英语国家概况 美国 U10.ppt

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. 2. 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. F ( ) F ( ) True or False 3_1.1 F ( ) 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 of Americans. 6. In the United States, high-brow arts get most of the financial backing from the government. T ( ) F ( ) 3_1.2 True or False F ( ) 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. F ( ) 3_1.3 True or False F ( ) T ( ) T ( ) 1. For most Americans, one of the first activities at home is to _______________. A. watch TV B. do repair work C. surf on the Internet D. drink coffee Multiple Choice 3_2.1 2. The following are “chores” assigned to the children in American families EXCEPT ________________. A. washing and waxing floors  B. mowing the lawn C. keeping the car(s) clean D. babysitting Multiple Choice 3_2.2 3. The following are part-time jobs expected to be done by American children EXCEPT _________. A. mowing lawns B. delivering newspapers C. taxi driving D. babysitting Multiple Choice 3_2.3 4. The following are the leisure activities outside the home for American adults EXCEPT ___________. A. playing bo