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Project The wandering Roma The earliest mention Bad feelings growing What did further damage the Roma’s reputation in Europe? their tradition of fortune telling They claimed to be pilgrims but actually they were not. What happened later as a result of the ruin of their reputation? Some countries passed some kind of law banning the Roma more than just limiting their rights. A dark time The road to friendship understanding the followings: 1.For decades, Florida _____________ (attract) older residents. In fact, according to the national population survey _________ (conduct) in 2000, Florida was home to the largest population of people aged 65 and older. This group ________ (account) for nearly 18 per cent of the state’s population. The national average was only 13 percent, so it is not _________ (surprise) that Florida’s Charlotte Country is known as the oldest place in the USA. has been attracting conducted accounted surprising not surprisingly,… Read aloud the followings and understand them: The Roma left India in several waves beginning in AD 12,00, and over the centuries, they have developed in very different ways. This is perhaps most clearly seen in the Roma’s native language, of which there are now approximately sixty different dialects. After leaving India, the Roma continued to move, trying in vain to find a country where they could live and trade peacefully. They went to Egypt, then Iran and Hungary. They continued travelling in a roundabout way through a chain of countries: Spain, France, Germany and England. After suffering greatly in World War II, the Roma were still not accepted by Europeans. understanding the followings: Read aloud the followings and understand them: For example, ambulance response time has decreased, and many houses have bathroom designed for elderly homeowners, with things like walk-in bathtubs that reduce the risk of slips and falls. Adaptations such as these are making Florida even more attractive to older people. C