Unit Three American Identiy

2019新人教高中英语必修三Unit3 Diverse CulturesReading for writing 公开课教案Teaching aims:1.Enable students to acquire some basic information about San Francisco’s Chinatown.2.Enable students to figure out the organisation and language feature of the text.3.Help students to identify the cultural characteristics of Chinatown and the relationship between Chinese culture and American multiculturalism.4.Guide students to write an introduction to your city/town and write an outline of your introduction.Teaching key points:1.Analyse the organisation and language feature of the text.2.Cultivate students to write an introduction to your city/ town properly and concisely according to an actual situation.Teaching difficult points:1.Enable students to figure out the organisation and language feature of the text.2.Guide students to introduce their city or town in a comprehensive,accurate and organised way.Teaching procedures:StepⅠBefore readingTalk about your travel experience and ask students to give you some advice and information as you plan to travel to San Francisco’s Chinatown.T:Class, I plan to travel to America and my destination will be Chinatown in San Francisco. How do you know about Chinatown? Can you give me some advice and information to help me know more about Chinatown?Ss: Firstly, it is the place where the Chinese immigrants live. Secondly, you canexplore the interesting sights,experience traditional Chinese culture, go shopping, eat Chinese food, and so on.Step ⅠWhile readingCultural NoteThe Dragon Gate is the most photographed site in San Francisco’s Chinatown.The gate was designed by three Chinese-American architects in 1967 using traditional Chinese village gates for inspiration.The Tin How Temple is the oldest Taoist temple in Chinatown,and one of the oldest Chinese temples in the United States.The temple was built in 1852,but then destroyed by the 1906 earthquake.The image of the goddess Mazu was preserved,as well as part of the altar and the bell.These were relocated to the top floor of a building constructed on the site of the old temple.The Bank of Canton is actually the old Chinese Telephone Exchange,a traditional Chinese-style building constructed in 1894.When the telephone was first introduced,there was no way to dial a number.Instead,you would have to talk to a switchboard operator (nearly always a woman),tell her the telephone number of the person you wanted to talk to,and she would manually connect you to the person you wanted to call using an electric plug.However,Chinese residents thought it was impolite to use a number to refer to a person,so the switchboard operators in Chinatown had to know all the names and addresses of everyone in Chinatown so they would know who to connect people to.They also had to know five dialects of Chinese and speak English.Like many buildings in Chinatown,the Chinese Telephone Exchange was destroyed by the 1906 earthquake,but it was quickly rebuilt.However,in 1949 it was closed when dial telephones made switchboards unnecessary.Portsmouth Square,now a public park,is the site of San Francisco’s first public square,built in the early 19th century.While many important historical events related to California and San Francisco occurred in the square before Chinatown was established or grew in size,the site is now very much considered an integral part of Chinatown.The Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson (1850—1894) lived in San Francisco briefly between 1879—1880,and spent much time in Portsmouth Square during his stay there.There is a monument in his honour in the park.Activity 1Prediction1.Look at the title and picture and predict what kind of article is this?2.Who are the target readers?3.What is the writer’s purpose of writing this text?Suggested answers:1.This is an introduction to Chinatown in San Francisco.2.Visitors.3.To introduce a diverse cultural Chinatown in San Francisco to visitors.Activity 2 Reading for main ideaRead the text quickly and match the main idea of the passage.Para.1 A.The characteristic of Chinatown.Para.2 B.The history of Chinatown.Para.3 C.The introduction of Chinatown’s shops and products.Para.4 D.The origin of Chinatown.Para.5 E.The existence value of Chinatown.Para.6 F.The famous food and drinks of Chinatown.Suggested answers:Para.1:A Para.2:D Para.3:B Para.4:C Para.5:F Para.6:EActivity 3 Reading for detailsRead the passage again and answer the questions.1.What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco?2.Which is the best season to visit the Chinatown in San Francisco?3.What else can you do there?Suggested answers:1.Dragon Gate,Tin How Temple,Bank of Canton,and Portsmouth Square.2.All year round.3.We can explore the interesting sights,experience traditional Chinese culture,goshopping,eat Chinese food,and so on.Activity 4Reading for organisation and language featuresRead the text again and study the organisation and language feature.1.What information is included in the introduction? Tick the items that are mentioned.2.Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above.Location:______________________Climate:________________________________History:_____________________________________Ethnic groups:____________________________________Languages:_____________________________________________Famous figures:_____________________________________________Famous food/drink:_______________________________________________ Tourist attractions:_________________________________________________ Businesses and industries:_____________________________________________3.Fill in the blanks to show the structure of the text.Paragraph(s)Main ideaDetails Expressions1 Introductionsh ortintrodu ction to San Francisc o’s Chinato wn2—5 Bodywhat youcan findand doin San Francisco’sChina-town23456 Summaryim portanc e of Chinato wnSuggested answers: 1.2.Location:in San FranciscoClimate:mild all year roundHistory:Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush periodEthnic groups:the majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic ChineseLanguages:many of whom do not speak English fluentlyFamous figures:Robert LouisFamous food/drink:traditional dishes from all over ChinaTourist attractions:Dragon Gate,Tin How Temple,Bank of Canton,Portsmouth SquareBusinesses and industries:souvenirs,goods,and clothing;all kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine;Chinese tea stores3.Pa ragraph (s)MainideaDetails Expressions1Int roducti onshortintroduction toSanFrancisco’sChinatownlocation,features,climatebiggest,oldest,very popular tourist draw,mild allyear round2—5what you2history,ethnichistorically...what started as...then turnedinto...the majority of residents...a real taste of ChinaBo dy canfindand doin SanFrancisco’sChinatowngroups,language3attractions,famous figuresfamous sites include....to name but a few,spendhours just exploring the interesting sights,smells,andsounds of China,a key site.a great place to...4storesand goodsoffer a unique range of...all kinds of...can befound,varieties of5foodtreasure,suit everyone’s taste,traditional dishesfrom all over China6 Summa ryimportance ofChinatownuniquecultureallow...to...experience...first handStepⅠ Describing a place with distinctive cultural identity1.In groups,brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture.Then write an outline of your introduction.①What is unique about your city/town?②Is it a city/town with diverse cultures?③What examples can you give to illustrate its feature?2.Write an introduction to your city/town.The following phrases and expressions may help you.·is located in/on·has a history of...years·is divided up into·has a population of·is...in size·is home to...ethnic groups·the most popular/greatest/largest·popular festivals/foods/tourist sights include...Suggested answers:1.①My city is distinctive cultural identity.②Yes,it is a city/town with diverse cultures.③I will give examples such as history,population...to illustrate its features.2.Lijiang is an ancient city high up in the mountains of Yunnan,near the borders of Sichuan and Tibet.It was an important stop on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road,which connected central China with Myanmar and India,transporting not just tea but also silk and other goods.Lijiang’s Old Town,with a history of over 800 years,is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Today,Lijiang is mostly known for its ethnic minority culture,especially the culture of the Naxi ethnic group.The Naxi are famous for their Dongba culture.They have their own unique written language that uses pictures and symbols.They also create beautiful arts and crafts,and are well known for their singing and dancing.Strolling around the Old Town,one can witness Naxi life much as it was hundreds of years ago.One can also try traditional Naxi food,including the air-dried pork liver,Naxi baba (a kind of flat bread),and Naxi hot pot.But if you really want to see Naxi traditional culture,it is best to visit during the Torch Festival,which usually occurs in the summer.During the festival,the streets are full of torches,bonfires,and lots of people singing and dancing.While the main ethnic group living in the area is the Naxi,there are also at least 19 other ethnic groups,including Yi,Lisu,Bai,Tibetan,and Pumi.It is easy to arrange a short homestay with an ethnic minority family to learn more about their way of life.Just outside the city,there are beautiful mountains,meadows,lakes,rivers,and gorges,offering plenty of opportunities to go hiking,kayaking,or rafting.Like much of Yunnan,the weather is always fairly mild in Lijiang,so it is fine to visit throughout the year.Lijiang can be easily reached by airplane or train,and visitors can hire bikes or cars to explore the area.It is the perfect place for tourists to experience the colourful culture of China’s ethnic minorities.StepⅠEvaluating and polishing the draft1.Exchange drafts with a e the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.2.Get your draft back and revise it.3.Put up your introduction in your classroom or share it with the class.StepⅠHomework书面表达：请阅读下面有关中国题材纪录片(documentary)的对话，并按照要求用英语写一篇150个词左右的文章。

