Question

Read the following excerpt from an oral history:

Currently my Grandfather resides in Hayward, California. He is a retired grocery store owner and spends most of his time with his family and traveling. He is a U.S. citizen and will remain one, though he still likes to visit his homeland. He has been in America for more than half his life but still enjoys eating traditional Chinese foods, and celebrating holidays like Chinese New Year, which is one of his favorites. He celebrates all holidays of the U.S. with his family. Throughout my life, my Grandfather has kept many Chinese traditions alive in my family so we do not forget where we came from. His immigration to America has allowed him to have a good life and make something out of himself, where in China he may not have been able to do so.

Which best summarizes the passage? (10 points)


The grandfather owned grocery store and was successful in his work and lucky with his family.

It is essential for an immigrant to maintain cultural traditions to keep his or her identity.

Letting go of one's culture is a difficult obstacle that most immigrants cannot overcome.

An immigrant can hold on to his history while embracing the opportunities of a new country.

Answer 1

The best summary of the passage is that an immigrant can hold on to his history while embracing the opportunities of a new country.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best summary of the passage is: An immigrant can hold on to his history while embracing the opportunities of a new country.

The passage describes how the student's grandfather, who is a U.S. citizen and has been in America for over half his life, still maintains his Chinese traditions such as eating traditional Chinese foods and celebrating Chinese New Year. The passage highlights that the grandfather's immigration to America has allowed him to have a good life and make something out of himself, while also keeping his Chinese traditions alive in his family.

This passage exemplifies the importance of immigrants being able to maintain their cultural traditions while embracing the opportunities in their new country. It shows that immigrants don't have to let go of their culture and heritage; instead, they can find a balance between their history and their new life.

Answer 2

Orals are history stories about in this case Grandfathers.