The parable that precedes this chapter introduces, through the story of the woman and the swan, the concept of a linguistic and cultural barrier between an immigrant mother and her American-born daughter. Describe three or four instances where Jing-mei encounters a language or cultural barrier between herself and one of the older women, including her mother, Suyuan. In your opinion, which of these interactions is best represented by the feather in the parable

Don jorge (1) se levantaba a las seis de la mañana. vivía cerca del ayuntamiento, pero le gustaba llegar temprano. (2) salir de su casa, tomaba un desayuno bien completo: café con leche, tostadas, queso y fruta. ya en el ayuntamiento, (3) se reunía con su secretario para ver la agenda del día. (4) ver la agenda, se tomaba un café. él siempre se tomaba un café (5) leía la prensa del día. (6) , don jorge recibía a los ciudadanos que querían hablar con él.

Urban growth invariably feeds increased commercialization and industrialization. it requires continually expanding land areas. when urbanization rates are high, and countries do not have the institutional and managerial capacities or economic wherewithal to manage such rapid growths, they exert intense pressure on the types and nature of the resulting settlements. they contribute to the development of overcrowded slums and shanty towns without adequate essential services and necessary infrastructure.-by asit k. biswas and cecilia tortajada