1 . Centuries ago, a group of people left India. No one really knows
____ Over time, they journeyed west to Europe, where most have
____ ever since. These people called themselves the Roma.
____ Europeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them “gypsies.” Many people think of gypsies as
____ groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling and music. But this is not the real
____ of Roma culture.
In fact, not all Roma are
____ Those in Western Europe have historically moved from place to place. But others who
_____ in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place. Roma culture
____ among regions. But most speak both the language of the
____ people and their own language, Romany.
For centuries, Roma practiced
____ trades. Some were horse traders or musicians. Others made things out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any
____Each Roma settlement developed its own
____ style, combining local music with Roma traditions. These styles often sound
____ to the music of the surrounding culture. However, most Roma music
____ some characteristics, including the timing of the notes and the harmonies. Roma music has also affected the music of other
____ Roma influences have shaped European folk and classical music and even some American styles.
Like people of many cultures, the Roma love to tell
____ Their conversations often include brief references
____ tales that the entire settlement knows. But they also tell long stories during the evenings or while working. Some stories are funny, others
____ Roma traditions.
Over the years, the Roma have
____ many challenges. Their neighbors did not
____ them and even accused them of being thieves. Today, many face poverty, prejudice and other problems. Nevertheless, the Roma people are proud of their history and their rich culture.
1. 2. A.died | B.visited | C.left | D.lived |
3. 4. A.wandering | B.challenging | C.encouraging | D.inspiring |
5. A.life | B.article | C.picture | D.attitude |
6. A.farmers | B.travelers | C.musicians | D.tailors |
7. A.begged | B.learned | C.toured | D.settled |
8. A.varies | B.spreads | C.passes | D.divides |
9. A.Indian | B.travelling | C.surrounding | D.Egyptian |
10. A.traditional | B.illegal | C.international | D.fair |
11. A.occasion | B.profession | C.village | D.town |
12. A.cultural | B.social | C.agricultural | D.musical |
13. A.strange | B.different | C.similar | D.natural |
14. A.shares | B.spares | C.speaks | D.seeks |
15. A.tribes | B.cultures | C.groups | D.religions |
16. A.lies | B.fortunes | C.gossips | D.stories |
17. 18. A.write down | B.get away | C.take in | D.pass down |
19. A.faced | B.overcome | C.fought | D.welcomed |
20. A.fear | B.help | C.accept | D.support |