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Passage 2: 51-55 BCADD

51. It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have___.

B) an ambition to get ahead

第一段中：

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.

52. What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream?

C) Americans’ idea of it has changed over the past few decades.

第二段中：

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.

53. What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success?

A) It still remains open to debate.

第四段中：

In the past seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education to lead to success…they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal…do not need a four-year college education in order to be successful.

54. How do some people view college education these days?

D) It helps broaden their minds.

第六段：

While some…see college as a way to gain new perspective and life experiences.

55. What is one factor essential to success in America, according to Will Fendley?

D) A clear aim and high motivation.

第七段中：

Sixty-year-old Will Fendley…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…