美國(guó)文化與口語(yǔ)

前言

隨著教學(xué)改革的推進(jìn)，各個(gè)高校對(duì)教師開(kāi)設(shè)課程的要求越來(lái)越高，大批優(yōu)秀的通識(shí)課相繼涌現(xiàn)?！懊绹?guó)文化與口語(yǔ)”被列為浙江大學(xué)首批立項(xiàng)建設(shè)的通識(shí)課程，該課程的教材《美國(guó)文化與口語(yǔ)》應(yīng)運(yùn)而生。它的出版不僅符合學(xué)校管理部門(mén)對(duì)通識(shí)課高要求的精神，同時(shí)又能很大程度地滿足學(xué)生對(duì)知識(shí)與能力的渴望。眾所周知，語(yǔ)言與文化是密不可分的。語(yǔ)言是文化的組成部分和重要載體，而文化是語(yǔ)言的土壤。對(duì)于英語(yǔ)學(xué)習(xí)者而言，要想說(shuō)一口恰當(dāng)?shù)氐赖挠⒄Z(yǔ)，就必須了解英美國(guó)家的文化習(xí)俗，而熟通英美文化，又能使談話更加深入、得體、富有內(nèi)涵。目前的英語(yǔ)教材，基本上只注重學(xué)生語(yǔ)言能力的提高，而文化方面的教材，又大多局限于文化的灌輸，能夠有機(jī)地把文化知識(shí)與語(yǔ)言能力尤其是口語(yǔ)能力結(jié)合起來(lái)的教材，寥寥無(wú)幾?！睹绹?guó)文化與口語(yǔ)》教材的問(wèn)世彌補(bǔ)了這一方面的不足，把文化與口語(yǔ)結(jié)合起來(lái)，使學(xué)生在了解熟悉美國(guó)文化的同時(shí)，提高口語(yǔ)交際能力。在教材內(nèi)容上，我們力求提供真實(shí)的語(yǔ)言素材以及符合現(xiàn)實(shí)生活的口語(yǔ)活動(dòng)。本教材共分24個(gè)章節(jié)，題材內(nèi)容包羅萬(wàn)象，涵蓋了美國(guó)社會(huì)和文化的各個(gè)領(lǐng)域：美國(guó)歷史地理、政治體制、經(jīng)濟(jì)、教育、運(yùn)動(dòng)與音樂(lè)、家庭生活、飲食、節(jié)日、交通與駕車(chē)、電影娛樂(lè)、旅游休閑。

內(nèi)容概要

　　《美國(guó)文化與口語(yǔ)（附光盤(pán)）》把文化知識(shí)與語(yǔ)言能力有機(jī)地結(jié)合在一起，不僅能使學(xué)生了解英美國(guó)家的文化習(xí)俗，熟悉美國(guó)的文化，又能說(shuō)一口恰當(dāng)?shù)氐赖挠⒄Z(yǔ)，提高口語(yǔ)交際能力，使談話更加深入、得體、富有內(nèi)涵?！　　睹绹?guó)文化與口語(yǔ)（附光盤(pán)）》提供真實(shí)的語(yǔ)言素材以及符合現(xiàn)實(shí)生活的口語(yǔ)活動(dòng)。題材內(nèi)容包羅萬(wàn)象，涵蓋了美國(guó)社會(huì)和文化的各個(gè)領(lǐng)域，包括美國(guó)歷史地理、政治體制、經(jīng)濟(jì)、教育、運(yùn)動(dòng)與音樂(lè)、家庭生活、飲食、節(jié)日、交通與駕車(chē)、電影娛樂(lè)、旅游休閑、動(dòng)物保護(hù)和寵物文化、肢體語(yǔ)言、公共場(chǎng)合的行為與個(gè)人衛(wèi)生以及出國(guó)前準(zhǔn)備事務(wù)等?！　　睹绹?guó)文化與口語(yǔ)（附光盤(pán)）》還配有光盤(pán)，“視”和“聽(tīng)”的內(nèi)容豐富多彩，多渠道地展現(xiàn)了美國(guó)的社會(huì)和文化?！　　睹绹?guó)文化與口語(yǔ)（附光盤(pán)）》作為浙江大學(xué)首批立項(xiàng)建設(shè)的通識(shí)課程教材，適用于各專(zhuān)業(yè)學(xué)生和廣大英語(yǔ)愛(ài)好者。相信大家在閱讀完《美國(guó)文化與口語(yǔ)（附光盤(pán)）》后，不但能夠通過(guò)讀、視、聽(tīng)和說(shuō)，深入了解美國(guó)文化與生活的方方面面，而且能夠切實(shí)提高自己的口語(yǔ)交流能力。

書(shū)籍目錄

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

章節(jié)摘錄

插圖：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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