Unit3 美国人的酷爱我父亲是别克人。

在经济大萧条以前，他本是史达兹人。

然而，就像成千上万经济状况处于上升阶段的有车族一样，那场可悲的经济逆转使他们非得调整对汽车的胃口不可。

到他死的时候，他开过的那些别克轿车就不只是普通意义上的交通工具了，而且将父亲定位于这样的社会阶层——比庞蒂亚克人富有，但比不上克迪拉克人。

拥有别克轿车让人一看便知父亲的社会地位。

与别克人相当的还有福特人和克莱斯勒人。

我们美国人与汽车的特殊缘分，其坚实的基础就在于对一种轿车品牌的忠诚，这种忠诚因其来之不易而倍受珍惜。

·这就是爱吗?也许用词过分，可美国人对这些机器的尊重甚过所有其他机器——不仅将它们视为20世纪雕塑大观中的标志，而且还将它们视为社会的护身符。

我记忆中的第一辆别克车是一辆闪闪发亮的黑色轿车，椅子的衬垫是厚厚的马海毛，离合器拉杆是新式的。

我父亲爱吹嘘说这辆车一小时能跑120英里。

一想到这样的速度就会令男人们兴奋不已。

我照着家里的菲尔可牌收音机盒里播出的格林，霍利特驾驶的那个神秘机器的名字，给这头漂亮的牲口取了个名副其实的绰号——黑美驹。

20世纪中，电话、电视或者个人电脑，这一切都使人类环境发生了巨大变化。

然而，与电话、电视、电脑不同的是，汽车却享有人格化的地位。

有些汽车可以成为家庭成员，机械宠物。

我们给汽车起名字，在自己·家的车道上精心打扮汽车，在汽车不能满足我们的需要时诅咒它们。

在折旧换新之时为旧车的离去而悲哀。

人们对汽车的热爱让环境保护者、安全为重的倡导者以及社会工程师们感到不安。

他们认为通往人间天堂的道路应该到处都铺设公交运输所必备的发亮轨道。

他们想象着我们加入未来拥挤不堪的自行车行列，而不是像一位激动不已的评论家所预见的那样，坐在“傲慢的双轮马车”方向盘后。

这种态度不是现在才有的。

首先是铁路，接着是汽车造成的人口流动早已使得守旧的特权阶层感到不安。

在战场上有过辉煌，但却以鄙视下层民众而出名的威林顿公爵在150年前就曾反对英国发展铁路，这是因为火车只会怂恿普通人毫无意义地到处走动。

高一上册Unit 3 American English美国英语Lesson 9 1 DialogueYang Mei is now studying in the States.She meets her new teacher,Sara,for the first time.Sara is an American.They are talking before the term starts.杨梅现在正在美国学习。

她第一次见到她的新老师萨拉。

萨拉是美国人。

开学前她们在交谈。

SARA: So you are Yang Mei.Nice to meet you.萨拉：这么说你就是杨梅了。

见到你很高兴。

Yang MEI: How do you do ?I'm sorry.I know only a little English.I have some difficulty in pronouncing some of the words in English.杨梅：你好，很遗憾，我只懂一点英语。

我有些英语单词发音不好。

SARA: No,you're doing fine.萨拉：不，你发音很好。

Yang Mei: Thank you.杨梅：谢谢。

SARA: And when do you take your next exams?萨拉：还有，你什么时候参加下次考试？Yang MEI: In June.杨梅：六月份。

SARA: I see. What do you want to do next fall?萨拉：我明白了。

今年秋季你打算干什么？Yang MEI: Pardon? Would you please say that again more slowly?杨梅：对不起，请你慢点儿再说一遍好吗？SARA: What do you want to do next fall?萨拉：今年秋季你打算干什么？Yang MEI: Next what? I'm sorry I don't quite follow you.杨梅：下一个什么？对不起，我没有完全听懂你的话。

她是美国人英语作文Title: Understanding the Essence of Being American。

In exploring the essence of being American, it'scrucial to delve beyond mere citizenship status and embrace the multifaceted layers that constitute the American identity. Being American transcends geographical boundaries; it embodies a spirit of resilience, diversity, and innovation that permeates through its people and culture.First and foremost, the American identity is deeply rooted in the principles of freedom and democracy. From the inception of the nation, the ideals of liberty, equality, and justice have been the cornerstone of American society. The American Revolution, fought for independence fromBritish rule, laid the foundation for a nation built on the belief in individual rights and collective progress.Moreover, diversity is a defining feature of the American experience. The United States is often referred toas a "melting pot" due to its rich tapestry of cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Immigrants from all cornersof the globe have sought refuge and opportunity on American shores, contributing their unique perspectives andtraditions to the nation's cultural mosaic. This diversityis not only celebrated but also serves as a source of strength, fostering innovation and creativity in various fields.Furthermore, the American Dream encapsulates the ethosof opportunity and upward mobility. Rooted in the beliefthat hard work and determination can lead to success, the American Dream has inspired generations of individuals to pursue their ambitions and overcome obstacles. While the notion of the American Dream may vary from person to person, its essence lies in the promise of a better future and the pursuit of happiness.In addition to its cultural and ideological foundations, America's global influence is undeniable. As a leading economic and political power, the United States plays a significant role in shaping global affairs and promotingdemocratic values worldwide. Its commitment to liberty and human rights has made it a beacon of hope for thosefighting against oppression and tyranny.Despite its achievements and ideals, America is not without its flaws. The nation has grappled with issues of inequality, racism, and social injustice throughout its history. However, it is through confronting these challenges head-on and striving for progress that the true spirit of America shines brightest.In conclusion, being American is more than just a legal designation; it is a complex tapestry of ideals, values, and experiences. It is a commitment to freedom, diversity, and opportunity, as well as a recognition of the ongoing journey toward a more perfect union. By embracing these principles and upholding the legacy of those who came before us, we honor the essence of what it truly means to be American.。

