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美国的风土人情(American local conditions and customs)
1. Profile 概况
1.)Full name:the United States of America(美利坚合众国)
Abb.name: the United States, America Nickname: Uncle Sam
2.) Location: Central part of North America, east is near the Atlantic ocean, west faces the Pacific ocean
3.) Total area: Little over 9.3 million square kilometers 4.) Population: About 310 million
5.) Capital: Washington in District of Columbia
6.) Nationality: An immigrant country with over 100 nationalities from all around the world 7.) Language : English
8.) Religion: Protestantism, Catholicism and Judaism and Eastern Orthodox Church etc. 9.) Currency: USD($) 2. History
The United States has only a little over 200 years since its independence.Christopher Columbus,an Italian explorer,discovered the America in 1492,In 1620,a group of 132 Puritans from British sailed for Virginia aboard by the ship \permanent settlers in America.At first,there is only 13 states which had been the 13 English-American colonies.Over a long period of times,America expanded enormously in territory,,Now it has 50 states and some other territories
There are only 2 large-scale wars took place in America mainland,one is the the War of Independence in 1775,another is the Civil War in 1861.
But the battlefield of both World WarⅠand World WarⅡare far from America mainland,especially the World WarⅡ make U.S.to become the No.1 super power in the world.
3. American main cities and scenic spot
1.) Eastern part: Washington, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, 2.) Central part: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and New Orleans, etc
3.) Western part: famous Colorado grand canyon and Yellowstone national park;San Francisco,Los Angeles and Seattle
4.) Northern part: 5 Great Lakes tourist spot and and famous Niagara Falls
On the other hand, Hawaii,located in the west of the Pacific islands, is the world famous resort. 4. American people
Generally speaking,Most Americans are warm and cheerful,famous for its informal section 一般来说,大多数美国人热情开朗,以不拘小节著称,喜欢侃侃而谈,风趣横生。
In the United States attach great importance to punctual important and value, of all walks of life to schedule organize their activities, give the impression that the American people are always in a hurry, the American society is the society ruled by the clock. 在美国很重视守时的重要和价值,各界人士都以时间表组织他们的活动,给人的印象是美国人总是匆匆忙忙的,美国社会是受时钟统治的社会
In the United States success is hard work, education, skills and personal enterprising
results. There from scratch, a struggle and achievement will be affected by people's respect. Americans often with a man can amass possessions to measure the amount of his success.
在美国成功是苦干、教育、技能和个人进取的结果。在那里白手起家,奋斗不止而取得成就会受到人们的尊重。美国人往往以一个人所能积聚的财物的多寡来衡量他是否成功。 Americans like to be with fervour and assurance, the humor and wit with humour. American society although diffusing informal atmosphere, and speech listener attitude expectations are different, but generally hope the listener in hand everything stopped to listen to his speech. Two people talk, separated by the distance of 1.2 meters advisable, or you will make the listener uneasiness.
美国人喜欢侃侃而谈,风趣横生。美国社会虽然弥漫着不拘礼节的气氛,而且讲话时期望听者态度各有不同,可是一般都希望听者把手头的任何事情都停下来听他讲话。两人交谈时,相隔1.2米的距离为宜,否则会令听者不安。
Americans are very emphasis on individual rights and value, emphasis on personal freedom. A private house building, without permission, and may not trespassing, otherwise they will be for intrusion even burglary charged. 美国人十分强调个人的权利和价值,强调个人的自由。一幢私宅,未经许可,不得擅自进入,否则就会因侵入甚至盗窃行为受到指控。