Basic English Diagnostic Exam

In-Class Essay
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Read the following question and respond with a structured essay that includes an introduction, a
thesis statement, and a conclusion. You will be given 40 minutes in class to write your response.

Consider the distinct perspectives expressed in the following statements.

. Experiencing positive aspects of other cultures is often the first bridge to breaking down
the other-ness barrier, and food seems like an obvious way to do this.
Laura Shunh "LVho Has the Right to Capitalize on a Culture's Cuisine? "

r "It's very Iggy Azalea," Mistrysaid, alluding to the Australian rapper who has been
accused of co-opting Black hip-hop culture and not having a particularly nuanced
understanding of America race relations. "Have respect for the history and heritage-
especially when you're a privileged person cooking a cuisine of a historically oppressed
people."
Preeti Mistry, chef, as interviewedfor Luke Tsai's "Cooking Other People's Foad"

In a well-organized essay, take a position on the relationship between breaking down barriers
and respect other people's histories. Support your argument with appropriate evidence and
examples.
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