UNIT3Stolen identity1 "Frank never went to pilot school, medical school, law school, ... because he's still in high school."2 That was the strapline（标语） of the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can, which tells the story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), a brilliant young master of deception（欺骗，骗术）who at different times impersonated（扮演，模仿） a doctor, a lawyer, and an airplane pilot, forging（伪造） checks worth more than six million dollars in 26 countries. He became the youngest man to ever make the FBI's most-wanted list for forgery（伪造罪）. Hunted and caught in the film by fictional （虚构的） FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks), Abagnale later escaped. He eventually became a consultant（顾问）for the FBI where he focused on white-collar（白领） crime.3 It's a great film, but could it happen in real life? In fact, Catch Me If You Can is based on the true story of Frank Abagnale, whose career as a fraudster（骗子）lasted about six years before he was caught, who escaped from custody（羁押）three times (once through an airplane toilet), and who spent a total of six years in prison in France, Sweden and the US. He now runs a consultancy（顾问工作）advising the world of business how to avoid fraud（诈骗）. He has raised enough money to pay back all his victims, and is now a multi-millionaire.4 Since 2003, identity theft has become increasingly common. Few people could imagine how important things like taking mail to the post office and not leaving it in the mailbox for pickup, shredding（撕碎） documents instead of throwing them out with the trash, even using a pen costing a couple of bucks（元，复数）, have become to avoid life-changing crimes.5 More and more people are becoming anonymous（匿名的） victims of identity theft. We spend many hours and dollars trying to recover（恢复，弥补） our name, our credit, our money and our lives. We need to look for different ways to protect ourselves. We can improve our chances of avoiding this crime, but it will never go away.6 It's not just a list of do's and don'ts, we need to change our mindset（心态，习惯）. Although online banking is now commonplace（司空见惯）, there's a significant group of people in the country—the baby boomers（婴儿一代）, 15 percent of the population—who still prefer to use paper. What's more, 30 per cent of cases of fraud occur within this group. A check has all the information about you that an identity thief needs. If you use a ballpoint pen（圆珠笔）, the ink can be removed with the help of a regular household chemical and the sum of money can be changed. More than 1.2 million bad checks are issued every day, more than 13 per second.7 Check fraud is big business ... and growing by 25 per cent every year. Criminals count on（指望，依靠） our mistakes to make their jobs easier. So how can we prevent identity theft before it happens to us?8 Take a few precautions（预防措施）. Don't leave your mail in your mailbox overnight or over the weekend. Thieves wait for the red flag to go up, so they can look through your outgoing mail for useful personal information or checks. Use a gel pen（签字笔） for checks and important forms, the ink is trapped in the fibre of the paper, and it can't be removed with chemicals. Also, shred or tear up（撕毁） all documents which contain personal information before you put them in the trash.9 Remember that there are plenty of online opportunities for thieves to create a false identity based on your own. We're all aware of the risks to personal information on computer databases by hacking（黑客） and Trojan horses（特洛伊木马）. But choosing someone and doing a Google search can also yield（透露） large amounts of personal information, and so can online social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Bebo. And just as we take our pocketbook with us when we leave the office to go to the bathroom, it's also worth logging off（退出） your computer to avoid opportunistic（机会主义的） theft.10 Finally, if you get robbed in a more traditional way—in the street—canceling your credit cards is obviously the first thing to do. But don't forget that even afterthey're reported lost, they can be used as identification to acquire store cards ... and you get the criminal record.11 Identity fraud can go on for years without the victim's knowledge. There is no escaping the fact that right now fraudsters are finding identity crime all too easy. If you haven't had your identity stolen, it's only because they haven't got to you yet. Your turn will come.。

