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必修4 Unit 5 Theme parks 创新题型 阅读表达 阅读下面短文，并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。 Most people agree that the direct，assertive(过分自信的) American personality is a virtue，but it sometimes surprises foreigners.In many cultures，respect for older people or those in positions of authority keeps others from expressing their true feelings.But in the US，children often argue with their parents，students may ______________，and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government.If the soup has a fly in it or the meat is too tough to chew，the diner can complain to the waiter，if the boss makes a mistake，an employee will politely point it out. Some straight talk about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults.The extremely competitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault.Of course，competition isn’t always bad.As a matter of fact，it promotes excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best.But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do things that are unkind and even dishonest.Also，Americans admire what is Practical,fast,efficient,andfresh.Sometimes_they_fail_to_understand_and_appreciate_practices_that_have_greater_respect_for_more_traditional，leisurely_ways_of_doing_things. On the other hand，people from other cultures may dislike the practical，challenging American lifestyle. Despite culture differences，most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues.Americans are generally viewed as friendly，adaptable，energetic，and kindhearted.Most newcomers to the U．S.like Americans，and the feeling is usually mutual.Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people.In a nation of immigrants，the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long. 1．What does the passage mainly talks about？( Within 5 words ) ________________________________________________________________________ 2．Fill in the blank in paragraph 1 with proper words.(Please answer within 5 words) _