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[originaltext] The term "American dream" is widely used today. But what exac
[originaltext] The term "American dream" is widely used today. But what exac
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The term "American dream" is widely used today. But what exactly does this concept mean? [20]The term "American dream" began to be widely used in 1867. The term was used in a famous novel written by Horatio Alger. The novel, Ragged Dick, was a "rags to riches" story about a little boy who was orphaned and lived in New York. The boy saved all his pennies, worked very hard, and eventually became rich. The novel sent the message to the American public that anyone could succeed in America if they were honest, worked hard, and showed determination to succeed. No matter what your background, no matter where you were from, no matter if you had no money or no family, hard work and perseverance would always lead to success.
Today, the message from Alger’s novel is still a prevalent one in this country. It is still used to define the American dream. [21]A very basic definition of the American dream is that it is the hope of the American people to have a better quality of life and a higher standard of living than their parents. This can mean that each generation hopes for better jobs, or more financial security, or ownership of land or a home.
However, new versions and variations of the American dream have surfaced since Alger’s novel was published. For one thing, the basic definition I stated a moment ago—the idea that Americans are always seeking to improve their lifestyle—also suggests that each generation wants more than the previous generation had. [22]Some people would argue that this ever-increasing desire to improve the quality of one’s life may have started out on a smaller scale in the past, but today has led to an out-of-control consumerism and materialism. Another more benign view of the American dream is that it is about the desire to create opportunities for ourselves, usually through hard work. A hallmark of the American dream, some would argue, is the classic "self-starter," the person who starts out with very little in life—little money, few friends, few opportunities—and works hard to make his or her way in the world.
20. What do we learn about the term "American dream"?
21. What is the basic definition of the American dream?
22. What is the impact the American dream may bring about today?
选项
A、It may lead to people seeking to improve their lifestyle.
B、It could result in the desire to create opportunities for ourselves.
C、It can bring about more financial security and better jobs.
D、It may lead to an out-of-control consumerism and materialism.
答案
D
解析
录音最后提到现今对“美国梦”的不同理解和定义。一些人认为现今美国人日益膨胀的想要更好生活的欲望有可能会导致失控的消费主义和物质主义。由此得出D项为正确答案。
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