试题出自试卷《中南大学2018年考博英语真题》

It is difficult to predict the future economy. Americans have come to realized that they are competing in a global economy and that they will continue to experience economic upturns and downturns. One thing is certain, however, that America’s traditional view of wealth have had a profound effect on its people’s living standards and values. American’s belief that wealth will continue to rise have deeply rooted in their belief system, hence the current decline in wealth can be a serious setback for them. But even a recession would hardly do much on their ideas; instead, it may produce positive competition and facilitation.