沪教版七八九年级英语课外拓展 兴趣课 英语国家介绍—美国课件

America Karida July 2024 Contents Introduction to America Famous Attractions in America American Cuisine American Culture Group work ——Make a travel guide of America Part 1 Introduction to America Introduction to America The United States of America (USA) is a federal republic comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. 美利坚合众国(USA)是一个联邦共和国，由50个州、一个联邦区、五个主要自治领土和各种属地组成。 Introduction to America The United States is the world's largest country, its economic strength and comprehensive national strength are ranked first in the world. At the same time, the United States is also a country of great cultural integration, with a wide variety of ethnic groups, known as the "Ethnic Museum". 美国是世界第一大国，其经济实力还和综合国力均位于世界首位。同时，美国也是一个文化大融合的国家，民族种类繁多，有“人种博物馆”之称。 Introduction to America The United States of America is a vast and diverse country with a rich history, a thriving economy, and a vibrant culture. 美利坚合众国是一个幅员辽阔、多元化的国家，拥有丰富的历史、繁荣的经济和充满活力的文化。 Capital: New York Official Languages: English Official Currency: American dollar Transportation: Train, subway, bus, taxi Climate of America The United States is a vast country with many and varied climates. The best time to visit is in early spring (late March) or autumn (late September), when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is low. 美国幅员辽阔，气候种类繁多且差异大。旅游的最佳时间是早春（三月下旬）或秋季（9月下旬），这两个时间气温适宜，降雨量较少。 Part 2 Famous Attractions in America Famous Attractions in America The United States is a world tourist destination with a wealth of wonderful landmarks. Some of the most popular include the Statue of Liberty in New York City, the National Mall in Washington, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Niagara Falls, Monument Valley in Utah, and more. 美国是世界旅游胜地，拥有大量精彩绝伦的地标性景点。其中最热门的包括纽约市的自由女神像，华盛顿国家广场，旧金山的金门大桥，尼亚加拉大瀑布，犹他州的纪念碑谷等等。 the Statue of Liberty 自由女神像 the National Mall in Washington 华盛顿国家广场 the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco 旧金山的金门大桥 Niagara Falls 尼亚加拉大瀑布 Monument Valley in Utah 犹他州的纪念碑谷 Part 3 American Cuisine American Cuisine The United States has a lot of food. But most Americans have a preference for sweets and high-calorie foods, including Turkey, steak, hamburgers, pizza, and hot dogs. In addition, Americans like to drink clam chowder and eat seafood,such as lobster. 美国有很多食物。但大多数美国人偏爱甜食和高热量食物，包括火鸡、牛排、汉堡、披萨和热狗。此外，美国人喜欢喝蛤蜊浓汤和吃海鲜，比如龙虾。 Part 4 American Culture American Education 美国教育 The United States has a well-developed education system, with a high literacy rate and numerous institutions of higher learning. It is home to some of the world's most prestigious universities, such as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. 美国拥有发达的教育体系，识字率高，高等院校众多。它是世界上一些最负盛名的大学的所在地，如哈佛大学、耶鲁大学和斯坦福大学。 American Film 美国电影 American film is the absolute hegemon of the world film industry. Much of the world film market is controlled by Hollywood. Hollywood movies are crushing local movies in most countries. American films are highly international and represent the highest level of the world film industry. 美国电影是世界影坛绝对的霸主。世界电影市场大部分市场被好莱坞控制。好莱坞电影在大部分国家本土碾压本土电影。美国电影具有高度国际性，代表着世界影坛最高水平。 American Sports 美国体育 There are many popular sports in the America, including American football, baseball, basketball, and ice hockey（冰球）. Among them, the most famous one is basketball, and the National Basketball Association（NBA） is a dream place for basketball lovers all over the world. American Hip-Hop 美国街舞 Hip-Hop first appeared in California, is the American black urban poor dance. Over time, Hip-Hop became popular all over the US and the world because of its coolness and rhythm. Nowadays, Hip-Hop has become a popular dance among young people. 街舞最早出现于美国加利福尼亚州，是美国黑人城市贫民的舞蹈。后来街舞因为其酷炫和节奏感而火爆全美国乃至全世界。 Marriage in America 美国婚姻 American wedding culture is famous for its individuality and diversity. They stress the freedom of marriage, wedding ceremonies are rich and varied. They advocate equal love regardless of race or gender. At present, all of America has legalized homosexuality. 美国婚礼文化以其个性和多样性而闻名。他们强调婚姻的自由，婚礼仪式丰富多样。他们提倡不分种族和性别的平等爱情。目前，美国已经将同性恋合法化。 American tipping 美国小费 Tipping culture originated in the United Kingdom as a reward for good performance by slave owners. Later, in order to obtain better service, tipping was also applied to more service industries. At present, the highest tip in the United States is usually about 15% to 25% of the amount spent. 小费文化起源于英国，最初是奴隶主对表现优异的黑奴奖赏。后来，为了获得更好的服务，小费也应用到了更多的服务行业。目前，美国小费给的最高，通常是消费金额的15%-25%左右。 Communication Taboo 谈话禁忌 In the United States, avoid mentioning sensitive topics such as gun control, the death penalty, abortion, civil rights, religious beliefs, and racial discrimination, especially in public. Otherwise, there may be serious consequences. 在美国避免提及枪支管制、死刑、堕胎、公民权利、宗教信仰、种族歧视等敏感的话题，尤其是在公共场合时更加要注意。否则可能会带来严重的后果。 Part 5 Group work ——Make a travel guide of America Thank you ! Karida Lavf58.20.100 $