Unit1 The country〔〕1. The United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east.〔〕2. The Mississippi river is the longest river in the United States.〔〕3. The Appalachian region is both plicated and varied, containing some of the highest mountains in North America, but also a vast expanse of intermontane basins, plateaus, and isolated ranges.〔〕4. Western Washington and Oregon receive plenty of rain and central California is noticeably drier in winter.( )5. New England is sometimes called the birthplace of America.( )6. Washington D. C. is located in the Southern States Region.( )7. Many Southerners have a strong sense of regional loyalty and take pride in the South’s history and tradition.( )8. The Midwestern States Region is a vast area of generally flat land that covers much of the center of the United States.( )9. Las Vegas and Reno stand out as “American dreamland〞, for they primarily find wealth through the gambling and entertainment industries.( )10. Hawaii has the largest land area of all the states, and Alaska has one of the smallest land areas.1. The United States of America is the ____________ country in the world in size.A. LargestB. second-largestC. third-largestD. fourth-largest2. ____________ extend from the northern tip of Maine southwestern to Alabama.A. The Rocky MountainsB. The Appalachian HighlandsC. The Coast MountainsD. The Blue Mountains3. The climate of the United States is influenced by ____________.A. the Atlantic and Pacific OceansB. the Gulf of MexicoC. the Great LakesD. All of the above4. What is the leading mercial crop of the south?A. Cotton.B. Tobacco.C. Sugar cane.D. Rice.5. What Midwestern city is the automobile capital of the world?A. Chicago.B. Detroit.C. Milwaukee.D. Cleveland.6. One of the most important lakes in the United States is _________, which is the largest fresh water lake in the world.A. Lake SuperiorB. Lake MichiganC. Lake HuronD. Lake Ontario7. New England lies in __________ of the United States.A. the northern partB. the southern partC. the northeastern partD. the southeastern part8. The southern part of the Pacific coast in California has a ___________ climate.A. subtropicalB. continental desertC. maritimeD. Mediterranean9. The smallest state in the United States is ___________.A. WashingtonB. Rhode IslandC. HawaiiD. Maryland10. In the United States, the largest city along the Pacific coast is ___________.A. Los AngelesB. San FranciscoC. SeattleD. PortlandUnit2 History〔)1. The first English colony in America was founded at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.( )2. The early British settlers organized the east coast of North America into 17 colonies.( )3. When many thousands of Southerners saw the triumph of Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election as not simply a political defeat but also a threat to all southern institutions and the southern way of life, they decided to secede from the Confederacy.〔〕4. The Progressive Movement was a well-organized, unified movement, demanding government regulation of economy and social condition.〔)5. The Stock Market collapse occurred in 1928 in the United States.( )6. The Marshall Plan refers to the military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey in the 1950s.( )7. Nixon was the second President in American history who resigned.〔)8. The black-white racial chasm in post-Civil-Rights-Movement America was highlighted by the savage beating of Martin Luther King by white police officers in 1992.1. The British established 13 colonies along _________.A. the west coast of North AmericaB. the west coast of South AmericaC. the east coast of North AmericaD. the east coast of South America2. In the early 1850s, with the westward movement, the slavery became a serious political issue endangering the unity of the country because _________.A. whether or not slavery would expand into the future states formed as a result of the westward movement would affect the balance of power in the SenateB. the South insisted that slavery should be allowed to spread into all new territoriesC. the North refused to let slavery spread into new territoriesD. the North wanted to put an end to slavery3. The Progressive Movement wanted to ________ in order to stop big business control.A. initiate strict government regulationB. have the government fix pricesC. break up all the big businessesD. do away with rebates4. The 1920s in the United States has been described as a period of ____________ .A. cultural revivalB. loss of purposeC. development in science and technologyD. material success and spiritual frustration5. The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and 1930s was first brought about by _____________.A. bank failuresB. serious unemploymentC. farm foreclosuresD. the stock market crash6. The purpose of the New Deal measures was to __________.A. save American democracy and the capitalist systemB. check the worsening of the economic situationC. help people tide over the difficultyD. increase American export7. On June 5, 1947, ________ suggested that the U.S. should offer economic aid to Western Europe so as to protect the region from Soviet expansion.A. George MarshallB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. George KennanD. Harry Truman8. At the time of Cuban Missile Crisis, the President of the U.S. was ____________.A. TrumanB. EisenhowerC. KennedyD. Johnson9. New Frontier and Great Society were programs initiated by _______.A. President KennedyB. President JohnsonC. Presidents Kennedy and Johnson respectivelyD. Presidents Johnson and Kennedy respectively10. The conservatism during Reagan’s administration was known as _____________.A. the New LeftB. the New RightC. the New FrontierD. the New FreedomUnit3 The American identity〔〕1. In the United States, the major source of population growth is the rising birth rate.〔〕2. In the United States, the largest minority group is the African-American group.〔〕3. In the United States, the fastest-growing group is the Asian-American group.〔〕4. Native Americans have a low school dropout rate.〔〕5. The three major Hispanic groups are the Mexican-Americans, the Puerto Ricans and the Cuban-Americans.〔〕6. The Puerto Ricans are American citizens.〔〕7. The first Asians to arrive in the United States in significant numbers were the Japanese.〔〕8. Today the Indians are only allowed to live on reservations.