Correct answer: Immigrants must remember and preserve their own native cultures.
<u>Judith</u> Ortiz Cofer was born in Puerto Rico. During her childhood her family traveled back and forth between the US and Puerto Rico. Her father was in the military and was stationed in New Jersey. When she was 15, her family permanently relocated to Georgia.
Her poem, <em>El Ovido, </em>published in 1987, urges immigrants not to turn away from the heritage and culture they came from as they settle in a new place -- in this case, the United States. Further in the poem, she says it is "dangerous to disdain the plaster saints before which your mother kneels, praying with embarrassing fervor, that you survive in the place you have chosen to live."
C. Imagining that you're a media producer
Hello. This question requires a personal answer, where you must present your own opinions about the educational system. However, to help you out, I'll show you how I would answer that question. I hope this answer can serve as a model for your answer.
From my point of view, our current educational system has not been effective in preparing students for life. This is because our educational system is very traditional, and uses a structure where students are motivated to memorize concepts in order to get a good grade on the tests. This act of memorizing is very harmful to students, as these concepts are quickly forgotten after the tests are administered. Our educational system has failed to stimulate debate and discussion about the issues presented in the classroom. These debates and discussions allow students to be more participatory and learn the concepts rather than memorize them. Learning the concepts is much more beneficial because it allows them to remain with the student forever.
