English learning background knowledge: United States Canada

Author: Meng Jiyou
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book introduces the basic information of the humanities background of the United States and Canada, including history, geography, politics, culture, education, religion, and life customs. It particularly focuses on some major events that have occurred in the United States in the past 50 years. Detailed annotations are provided for many background knowledge and language difficulties mentioned in the text. The language throughout the book is standard, normative, and varies in style. While improving English reading skills, readers can also get an overview of the United States and Canada as well as the dynamics of the modern international society.