Passage Two-|||-Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.-|||-For the past several decades,it seems there`s been a general consensus on how to get ahead in-|||-America:Get a college education,find a reliable job,and buy your own home. But do Americans still-|||-believe in that path,and if they do, is it attainable?-|||-The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the American dream,what it takes to-|||-achieve their goals,and whether or not they felt a significant amount of control over their ability to be-|||-succestal.Orerwhelmingly,results show that today,the idea of the American dream-and what it-|||-takes to achieve it-looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century.-|||-By and large,people felt that their actions and hard work-not outside forces-were the deciding-|||-factor in how their lives turned out. But respondents had decidedly mixed feelings about what actions make-|||-for a better life in the current economy.-|||-In the last seven years,Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education to lead-|||-to success.Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal,a majority-52percent--|||-think that young people do not need a four-year college education in order to be successful.-|||-Miguel Maeda,42,who has a master`s degree and works in public health,was the first in his family-|||-to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability his parents and-|||-grandparents never did.-|||-While some, like Maeda,cmphasized the value of the degree rather than the education itself,others-|||-still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences.-|||-sin x+y-ycos alpha -01d Will Fendley,who had a successful career in the military and never earned a college-|||-degree,thinks "personal drive"is far more important than just going to college.To Fendley,a sense of-|||-drive and purpose,as well as an effective high-school education,and basic life skills,like balancing a-|||-checkbook,are the necessary ingredients for a successful life in America.-|||-51.It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America,one had to have __-|||-A)an advanced academic degree-|||-B)an ambition to get ahead-|||-C)a firm belief in their dream-|||-D)a sense of drive and purpose-|||-52.What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream?-|||-A)More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.-|||-B)It remains alive among the majority of American people.-|||-C)Americans`idea of it has changed over the past few decades.-|||-D)An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it.-|||-53.What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success?-|||-A)It still remains open to debate.-|||-B)It has proved to be beyond doubt.-|||-C)It is no longer as important as it used to be.-|||-D)It is much better understood now than ever.-|||-54.How do some people view college education these days?-|||-A)It promotes gender equality. C)It adds to cultural diversity.-|||-B)It needs to be strengthened. D)It helps broaden their minds.-|||-55.What is one factor essential to success in America,according to Will Fendley?-|||-A)A desire to learn and to adapt. C)A willingness to commit oneself.-|||-B)A strong sense of responsibility. D)A clear aim and high motivation.Passage Two Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage For the past several decades,it seems there's been ageneral consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home.But do Americans still believe in that path,and if they do,is it attainable? The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the American dream, what it takes to achieve their goals,and whether or not they felt a significant amount of control over their ability to be successful. Overwhelmingly, the results show that today,the idea of the American dream-and what it takes to achieve it-looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century. By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work-not outside forces-were the deciding factor in how their lives turned out. But respondents had decidedly mixed feelings about what actions make for a better life in the current economy. In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education to lead to success. Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal,a majority-52 percent think that young people do not need a four-year college education in order to be successful. Miguel Maeda,42,who has a master's degree and works in public health,was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability his parents and grandparents never did. While some, like Macda,emphasized the value of the degree rather than the education itself,others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences. Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career in the military and never earned a college degree, thinks "personal drive"is far more important than just going to college. To Fendley, a sense of drive and purpose,as well as an effective high-school education,and basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook,are the necessary ingredients for a successful life in America. 51.It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America,one had to have_. A)an advanced academic degree B)an ambition to get ahead C)a firm belief in their dream D)a sense of drive and purpose 52.What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream? A) More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize. B)It remains alive among the majority of American people. c) Americans' idea of it has changed over the past few decades. D) An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it. 53.What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success? A)It still remains open to debate. B) It has proved to be beyond doubt. C) It is no longer as important as it used to be. D)It is much better understood now than ever. 54.How do some people view college education these days? A)It promotes gender equality. C)It adds to cultural diversity. B)It needs to be strengthened. D)It helps broaden their minds. 55.What is one factor essential to success in America,according to Will Fendley? A)A desire to learn and to adapt. C)A willingness to commit oneself. B)A strong sense of responsibility. D)A clear aim and high motivation.

