Question

Match words 1-4 to their meanings a-d.
1)characteristics
2)generalisations
3)background
4)customs

A)traditional ways of behaving
B)distinctive features or qualities
C)statements based on a few examples
D)experiences and upbringing

Answer 1

1) characteristics (отличительные черты или качества) – B) distinctive features or qualities 
2) generalisations (обобщения) – C) statements based on a few examples (утверждения, сделанные на основе нескольких примеров)
3) background (биографические данные) – D) experiences and upbringing
4) customs (привычки) – A) traditional ways of behaving

Answer 2

1/ characteristics ******* B) distinctive features or qualities 
2/ generalisations ******* C) statements based on a few examples
3/ background ************** D) experiences and upbringing
4/ customs ****************** A) traditional ways of behaving