The Ways to Foster Unity
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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.)
