Chapter 1 Predeparture Planning

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．General Overview

Ⅲ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 Celebrating J-Day：Lifeguard Olympics

Passage 2 U．S．Green Cards

Passage 3 Educating the Next Steve Jobs

Ⅳ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅴ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 2 Understanding the United States

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．General Overview

Ⅲ．Related Information

Ⅳ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 Major Cities in the East and West

Passage 2 Windy City—Chicago

Passage 3 The History of Chinese Americans

Ⅴ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅵ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 3 Economy of the United States

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．General Overview

Ⅲ．Related Information

Ⅳ．Economic Terms

Ⅴ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 Banks and Securities

Passage 2 Jeff Bezos

Passage 3 Money Matters

Ⅵ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅶ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 4 Higher Education in the United States

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．General Overview

Ⅲ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 Comell University

Passage 2 Commencement Speech at Stanford Given by Steve Jobs（Excerpts）

Passage 3 Your 5 Steps to U．S．Study

Ⅳ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅴ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 5 American Legal System

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．Overview of American Legal System

Ⅲ．Related Information

Ⅳ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting

Passage 2 O．J．Simpson Murder Case

Passage 3 How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Social Security Card

Ⅴ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅵ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 6 Religion in the United States

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．General Overview

Ⅲ．Religious Culture

Ⅳ．Religious Terms

Ⅴ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 Christianity

Passage 2 How Americans View God

Passage 3 Suggestions Related to Religions for Foreign Visitors

Ⅵ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅶ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 7 Presidential Election System in the United States

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．General Overview

Ⅲ．Related Information

Ⅳ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

Passage 2 A Guide To Politics In America

Passage 3 White House Tours

Ⅴ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅵ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 8 The American Character

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．Overview ofthe American Character

Ⅲ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 UnderstandingAmerican English

Passage 2 What Is an American

Passage 3 What Is theAmerican Dream

Ⅳ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅴ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 9 Sports and Recreation in the United States

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．Overview of Spots and Leisure Activities

Ⅲ．Related Information

Ⅳ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 National Basketball Association

Passage 2 Walt Disney—A Look at the Man Behind Mickey Mouse

Passage 3 The Importance of Hobbies For Stress Relief

Ⅴ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅵ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 10 Holidays and Festivals in the United States

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．Varieties ofAmerican Holidays and Festivals

Ⅲ．Related Information

Ⅳ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 Merry Christmas

Passage 2 Thanksgiving Day in America

Passage 3 Obama's Weekly Address

Ⅴ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅵ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 11 Beginning the U．S．Education

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．General Overview

Ⅲ．Related Information

Ⅳ．Glossary of Terms

Ⅴ Reading Practice

Passage 1 Ways to Make Friends at College

Passage 2 Tips for Conquering Your College Freshmen Fears

Passage 3 Dealing with“Culture Shock”

Ⅵ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅶ．Questions for Discussion

Chapter 12 Learning about American Culture

Ⅰ．中文导读

Ⅱ．General Overview

Ⅲ．Related Information

Ⅳ．Reading Practice

Passage 1 Norms：Folkways，Mores，and Taboos

Passage 2 Americans'Communication Style

Passage 3 Five famous Symbols ofAmerican Culture

Ⅴ．Typical Words and Expressions

Ⅵ．Questions for Discussion

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