Passage Two Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage For the past several decades,it seems there's been ageneral consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home.But do Americans still believe in that path,and if they do,is it attainable? The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the American dream, what it takes to achieve their goals,and whether or not they felt a significant amount of control over their ability to be successful. Overwhelmingly, the results show that today,the idea of the American dream-and what it takes to achieve it-looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century. By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work-not outside forces-were the deciding factor in how their lives turned out. But respondents had decidedly mixed feelings about what actions make for a better life in the current economy. In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education to lead to success. Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal,a majority-52 percent think that young people do not need a four-year college education in order to be successful. Miguel Maeda,42,who has a master's degree and works in public health,was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability his parents and grandparents never did. While some, like Macda,emphasized the value of the degree rather than the education itself,others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences. Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career in the military and never earned a college degree, thinks "personal drive"is far more important than just going to college. To Fendley, a sense of drive and purpose,as well as an effective high-school education,and basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook,are the necessary ingredients for a successful life in America. 51.It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America,one had to have_. A)an advanced academic degree B)an ambition to get ahead C)a firm belief in their dream D)a sense of drive and purpose 52.What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream? A) More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize. B)It remains alive among the majority of American people. c) Americans' idea of it has changed over the past few decades. D) An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it. 53.What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success? A)It still remains open to debate. B) It has proved to be beyond doubt. C) It is no longer as important as it used to be. D)It is much better understood now than ever. 54.How do some people view college education these days? A)It promotes gender equality. C)It adds to cultural diversity. B)It needs to be strengthened. D)It helps broaden their minds. 55.What is one factor essential to success in America,according to Will Fendley? A)A desire to learn and to adapt. C)A willingness to commit oneself. B)A strong sense of responsibility. D)A clear aim and high motivation.
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551. 过去普遍认为在美国成功需要什么?
文章开头提到提到“For the past several decades... Get a college education...(过去几十年的共识是:接受大学教育、找稳定工作、买房)。但问题问的选项中,A) advanced academic degree(高等学位)是否符合?
- 过去的“共识”是“get a college education”(大学教育,而A选项“advanced academic degree”(高等学位,如硕士、博士)是否属于过去的普遍认知?
- 但根据文章后续提到现在的变化:52%的人认为不需要四年大学教育。反推过去的观点应是“需要大学教育”,而A选项“advanced academic degree”可能是过去的要求吗?
- 再看选项:B) ambition(野心)、C) belief in dream(相信梦想)、D) drive and purpose(动力和目标)均为现在或个人观点,非过去“共识”。
- 但根据文章开头“Get a college education”是过去的路径,而A选项“advanced academic degree”是否等同于“college education”?可能题目认为过去需要高等学位,故A为正确选项。
52. 最新National Journal民意调查关于美国梦的发现?
文章明确提到Overwhelmingly, the results show that today, the idea of the American dream... looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century.(如今美国梦的概念与20世纪晚期大不相同)。
- 选项C“Americans' idea of it has changed over the past few decades.”(过去几十年美国人的观念改变)完全符合,故C正确。
53. 现在美国人现在如何看待大学教育在成功中的作?
文章指出In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education to lead to success. Even though... 52% think young people do not need a four-year college education.(过去七年,美国人对教育教育教育带来成功的力量更悲观,52%认为不需要四年大学教育)。
- 选项C“It is no longer as important as it used used to be.”(不再像过去重要)符合,故C正确。
54. 现在⼀些⼈如何看待大学教育?
文章提到others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences.(其他⼈认为大学是获得新视角视角视角和生活经验的方式)。
- “new perspectives”即“broaden their minds”(开阔视野),选项D正确。
55. Will Fendley认为美国成功的关键因素之⼀?
文章直接引⽤Fendley: “a sense) a sense of drive and purpose... are the necessary ingredients.”(动⼒和目标感是必要因素)。
- 选项D“A clear aim and high motivation.”(明确目标和⾼动机)完全对应,故D正确。