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(含图) London: Melting Pot of Cultures: Did you know that London is one of the most multicultural cities in the world? Here, there are about 300 different cultures living side by side. Forget tea and sandwiches, now it is more common for a Londoner to drink cappuccino for breakfast, and eat Thai food for lunch in the local pub. Let’s see how life has changed in Britain’s capital. -A India: Most people from India arrived in London in the 1950s and 60s. Now there is a strong Asian presence here – in the shops, markets and, of course, the restaurants. In fact, curry is Britain’s 1( )takeaway meal. A typical family has a curry every two weeks, either 2( ) or bought ready-made from the supermarket. Indian people live all over London. Southall, in the far west of the city, is one of many places well known for its Indian culture. -B Poland: This community 3( )more than 1% of the UK’s total population and is growing rapidly. In London, many Polish people live in the Hammersmith area, in the west ofthe city. Here, there are several Catholic churches, and delicatessens 4( ) sell the country’s specialities such as beetroot soup (barszcz) or Polish cakes and snacks. Were they right to come? Young Poles say they can 5( ) earn three times as much money here as at home, 6( )unemployment remains high. -C West Africa: West Africans – mainly from Ghana and Nigeria – have brought a wealth of languages, music and culture to the British capital. Many London markets sell their traditional foods like yams and different types of rice. A lot of Nigerians live in the south-east London area, in suburbs 7( ) Deptford. -D China: Chinese people first came to Britain in 1885. The first 8( )were mostly seamen who worked on steamships. In the 1950s, many Chinese people settled 9( )the central Soho area of London. This area is 10( ) Chinatown. Here, you can experience a taste of China by eating in London's best Chinese restaurants and shopping for Chinese vegetables, herbal medicines and gifts. -E The Caribbean: During the 1950s, people from the Caribbean islands arrived in London to start a new life. Their reggae music, steel drums and culture are all now part of the capital's atmosphere, especially during the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest and most vibrant street party. When does it take place? You can catch it every year 11( )the end of August. One of the centres of the Caribbean community is in Brixton, in the south of London. -F Brazil: Who says that living in a foreign land can't be fun? The Brazilians 12( )make London a livelier place. In fact, there are bars and restaurants in the Bayswater area where you can dance samba and listen to Portuguese all night long. The exodus to the UK started in the 1990s when young Brazilians came to study and look for work. Nowadays, a caipirinha is as easy to find in the capital's bars as a gin and tonic.
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