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Read the definition of the'GreatAmerican Dream'. To what 4 Mal<e new collocations. Match 1-8 in exercise 3 with
extent do you believe that the dream is (a) admirable and the verbs and adjectives below. Choose three and write
(b) achievabte? sentences.
The Great American Dream is the belief that every citizen can a reach c cause e maritaI g coveted
achieve prosperity and happiness through their own efforts b serve on d draw f right-wing h considerabLe
and abilities, irrespective of class or race.
ft f .Ol Read the glossary, then [isten to the opening
# Complete the text with the correct form of the words in
of Death of a Salesman. Why does Witly arrive home late?
brackets.
Choose the correct answer.
I Glossary
I shoulder = side of the road
i Studebaker = a make of car
Arthur Mi[[er (1915-2005) is i arch supports = things you put in shoes to give supporl and comfod
windshield = car window
universa[[y recognised as one of
the greatest '- (drama) of the 1 He couldn't concentrate white he was driving.
twentieth century. MiLter's father had 2 He fett asleep white he was driving.
emigrated to the USA from Austria- 3 He was involved in a car accident.
Hungary, drawn [ike so many others by
& (b f .Ol Listen again. Answer the questions, giving reasons
the 'Great American Dream'. However,
he experienced severe '- (finance) hardship when his for your answers when appropriate.
1 How would you describe Wilty's physical and mental
famity business was ruined in the Great Depression of the
state?
early 1930s.
2 How woutd you describe Linda's attitude to Witly?
MiLte/s most famous pLay, Death of a Salesman, is a powerfuI 3 What reasons does Linda suggest for what happened to
attack on the American system, with its aggressive busjness Witty in the car?
tactics and its'- (insist) on money and sociaI status 4 What remedies does Linda suggest?
o-
as (indicate) of worth. In WiLty Loman, the hero of
Sd f.fO Read the glossary, then [isten to the second
the ptay, we see a man who has falten foul of this system.
extract. What two topics do Linda and Wilty discuss at
WilLy is'burnt out'and in the ruthless wortd of business
length?
there is no room for sentiment: if he can't do the work,
5-
then he is no good to his (empLoy), the Wagner Glossary
Company, and he must go. WiLty is u-- (pain) aware of i to send a wrre = send a telegram
j to show the line = show new products
this and bewitdered at his lack of success. He hides behind
a smokescreen of lies and '- (pretend) to disguise the i accommodating = v,7|11;nn to adjust to the needs of other people
I crestfallen = sad and disappointed after an unexpected failure
fact to himself and others that he has failed. ufo!!1: move about
l-o-ll3Tp IlSy-"]_around;
When it was first staged in 1.949, the play was greeted with
8 ffi $d r.tO Listen again and answerthe questions.
(enthuse) reviews, and it won numerous '-
1 What does Linda suggest that Witty should do in order to
(prestige) literary awards. However, Mil.l.er's views attracted
improve his worl<ing Iife?
the attention of the Un-American Activilies Committee,
2 How does Willy react on the three occasions that Linda
which had been set up to investigate American artists
makes this suggestion?
suspected of having communist sympathies. Mi[[er was found 3 What did Witty and his son Biff argue about earlier?
'o- (guil.t) by the UAAC of undermining the American
4 Can you identify three occasions when Witly is indecisive
way of [ife. The verdict was, however, tater overturned and
and quickly changes his mind?
Mi[[er went on to write over fifty ptays.
ffiTffi Worl< in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1 Do you feel sympathy for Witty and Linda? Why?/Why not?
S Mal<e col[ocations with the words below. Use verbs for 1-4
2 ls there simitar pressure on business people to succeed
and adjectives for 5-8. Find them in the text.
in your country?
1 hardship 5 hardship 3 To what extent do you believe that your future prosperity
2 -- attention 6 status and happiness depend on your own efforts?
3 a committee 7 award 4 Do you agree with Witty that it's good for young peopte to
4 - - a verdict 8 sympathies move around and try out lots of different jobs?
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