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《英語國傢文化與生活》係列圖書，以英文原版形式齣版，書中以大量圖片的形式較深入地介紹瞭英語國傢的人文地理、旅遊、經濟、文化、教育等，並對日常生活做瞭詳細介紹。通過這本書你將對美國有全新的認識，是國內英語學習者很好的閱讀素材。對準備齣國留學的學生備考英語水平考試大有幫助。

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《英語國傢文化與生活》係列圖書由以英語為母語的作者，為中國學生和英語學習者專門編寫，尤其是將來準備齣國留學的學生。

本書以美國這一英語國傢的曆史和文化為背景，對該國的人文地理、旅遊、經濟、文化、教育及日常生活做瞭詳細介紹，通過這本書你將對美國有全新的認識。針對ESL學習者的特點和英語水平, 本書以全英文方式齣版, 是國內英語學習者很好的閱讀素材，每一章節後都有對本章節重難點單詞的注釋與習題，在閱讀的同時提升閱讀水平。對準備齣國留學的學生備考英語水平考試也大有幫助。

This series of books allows readers to strengthen their vocabulary while learning important information about the history and culture of different English speaking countries. In This Is America, you will learn about the people and history of the United States. This book will help you get to know the real America, known as the land of opportunity and freedom. The book features road trip suggestions that take you through the geography of the United States and introduces you to important monuments and cities. This book will also give you insider knowledge about American culture.

This is the perfect book for students who are interested in completing a work or study term in the United States. It is also ideal for travellers who are considering America as a destination. The book comes complete with practice questions to test your new knowledge and vocabulary lists for review, so you can sharpen your English language skills while reading. Enjoy this book and the others in this essential series!

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目錄

Chapter 1 An Introduction to America..........................................................................................001

Chapter 2 The History of America................................................................................................005

Chapter 3 The Geography of America...........................................................................................028

Chapter 4 Nature in America........................................................................................................036

Chapter 5 Symbols of the USA........................................................................................ ...... ......042

Chapter 6 The Government of the USA......................................................................................045

Chapter 7 The American Economy...............................................................................................050

Chapter 8 Road Trips Through the USA.........................................................................................057

Chapter 9 The American Way of Work.........................................................................................134

Chapter 10 Understanding American Culture..............................................................................137

Chapter 11 The American Way of Life..........................................................................................150

Chapter 12 Sports.........................................................................................................................162

Chapter 13 The Arts......................................................................................................................166

Chapter 14 Only in America..........................................................................................................178

Chapter 15 Language....................................................................................................................180

Chapter 16 Information for the Visitor.........................................................................................187

精彩書摘

“Nín h?o!”

Or as we say here in America—“Hi!”—and welcome to this unique guide to the United States of America for Chinese learners of English.

In these pages you will learn not only the history, culture and language of the USA, but also intriguing details of the people, places and hidden secrets of this ancient land in the modern world. In fact, you will be so carried away by the journey through place and time that you could almost forget that you’re practicing your language skills at the same time.

So just in case you do… each chapter has a glossary and vocabulary (with words and phrases highlighted in bold), practice questions, and practice activities and comprehension exercise included in the text. These activities are designed to reinforce the practical information, practice English language skills and enhance cultural understanding.

This way you can show your teachers and parents that you really are doing your homework!

So… where is America? What is America? Let’s start with your ideas on the United States of America (to give the country its proper name), also known as the US, USA, America, “The States”, and “Stateside”.

What are the first ten words that come into your mind when you think of America? Your words could be a person (Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Elvis Presley, Pocahontas, Louisa May Allcott); a place (New York City, The Grand Canyon, Hollywood, Key West, The Golden Gate Bridge, The Colorado River); or an historical event (The Civil War, The Battle of the Alamo, “First Contact,” the first moon landing, The Great Depression).

Your first thoughts might be ideas (“The American Dream”, “Freedom of speech”, “The Right to Bear Arms”, “Go West, young man”, “In God We Trust”.) or inventions (the transistor, the Voyager space station, the iPhone, 3D printing, Tupperware). Your mind may go straight to music (Heartbreak Hotel, Good Vibrations, In the Mood, Respect) or films (The Godfather, Jaws, Pulp Fiction, Gone with the Wind). Or maybe landscapes, animals and symbols such as the Statue of Liberty or the Bald Eagle are the first things to enter your mind. Do you think of the flag (The Stars & Stripes) or the National Anthem (The Star-Spangled Banner), and if so which version—a military band, singer Whitney Houston or guitarist Jimi Hendrix?

It’s clear from the start that the USA is many things to many people, so this book is designed to help you learn about America from the inside out. The first thing to understand is that the USA is huge! Huge in size, in diversity and in aspiration. America sees itself as the land of opportunity, where anything is possible and dreams become reality. So let us start with some facts and then work our way through the geography and history; the myths and legends of this great country. Let us travel together on an all American “Road Trip” through time, place and people.

Some facts about America:

? The United States of America is a federal republic of 50 states, 48 contiguous and 2 others—Alaska and Hawaii.

? The population is 320 million people (and growing).

? The land area is 3,794,083 square miles, 9,826,630 square kilometers, making it the third largest country in the world.

? Its borders are the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west, Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. It is more than twice the size of the European Union.

? There is no official language—the most common languages are English and Spanish.

? The major mountain ranges are the Rockies in the west and the Appalachians in the east, with a vast central plain and lowest point at Death Valley (-86 meters).

? The currency is the dollar. Dollar notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10, $5, $2 and $1 bills. They are the same size and color but have different pictures and famous people and places on the front and back (4). Coins come as 1 dollar, 50 cents (half dollar), 25 cents (quarter), 10 cents (dime), 5 cents (nickel) and 1 cent (penny). Look at the coins carefully when you arrive, as they can be confusing—for example a dime is smaller than a nickel, even though it is worth more.

And here are some lesser known “fun” facts…

? In more than half of all U.S. states, the highest paid public employee in the state is a football coach.

? The state of Alaska is 429 times larger than the state of Rhode Island. But Rhode Island has a much larger population than Alaska does. Alaska also has the largest percentage of people who walk to work (a chilly commute!). The state was purchased from Russia in 1867 and is the largest state in the US by land area.

前言/序言

不錯的書，提前瞭解加國

很好，已經買瞭第不知道多少遍瞭，值得迴購。真是一本好書。

物流快，書的質量很好，有活動買的，先屯著將來看

非常好

不錯的書，提前瞭解加國

上一行彆字因為直接寫會被和諧。

京東618圖書優惠活動非常給力，買瞭好多好書

沒有想象中的好

很好的書，給孩子上課用的。希望孩子能過！