重庆市南开中学2014高考英语阅读理解联合训练（5）及答案.doc

重庆市南开中学2014高考英语阅读理解联合训练（5）及答案.doc专业文档珍贵文档重庆市南开中学 2014 高考英语阅读理解联合训练( 5 )及答案阅读理解- The United States has always been a country of many cultures. Before Europeans came to North America, many groups of Native Americans lived here. Different Native American groups had different cultures. The first Europeans in the United States were from England and Holland, but immigrants came from all European countries. Many people also immigrated from Asia and Africa. Sadly, many Africans were brought to the United States as slaves. Many e from Latin America too. Today, the United States has people from more cultures than ever. In the 19th century, people spoke of the United States asa“ melting pot .” People thought that all immigrates should forget their native cultures and languages and e English-speaking Americans. They felt that people should assimilate - join American culture. However, not everyone wanted to pletely. Many people tried to keep parts of their cultures, such as foods, customs, and languages. However, their children often forgot their parents ’or grandparents ’ language. But most Americans, even those whose families have been here a long time, can tell the countries their relatives came from. And of course, new immigrants take great pride in their curare and language. For allof these reasons, melting pot isno longer a good way to describe the United States. Instead, people now call the United States a“ salad bo