Culture and Communication: A New Edition of Practical English Textbook

Author: Hu Xue'e
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is based on the cultures of the United States and the United Kingdom, and extensively uses firsthand materials and pictures collected during the author's cultural exchange in the U.S. Therefore, it is a highly practical, linguistically innovative, comprehensive, illustrated, and vivid college English textbook for majors. The book consists of 18 units, each introducing English language and cultural background knowledge through reading or dialogue formats. At the same time, it tests and reinforces the learned English language knowledge through activities such as reflective questions, simulated exercises, group discussions, cultural knowledge quizzes, and cultural collision understanding. The content covers social interactions, studying abroad, identifying signs, body language, phone communication, social etiquette, dining etiquette, job interviews, dating and shopping, hotel check-ins, British and American superstitions and humor, medical visits, daily colloquialisms, and practical writing, such as general letters, resumes, notices, job advertisements, and invitations. Each lesson in the book is self-contained, typically requiring 4 hours to complete, with longer lessons taking 6 hours. Teachers can adjust the teaching pace and select or omit content as needed. This book can serve as a textbook for English majors, business and foreign trade English majors, English secretarial majors, and tourism English majors in ordinary universities and colleges, as well as for practical English courses in adult higher education. Additionally, it is an excellent reference book for students and others planning to study in English-speaking countries, domestic foreign-related workers, and other English enthusiasts.