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The world that we live in is beautiful because it is made up of people from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures.What could possibly be a better way to celebrate that diversity (多样性) than to celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month every October?
Think about it.Could you imagine a world where everyone looked the same, had the exact same hobbies and interests.and even ate the same thing for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Diversity is important because it is our unique (独特的) differences that make the world so wonderful and interesting.And bringing those differences together makes us better.To put it simply, our diversity is our biggest strength.We will all gain from a more diverse society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good.
As such, Global Diversity Awareness Month is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the beliefs, values and customs of other cultures.For example, you can host a multicultural movie night and watch foreign films, or listen to music from around the world or visit cultural art exhibits.You can also have a potluck with your friends and family to share all of the tasty dishes from their countries and hometowns.
In this way, you can open your mind to new ideas and ways of thinking to better yourself and society as a whole.What's more important is that you reach out to connect with other people, learn from them and their cultures, and make an effort to appreciate those differences.
Indian social activist Gandhi once said, “Our ability to reach unity (统一) in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” Hopefully, with each passing day, we get closer and closer to that achievement.
1.Global Diversity Awareness Month is set up to ________ .
A.raise people's awareness of global warming
B.ask more people to protect traditional cultures
C.share different people's unique cultures
D.celebrate a coming festival in October
2.What can