美国文化和历史英文作文(汇总19篇)
“绍兴三乌”又称“三乌文化”,是绍兴地方特色的一种产物,具体所指的三乌即三样物品:乌干菜、乌毡帽、乌篷船。以下是小编整理的关于美国文化和历史英文作文,欢迎阅读参考。
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+ 加入清单"America, to endure, must change…… Change to preserve Americas ideals—— life, liberty, the pursu
"america, to endure, must change……
change to preserve americas ideals—— life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness. though we march to the music of our time,our mission is timeless."
—— president bill clinton, 1993
a society in transition
shifts in the structure of american society, begun years or even decades earlier, had become apparent by the time the 1980s arrived. the composition of the population and the most important jobs and skills in american society had undergone major changes.
the dominance of service jobs in the economy became undeniable. by the mid-1980s, capping a trend under way for more than half a century, three-fourths of all employees worked in the service sector —— for instance, as retail clerks, office workers, teachers, physicians and other health care professionals, government employees, lawyers, and legal and financial specialists.
service-sector activity benefited from the availability and increased use of the computer. this was the information age, with hardware and software that could aggregate previously unimagined amounts of data about economic and social trends. the federal government had made significant investments in computer technology in the 1950s and 1960s as part of its military and space programs. in the late 1970s, two young california entrepreneurs, working out of a garage, assembled the first widely marketed computer for home use, named it the apple —— and ignited a
revolution. by the early 1980s, millions of microcomputers had found their way into u.s. businesses and homes, and in 1982, time magazine dubbed the computer its "machine of the year."
meanwhile, americas "smokestack industries," such as steel and textiles, were in decline. the u.s. automobile industry reeled under competition from such highly efficient japanese car makers as toyota, honda and nissan —— many of which opened their own factories in the united states. by 1980 japanese automobile manufacturers controlled a quarter of the american market. only by the late 1980s and early 1990s did u.s. manufacturers begin to match the
cost efficiencies and engineering standards of their japanese rivals, and start winning back the share of the domestic car market they had ceded to imports over the previous two decades. although consumers were the beneficiaries of this ferocious competition —— and in other highly competitive industries, as well, such as computers —— the painful struggle to cut costs meant the permanent loss of thousands of jobs in the u.s. auto industry.
