The United States of America is the most culturally
diverse(多样化) country in the world in terms of culture
religion, ethnicity(种族) and sexual orientation. As a combination
of various races and cultures, America is home to all. The culture here is so
unique that citizens can be just as proud of their original cultural heritage(遗产) as they are to be American.
What is now the US was initially inhabited(居住) by native people until the land was settled by
various European groups and African slaves. Since the 20th century, the country
has become a heaven for people from all over the globe(全球).
The arrival of immigrants(移民) has shifted populations from rural(农村的) areas into cities because immigrants tend to settle
in urban areas. At present, 81 percent of the inhabitants in the US live in
cities.
Cultural and ethnic diversity adds a unique flavor to
cities that is expressed through distinct(独特的)
neighborhoods, restaurants, places of worship, museums, nightlife and
multicultural learning environments.
Unique musical forms, such as jazz, rock and roll,
Chicano music, and the blues, grow in the US by mixing a variety of culturally
distinct musical traditions to create a new form.
At the executive (行政的) level,
the country is headed by a mixedrace president; two posts(职位) on the Supreme Court are held by members of the
country's two largest minorities.There is also diversity in state and local
governments.
Without its rich mixture of races and cultures,
America would not be the nation that it is today. Founded upon the basis of
equality and freedom, America acts as a stage where different cultures not only
coexist peacefully, but develop well.
1.According to the passage, America is a
country________.
A.that welcomes
people from all over the world
B.where
citizens take more pride in their original culture
C.that is
mostly settled by Europeans and Africans
D.where 81% of
the population are immigrants
2.Where did most people live before many immigrants
came to America?
A.In the urban
areas. B.In the rural
areas.
C.In the
southern part of America. D.In the
northern part of America.
3.We can learn from the sixth paragraph that________.
A.diversity(多样化) has existed in America in almost every aspect(方面)
B.most posts in
American state governments are held by mixedrace people
C.equality and
freedom make America a fair country
D.diversity has
greatly affected the American political field
4.What's the best title for this passage?
A.The effects
of culture and diversity on America.
B.The influence
of globalization on America.
C.The political
development of America.
D.The bright
future of America.
5.We would most probably read this passage in a book
about________.
A.science B.history C.culture D.amusement