〔〕9. Traditionally, the mainstream Americans were called WASP.1.The current situation of African-Americans presents_______.A. a favorable pictureB. a negative pictureC. a mixed pictureD. a positive picture2. Although discrimination has been legally abolished, ________.A. discrimination in employment still existsB. discrimination in university admission still existsC. poverty rate of the blacks is the highest among all racial and ethnic groupsD. inequality and subtle discrimination still exist3. The Cuban-Americans mainly live in ______.A. FloridaB. TexasC. LouisianaD. Alabama4. Some people say Asian-Americans owe their success to the Asian tradition of the following EXCEPT ________.A. familyB. hard workC. educationD. Discrimination5. Now about 80% to 90% of immigration to the UnitedStates is from _______.A. Asian and Hispanic countriesB. African countriesC. European countriesD. Central and South American countries6. The first immigrants in American history came from __________.A. England and the NetherlandsB. IrelandC. West GermanyD. East Europe7. Among the major Hispanic groups in the UnitedStates, the largest group is _______.A. the Puerto RicansB. the Mexican-AmericansC. the Cuban-AmericansD. the Central and South American immigrants8. Among the major Hispanic groups in the UnitedStates, ________ have the highest social status.A. the ChicanosB. the Cuban-AmericansC. the Puerto-RicansD. the Latin American immigrants9. The Native Americans are __________.A. the IndiansB. the whitesC. the blacksD. the HispanicsUnit4 political institutions〔〕1. The Constitution of the United States, after its adoption, has never been revised.〔〕2. According to the Constitution, the federal government is responsible for addressing questions that affect the nation as a whole as well as individual states.〔〕3. Separation of power is designed to prevent the government from being too strong.〔〕4. The U.S. government is divided into four branches: the legislative, the presidency, the bureaucracy and the judiciary.〔〕5. The Supreme Court has the right to declare laws and actions of the federal, state, and local governments unconstitutional.〔〕6. Candidates for the presidency can only be chosen from political parties.〔〕7. The U.S. President has great executive power but no legislative power.〔〕8. Congressmen serve a term of six years while Senators serve a term of two years.〔〕9. The Democrats are thought of as associated with business, Anglo-Americans, and the rich.〔〕10. The number of Senators from each state is based upon its population.1. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in ________.A. all kinds of casesB. cases involving foreign citizensC. cases involving a stateD. Both B and C2. Political parties are the basis of the American politicalsystem, _________.A. but there is no provision in the Constitution forpolitical partiesB. and the Constitution has clear provisionC. but the founding fathers had strong apprehensionof political partiesD. Both A and C3. The two major parties today have ______differences in policy concentration.A. noB. littleC. someD. Great4. The writers of the Constitution worked out the checks and balances in order to _______.A. prevent the government from misusing its powerB. prevent the government from being strongC. pacify those who opposed the ConstitutionD. meet the demands of small states5. The President of the United States is elected _____.A. indirectly by the electors B by CongressC. directly by the votersD. None of the above.6. U.S. President can serve ________ term(s).A. only oneB. twoC. more than twoD. as many as four7. The U.S. President’s appointments have to beapproved by ________.A. the House of RepresentativesB. the SenateC. the CabinetD. the Supreme Court8. The Supreme Court of the United States consists ofone Chief Justice and ______ Associate Justices.A. 6B. 7C. 8D. 109. The two major political parties in the United Statesare _______.A. the Democratic Party and the Labor PartyB. the Federalist Party and the Democratic PartyC. the Federalist Party and the Republican PartyD. the Democratic Party and the Republican Party10. The U.S. Congress has the power to override thepresident’s veto by a _____ majority.A. 2/3B. 3/4C. 3/5D. 4/5Unit5 Economy〔〕1. Since the U.S. economy is based on free enterprise, there is little government involvement in the economy.〔〕2. The United States is the world’s leading maker of industrial goods.〔〕3. In the 18th century, the New England colonies specialized in producing tobacco from plantations.〔〕4. While most Americans embraced the idea of money-making and held successful businessmen in great admiration, they resented big businesses monopolizing any industry in any form.〔〕5. By 1956, a majority of U.S. workers held blue-collar rather than white-collar jobs.〔〕6. Many urban Americans, particularly Blacks and Hispanics, found the postwar prosperity inaccessible to them.〔〕7. The American West is now an important region for corn and wheat.〔〕8. While manufacturing giants such as IBM and General Electronic enjoy worldwide reputation as the pillars of the American economy, the U.S. economy is by no means one dominated by giant corporations.〔〕9. As the number of workers employed in the traditional manufacturing industries has declined, union membership has dropped in recent years.1. The United States ranks ________ in the world in thetotal value of its economic production.A. firstB. secondC. thirdD. Fourth2. The following are the factors that have contributed tothe development of the U.S. economy EXCEPT__________.A. the vast space and resources of the landB. the ideals of freedom and economic opportunityC. English as its national languageD. hard work by the people3. What is America’s most important food crop?A. Corn.B. Rice.C. BarleyD. Oat.4. Service industries account for more than _________ of the U.S. gross domestic product.A. a thirdB. halfC. two thirdsD. three fourth5. The westward expansion is a demonstration ofAmerican ________.A. IndividualismB. patriotismC. LiberalismD. Expansionism6. Hamilton believed that the United States shouldpursue economic growth through the followingEXCEPT ________.A. shippingB. manufacturingC. bankingD. slavery7. With the arrival of the 20th century, the United Statesbecame increasingly urbanized, particularly in the_________ cities.A. NortheastB. NorthwestC. SoutheastD. Southwest8. The American South is a center of the followingtraditional crops EXCEPT _________.A. tobaccoB. cornC. cottonD. wheat9. As the world’s leading maker of industrial goods, theU.S. now produces around _________ of the world’sindustrial products.A. 20%B. 25%C. 30%D. 35%10. In the United States, the following areas tend tospecialize in high-tech and puter industriesEXCEPT ________.A. NortheastB. MidwestC. NorthwestD. SouthwestUnit6 social service〔〕1. In the United States, the social security system provides assistance to people with financial problems.