population patterns shifted as well. after the end of the postwar "baby boom," which lasted from approximately 1946 to 1964, the overall rate of population growth declined and the population grew older. household composition also changed. in 1980 the percentage of family households dropped; a quarter of all groups were now classified as "nonfamily households," in which two or more uelated persons lived together.
new immigrants changed the character of american society in other ways. the 1965 reform in immigration policy shifted the focus away from western europe, and the number of new arrivals from asia and latin america increased
dramatically. vietnamese refugees, for example, poured into the united states in the aftermath of the war. in 1980, 808,000 immigrants arrived, the highest number in 60 years, as the country once more became a haven for people from around the world......
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篇1:传承传统文化,铭记红色历史作文600字
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+ 加入清单2017年8月10日上午,榕城区实验学校的50多名小记者一起走进揭东区锡场镇潭王村进行采风活动。
潭王村,有“龙舟之乡”的美称,位于北河之滨,是一个美丽的水乡。经过近30分钟的车程,我们到达了目的地,便开始我们采风活动的第一站——龙舟文化。
解说员带着无比激动的我们去参观龙舟。一进门,两条壮观的龙舟映入眼帘,最引人注目的是龙头,龙角看起来像鹿角一样,其中一条龙舟的胡须是黑色的,另一条则是红色的。黑胡须的龙舟叫“青龙”,红胡须的龙舟叫“红龙”。听解说员说,龙舟最先是由村里一个叫王致林的爷爷自制的,他先造出27桡的小龙舟,后来再造出49桡的大龙舟。后来他的儿子王协正又造出一艘51桡的大龙舟。到了近几十年,龙舟制作技艺又传到了王协正的儿子王卫军的手里。他们没有专门去拜师学艺,而是通过祖辈手口相传,自己不断摸索、尝试,总结经验,不断提升自己的造船技艺。一家三代全是造龙舟的高手,实在是太棒了!潮汕地区有农历五月初五赛龙舟的风俗,但龙舟在四月初一就得先下水,参加赛龙舟的人也有讲究:最近一年家中不能有丧事,家中妇女不能有身孕。只有符合以上条件的人才可以去赛龙舟。
第二站,我们来到了蓝康中心学校的旧址。解说员给我们讲述了当地被日军侵略的惨痛历史:1944年12月9日揭阳沦陷,当地人民群众不屈不挠进行了长期的抗战。在抗日战争期间,这所学校是全县闻名的抗日救亡宣传阵地,为潮汕抗日战争作出了重大的贡献。
这次活动已接近尾声,我们恋恋不舍地离开这美丽的潭王村。通过这次活动,我了解了关于龙舟的传统文化和龙舟制作者认真、刻苦的精神,也了解了潮汕人民不屈不挠抗击日寇侵略的历史,我也在采访得到了教益:今天的幸福生活来之不易,我们一定要珍惜时光,好好学习,天天向上。
篇2:洛克菲勒:美国历史上第一个十亿富翁
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+ 加入清单美国早期的富豪,多半靠机遇成功,唯有约翰·洛克菲勒例外。他并非多才多艺,但异常冷静、精明,富有远见,凭借自己独有的魄力和手段,白手起家,一步一步地建立起他那庞大的石油帝国。在他漫长的一生中,人们对他毁誉参半,有人认为他只不过是极具野心、唯利是图的企业家,也有人恭维他是个慷慨的慈善家。但不管怎样,作为美国历史上第一个十亿富翁,作为石油巨子,他在相当一段时期控制着全美国的石油资源,并创设了托拉斯企业制度,在美国资本主义经济发展史上占有重要的一席之地。
1839年7月8日,约翰·洛克菲勒出生于纽约州哈得逊河畔的一个名叫杨佳的小镇。他的父母,个性截然不同:母亲是个一言一行都皈依《圣经》的虔诚的基督教徒,她勤快、节俭、朴实,家教严格;而父亲却是个讲究实际的花花公子,他自信、好冒险,善交际,任性而又以自我为中心。洛克菲勒作为长子,他从父亲那里学会了讲求实际的经商之道,又从母亲那里学到了精细、节俭、守信用、一丝不苟的长处,这对他日后的成功产生了莫大的影响。
父亲名叫威廉,人称“大个子比尔”,是个到处闯荡的木材商、马贩子,也是个走江湖的巫医,兜售所谓“立见奇效,包治百病”的灵丹妙药。此外,他还出卖土地,买卖毛皮,贩盐,推销杂货,几乎是无事不干的百事通。
父亲出外经商,一去就是几个月,家中对孩子们的教育主要由母亲承担。但偶尔归家的父亲也与母亲一样望子成龙,一有空就教约翰如何写商业书信,如何准确而迅速地付款,以及如何清晰地记账。他深知社会的现实和世道的冷酷,所以他常采用一些特殊的方式教育孩子,使他们在踏入社会之前就能坚强而且精明起来。
比尔很注意在游戏中创造机会启发约翰和他的弟弟,以培养他们预防不测的意识。当约翰还是个孩童时,父亲常常让小约翰从高椅子上纵身跳入自己怀抱。有一次父亲没有用双臂接他,他就重重地摔在地上。父亲严肃地对他说:“要记住,决不要完全信任任何人。哪怕是最亲密的人,也千万不要轻信!”这件事给约翰留下深刻的印象,以致于在日后的生意场上,他始终保持冷静、警觉的头脑,从而避免了多次失误。
然而,约翰对父亲血液里流淌的东西并没有全盘接受,他完全没有父亲那种花花公子的秉性,而是继承了母亲勤俭的美德。他把这种信念视为“商业训练”,一生中烙守“不俭则匮”的准则;从中他还引申出自己的结论:“只有数字作数。”
约翰·洛克菲勒14岁那年,在克利夫兰中心中学上学。放学后,他常到码头上闲逛,看商人做买卖。有一天,他遇到一个同学,两人边走边聊起来。那个同学问:“约翰,你长大后想干什么?”年轻的洛克菲勒毫不迟疑地说:“我要成为一个有10万美元的人,我准会成功的。”谁曾料到,几十年后,这个蜚声国内外的石油大王,其拥有的财富达10亿美元,是他童年梦想的10万倍!
