1、Living in two different cultures has its benefits and challenges. Although I was born in America, my parents emigrated to the US from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is an island off the coast of India. The customs, traditions, and culture are the same in India as it is in Sri Lanka. When my parents came to the US, they continued to perform their customs and hold on to their beliefs and traditions. This has influenced me in several ways.
Although my family and I live in the US, we follow the customs and traditions of Sri Lanka and India. I have learned to speak three languages, including English. I eat a variety of foods and celebrate different holidays that have to do with my religion and culture. It is very fun when I get to interact with people of my nationality and speak to them in a different language. It is also a benefit because I get to celebrate with all my family and have different foods and learn new things about my culture. Sharing my culture and information about my nationality with others is very important to me. I feel that people should have a good understanding of who I am and what my life is like. I always try to incorporate (吸收) both American and Indian traditions, customs and foods.
Even though this can be a major advantage, there are many setbacks to being part of two cultures. All of my family was born in Sri Lanka, so Tm not a part of several different nationalities, such as Greek, Italian, German, and others. My cousins, my siblings and I are the only ones born out of Sri Lanka. Speaking a language at home and speaking another language in school can get confusing. This is because sometimes I have trouble expressing my thoughts in English.
1. How does the author feel when interacting with people of his nationality?
A. Fun.
B. Dull.
C. Tired.
D. Disappointed.
2. The author finds it important ________.
A. to learn American customs
B. to speak three different languages
C. to follow their own customs
D. to share his own culture
3. What does the underlined word "setbacks" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A. Achievements.
B. Problems?
C. Benefits.
D. Performances.
4. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. Living between two cultures.
B. Ways to live in a foreign country.
C. The ability to learn foreign languages.
D. Efforts to hold on to original traditions.