〔〕2. In the United States, Medicare provides virtually free treatment for all American citizens.〔〕3. Social security is the nearly universal retirement program for Americans, with about 92 percent of people aged 60 and over receiving benefits.〔〕4. Since 1996, welfare responsibility under AFDC has been passed to the states, which receive federal grants to run their own programs.〔〕5. The Social Security Administration organizes the distribution of food and food stamps through state and local governments.〔〕6. Since government-sponsored welfare programs are essential to the needy and the poor, they are quite adequate in confronting the poverty issue.〔〕7. Child Welfare League of America is the largest privately-funded childcare agency in the United States, providing shelter and service to homeless and runaway youth.〔〕8. In the United States, most employees and their families are normally insured for health care through public insurance programs.〔〕9. Medicaid program provides federal grants to states for the free treatment of the elderly.〔〕10. In the United States, two-thirds of the housing units in the private sector are “single-family dwellings〞.1. The American social security system includes thefollowing programs EXCEPT _________.A. OASDHIB. MedicareC. MedicaidD. Unemployment pensation2. Americans may start receiving their pensions at the age of _________.A. 55B. 60C. 65D. 703. The main federal welfare programs in the USAconsist of the following programs EXCEPT_________.A. MedicaidB. AFDCC. Food StampsD. Medicare4. Which of the following belongs to the religious welfare organization?A. NCH.B. CWLA.C. CCHD. D. Ford Foundation.5. Among private foundations, which has beeincreasingly prominent in private charity activity?A. Rockefeller Foundation.B. Ford Foundation.C. Buffett Foundation.D. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.6. Which of the following statement is NOT true aboutAmerican health care services?A. A sizable number of Americans still remain uninsured.B. The U.S. has top-quality medical facilities.C. Medicaid covers only about 40 percent of the poor nationwide.D. pared with other developed countries, theUnited States spends less on health care.7. According to the healthcare reform proposed duringthe Obama administration, the government will requiremost Americans to have health insurance by _______.A. 2021B. 2021C. 2021D. 20218. Homes and houses give Americans the followingsense EXCEPT ________.A. possessionB. material satisfactionC. personal identificationD. freedomUnit7 the legal system〔〕1. The U.S. Constitution defines the organization of a court system, including a Supreme Court and inferior courts.〔〕2. In the United States, each state has one district court.〔〕3. District courts are the only national courts that use grand juries and petit juries.〔〕4. All national courts can review decisions of state courts.〔〕5. At the national level, government prosecution is the responsibility of the Supreme Court.〔〕6. The U.S. attorneys are appointed for life terms to the district courts.〔〕7. Anglo-American mon Law is based on the supposed reasonable person’s view of what is right and fair.〔〕8. In the United States, all cases should be tried with a jury.〔〕9. A unanimous decision is needed for a grand jury to make a decision.〔〕10. Federal crimes are mainly the responsibility of theFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).1. There are currently ________ district courts in the United States.A. 52B. 54C. 92D. 942. There are currently _______ courts of appeals in the United States.A. 10B. 11C. 12D. 133. __________ argues cases for the government before the Supreme Court.A. Chief Justice of Supreme CourtB. Attorney GeneralC. Solicitor GeneralD. President of the United States4. District judgeships are filled by the President with the consent of _________.A. Chief Justice of Supreme CourtB. Attorney GeneralC. the SenateD. the House of Representatives5. Generally, the trial jury consists of _______ ordinary citizens.A. 1－6B. 6－12C. 12－23D. 23－306. Generally, the grand jury consists of _______ ordinary citizens.A. 1－6B. 6－12C. 12－23D. 23－307. The Supreme Court consists of a chief justice and _______ associate justices.A. 7B. 8C. 9D. 108. In the United States, people between the ages of _______ are the most inclined age group to mit crimes.A. 11－19B. 19－24C. 24－45D. 45－549. In some urban areas in the United States, murder is the main cause of death among non-White males between the ages of ________.A. 11－19B. 19－24C. 24－45D. 45－5410. As a rule, the implementation of state law is carried out by the police and detectives in the city, and by _______ in rural areas.A. SheriffsB. ConstablesC. MagistratesD. both A and BUnit8 Education〔〕1. Americans generally hold that everyone is entitled to education.〔〕2. Americans believe that education is beneficial to individuals and society as a whole.〔〕3. In the United States, public education at elementary and secondary level is free.〔〕4. American education system is characterized by diversity.〔〕5. According to the U.S. Constitution, education is the responsibility of the federal government.〔〕6. There is little similarity in the education system of the 50 states.〔〕7. The state board of education is responsible for the education policy of the state.〔〕8. The oldest institution of higher learning in the United States is Harvard University.〔〕9. Junior colleges offer only B.A. degrees.