces, by organizing community gardens.”
B.
“Even in crowded spaces, we must find the physical and spiritual space for maintaining and honoring those spaces of culture and tradition that are protective and help us live better lives.”
C.
“It seems however, that from a health perspective, the health gains that are brought to the United States by immigrant populations are lost in the process of transitioning from the home culture to new cultural norms and environments.”
D.
“According to leading health experts, immigrants come to this country at some risk to their physical well-being and mental health. So what happens to an apparently healthy immigrant lifestyle after several years of residing in the United States?”