The Ways to Foster Unity

The Ways to Foster Unity  (61)

       As we know that sociologist hold different opinions ______ (1.) the definition of racial unity.  Some believe ________ (2.) unity means the unification _______ (3.) language, culture and sharing the same values.  But others disagree that racial unity __________ (4. base) on the unification of these factors.   However, ______ (5.) my opinion, I strongly believe that unity in diversity and diversity in __________ (6. conform) work best in a multiracial country like Malaysia.

        Unity works ________ (7.) when an individual can abandon his prejudice and practise __________ (8. tolerant), co-operation and understanding to work for the greater goals:  peace, harmony, prosperity, goodwill and well-being of the country.

        _________ (9.) a multi-racial country, the Federation of Malaysia must take racial unity a must to preserve the ___________ (10. integrate)  of the nation.  Unity is the bedrock where political stability ____________ (11.) upon.  Only with the political stability, we will create an environment conducive to both the local and foreign ___________ (12. invest) and so set on the gear of economic ___________ (13. develop).

        A united multi-racial society must have the following characteristics.  First, people are able and willing to communicate and co-operate with one __________ (14.).  Secondly, different opinions and views _________ (15. respect).  Thirdly, there are no racial prejudice and ______________

(16. discriminate).  Fourthly, people share the common ideas and moral values.

        Therefore,  unity means co-operation and understanding, so a national language is necessary as it will enable the various races to understand each other better and ______ (17.) in good will.  At the same time, each race must ______ (18.) encouraged and allowed to use and develop their own language as well.  ________ (19. learn) the language of one another helps understand the customs, practices and taboos of other races ________ (20.).

        Moreover, unity also means that people __________ (21. imbue) with these moral values like justice, _________ (22. equal), goodwill, friendship, cop-operation and respect.  The family, school and school education must instil _________ (23.) universal values.

        Furthermore,  unity means the laws and policies that _________

(24. carry) out to safeguard the rights and position of people regardless of race, creed and religion.

Comments:

(This composition which i wrote about 20 over years ago for the speech competition for a student and years later now, i use it for exercise practice cum test for Level 2 students in my language Lab. I see it a good 'psychometric' test to test political thugs who bark a lot on racial unity with a condition that it should be built upon the special rights of a special race.  It is disgusting to the core.)