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Historically, although the children of immigrants may have grown up bilingual and bicultural, many did not pass on much of their parents’ language or culture to their own children. Thus, many grandchildren of immigrants do not speak the language of the old country and are "American" by culture. However, in some parts of the country with established communities that share a common language or culture, bilingualism and biculturalism continue. This is particularly true in communities where new immigrants are still arriving. In general, cultural pluralism (多元化) is more accepted in the United States today than it was in the first half of the 20^th century and many of the school systems have developed bilingual programs and multicultural curricula.
At the close of the 20^th century, there seemed to be a rise in the consciousness of ethnic groups around the world, and a sense of pride in what makes them unique. This occurs in the United States
A. don’t like their old language and culture
B. don’t speak English and reject American culture
C. only speak English and are "American" by culture
D. only live in established communities where new immigrants are still arriving

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Historically, although the children of immigrants may have grown up bilingual and bicultural, many did not pass on much of their parents’ language or culture to their own children. Thus, many grandchildren of immigrants do not speak the language of the old country and are "American" by culture. However, in some parts of the country with established communities that share a common language or culture, bilingualism and biculturalism continue. This is particularly true in communities where new immigrants are still arriving. In general, cultural pluralism (多元化) is more accepted in the United States today than it was in the first half of the 20^th century and many of the school systems have developed bilingual programs and multicultural curricula.
At the close of the 20^th century, there seemed to be a rise in the consciousness of ethnic groups around the world, and a sense of pride in what makes them unique. This occurs in the United States
A. they want to be equal to the whites
B. they want to identify with their African heritage
C. they want to be politically correct
D. they want to improve their social status

[单项选择]Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to （）the problem.
A. relate
B. tackle
C. file
D. attach

[单项选择]Technological development has historically been a powerful driver of globalization, especially over the past two centuries. In agriculture, in particular, technical change underpinned the industrial revolution, improvements in nutrition, and a surge in world population. Interactions between population increases and technical changes in agriculture and industry, mostly since the nineteenth century, converged to expand trade and flows of finance and labor. These have been the essence of globalization.
The integration of the world economy would have been impossible without the technological developments in agriculture that proved wrong predictions of the inevitability of world famine. Technology further supported significant improvements in world food production and food security. Although substantial numbers of people are still food insecure, this is due not to lack of overall production but is related to the location of production, income levels, and access to food by countries, ho
A. Trade and flows of finance and labor.
B. Overall increases in food demand and supply.
C. The technical developments in agriculture and industry.
D. The interactions between population and technology.

[填空题]The children

[单项选择]Several theories of evolution had historically preceded that of Charles Darwin, although he expounded upon the stages of development.
A. found fault with
B. explained in detail
C. outlined briefly
D. offered in published form

[填空题]The American labor movement has historically derived its organizational strength from the Northern white-collar workers.

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