F2F Class Notes (Ben)

Write a story using all the bold words

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A race is a group of people who have the same skin color and physical features.  There are a few main races in the world, like Europeans or Caucasians, Blacks, or Asians.

Racists are people who believe that some races are better and more important than others. They think that their own race is the best and that other races are physically and mentally inferior to them. In many cases racists feel threatened by others. Racism exists in many countries. Minoritiesare often discriminated against and have problems getting jobs, houses or the same education as others.

There has been racism throughout history. Western scientists and philosophers have often tried to prove that white people are supreme to others. In the past, governments have often justified their legal and economic system with racism. It has led to slavery and even the cold-blooded murder of whole population groups. Racism has made people afraid of their leaders.

Vocabulary

justify = show something is just, fair, reasonable = give a justification
If you ask for a raise, you must be ready to justify this and explain why it’s a reasonable request.
You didn’t come to work yesterday. I hope you have a justification.

Slavery is illegal.

an obstacle = a challenge 障碍
Sometimes the only obstacle is in your head.

Grammar

the other cities people –>
people from other cities

Shanghainese people often discriminate against people from other places.