Notting Hill Carnival

Theme: multiculturalism, music festivals


1. Answer the following questions before watching the video.
  1. What is multiculturalism? What makes Britain multicultural?
  2. Which cities in the world can be called cosmopolitan?
  3. What kinds of immigrants live in Britain / London? When did they come to Britain? Where from?

2. Study the following vocabulary:
  • Ethnically diverse \ diversity;
  • Exquisite;
  • Elaborately;
  • А piece of artistry;
  • Artiste;
  • To kick off sb (with sth);
  • To cast a critical eye on;
  • Take a handful of steel bands (to).