2016-2017学年高中英语 Unit 1 A land of diversity课件 新人教版选修8.pptVIP

American Dream 美国梦是一个被众多美国人普遍信仰的信念，机会均等是美国梦的灵魂，聪明、勤奋与坚忍不拔是美国梦的必要条件。 The American Dream is the belief held by many in America that through hard work，courage，and determination one can achieve a better life for oneself. James Adams defined it in 1931 as：“life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone，with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement” regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.The idea is rooted in the United States Declaration of Independence which declares that “all men are created equal”． The American Dream was a driving factor not only in the g