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162 REfLECTIvE COsMOPOLITANIsM Exercise: Space I Imagine you are in front of a tiny door that, once you go through it, will allow you to enter another dimension. What might the space beyond the tiny door be like? Imagine some features of this space and the objects and people that live there. What would make it really different from our space. Write a short essay on this topic and try to explain the reasons for your choices. Once you have finished, compare your essay to those of your classmates and discuss it. Exercise: Space II Check the box if you believe the following statements concern space, virtual space, or other. Space Virtual Other Space 1. There is a lot of space in my house. 2. There is little space in your mind, and for this reason you forget everything. 3. While I was playing with my Wii (Nintendo), the enemy attacked me because I did not understand how to navigate the environment. 4. At the starting signal, the bungee jumping expert jumped into the void. 5. Laika was sent into outer space. 6. The park is the place where we meet. 7. Where did you put my cell phone? 8. I have a meeting with Laura in the square. 9. My teacher does not give me space to express myself. 10. Show where Nigeria is on a map. 11. Jemina comes from Somalia. 12. When I came back home, I found the chocolate box empty. 13. On the test I was given in class, there was little space to write what I wanted to say. 14. I go to see who’s online. 15. Naples is 775 km from Milan by car. Leading Idea 4: Loyalty toward traditions We live in a world where cultural borders have become apparently more fleeting. The fast means of transport, the internet, the speed of movement of goods, and the political and