America was prosperous in material terms in the 1920 s but meanwhile experienced severe spiritual crisis at the same time."Traditional morals and values were challenged, and even‘American Dream'as the symbol...America was prosperous in material terms in the 1920 s but meanwhile experienced severe spiritual crisis at the same time."Traditional morals and values were challenged, and even‘American Dream'as the symbol of American spirit,was questioned."1 Under the urge of monetary benefits, lies made up by different main characters in the mere pursuit of their American dreams but end with the deceptive illusions.The article mainly reveals a recession of Americans' values in the form of self-centered falsehoods hidden in the prosperous surface of Jazz Age.展开更多
LI Songshan stands in a construction site in. suburban Beijing. Through the clouds of dust kicked up by rumbling building machines, the 71-year-old sees a vision of his long-held dream： an African village, with 13 bu...LI Songshan stands in a construction site in. suburban Beijing. Through the clouds of dust kicked up by rumbling building machines, the 71-year-old sees a vision of his long-held dream： an African village, with 13 buildings covering 10,000 square meters, providing Chinese citizens with a real-life glimpse at the continent＇s culture.展开更多
Chinese engineer flourishes in Africa AFTER two months in Douala,the largest city in Cameroon,Li Liang has adapted to the local life.As an engineer sent by CGC（China Geo-engineering Corp.） Overseas Construction Grou...Chinese engineer flourishes in Africa AFTER two months in Douala,the largest city in Cameroon,Li Liang has adapted to the local life.As an engineer sent by CGC（China Geo-engineering Corp.） Overseas Construction Group Co.Ltd.at the end of 2011,Li is in charge of electrical equipment maintenance for a water company in Cameroon. Sometimes,he has to go deep into the jungles to fix展开更多
文摘America was prosperous in material terms in the 1920 s but meanwhile experienced severe spiritual crisis at the same time."Traditional morals and values were challenged, and even‘American Dream'as the symbol of American spirit,was questioned."1 Under the urge of monetary benefits, lies made up by different main characters in the mere pursuit of their American dreams but end with the deceptive illusions.The article mainly reveals a recession of Americans' values in the form of self-centered falsehoods hidden in the prosperous surface of Jazz Age.
文摘LI Songshan stands in a construction site in. suburban Beijing. Through the clouds of dust kicked up by rumbling building machines, the 71-year-old sees a vision of his long-held dream： an African village, with 13 buildings covering 10,000 square meters, providing Chinese citizens with a real-life glimpse at the continent＇s culture.
文摘Chinese engineer flourishes in Africa AFTER two months in Douala,the largest city in Cameroon,Li Liang has adapted to the local life.As an engineer sent by CGC（China Geo-engineering Corp.） Overseas Construction Group Co.Ltd.at the end of 2011,Li is in charge of electrical equipment maintenance for a water company in Cameroon. Sometimes,he has to go deep into the jungles to fix
