The desire for a higher moral standard is not a lament (挽歌)for some nonexistent golden age, Elshtain says, nor is it a wishful (一厢情愿的)longing for a time that denied opportunities to women and minorities. Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice.

　　Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society, she says. Slowly, you recognize that the things that matter are those that cantbe bought.

　　36.Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans ________.

　　A) have adapted to a new set of moral standards

　　B) are longing for the return of the good old days

　　C) have realized the importance of material things

　　D) are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards

　　37.The moral decline of American society is caused manly by ________.

　　A) its growing wealth

　　B) the self-centeredness of individuals

　　C) underestimating the impact of social changes

　　D) the prejudice against women and minorities

　　38.Which of the following characterizes the traditional communities?

　　A) Great mobility.

　　B) Concern for ones neighbors.

　　C) Emphasis on individual effort.

　　D) Ever-weakening social bonds.

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