American dreams and Chinese dreamsGood afternoon,ladies and gentlemen.I am honored to stand here and represent my group to show my presentation .First,Let's think about a question:What is dream? Dream is our goal to avoid getting lost in the pursuit of our life.Dream is our beacon when we have a long and lonely voyage at sea. Dream is a word showing the strongest desire of someone’s inner heart . Today,our theme is based on the discussion of American dreams and Chinese dreams .Now, let’s start with the American dreams first.The term American dream was first mentioned by James Truslow Adams in his book 《The Epic of American》which was written in 1931.He states in his book ：“the American Dream is a dream of land,each person has a better, richer and more fulfilling life,and those who have the ability or achievement are always full of opportunities.”So what is the real meaning of American dreams? I think most of you have your own conception.Is it FREEDOM,or EQUALITY.Is it INDINVDUALISM or MOBILITY,and what about DEMOCRACY?Yeah,we can conclude six basic beliefs from American dreams: individual freedomself-relianceequality of opportunitycompetitionmaterial wealthhard workThe American Dream is the dream of a land where all people can succeed through hard work. It is also an idea that suggests that all people have the potential to live happy, successful lives.Barack Obama is the New Symbol of the "American Dream". As the first black president, Barack Obama pushed America's transformation. Facing so many challenges without fear,he dedicated himself to the country. Obama himself is the greatest example of American Dream. With the belief that”Yes,we can”, he fought for people's better lives and led America to bestronger and richer.After becoming the biggest idol, he is the reason why many American teenagers have their own dreams and keep fighting for it. The former South African President Nelson Mandela wrote a letter to congratulate Obama: "Your victory proved that all the world should be for the courage to dream, dare to dream to make this world a better place."At the other site of Pacific Ocean, a historical country is raising again – China. Chinese dream is a hot topic nowadays. What does it come from?We can see the origin of Chinese dream from this chart .Since the opium war in 1840 ,China began the road of modernization with humiliation.In order to save the nation from extinction,Chinese sacrifices a lot to become rich and powerful.In 1912,the Republic of China was founded.Sun zhongshan became the first provisional president of China,which contributed to our national independence and people liberation.Finally,the establishment of the People's Republic of China by Mao Zedong created a new glorious chapter.The "Chinese dream"was formally put forth on Nov 29th,2012 by Chinese President Xi Jinping ,in order to build a prosperous society and realize national rejuvenation. The "Chinese dream" sometimes can be small like:A big houseA happy marriageA harmonious familyTraveling around the worldSometimes can be large like:Realize the great revivalSuper powerA harmonious societyStable development in economyOur country has experienced ups and downs during the five thousand years. Had brilliant time also humiliation. But our country has never given up the pace of progress. As every American has an American dream ,so does every Chinese.What should we do together for our Chinese dream?Considering the above,we can conclude some differences between American dreams and Chinese dreams.Chinese dreams focus on struggle and success of the whole nation,and rejuvenate the country through the road of socialism with Chinese characteristic.While American dreams focus on personal struggle and success.At last fully realize individual self value.However,either Chinese dream or American dream is telling people to hold hope and continue making efforts, to keep trying. Both are about the willing that to live a better life.Once I saw a film, just as the films says: today is present and tomorrow is mystery. If you are going to act it now, you will have the chance to accomplish your dream. Nevertheless the dream is still a dream.Now everybody , Let us spare no effort to stick with our dreams , release our dreams and realize our dreams.Let us cheer for our Chinese dreams!!!So much for my presentation.Thanks for your listening.。