Comics on American Social Culture (English-Chinese Contrastive)

Author: Luo Shaoqian, translated by Wang Xiaobo
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book is in English-Chinese parallel text format, accompanied by beautiful comic illustrations. It covers nearly forty cultural topics related to communication and culture in English-speaking countries, such as the United States, as well as the United Kingdom and other English-speaking nations. For example: How do Americans communicate, date, exchange opinions, extend invitations, and express emotions? What are their lifestyles, fashion trends, dining culture, community life, sports, entertainment, and adventure preferences? What kind of cars, clothing, gifts, food, and jobs do Americans like? How is their education, environmental awareness, transportation, rituals and ceremonies, family life, and health status? What are the characteristics of American media? What are the personalities of Americans? Are they punctual? Etc. Additionally, the book provides clear and concise introductions to sensitive topics such as aging and women's issues. This book is an ideal reading material for English enthusiasts to understand Western culture and further improve their English skills.