美国文化与口语

出版时间：2009-8  出版社：浙江大学出版社  作者：李井奎  页数：242  
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前言

随着教学改革的推进，各个高校对教师开设课程的要求越来越高，大批优秀的通识课相继涌现。“美国文化与口语”被列为浙江大学首批立项建设的通识课程，该课程的教材《美国文化与口语》应运而生。它的出版不仅符合学校管理部门对通识课高要求的精神，同时又能很大程度地满足学生对知识与能力的渴望。众所周知，语言与文化是密不可分的。语言是文化的组成部分和重要载体，而文化是语言的土壤。对于英语学习者而言，要想说一口恰当地道的英语，就必须了解英美国家的文化习俗，而熟通英美文化，又能使谈话更加深入、得体、富有内涵。目前的英语教材，基本上只注重学生语言能力的提高，而文化方面的教材，又大多局限于文化的灌输，能够有机地把文化知识与语言能力尤其是口语能力结合起来的教材，寥寥无几。《美国文化与口语》教材的问世弥补了这一方面的不足，把文化与口语结合起来，使学生在了解熟悉美国文化的同时，提高口语交际能力。在教材内容上，我们力求提供真实的语言素材以及符合现实生活的口语活动。本教材共分24个章节，题材内容包罗万象，涵盖了美国社会和文化的各个领域：美国历史地理、政治体制、经济、教育、运动与音乐、家庭生活、饮食、节日、交通与驾车、电影娱乐、旅游休闲。

内容概要

　　《美国文化与口语（附光盘）》把文化知识与语言能力有机地结合在一起，不仅能使学生了解英美国家的文化习俗，熟悉美国的文化，又能说一口恰当地道的英语，提高口语交际能力，使谈话更加深入、得体、富有内涵。　　《美国文化与口语（附光盘）》提供真实的语言素材以及符合现实生活的口语活动。题材内容包罗万象，涵盖了美国社会和文化的各个领域，包括美国历史地理、政治体制、经济、教育、运动与音乐、家庭生活、饮食、节日、交通与驾车、电影娱乐、旅游休闲、动物保护和宠物文化、肢体语言、公共场合的行为与个人卫生以及出国前准备事务等。　　《美国文化与口语（附光盘）》还配有光盘，“视”和“听”的内容丰富多彩，多渠道地展现了美国的社会和文化。　　《美国文化与口语（附光盘）》作为浙江大学首批立项建设的通识课程教材，适用于各专业学生和广大英语爱好者。相信大家在阅读完《美国文化与口语（附光盘）》后，不但能够通过读、视、听和说，深入了解美国文化与生活的方方面面，而且能够切实提高自己的口语交流能力。

