Individualism, independence, and self-reliance are perhaps the most distinctive American c

haracteristics. In the United States, "individualism" is【C1】______a good thing, it does not mean being【C2】______, and each person is expected to make【C3】______for himself or herself 'about all aspects of life,【C4】______, career, and home. The nuclear family(mother, father, and children)is an important aspect of American society,【C5】______usually has much less influence【C6】______the behavior. of any individual in it【C7】______is generally true in China. Children are【C8】______from an early age to be self-reliant【C9】______care of their clothes and bedrooms, perhaps helping to cook and【C10】______, begin thinking for themselves, and even learning to【C11】______their own money. Parents provide advice and assistance of course,【C12】______when their children are young, but the importance of the individual is【C13】______.This is reflected in American【C14】______such as "Think for yourself," "Do your【C15】______things," and "You are the master of your own fate."【C16】______concentrating on the individual, American【C17】______a greater personal responsibility for the decisions they【C18】______and the actions they take. This principle【C19】______to all aspects of life, including the family,【C20】______relations, finances, business, law, academics, and medicine. Nowadays, the parents in China are trying to cultivate their children in individualism, independence, and self-reliance as well.

【C1】

A．considered

B．believed

C．regarded

D．thought