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We travel the world to experience an unfamiliar culture. It’s an added bonus when the destination happens to be home to several cultures, thanks to its diverse population.
Toronto
Toronto happens to be one of the most diverse in the world. In fact, nearly half of Toronto’s residents were born in another country. This cultural mix is most apparent in the city’s community pockets, including Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy etc. And although English is most widely spoken here, the streets are constantly filled with over 140 different languages.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known and loved for its varied landscape, which offers opportunities to swim at the beach, hike in the park and explore a lively city all on the same day. That diversity also extends to its population-people from approximately 140 countries, speaking 86 different languages call the City of Angeles home where visitors can get a taste of multicultural mix.
Sydney
English-speaking visitors to Sydney won’t have any trouble buying their tickets to the Opera House or ordering up some Aussie barbecue, as it’s the main language used here. That said, it's not the only language you may overhear. Approximately 250 different dialects are spoken in this Australian city. This makes sense, given that 40 percent of the population were born overseas.
Singapore
Singapore might be small, but it packs in a lot of diversity. The Southeast Asian destination has four official languages-English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil-and approximately 40 percent of its population were born abroad.
21. Where can people enjoy fascinating scenery?
A. In Singapore. B. In Toronto. C. In Sydney. D. In Los Angeles.
22. What do these four cities have in common?
A. People speak other languages besides English.
B. Travelers can kill time on the beach.
C. The majority of residents are Chinese.
D. More than half of the population were born overseas.
23. The text is probably helpful for those who are interested in ___________. .
A. language teaching B. reading and writing
C. touring and culture D. cooking and swimming
