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pends on the technologies available, our efficiency in the use of resources, and the acceptable standard of living.

10. The Vice-President of Vietnam emphasised Vietnam's _______________________ policy of

joining other ASEAN members in boosting ASEAN-Russia ties in a comprehensive manner.

Is the American Dream real? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYGc8-L_NmE

1. To hitch one's wagon to a star — try to succeed by forming a relationship with someone who is already successful

2. Pretentious — attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed

3. Metric — a system or standard of measurement

4. To allow for — make provision or provide scope for

1. Craigslist is the brainchild of Craig Newmark, and has become one of the most popular sites on the Internet. Started in San Francisco in 1995, it is perhaps the ultimate site for classified listings. It offers job advertisements, personal ads, ads for cars, pets, home supplies and a plethora of other choices.

2. Andrew Carnegie (November 25, 1835 — August 11, 1919) was a Scottish American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He was also one of the highest profile philanthropists of his era and had given away almost 90 percent — amounting to, in 1919, $350 million (in 2014, $4.76 billion) — of his fortune to charities and foundations by the time of his death. His 1889 article proclaiming «The Gospel of Wealth» called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, and stimulated a wave of philanthropy. Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, and emigrated to the United States with his very poor parents in 1848. Carnegie started as a telegrapher and by the 1860s had investments in railroads, railroad sleeping cars, bridges and oil derricks.

1. Why do you think the US is one of the most popular destination countries for immigrants?

2. Is the American dream still a reality?

1. What does the story of the East European immigrant illustrate?

2. What does becoming rich or poor in the US mostly depend on nowadays?

3. Why should social mobility and equality of opportunity be called the Danish dream in the 21^>st century, according to the video?

4. Do women in the US have the same economic opportunities as men?

5. In what sense does the American dream remain uniquely American?