Third Culture Kids As more cities and companies become increasing international, there is a growing number of children that are creating their own sub-culture. Often 41 to as TCKs (Third Culture Kids) or Global Nomads, these students have a(n) 42 impact on the global community. So who are these Third Culture Kids? They are not a new phenomenon. As one looks 43 history, there is a realization that certain groups of people have led highly 44 lives, a key 45 in describing TCKs. They often 46 their parents into another country and spend a significant part of his or her development years outside the parents’ culture. They are 47 to new cultures and to other people in the community who 48 move constantly. Their numbers 49 into the hundreds of thousands and are increasing. Ease of 50 and constant relocation of people through multinational companies and global business links contribute to this 51 . The question “Who am I?” is frequently asked by TCKs. They have 52 a host of cultural identities, and have built relationships to all the cultures, 53 not having full ownership of any. Although elements from each culture are absorbed into TCK’s life experience, the sense of 54 is in relationship to others of a similar background. As you enter into the world of TCKs, one might suspect they are no 55 . But it is 56 , after spending only a short time with them, that they bring a deep knowledge from inside and a special ability to compare 57 and local issues. They represent many countries and cultures. They are the future cross-culturalists and 58 future politicians, diplomats, government employees and educators. They certainly experience a different lifestyle compared to their mono-cultural peers but we can benefit from their global and 59 lives. So, whatever one chooses to label the international students as ---TCKs, Global Nomads, or Global Souls ---we will gain unbelievable 60 ____. 41. A. referred B. appealed C. subscribed D. submitted 42. A. initial B. temporary C. immediate D. tremendous 43. A. down on B. back on C. up to D. forward to 44. A. adventurous B. mobile C. civilized D. primitive 45. A. figure B. reason C. cause D. factor 46. A. drive B. divide C. accompany D. invite 47. A. connected B. addicted C. exposed D. committed 48. A. frequently B. also C. rarely D. altogether 49. A. change B. burst C. break D. extend 50. A. communication B. travel C. interaction D. export 51. A. tradition B. shift C. option D. trend 52. A. revealed B. discovered C. accumulated D. accelerated 53. A. as B. so C. when D. while 54. A. belonging B. achievement C. possessing D. responsibility 55. A. exception B. denying C. doubtful D. different 56. A. clear B. vital C. universal D. essential 57. A. international B. updated C. complicated D. specific 58. A. luckily B. necessarily C. hopefully D. generally 59. A. professional B. spiritual C. material D. colorful 60. A. awards B. rewards C. popularity D. success
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