AMERICAN CULTURE

LIFE IN AMERICA

National Bird

Bald Eagle

National Flower

Rose

National Statue

Statue of Liberty

National Anthem (song)

Star-Spangled Banner (it means flag with stars)

National Tree

Oak Tree

National Money

Dollars

National Motto 座右铭

“In God we trust.”

( 我们相信神 )

Does China have national symbols?

Flower?Tree?Money?Song?Bird?Motto?

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

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

Hollywood!

• All famous movies come from Hollywood• Hollywood is a city in California

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?

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

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.

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The east has big cities like New York and Washington D.C.

What are different places like in China?

The north has…

The south has…

The east has…

The west has…

American Football

• The most famous sport in America• 32 teams• Indiana’s team is THE COLTS!

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!)

What is a sport in China?

Ping-Pong (Table Tennis)?

Soccer?

Badminton?

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)

When you don’t want something anymore, what do you do with it?

Throw it away?

Sell it?

Give it to someone for free?

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.

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)

Language in America

• We use body language.

I don’t know. I’m thinking. I’m angry.

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

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)

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

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

What are hand gestures in China?

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Come here

Stop

Money

Angry?

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.

ReligionOther people in America are atheists 无神论者

• They don’t believe in anything.

• They study science and medicine.

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

What religion is in China?

Buddhism 佛教 ?

Atheists 无神论者 ?

Food from America

Corn dog

Philli Cheesesteak

S’mores

Reuben

Baked Alaska

Food from America

Cobb Salad

Buffalo Wings

Turducken

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Food from America

CHINESE FOOD!

Fast Food

We eat a lot of fast food. We drink a lot of coffee.

What food originated ( 起源 ) from China?

????????

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)

What do colors mean in China?

White?Black?Red?Green?Blue?Pink?Yellow?

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)

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!

QUIZ

What is the national flower?

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What is the national flower?

Rose

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What is the national tree?

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What is the national tree?

Oak Tree

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In America, we move _______.

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In America, we move quickly.

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How many TV channels do we have?

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How many TV channels do we have?

600+

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How many time zones do we have?

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How many time zones do we have?

4

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When we don’t want something anymore, we put it in a _________ ________.

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When we don’t want something anymore, we put it in a

garage sale.

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What is the most famous sport in America?

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What is the most famous sport in America?

American Football

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What do these sounds mean?Hm-m.Aww.Ooooh.Mhmm.

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What do these sounds mean?Hm-m. NoAww. CuteOoooh. UnderstandMhmm. Yes

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What do these gestures mean?

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What is the popular religion in America?

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What is the popular religion in America?

Christianity

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Name two foods from America.

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Where are you going to visit?

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Where are you going to visit?

AMERICA!!!!!!

Come visit America!

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