I. Read the text below and think of the word that best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers in the blanks. (1.0 pt)
CULTURE SHOCK
Many people dream (0.)…of..… living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those who have the courage to leave (1) ………………….…………. family and friends and settle down in a new place. (2)..…………..………………., there’s one potential problem that you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to (3)…………….…………. we grew up that we are not sure how to deal with it. Societies (4)………………….…………. organized in many different ways, and we can often be (5)…………………………………. aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes (6)…………………….………. it difficult to get on with local people and to fund friends. They might (7)…………………..………. approve of things you do or might object to things you say. You might even be (8)……………….…………. from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. Eventually, though, most people who live abroad falling in love (9)………………….…………….……. their adopted country and learn to accept its difference. It does take real courage to make (10)…………………………..……………. a big change to your life, but many people agree that it is worth it in the end.