Gap Filling: The following passage is taken from the textbook. Fill in the numbered gaps with the correct form of the words or phrases in the box (there are more words than necessary).
expect        mistake        rest          mixture       between       inferior

demand      politics        custom    vigorous     with               polite

    American society is much more informal than that of many other countries and, in some ways, is characterized by less social distinction. The American ___1___ of pride in achievement and sense of "I'm just as good as anybody else." along with lack of importance placed on personal dignity, is difficult for a foreigner to understand. Americans in general do not like to be considered ___2___, and they grumble loudly about inconveniences or not getting a "fair deal." Yet they do not make a point of their personal honor. As an illustration of the difference ___3___ European and American reflection in this respect, John Whyte in American Words and Ways gives the following account.

    A... [European] professor [visiting in America] was once sent a bill for hospital services which he had never enjoyed. The bill was accompanied by a strong letter ___4___ payment. It was obvious that a mistake in names had been made, but the professor, thoroughly aroused by this reflection on his character and financial integrity, wrote a ___5___ letter of reply (which an American might also have done). But in this letter of reply he demanded that the creditor write him a formal letter of apology … for this reflection on his honor. Since no publicity could possibly have been given to the mistake, for ___6___ it was, most Americans in that situation, after getting the matter off their chest (or without doing that) would have let the matter ___7___.

    An example of the same thing may be that although Americans like to talk about their accomplishments, it is their ___8___ to show certain modesty in reply to compliments. When someone praises an American upon his achievement or upon his personal appearance, which, incidentally, is a very ___9___ thing to do in America, the American turns it aside. If someone should say, "Congratulations upon being elected president of the club," an American is ___10___ to reply, "Well, I hope I can do a good job," or something of the sort.