Gap-Fill Anglophone Cultures

Gap-Fill Anglophone Cultures - Vocabulary & Cultural Awareness

6 pages - 3 colour + 3 printer-friendly | Matches the Don't Say! Card Set | Story-based gap-fill + original text + full answer key
Discover the shared histories of English-speaking countries through powerful storytelling

This gap-fill invites students into a moving, multicultural story that highlights key moments in the histories of the USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, and Australia. Through a 250-word narrative packed with cultural references, students engage with vocabulary connected to civil rights, colonialism, identity, and diversity.

Ideal for ESL learners at B1-B2 level, this activity strengthens both vocabulary and global awareness.

What’s included:

• 250+ word gap-fill story with 20 missing words
• Rich vocabulary tied to global English-speaking communities
• Topics:
  • Martin Luther King Jr. & Rosa Parks
  • The Troubles & Bloody Sunday (Ireland)
  • Apartheid in South Africa
  • Forced removals in Australia
  • Windrush generation & immigration in the UK
• Word box included for scaffolded support
• Full original text version for comparison
• Answer key included for easy correction

Perfect for:

• Intercultural understanding & global citizenship lessons
• B1–B2 ESL reading & vocab development
• Exam prep and culture units
• Extension activities for history, politics, or ethics

From “Windrush” to “freedom” - students explore the vocabulary of resistance, diversity, and unity.

Download the Gap-Fill Anglophone Cultures PDF and bring real-world English and cultural education together in one powerful lesson!