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Of all the aspirations which make up the American Dream, perhaps the most prominent is to own one’s own home. Americans are very proud of their homes and spend a great deal of time maintaining their houses and keeping the property in good condition. A man's home is often called his castle, and the hours spent keeping his fortress safe and secure become one of his greatest pleasures.

If a home is in an especially fashionable neighborhood, the owners may consult an interior decorator to give the home a certain coordinated appearance. If there is a large back yard, great care may be spent in having it properly landscaped with exotic trees, shrubs and plants.

It is almost a certainty that you should be the first visitor to an American home, you will be taken on a grand tour of the premises. The owner will take great pride in showing to you the place he calls home. Every closet, every cabinet and closed door will be opened so that you can actually see the extent and value of his home. You will even be taken into the father's den and the mother's sewing room. These are special rooms for the respective man and woman of the house to insure their privacy. They may be off-limits to the rest of the family but, for the visitor they are open to scrutiny and inspection.

It is, of course, considered polite on the tour to comment favorably on each room picking out its most salient, important feature, such as the special view from the window, the vaulted ceiling in the foyer or the exotic choice of wallpaper in the bathroom.

The finished basement is a special cause for pride for the family with its exercise room, video games, carpenter shop and launderette. In most homes it is here that the family entertains itself in the evening while the rest of the house becomes more of a showcase. On your tour you may be reminded of the hours the owners had spent "fixing up the house" so it would be "nice for the kids to bring over their friends". You may even sense a feeling of competition in knowing that they have not only "kept up with the Joneses" but also have far surpassed them.

The tour will terminate after an hour or so somewhere on the back lawn next to the two-car air-conditioned garage where you may be treated to a snack and light refreshment.

Showing off one's home is more than an exercise in vanity. It is a tribute to one's accomplishment. It is a way of saying that a man has been a good provider for his family and that he has realized one of his dreams.

What is often called “castle” for many Americans?

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People who don’t get ________ their coworkers sometimes don’t last long at their jobs.

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Nine of every ten people in the world _____ in the country in which they were born.

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“Can I sit beside you, Jean?” Tom asked.

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Captain Scott’s ________ to the South Pole was marked by disappointment and tragedy.

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My new neighbor has two children, _______ are very lovely.

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Those interested in the post of Assistant manager are requested to apply ________.

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Many species of animals, birds and even insects are in ________ of disappearing from the earth.

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I haven’t seen either James or his sister for a very long time now.

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Do you know that Jim has started painting as a hobby?

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I am busy ________ for the lesson.

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You can’t possibly say no to such a wonderful job offer. It’s too good to ______.

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I am not sure, but ________ I know there will be a new director in our company soon.

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“Do you mind if I switch the light off?”                 - “________.”

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People who ______ of violence should be punished.

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He single-handedly solved the problem for the company and was named Employee of the Month.