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.

A．when B．why C．where D．how

A．died B．visited C．left D．lived

A．So B．Or C．But D．Then

A．wandering B．challenging C．encouraging D．inspiring

A．life B．article C．picture D．attitude

A．farmers B．travelers C．musicians D．tailors

A．begged B．learned C．toured D．settled

A．varies B．spreads C．passes D．divides

A．Indian B．travelling C．surrounding D．Egyptian

A．traditional B．illegal C．international D．fair

A．occasion B．profession C．village D．town

A．cultural B．social C．agricultural D．musical

A．strange B．different C．similar D．natural

A．shares B．spares C．speaks D．seeks

A．tribes B．cultures C．groups D．religions

A．lies B．fortunes C．gossips D．stories

A．at B．in C．for D．to

A．write down B．get away C．take in D．pass down

A．faced B．overcome C．fought D．welcomed

A．fear B．help C．accept D．support