填空题Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with one
suitable word. Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. America—the great "melting pot"—has always been a rich
blend of cultural traditions from all over the world. Many American families can
trace their histories {{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}immigrant
ancestors who traveled great {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}},
enduring risk and hardship, to make a home {{U}} {{U}} 3
{{/U}} {{/U}}they would be guaranteed basic freedoms. And for many American
families, these freedoms came {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}a
struggle. Their parents and grandparents were deprived of the basic rights we
value. American society was founded {{U}} {{U}} 5
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{{U}} 6 {{/U}} {{/U}}in beliefs and cultural heritage. The
differences (or diversity) that come {{U}} {{U}} 7 {{/U}}
{{/U}}people from all over the world enrich our culture, bringing new ideas and
energy. Today, more than {{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}, children
have opportunities to interact with {{U}} {{U}} 9 {{/U}}
{{/U}}of differing ethnicities, religions, and cultures. Classrooms are
increasingly {{U}} {{U}} 10 {{/U}} {{/U}}, reflecting the
communities where families live and work. Some parents welcome
the fact that we live in an increasingly diverse {{U}} {{U}} 11
{{/U}} {{/U}}. Others may feel more hesitant, especially if they have not had
much exposure {{U}} {{U}} 12 {{/U}} {{/U}}people different from
{{U}} {{U}} 13 {{/U}} {{/U}}. Many children are way ahead of
their {{U}} {{U}} 14 {{/U}} {{/U}}in terms of exposure to
cultural differences. Their circle of friends, their schoolmates, and their
athletic teams are much more varied than {{U}} {{U}} 15 {{/U}}
{{/U}}of even a generation ago. Why is it important for parents
to {{U}} {{U}} 16 {{/U}} {{/U}}their children prepare to live,
learn, and work in communities that will become even more diverse? Teaching
tolerance is important {{U}} {{U}} 17 {{/U}} {{/U}}just because
it is part of our American heritage but {{U}} {{U}} 18 {{/U}}
{{/U}}the person who learns to be open to differences will have more opportunity
in education, in business, and in so many {{U}} {{U}} 19
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{{/U}}, your child's success depends on it. Success in today's world—and
tomorrow's—depends on being able to understand, appreciate, and work with
others.