Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word or phrase that best fits each blank.
Cross-cultural Marriage
Previously, cross-cultural marriages were not accepted. However, most people get married out of love for one another, not because of one's race. Cross-cultural marriages, therefore,【小题1】（become）more popular among the younger generations.
【小题2】（enter）into a relationship with someone from another country can have a lot of ups and downs. The differences between the two cultures come into play as the relationship【小题3】（progress）. Couples may have problem【小题4】（get）used to each other's living style. Even the slightest difference, say in the food they eat, can spark off an argument. The couples may also have certain assumptions or expectations about what their partners are like, in terms of the ideas about a culture they may have before meeting their spouses. It is important for the couples to see their partners as who they are, and not【小题5】（base）on some common understanding of a culture. Of course, it is essential for the couples【小题6】（respect）and get a deeper understanding of the spouses' cultures.
Cross-cultural marriage may be particularly【小题7】（horrify）to women. Many brides fear that they will be unable to communicate with their new families. In Korea, courses are available to help Korean women who marry American men【小题8】（adapt）to their new lives. Fear of living abroad and【小题9】（understand）the new customs can be too much for a new bride to handle. With the help of the programs, the new husband can also understand his new wife.【小题10】（marry）someone from a different country can offer interesting experiences and new challenges.
