[填空题]Hard work has been an important part of the American belief from the nation’s beginning. The American idea that hard work was to be (36) distinguishes us from Europeans who admire their gentlemen of leisure.
Now, however, like many other (37) values, hard work is coming under attack. In academic journals, conferences and classrooms, the idea of hard work is considered to be another of those (38) that the dominant forces of our society impose on the rest of us. It (39) advances white-male interests.
In a recent survey, high school students in the United States and Japan were asked to (40) factors that contributed to success in the classroom. Of the Japanese, 72 percent listed hard work first while only 27 percent of Americans agreed.
Many factors contribute to the devaluing (降低……的价值) of hard work. Thinking that self-esteem is crucial, many parents and teachers (41) to point out the students’ failing,