英语（二）复习资料 第1 页（共7 页） 英语（二）复习资料 一、 Individualism, independence, and self-reliance are perhaps the most distinctive American characteristics． American “individualism” is considered a good thing, it does not mean being (31), each person is expected to make decision for himself or herself about all aspects of life, (32) , career, and home． The nuclear family (mother, father, and children) is an important aspect of American society, (33) usually has much less influence on the behavior of any individual in it (34) is generally true in China． Children are encouraged from an early age to be self-reliant (35) care of their clothes and bedrooms, perhaps helping to cook and clean and to begin thinking for themselves and even learning to manage (36) own money． Parents provide advice and assistance of