书籍目录

CHAPTER 1 American Geography"PartA PreviewHere's the US Map!A Geography QuizPart B ViewingVocabulary in the Viewing"Part C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassagePart D Speaking Activities1. A Travel Plan2. Immigrants in the US3. Chinese Immigrants in the US4. Facts about the US StatesCHAPTER 2 American History"PartA PreviewAmerican History QuizPart B ViewingVocabulary in the ViewingPart C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassageReading ExercisePartD Speaking Activities1. Interpreting "All Men Are Created Equal."2. Translating the American Anthem3. The Greatest Hero in American History4. Editing a Newspaper on the American RevolutionCHAPTER 3  Politics in the USPart A PreviewMatching GamePart B ListeningVocabulary in the ListeningPart C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassageReading ExercisePart D Speaking Activities1. Does the Public Have a Right to Know?2. Opinion Round-up3. Democratic or Republican Ideas?4. Democratic or Republican?5. Running for PresidencyCHAPTER 4  Education in the USPart A PreviewEducation QuizPart B ListeningVocaboulary in the ListeningPart C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassageReading ExercisePart D Speaking Activities1. Taking a Field Trip2. Public or Private?3. Learning about American Culture4. How Do American Students Compare with International Peers?'5. Design a Photo Poster!CHAPTER 5  Mass Media in the USPart A PreviewForms of Mass MediaPart B ListeningVocabulary in the ListeningPart C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassageReading ExercisePart D Speaking Activities1. Making Predictions2. What's Your Choice?3 Describing the Graph4. Conducting a SurveyCHAPTER 6  American EconomyPartA PreviewDescribing the TablePartB ViewingVocabulary in the ViewingPart C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassageReading ExercisePartD Speaking Activities1. Oral Reporting2. Company Profiles3. Economic Impact of Smoke Free Laws: A Case StudyCHAPTER 7 Money Matters in the USPart A PreviewAmerican MoneyPart B ListeningVocabulary in the Listeningpart C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassageReading ExercisePart D Speaking Activities1. Words and Expressions Related to Money2. Quiz on Financial Knowledge3. Applying for a Credit Card4. Credit Card UseCHAPTER 8  Work and Company Culture in the USPartA PreviewEvaluating a Job OfferPart B ViewingVocabulary in the ViewingPart C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassageReading ExercisePart D Speaking Activities1.An Ideal Job2. A Job Description3. Job Interview4. Giving AdviceCHAPTER 9  Festivals and Holidays in the USPartA PreviewMatching GameFestivals and Holidays for You to Choose fromWrite Your Choice HerePart B ViewingVocabulary in the ViewingPart C Reading for InformationNotes to the PassageReading ExercisePart D Speaking Activities1. Independence Day2. Introducing and Guessing a Chinese Festival3. Enjoying Holiday Jokes4. Guessing Festival WordsCHAPTER 10  Leisure and Recreation in the USPartA PreviewGuessing GameNames of the GamesWrite Your Choice HerePart B ListeningVocabulary in the ListeningPart C Reading for Information……CHAPTER 11 Toruism and National Parks in the USCHAPTER 12 Traffic and Driving in the USCHAPTER 13 Enrironmental Protection in the USCHAPTER 14 Shopping in the USCHAPTER 15 Food Culturs in the USCHAPTER 16 Yard Sale in the USCHAPTER 17 Americsan SportsCHAPTER 18 American Family LifeCHAPTER 19 American Music CHAPTER 20 Social Problems in the USCHAPTER 21 Body Language and Gestures-Nonverbal Behaveior in the USCHAPTER 22 Behavior in Public Places in the USCHAPTER 23 Americans and Their PetsCHAPTER 24 Going to the USAppendix 1 Weights and MeasuresAppendix 2 Time and TemteratureAppendix 3 Clathing Size Conversion Chart

章节摘录

插图：published the results of a study that found no decline in total restaurant or bar revenues occurred in El Paso, Texas after the city's smoke free law was implemented on January 2, 2002.In October 2004, the Dallas Restaurant Association commissioned a study by Clower and Weinstein, which revealed that Dallas' 100% smoke free restaurant ordinance （法令） had a negative economic impact. A critique of the research methods used by Clower and Weinstein found "significant flaws regarding the study design and conclusions." In fact, an evaluation of Dallas sales tax receipts found that there were no statistically significant changes in hospitality revenue trends since the ordinance's implementation. The evaluation also found there was an increased number of restaurants and bars in Dallas. This trend continued on after the smoke free law went into effect. The Clower and Weinstein study was used to dissuade the Houston City Council from adopting a 100% smoke free ordinance. Ninety-six percent of surveyed businesses reported that Albuquerque's 100% smoke free restaurant law has had no effect on business, with 97% of their customers responding positively to smoke free dining. According to the University of New Mexico Bureau of Business and Economic Research, restaurants saw a 6.54% increase in gross receipts for the 2004 fiscal year.Business is booming in New York City's bars and restaurants with tax receipts up 12% since the introduction and enactment of the city's Smoke-Free Indoor Air law in March 2003. Figures from the city's Department of Finance show $12 million paid in taxes from bars and restaurants from April through September of 2003, compared to $10.8 million in 2002. In addition, a 2003 New York City Depart- ment of Health and Mental Hygiene study designed to measure the ordinance's effect on employment rates in smoke free establishments, found a gain of 10,000 jobs since the implementation of the smoke free air act.

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