American culture and oral English

CHAPTER 1 American Geography"
PartA Preview
Here's the US Map!
A Geography Quiz
Part B Viewing
Vocabulary in the Viewing"
Part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Part D Speaking Activities
1. A Travel Plan
2. Immigrants in the US
3. Chinese Immigrants in the US
4. Facts about the US States

CHAPTER 2 American History"
PartA Preview
American History Quiz
Part B Viewing
Vocabulary in the Viewing
Part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Reading Exercise
PartD Speaking Activities
1. Interpreting "All Men Are Created Equal."
2. Translating the American Anthem
3. The Greatest Hero in American History
4. Editing a Newspaper on the American Revolution

CHAPTER 3 Politics in the US
Part A Preview
Matching Game
Part B Listening
Vocabulary in the Listening
Part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Reading Exercise
Part D Speaking Activities
1. Does the Public Have a Right to Know?
2. Opinion Round-up
3. Democratic or Republican Ideas?
4. Democratic or Republican?
5. Running for Presidency

CHAPTER 4 Education in the US
Part A Preview
Education Quiz
Part B Listening
Vocaboulary in the Listening
Part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Reading Exercise
Part D Speaking Activities
1. Taking a Field Trip
2. Public or Private?
3. Learning about American Culture
4. How Do American Students Compare with International Peers?'
5. Design a Photo Poster!

CHAPTER 5 Mass Media in the US
Part A Preview
Forms of Mass Media
Part B Listening
Vocabulary in the Listening
Part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Reading Exercise
Part D Speaking Activities
1. Making Predictions
2. What's Your Choice?
3 Describing the Graph
4. Conducting a Survey

CHAPTER 6 American Economy
PartA Preview
Describing the Table
PartB Viewing
Vocabulary in the Viewing
Part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Reading Exercise
PartD Speaking Activities
1. Oral Reporting
2. Company Profiles
3. Economic Impact of Smoke Free Laws: A Case Study

CHAPTER 7 Money Matters in the US
Part A Preview
American Money
Part B Listening
Vocabulary in the Listening
part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Reading Exercise
Part D Speaking Activities
1. Words and Expressions Related to Money
2. Quiz on Financial Knowledge
3. Applying for a Credit Card
4. Credit Card Use

CHAPTER 8 Work and Company Culture in the US
PartA Preview
Evaluating a Job Offer
Part B Viewing
Vocabulary in the Viewing
Part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Reading Exercise
Part D Speaking Activities
1.An Ideal Job
2. A Job Description
3. Job Interview
4. Giving Advice

CHAPTER 9 Festivals and Holidays in the US
PartA Preview
Matching Game
Festivals and Holidays for You to Choose from
Write Your Choice Here
Part B Viewing
Vocabulary in the Viewing
Part C Reading for Information
Notes to the Passage
Reading Exercise
Part D Speaking Activities
1. Independence Day
2. Introducing and Guessing a Chinese Festival
3. Enjoying Holiday Jokes
4. Guessing Festival Words

CHAPTER 10 Leisure and Recreation in the US
PartA Preview
Guessing Game
Names of the Games
Write Your Choice Here
Part B Listening
Vocabulary in the Listening
Part C Reading for Information
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CHAPTER 11 Toruism and National Parks in the US
CHAPTER 12 Traffic and Driving in the US
CHAPTER 13 Enrironmental Protection in the US
CHAPTER 14 Shopping in the US
CHAPTER 15 Food Culturs in the US
CHAPTER 16 Yard Sale in the US
CHAPTER 17 Americsan Sports
CHAPTER 18 American Family Life
CHAPTER 19 American Music
CHAPTER 20 Social Problems in the US
CHAPTER 21 Body Language and Gestures-Nonverbal Behaveior in the US
CHAPTER 22 Behavior in Public Places in the US
CHAPTER 23 Americans and Their Pets
CHAPTER 24 Going to the US
Appendix 1 Weights and Measures
Appendix 2 Time and Temterature
Appendix 3 Clathing Size Conversion Chart