London On A Roll Summary

In the articles "London on a Roll" by Simon Worall and “A Tale of Three Cities” by Joel Swerdlow, we could observe the attributes of a cosmopolitan city. “London on a Roll” demonstrates London’s wealth and also diversity, where there is tolerance towards people with different races and sexual orientation; "A Tale of Three Cities" illustrates Cordoba’s advancement in architecture, knowledge, and history, as well as New York’s fast-paced economy that provides many job opportunities. Cosmopolitanism could be defined as having a well-developed economy and international financial center, a diverse and multicultural society and a prosperous tourism industry. In “Dubai Sudden City” by Afshin Molavi, it shows Dubai possesses the above characteristics, …show more content…
In "London on a Roll", Worall writes about the diversity of London, “Fifty nationalities with communities of more than 5000 make their home in the city, and on any given day 300 languages are spoken. ” (Worall) We can see that the nationalities and races in London is diverse. Besides, In the article, the interview Daniel Shepherd claims that, “If I talk to someone, race is not the first thing I notice.” (Worall) and “I don't see them as colored people. They’re just my mates.” (Worall) This demonstrates the tolerance of the young generation of Londoners towards people with different races. Also, Worall states that, “London’s broad-mindedness has made the city a magnet for homosexuals.” (Worall) This also emphasizes the freedom in London and the tolerance of Londoners towards people with different sexual orientation. Moreover, in "A Tale of Three Cities”, Swerdlow claims that, “People, however, have always been New York’s greatest import. Since 1860 between 20 and 50 percent of all New Yorkers have been foreign-born.” (Swerdlow) This shows that New York is also has a diverse population with different nationalities. Similarly, diversity could be also shown in Dubai. According to “Dubai Sudden City”, Molavi mentions that, “Over the past decade, I’ve traveled to Dubai often and grown to appreciate the quirky multiculturalism of a …show more content…
In “London on a Roll”, Worall states that, “A journey to London used to be a gastronomic Calvary, but with more than 6,000 restaurants serving dishes from every corner of the planet, London may now be the most cosmopolitan culinary center anywhere in the world.” (Worall) This implies that the cuisine in London is multi-national and has many varieties, which is essential to its tourism industry. In addition, in “A Tale of Three Cities”, Swerdlow writes that, “The United Nations and other international agencies are cooperating with the Egyptian government to finance a new 200-million-dollar Alexandria Library near a possible site of the old one.” (Swerdlow) This shows that cultural heritage and knowledge is well-preserved in Alexandria and it would attract tourists from around the world. Swerdlow also includes that, “Ptolemy II built a lighthouse, known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.” (Swerdlow) The quote demonstrates the fact that Alexandria has a significant historical background and legacy, which favors its tourism industry. Likewise, Dubai also has features that favor its tourism development. With reference to “Dubai Sudden City”, Molavi mentions that, “Dubai reportedly has more shopping malls per consumer than any other city in the world…” (Molavi), and also: “Entering is like crossing the threshold into an alternative reality: a lavish,