Directions:In this section, you will hear a short passage.
There are ten missing words in it. Fill in the blanks with the exact words you
hear on the tape. The native people of North
and South America were given the name "Indians" by the
1 Christopher Columbus. He thought he had reached the place
called the Indies. In time, the 2 American Indian and Indian became 3 used. About two million Native Americans live in the United
States today. Some Indians lived on 4 land called reservations, or on 5 lands. Others live in cities. Traditional culture remains
strong in areas where large numbers of Indians live. But many Native Americans
6 that their cultural traditions will
be lost as young people leave these areas for economic reasons.
The economic 7 of American Indians as a
group is not good. About 50 percent of those who live on reservations have no
jobs. Those who do have jobs earn less than other Americans. Most Indians hold
low-paying 8 jobs. Indians have many
health problems and do not live as long as other Americans. But the situation is
improving as more Indians are becoming 9 . Today, most Native Americans graduate from high school. At least 9 percent
of all Indians 25 years old or older have finished college. American Indians are
trying to change their economic situation, improve their lives and 10 their culture.