English Test 2013
English test December 17, VG2.
Task 1.
Jamaica has a rich cultural legacy which has been shaped over the centuries by the island’s unique historical heritage and by the intermingling of peoples of African, European, Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern descent. The vibrant Jamaican culture is reflected in the nation’s traditional and popular music, and is the driving force of the country’s cuisine, art and craft, dance, drama and fashion. Most Jamaicans can be considered as bilingual. English is their main and official language, but the Jamaicans also speak their own language called patois, which combines English words and a Jamaican accent with grammatical features common to the languages of West Africa. In Jamaica there are 90% black people, and only 9, 1% of other ethnic groups.
Task 2a.
After what I've read and seen, it is not hard to believe that Rastafari is soon eradicated. They are a little people, and it almost looks as if they have difficulty "produce" more of them.
Rastafari emphasizes a healthy life and stay away from alcohol. They eat healthy and "real" food called I-tal food. The popular hairstyle dreadlocks, arose because of Marcus Garvey agitation for black self-respect.
And the use of cannabis they claim to find evidence in a large amount Bible verse, same as the Psalms (104.14): "He caused the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man."
The main reason that Rastafari movement and their ritual use of ganja has become world renowned reggae music is - a union of modern rock and traditional African rhythms of Rasta the collections. As pop reggae builds on previously popular music forms like ska and blues beat, but it also has other elements.
Task 1.
Jamaica has a rich cultural legacy which has been shaped over the centuries by the island’s unique historical heritage and by the intermingling of peoples of African, European, Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern descent. The vibrant Jamaican culture is reflected in the nation’s traditional and popular music, and is the driving force of the country’s cuisine, art and craft, dance, drama and fashion. Most Jamaicans can be considered as bilingual. English is their main and official language, but the Jamaicans also speak their own language called patois, which combines English words and a Jamaican accent with grammatical features common to the languages of West Africa. In Jamaica there are 90% black people, and only 9, 1% of other ethnic groups.
Task 2a.
After what I've read and seen, it is not hard to believe that Rastafari is soon eradicated. They are a little people, and it almost looks as if they have difficulty "produce" more of them.
Rastafari emphasizes a healthy life and stay away from alcohol. They eat healthy and "real" food called I-tal food. The popular hairstyle dreadlocks, arose because of Marcus Garvey agitation for black self-respect.
And the use of cannabis they claim to find evidence in a large amount Bible verse, same as the Psalms (104.14): "He caused the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man."
The main reason that Rastafari movement and their ritual use of ganja has become world renowned reggae music is - a union of modern rock and traditional African rhythms of Rasta the collections. As pop reggae builds on previously popular music forms like ska and blues beat, but it also has other elements.