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American culture has been enriched by the values and belief systems of virtually every part of the world.
The one value that nearly every American would agree upon is individual freedom. Whether you call it individual freedom, individualism, or【62】, it is the cornerstone of American values. It permeates every【63】of their society.
【64】their economic system may be dominated by large corporations, the majority of American businesses are small, and many are owned by an individual or a family. It is part of the "American dream" to "be your own boss", and being an entrepreneur is one of the most【65】ways to improve one's economic future.
Education is often regarded as the key to opportunity,【66】financial security. Americans take a pragmatic【67】to learning, so what one learns outside the classroom【68】internship, extracurricular activities and the like are often considered as important as what is learned in the classroom.【69】, lifelong learning is valued, which results in many adult continuing education programs.
【70】aspect of American society that may【71】non-Americans is the family. The nuclear family structure (parents and children) is【72】that in most cultures in the world, so it is often misunderstood. An important【73】of the American family is to bring about the happiness and independence of each individual family member.
Privacy is also important to Americans. The【74】of individual privacy may sometimes make it slower to make friends.【75】Americans respect one's privacy, they may not go much【76】a friendly "hello". Ironically, it is usually the foreigner who must be more assertive if a friendship is to be【77】.
The rugged individualism valued by most Americans stems from their frontier heritage. Early settlers had to be self-sufficient, which【78】them to be inventive. Their success gave them a(n)【79】about the future and a belief that problems could be solved. This positive spirit【80】Americans to take risks in areas where others might only dream, resulting in tremendous advance【81】technology, health and science.
(63)

A. dignity
B. entity
C. independence
D. autonomy

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What should be discussed on spanking according to the author?

A. Which part of body should be hit.
B. What potential side effects it has.
C. Whether parents have rights to spank.
D. How to prevent injury when spanking:.

M: Well, it is really not my cup of tea.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
(14)

A. The woman likes the plot best.
B. The man doesn't take to the movie.
C. Both speakers are fond of the movie.
D. The man likes the music of the movie.

According to Murray Straus, what's the influence of spanking on kids in the long run?

A. It helps correct kids' bad behaviors for good.
B. Kids spanked are more likely to commit a crime.
C. It leaves permanent physical scars on kids.
D. Kids spanked are not as smart as those not.

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.
听力原文:M: Jane, I'm having difficulty with all the theoretic stuff we are getting in our computer course.
W: Oh, that part I understand. What I can't figure out is how to make it work in our program.
Q: What is the woman's problem?
(12)

A. Her computer doesn't work well.
B. She isn't getting along with her staff.
C. She didn't register for a proper course.
D. She can't apply the theory to her program.

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