Answer:
A) The problem of pollution has been vastly overstated and is likely to decrease over time.
Explanation:
The author of the given passage expresses his concern about the effects pollution has on us and our environment. He tells us about how it occurs and how damaging it is, mentioning phenomena such as acid rain. He also tells us about how we can reduce pollution - by driving bicycles instead of cars, recycling, etc.
The statement that best expresses the perspective opposite of this one is statement A. The author doesn't think that the problem of pollution is overstated and that it's likely to decrease over time. He is concerned and wants us to know that we must do something to contribute to the reduction of pollution. The rest of the statements only confirm what he is saying.
I will answer the American Dream question:
The American Dream is classically thought of as a goal Americans aspire towards, out of their reach yet the only thought that keeps them going. The American Dream was typical in migrant workers during the Great Depression following the Wall Street Crash, as shown in Of Mice and Men.
