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AMERICAN CULTURE
LIFE IN AMERICA
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National Bird
Bald Eagle
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National Flower
Rose
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National Statue
Statue of Liberty
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National Anthem (song)
Star-Spangled Banner (it means flag with stars)
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National Tree
Oak Tree
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National Money
Dollars
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National Motto 座右铭
“In God we trust.”
( 我们相信神 )
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Does China have national symbols?
Flower?Tree?Money?Song?Bird?Motto?
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Attitude ( 态度 ) in America
We are a casual ( 轻松 ) culture.
People are friendly and talk to everybody. We are sociable.
We move quickly.
We focus on the environment. 专注于环境
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TV in America
• We have 600+ channels ( 电视频道 ) on television
• Reality TV started in America– Reality TV means real life on TV– Shows about food, building houses,
relationships, schools, cars, music
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Hollywood!
• All famous movies come from Hollywood• Hollywood is a city in California
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How are Chinese movies and TV?
How many channels are there?
Who is a famous Chinese actor/actress?
Who is a famous American actor/actress?
What is your favorite American movie?
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Time Zones
• A time zone is an area that has the same time
• America is a big country – we have four time zones.
Eastern Time
Central Time
Mountain Time
Pacific Time
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Different PlacesThe north is very cold in winter. Sometimes it snows 2-3 meters!
The south is hot all year. We have beaches in the south.
The west has deserts and mountains.
W
S
N
E
The east has big cities like New York and Washington D.C.
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What are different places like in China?
The north has…
The south has…
The east has…
The west has…
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American Football
• The most famous sport in America• 32 teams• Indiana’s team is THE COLTS!
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American Football
The Game:• Move the ball from one side of the field to the
other• Don’t get tackled ( 抓住 )• Run fast• Throw far• TOUCHDOWN! (Goal!)
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What is a sport in China?
Ping-Pong (Table Tennis)?
Soccer?
Badminton?
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Garage Sales and Yard Sales
When we don’t want something anymore, we sell it at our house. The prices are very cheap. ($1 for a book, $2 for a shirt)
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When you don’t want something anymore, what do you do with it?
Throw it away?
Sell it?
Give it to someone for free?
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Language in America
• We speak English!
• We exaggerate ( 夸大 ) often.– I have one million things to do today.– It is so hot, I’m going to die!– I hate him. I will never talk to him again.
• We say “sorry” often.
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Language in America
• Sounds:“Huh?” (what?)“Mhmm” (yes)“Huh” (that’s interesting)“Hm-m” (no)“Ooooh” (up-trouble)“Ooooh” (down-understand)“Aww” (cute, sad, disappointed 失望的 )“Woohoo!” (excited)
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Language in America
• We use body language.
I don’t know. I’m thinking. I’m angry.
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Language in America
• Hand GesturesGesture 1 – very bad
Gesture 2 – ok!
Gesture 3 – goodbye
Gesture 4 – rock and roll
Gesture 5 – don’t like
Gesture 6 – Kill myself, my life is bad
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Language in America
• Hand GesturesGesture 7 – I love you
Gesture 8 – I hope, luck
Gesture 9 – come here
Gesture 10 – hello/bye
Gesture 11 – call me
Gesture 12 – #1 (sports)
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Language in America
• Hand GesturesGesture 13 – question
Gesture 14 - wait
Gesture 15 - stop
Gesture 16 - peace
Gesture 17 - money
Gesture 18 – I don’t know
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Language in America
• Hand GesturesGesture 19 – disgusting 讨厌Gesture 20 – too loud!
Gesture 21 – you
Gesture 22 – so-so
Gesture 23 – be quiet
Gesture 24 – 7
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What are hand gestures in China?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Come here
Stop
Money
Angry?
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Religion 宗教Many people in American believe in Christianity 基督教
• They read The Bible.• They go to church.• They help poor people.
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ReligionOther people in America are atheists 无神论者
• They don’t believe in anything.
• They study science and medicine.
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ReligionOther religions in America are:
Buddhism 佛教
Hinduism 印度教
Taoism 道教
Mormonism 摩门教
Catholicism 天主教
Utilitarianism 功利主义
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What religion is in China?
Buddhism 佛教 ?
Atheists 无神论者 ?
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Food from America
Corn dog
Philli Cheesesteak
S’mores
Reuben
Baked Alaska
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Food from America
Cobb Salad
Buffalo Wings
Turducken
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
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Food from America
CHINESE FOOD!
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Fast Food
We eat a lot of fast food. We drink a lot of coffee.
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What food originated ( 起源 ) from China?
????????
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Colors Meanings in America
White – weddings 婚礼Black – death, funerals 葬礼Red – love, danger 危险Green – luck, jealousy 妒忌Blue – boys, sadnessPink – girls, friendshipGrey – uncertainty 不确定 (you don’t know)
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What do colors mean in China?
White?Black?Red?Green?Blue?Pink?Yellow?
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What are big differences between America and China?
• Driving and rules on the road• Food• Language• Bathrooms• The way people look• Schools (China = memorize 记忆 , America = talk)
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American Idioms
• “Fight fire with fire.”– It means use the same weapon 武器 as your enemy 敌人 .– Example: Someone hit your car? Fight fire with fire!
• “Practice makes perfect.”– It means if you practice something, you will be perfect.– Example: I’m not good at football, but practice makes
perfect!
• “Time is money.”– It means time is important, don’t be slow.– Example: Let’s take a fast lunch break today. Time is
money!
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QUIZ
What is the national flower?
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QUIZ
What is the national flower?
Rose
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QUIZ
What is the national tree?
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QUIZ
What is the national tree?
Oak Tree
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QUIZ
In America, we move _______.
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QUIZ
In America, we move quickly.
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QUIZ
How many TV channels do we have?
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QUIZ
How many TV channels do we have?
600+
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QUIZ
How many time zones do we have?
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QUIZ
How many time zones do we have?
4
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QUIZ
When we don’t want something anymore, we put it in a _________ ________.
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QUIZ
When we don’t want something anymore, we put it in a
garage sale.
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QUIZ
What is the most famous sport in America?
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QUIZ
What is the most famous sport in America?
American Football
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QUIZ
What do these sounds mean?Hm-m.Aww.Ooooh.Mhmm.
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QUIZ
What do these sounds mean?Hm-m. NoAww. CuteOoooh. UnderstandMhmm. Yes
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QUIZ
What do these gestures mean?
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QUIZ
What is the popular religion in America?
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QUIZ
What is the popular religion in America?
Christianity
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QUIZ
Name two foods from America.
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QUIZ
Where are you going to visit?
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QUIZ
Where are you going to visit?
AMERICA!!!!!!
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Come visit America!
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