Greek and Roman mythology and Western folk tales

Author: Hao Peng (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Learning to use English is like cross-cultural communication. In the era of globalization, the importance of international collaboration is increasingly prominent. Chinese people and Westerners (Americans and British) have many differences in culture, such as customs, values, social norms, and ways of thinking, which often lead to communication barriers and failures, and even misunderstandings and conflicts. The purpose of writing this series of books, "Things You Should Know About English Learning Background Knowledge," is to reveal the "ins and outs" of Western culture. Of course, this is only a preliminary revelation, but it is a good start. Deeper and broader work requires readers to accumulate reading and reflection over time. The writing principles for the English material in this book are simple, straightforward, and easy to understand, so that most students and English enthusiasts can read most of the content without a dictionary. English teachers can use the text in the book directly for teaching without any modifications when introducing Western culture. For ease of learning, we have provided corresponding Chinese translations for the English text. Additionally, to make the series more lively and engaging, we have included some "asides" to provide more related knowledge, broaden readers' perspectives, and inspire further reflection.