〔〕10. The affirmative action program aims to help ethnic and racial minorities in elementary and secondary education.1. To many Americans, education is important because _____________.A. it contributes to the success of individualsB. it contributes to the strengthening of national strengthC. it prepares the young people for future developmentD. Both A and B2. In the United States, public schools at the elementary and secondary level are ______________.A. freeB. pulsoryC. open to allD. Both A and C3. American schools fall into two categories, namely, _______________.A. public and private schoolsB. academic and vocational schoolsC. coeducation and single sex schoolsD. national and state-run schools4. In the United States, education policies are made by ______________.A. the federal governmentB. the state board of educationC. local school districtD. board of trustees5. The governing board of school district is responsible for _______________.A. the hiring of teachers and staffB. the designing of a suitable curriculumC. the piling and approving of budgetD. All of the above6. There is _______________ difference(s) in tuition rates between public and private institutions of higher learning in the U.S.A. noB. significantC. SomeD. not much7. The munity college _______________.A. offers bachelor degreesB. offers associate degreesC. offers master degreesD. Both A and B8. Elementary and secondary education in the U.S. covers _______ years.A. 9B. 11C. 12D. 149. Admission to an educational institution in the U. S. is determined by ______________.A. the institution itselfB. the state board of educationC. the local authorityD. the federal government10. The following are the public policies and legal decisions emphasizing special rights for ethnic and linguistic minorities in the area of education EXCEPT _______________.A. Bilingual Education ActB. Proposition 227C. affirmative action programD. No Child Left Behind ActUnit9 Religion in American life〔〕1. In parison with other Western countries, America is less religious in terms of church attendance and financial mitment to church organizations.〔〕2. At the time when the United States was founded, it was the Catholic branch of the Christian faith that had the strongest influence on the development of the religious climate in the United States.〔〕3. The Pilgrims tried to create a munity in which life would be guided by God’s will and deviations from His will in any shape or form would never be tolerated.〔〕4. America became “the Kingdom of God〞by the end of the 17th century.〔〕5. In the 19th century, Americans stopped talking about the importance of religious values for their national identity.〔〕6. According to the U.S. Constitution, church and state are separate in their role and function.〔〕7. Historically, church and state in the United States has never interacted to each other.〔〕8. A growing trend in American religious life is that religion has bee increasingly secularized.〔〕9. In the United States, mainstream Protestant denominations have lost ground to Catholic denominations.〔〕10. Post-war Evangelism has attempted to use its influence to restore some sense of munity in a society.1. The Catholic faith was first brought to the North American continent by ______________.A. the PortugueseB. the EnglishC. the FrenchD. the Spanish2. The great waves of Jewish immigration started in ______________ and made the United States a major center of Judaism.A. 1836B. 1863C. 1936D. 19633. By the end of the 17th century, ______________ had already begun to lose its energies.A. ProtestantismB. CatholicismC. PuritanismD. Judaism4. The First Great Awakening of ______________ provided the opportunity for a fresh reaffirmation of God’s role in directing the fortunes of His chosen people.A. the 17th centuryB. the 18th centuryC. the 19th centuryD. the 20th century5. The Second Great Awakening of ______________ exerted a profound impact both on the scale of church membership and on the range of American sectarianism.A. the 17th centuryB. the 18th centuryC. the 19th centuryD. the 20th century6. The _______________ Amendment of Constitution states that “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.〞A. FirstB. SecondC. TenthD. Twentieth7. Which of the following minority religions is deemed by the mainstream religion to advocate or practice kinds of beliefs against the public interest?A. Islam.B. Hinduism.C. Mormonism.D. Zenism.8. The following mainstream Protestant denominations have recently witnessed significant loss of members EXCEPT ________________.A. MethodistsB. EpiscopaliansC. PresbyteriansD. Evangelistsv9. Post-war Evangelicalism has made effective use of __________ to reach massive audiences.A. telephoneB. musicC. televisionD. Movies10. Which of the following contemporary religious groups is relying upon big rallies to draw Christian men together?A. “Saved〞Christians.B. Fundamentalists.C. Promise Keepers.D. Seventh-Day Adventists.Unit10 Private life in American〔〕1. Most Americans have an ambition to own their own house on a little piece of property, but it’s difficult for them to have that ambition materialized.〔０2. After the arrival of the so-called post-industrial society, Americans started to move to the city.〔〕3. Most Americans live in mobile homes which function as prefabricated housing units in stationary settings.〔〕4. Many poor American families expect their children to find part-time jobs, especially as they enter their teens.〔〕5. Parties for children and for grown-ups are constantly occupying the leisure hours ofAmericans.〔〕6. In the United States, high-brow arts get most of the financial backing from the government.〔〕7. In the United States, popular culture outshines classical culture in audience size and in public influence.〔〕8. Today’s preeminent spectator game in America is baseball.〔〕9. American football was derived from the British game of soccer.〔〕10. Baseball is adapted by the Americans from the English cricket to their own tastes.1. For most Americans, one of the first activities at home is to _______________.A. watch TVB. do repair workC. surf on the InternetD. drink coffee2. The following are “chores〞assigned to the children in American families EXCEPT ________________.A. washing and waxing floorsB. mowing the lawnC. keeping the car(s) cleanD. Babysitting3. The following are part-time jobs expected to be done by American children EXCEPT _________.A. mowing lawnsB. delivering newspapersC. taxi drivingD. Babysitting4. The following are the leisure activities outside the home for American adults EXCEPT ___________. A. playing bowling B. playing soccerC. attending public service activitiesD. attending church-related activities5. The following are the leisure activities outside the home for American children EXCEPT ________.A. taking lessonsB. traveling overseasC. horseback ridingD. Swimming6. One out of every ______ Americans donates some part of their time as volunteers.A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 67. The following belong to high-brow culture EXCEPT ___________.A. classical musicB. BalletC. operaD. Movies8. The following remain high on the domestic vocational destination list in the minds of most Americans EXCEPT ________________.A. Walt Disney WorldB. New YorkC. the Yellowstone National ParkD. the Grand Canyon9. The following are the “four major sports〞in the United States EXCEPT _______________.A. basketballB. footballC. baseballD. Volleyball10. The Super Bowl is a game for _______________.A. basketballB. footballC. baseballD. volleyball。