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Tony Trivisonno’s American Dream Group Discussion 1. What is the American dream in your opinion? 2. In what ways can a person be considered as being successful? 3. What is the key to success? American Dream The term was first used by James Adams in his book The Epic of America which was written in 1931. He states: The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement…” The Foundation of the American Dream “…that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” --- Declaration of Independence I Have a Dream Schwarzeneggers American Dream “ I was born to be a leader. I love being a leader. I love the fact that millions of people look up to me.” Arnold Schwarzenegger appears to be the embodiment of the American dream arriving from Europe with just $20 and finding fame and fortune. Warming-up Exercises 1. Text organization 2. Scanning: Circle all the time words, phrases or sentences in the text. Tony fulfilled his American dream step by step Immigrants Apart from Native Americans, i.e. Indians, all Americans have ancestors who were immigrants. The first immigrants to America came from Western Europe in the 17th Century. Some immigrants come to the U.S. in search of a place to practice their religion freely, while others seek political or economic protection. Still others arrive in hopes of building a better life for themselves and their families. For them, the American dream also includes freedom and equal rights. First Immigrants driveway the hard area or road between your house and the street The broad driveway sweeps around the lake. 这条宽阔的汽车道环湖伸展。 He shut off the engine and the car coasted into the dr