第二十三期 6(6/6)-英语听力

[00:00.00]If you listen to American music, watch American television or magazines, [00:07.41]you will probably agree that the most popular subject of these forms of entertainment is love. [00:14.48]Romantic love always finds an audience in the country. [00:18.54]Falling in love, solving the problems of love, and achieving the happy ending — [00:24.04]the big wedding are subjects of interest to both the adult and the teenage public. [00:30.23]Millions of Americans celebrate Valentine's Day with special cards and gifts [00:35.96]that announce their love to their mates, their friends, and their families. [00:40.65]A popular saying is "Love conquers all". [00:44.31]Numerous columns in magazines and newspapers offer advice to those with difficulties of heart. [00:51.45]To most Americans, romantic love is central to a happy life. [00:56.72]Not only do Americans believe in romantic love [01:00.25]but they also believe that it is the best basis for making a happy marriage. [01:06.07]Despite the high divorce rate in the United States, [01:09.06]young men and women continue to marry on the basis of romantic love. [01:14.45]Young Americans feel free to choose their own marriage partners [01:18.78]from any social,economic,or religious background. [01:22.84]The man or woman may have strong ties with parents, brothers, or sisters, [01:28.02]but when he or she falls in love, the strongest feelings are supposed to be for the loved one. [01:34.50]When an American couple marries, [01:36.75]they generally plan to live apart from both sets of parents [01:40.48]and build their own independent family structure.