In this section, you will hear a passage which will be read
only once. You are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you
have just heard. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
The native people of North and South America were given the
name "Indians" by the (21) Christopher Columbus. He
thought he had reached the place called the Indies. In time, the
(22) American Indian and Indian became (23)
used. About two million Native Americans live in the
United States today. Some Indians lived on (24) land
called reservations, or on (25) lands. Others live in
cities. Traditional culture remains strong in areas where large
numbers of Indians live. But many Native Americans (26) that
their cultural traditions will be lost as young people leave these areas for
economic reasons. The economic (27) 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 (28) 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 (29) .
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 (30)
their culture.