German Culture（英文版）.ppt

Map Famous Persons Recipes Soups and Starters Entrees Side Dishes Desserts, Cakes And Sweets Fashion Sports The most popular sport in Germany is soccer, called Fussball. Germany has hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Millions tune in during television broadcasts of international matches. The German school system puts a strong emphasis on making us kids critical and thoughtful citizens. We often have class discussions and we do a lot of group work. Rote learning is less common. German kids dont have to wear school uniforms. We can wear whatever we want, just as in most public schools in the U.S. In Germany, public schools have a very good reputation and are free. At the university level, education is considerably subsidized by the state. I enjoy spending time with my family. On the weekends, especially in the summer, we often take trips to the countryside, where we go on hiking or biking tours and have picnics. Sometimes, if my sister Franziska and I can talk our parents into it, we also visit a theme park. Theres no Disney World in Germany, but there are other major attractions, such as Heidepark Soltau , Fantasialand near Cologne and Legoland near Trier. Fun fairs that travel from town to town are very common.On Sundays, my family usually prepares a great dinner, with a roast and noodles or dumplings. It’s delicious and a good way to end the weekend, before I have to think about school again.During summer vacation, I usually travel with my family. Summer camps for kids are much less common in Germany than in the U.S. In Germany, the minimum age for going to bars and music clubs is 16, though 16 year olds are subject to a midnight curfew. 18 year olds are considered of age and are therefore allowed to stay out as long as they like, and may buy and drink alcohol. Unlike some states in the U.S., in Germany, alcoholic beverages can be purchased at night. Since many German grocery stores are open only until 8:00 pm, it