In America, each person is expected to make decisions for himself or herself about
all aspects of life—education, career and home. The family usually has much 21
_influence on the behavior of any member than is generally true in China. Children are
encouraged from an early age to be self-reliant—taking 22 of their clothes and
bedrooms—and to begin 23 for themselves and even learning to manage their own
money.
It is another American 24 to place great importance on privacy. Many
Americans believe that everyone needs some private time to be 25 and think one’s
private thoughts. This account 26 the fact that everyone will defend their own 27
at one time or another. To show their respect for the 28 of a child, parents usually will
not be 29 on a child’s private matters. This 30 applies to all aspects of life,
including the family and social relations.
21) A. much B. more C. little D. less
22) A. away B. part C. care D. clean
23) A. think B. thinking C. work D. working
24) A. law B. regulation C. ideal D. pattern
25)A. alone B. asleep C. aloof D. alive
26)A. for B. of C. as D. to
27)A. belongs B. money C. territory D. bedroom
28)A. interests B. habits C. hobbies D. personality
29)A. curious B. indifferent C. involved D. intrusive
30)A. principal B. principle C. participation D. practicality

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