听力原文: The "American dream" is an idea that grew from TV programs, books, and stories about family life. The idea began in the 1950s, after World War Ⅱ. What was the "dream"?
As the first step, families bought or built a comfortable little home in the suburbs. This often meant a long commute to work. Many husbands road the train or drove two hours each day, but this was part of the dream.
The husband "wore the pants" in the family. He made the decisions because he went to work, he paid the bills, and be "put" food on the table. Of course, his wife actually cooked the meals!
The wife spent her time at home. She took care of the children and kept house. Occasionally she found time for a hobby.
According to the dream, everyone was happy with this arrangement. This was the image that people held of the "perfect family." If the husband or wife felt bored or discontented, he or she hid these feelings.
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A. Dreams about a comfortable little home.
B. Dreams about becoming an American citizen.
C. Dreams about family life.
Dreams about books and stories.
Individualism, independence, and self-reliance are perhaps the most distinctive American characteristics. In the United States, "individualism" is【B1】a good thing, it does not mean being【B2】, and each person is expected to make【B3】for himself or herself about all aspects of life,【B4】,career, and hone. The nuclear family(mother, father, and children) is an important aspect of American society,【B5】usually has much less influence【B6】the behavior. of any individual in it【B7】is generally true in China. Children are【B8】from an early age to be self-reliant【B9】care of their clothes and bedrooms, perhaps helping to cook and【B10】, begin thinking for them- selves, and even learning to【B11】their own money. Parents provide advice and assistance of course,【B12】when their children are young, but the importance of the individual is【B13】. This is reflected in American【B14】such as" Think for yourself," "Do your【B15】things," and "You are the master of your own fate."【B16】concentrating on the individual, American【B17】a greater personal responsibility for the decisions they make and the actions they【B18】. This principle【B19】to all aspects of life, including the family,【B20】relations, finances, business, law, academics, and medicine. Nowadays, the parents in China are trying to cultivate their children in individualism, independence, and self-reliance as well.
【B1】
A. considered
B. believed
C. regarded
D. thought
A.He's looking for his raincoat.B.He's soaking his clothes.C.He wants to close the win
A. He's looking for his raincoat.
B. He's soaking his clothes.
C. He wants to close the window.
D. He got caught in the snow.