【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[听力原文]31-34
The "American dream" is an idea that grew from TV programs, books, and stories about family life. The idea began in the 1950s, after World War 2. What was the "dream"?
As the first step, families bought or built a comfortable little home in the suburbs. This often meant a long commute to work. Many husbands road the train or drove two hours each day, but this was part of the dream.
The husband "wore the pants" in the family. He made the decisions because he went to work, he paid the bills, and he "put" food on the table. Of course, his wife actually cooked the meals!
The wife spent her time at home. She took care of the children and kept house. Occasionally she found time for a hobby.
According to the dream, everyone was happy with this arrangement. This was the image that people held of the "perfect family." If the husband or wife felt bored or discontented, he or she hid these feelings.
31. What's the American Dream about according to the speaker?
[试题分析]本题考查考生对信息的理解。
[关键词句]The "American dream" is an idea that grew from TV programs，books，and stories about family life．
[详细解答]文章中提到the “American dream”是来自电视节目、书本、故事的对家庭生活的梦想。故选C。

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文]
Where do families set up their houses?
[试题分析]本题考查考生对信息的掌握。
[关键词句]families bought or built a comfortable little home in the suburbs．
[详细解答]文章中提到美国家庭会在乡村购买或建造舒适的小房子。故选A。

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[听力原文]
What is the role of the husband in the family?
[试题分析]本题考查考生对信息的总结归纳能力。
[关键词句]He went to work，he paid the bills，and he "put" food on the table．
[详细解答]文章中提到的丈夫出去工作、付账单、买食物总结起来就是谋生养家。故选D。

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[听力原文]
What will the husband or wife do, if he or she feels bored or unsatisfied?
[试题分析]本题考查考生对信息细节的理解。
[关键词句]If the husband or wife felt bored or discontented．he or she hid these feelings．
[详细解答]文章中直接提到丈夫和妻子会把这种感觉掩藏起来。故选B。