零距离美语会话[文化风俗差异]Lesson 1:You must have been here a long time
Unit 1 Differences in Culture and Customs One You must have been here a long time already. 你肯定在这里等了很久了。 1 Introduction A Being on time is considered good manners. Its not polite to be late for classes, meetings, or appointments. When we
零距离美语会话[文化风俗差异]Lesson 2: We'll just get a doggie bag
Two Well just get a doggie bag. 我们就将剩菜打包。 1 Introduction A It is impolite to begin a meal until everyone is seated. It is also considered impolite to chew food with an open mouth, or to talk while chewing anything. 在他人落座之前就开始就餐
零距离美语会话[文化风俗差异]Lesson 3:Have you wrapped your Christmas pres
Three Have you wrapped your Christmas presents? 你的圣诞礼物包好了吗？ 1 Introduction A Whereas the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival (also known as the Chinese New Year), Americas most popular holiday is Christmas. As Chinese kids
零距离美语会话[文化风俗差异]Lesson 4:How much did this painting cost
Four How much did this painting cost? 这幅画多少钱？ 1 Introduction A Many Americans love adventures. They are often interested in exploring other cultures when they have a chance to. When they return from their vacations, they usually bring back so
零距离美语会话[文化风俗差异]Lesson 5:Did you tip the bellboy
Five Did you tip the bellboy? 你付小费给那个服务生了吗？ 1 Introduction A It is the custom to give tips to waiters in restaurants and taxi drivers. 在餐馆给服务员小费、给的士司机小费被认为是习俗。 B It is also American custom when visiting friends t
零距离美语会话[文化风俗差异]Lesson 6:A shouting match
Six A shouting match? 一场争吵比赛？ 1 Introduction A American humor often confuses the Chinese. The American sense of the comedic is quite different from the Chinese. When Americans tell a joke to the Chinese, the looks of puzzlement are simply gol
零距离美语会话[信仰]Lesson 1:Do you believe in God?
Unit 2 Beliefs One Do you believe in God? 你有什么宗教信仰吗？ 1 Introduction A Most Westerners are Christians. Some go to churches as often as twice a week, some less often. Religious services include the singing of songs and listening to speakers,
零距离美语会话[信仰]Lesson 2:Do you believe in palmistry?
Two Do you believe in palmistry? 你相信手相术吗？ 1 Introduction A In America, thirteen is considered to be a superstitious number. So some buildings dont have the thirteenth floor, instead, they go from the twelfth to the fourteenth floor. Some hou
零距离美语会话[家庭]Lesson 1:Modern dating
Unit 3 Family One Modern dating 现代约会 1 Introduction A For millions of singles, e-mail has become an essential tool in the dating game. It's a good tool for casually getting to know people. It expedites the whole dating routine. 对于成百万的单身
零距离美语会话[家庭]Lesson 2:Here comes the bride
Two Here comes the bride. 新娘来了。 1 Introduction A Some American men have this thinking - why buy the cow if you can get all your milk free? 一些美国男人有这种思想如果你可以免费得到牛奶的话，那又何必去买头奶牛呢？（这句话有很明显的引申意义：身边
零距离美语会话[家庭]Lesson 3:Why did your parents have so many
Three Why did your parents have so many? 为什么你父母要这么多孩子？ 1 Introduction A Many American couples that can not have a baby come to Asia to adopt babies. 许多不能生育的美国夫妻来亚洲领养小孩。 B Some Americans think abortion is very cruel an
零距离美语会话[家庭]Lesson 4:International Marriage
Four International Marriage. 涉外婚姻 1 Introduction A Perhaps more than ever before, people from very different cultures marry each other. Such intercultural and interracial marriages have been more common in countries like America and Canada where
零距离美语会话[家庭]Lesson 5:You can't change a child's behavior by u
Five You cant change a childs behavior by using force! 你不能用武力改变一个小孩的行为！ 1 Introduction In America, children are well protected by law. If parents beat or kick their kids and the police know that, the bruises on the kids can cause the
零距离美语会话[娱乐]Lesson 1:Let's take a vacation
Unit 4 Entertainment One Lets take a vacation ! 我们去度假吧! 1 Introduction A Americans are very mobile, and travel is very popular for many people. In America, when people take a vacation, they often drive a car. Some families travel far within th
