美国流行文化第五章.pptVIP

American Pop Culture Chapter Five Questions for Understanding 1.When do American students begin their specialized study? 2.What courses are required to be taken in every year in many American high schools? 3.What are standard options for science courses? How about other options? 4.What are usually included in High school mathematics subjects? How about advanced study options in mathematics? 5.What courses are usually counted as English/Language classes? 6.What courses are usually required for social science classes? Additional options? 7.What are included in “Health Course” ? 8.What are the common types of electives in American High Schools? 9.What is regarded as a major characteristic of American high schools? Questions for Understanding 10.What is relatively unique to the United States in comparison with other countries? 11.Why do high school athletic competitions generate intense interest both in the community and the whole country? 12.How many grades are there in American high schools? 13.Why do students have their own locker? 14.What are normally included in Homecoming Celebration? 15.What is considered the most important social event of the school year? 16.Why is prom a time of anxiety? 17.What part-time jobs do high school students usually do? 18.What is the legal diving age in most states? 1.When do American students begin their specialized study? Not Until their sophomore year of college 2.What courses are required to be taken in every year in many American high schools? English, Science, Social Science and Mathematics 3.What are standard options for science courses? How about other options? Biology, Chemistry, Physics Geology, Environment, Forensics 4. What are usually included in High school mathematics subjects? How about advanced study options in mathematics? Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics 5.What courses are usually counted as English/Language classes? Journalism, Public Speaking/Debate, Foreign Language, Literatu