Brazil 英语国家文化知识的选修课 课件.pptx

BrazilFederative Republic of BrazilNational FlagCapital : Brasilia巴西利亚Independent Day: September 7thCoat of ArmsBrazil is a Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas. It is the worlds fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population. PeopleBecause of this massive diversity, Brazil is one of the last places on Earth where no one is a foreigner, where one can change one’s destiny without losing one’s identity and where each and every Brazilian has a little of the entire world in his or her blood.A happy people, open to everything new, a people one can only find in Brazil. PeopleBrazil has a dense and complex system of rivers, one of the world‘s most extensive, with eight major drainage basins流域盆地, all of which drain into the Atlantic. Major rivers include the Amazon (the world’s longest river and the largest in terms of volume of water).Coffee has been one of the main beverages among Brazilians since the beginning of the 19th century.Brazilian cuisine varies greatly by region, reflecting the country‘s mix of native and immigrant populations. This has created a national cuisine marked by the preservation of regional differences. Examples are Feijoada(巴西国菜，将黑豆和各种烟熏肉干混在一起以小火炖成）, considered the countrys national dish.The most popular sport in Brazil is football soccer. The Brazilian national football team is ranked among the best in the world according to the FIFA World Rankings, and has won the World Cup tournament 世界锦标赛a record five times. FootballFootball quickly became a passion for Brazilians, who often refer to their country as the country of Football. Football has a major effect on Brazilian Culture.The World Cup draws Brazilians together, with people skipping work to view the national team play, or employers setting up places for employees to watch.Brazil has hosted several high-profile international sporting events, including the 1950 FIFA World Cup and has been chosen to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup. On 2 October 2009, Brazil was selecte