Individualism, independence, and self-reliance are perhaps the most distinctive American characteristic. American "individualism" is (26) a good thing, it does not mean being (27) , each person is expected to make (28) for himself or herself about all aspects of life (29) , career, and home. The nuclear family (mother, father, and children) is an important aspect of American society. (30) usually has much less influence on the behavior of any individual in it (31) it generally true in china. Children are (32) from an early age to be self-reliant taking care of their clothes and bedrooms, perhaps helping to cook and (33) and to begin thinking for themselves and even learning to manage their own money. Parents provide advice and assistance of course, (34) when their children are young, but the importance of the individual is (35) . This is reflected in American (36) such as "Think for yourself’, "Do your (37) thing." and "You are the master of your own fate." (38) concentrating on the individual, Americans (39) a greater personal responsibility for the decisions they make and the actions they take. This principle applies (40) all aspects of life, including the family, social relations, finances, business, law academics, and medicine.

A. occupation
B. entertainment
C. education
D. leisure