约翰·洛克菲勒1855年中学毕业后,便决定放弃升大学,到商界谋生。为了寻找工作,他在克利夫兰的街上跑了几个星期,拿定主意要找一个前程远大的职业。他的眼界颇高。他后来回忆道:“我上铁路公司、上银行、上批发商那儿去找工作,小铺小店我是不去的。我可是要干大事的。”
当年9月26日,他在一家经营谷物的商行当上了会计办事员。从此,这个日子就成了他个人日历中的喜庆纪念日,他把它作为第二个生日来庆祝。“就在那儿,我开始了学做生意的生涯,每周工资是4美元。”他追忆道。
他工作勤勤恳恳,不久就养成了对数字的好眼光。他除了记好账外,还为商行的经营出主意。有一次,商行买入一批大理石,打开包装后竟发现高价购进的大理石材上有瑕疵,商行老板沮丧而又无计可施。这时,头脑灵活的洛克菲勒建议把责任推到负责运货的3家运输公司头上,向这3家公司分别提出赔偿损失的要求。这个绝妙的主意使商行得到的赔款比原来高出两倍,商行由此得到一笔“飞”来的横财。洛克菲勒这种天生的经商才能颇得老板赏识,很快给他提了薪,工作第一年他挣得了300美元。
第三年他的年薪提到600美元。但他知道自己对这家商行的贡献远不止此,因此要求加薪到800美元,结果遭到拒绝。洛克菲勒断然决定离开这家商行,自闯天下。
1858年,年仅19岁的洛克菲勒向父亲借款1000美元,加上自己积蓄的800美元,与比他大10岁的克拉克合股创办了一家经营谷物和肉类的公司。这是洛克菲勒生平所办第一家公司。由于经营顺利,第一年就做了4.5万美元的生意,净赚4000美元。第二年年底净赚1.2万美元,洛克菲勒分得6000美元。
洛克菲勒做生意时总是信心十足、雄心勃勃;同时又言而有信,想方设法使自己取信于人。克拉克对洛克菲勒做事仔细十分欣赏,他描述当年的情况说:“他有条不紊到极点,留心细节,不差分毫。如果有一分钱该给我们,他必取来。如果少给客户一分钱,他也要客户拿走。”
这时候在美国宾夕法尼亚州已经发现了石油,成千上万人像当初采金热潮一样拥向采油区。一时间,宾夕法尼亚土地上井架林立,原油产量飞速上升。
克利夫兰的商人们对这一新行当也怦然心动,他们推选年轻有为的经纪商洛克菲勒去宾州原油产地亲自调查一下,以便获得直接而可靠的信息。
经过几日的长途跋涉,洛克菲勒来到产油地,眼前的一切令他触目惊心:到处是高耸的井架、凌乱简陋的小木屋、怪模怪样的挖井设备和储油罐,一片乌烟瘴气,混乱不堪。这种状况令洛克菲勒多少有些沮丧,透过表面的“繁荣”景象,他看到了盲目开采背后潜在的危机。
冷静的洛克菲勒没有急于回去向克利夫兰的商界汇报调查结果,而是在产油地的美利坚饭店住了下来,进一步作实地考察。他每天都看报纸上的市场行情,静静地倾听焦躁而又喋喋不休的石油商人的叙述,认真地作详细的笔记。而他自己则惜字如金,绝不透露什么想法。
篇3:民俗文化英文
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+ 加入清单A folk culture is a small isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family and interpersonal. Relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade and subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse drawn buggies still serve as a local transportation device and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles. The Amish's central religious concept of Demut "humility", clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order.
By contrast a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group often highly individualistic and a pronounced many specialized professions. Secular institutions of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, "popular" may be viewed as clearly different from "folk". The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations. Folk-made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use or leads more prestige to the owner.
篇4:有关美国旅游的英文
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+ 加入清单Los Angeles,city in southern California,the most populous city in the state and the second most populous city and metropolitan region in the United States,after New York City.Located on the Pacific Ocean near the U.S.border with Mexico,the metropolis is noted for its pleasant climate and scenic setting.It is situated on a hilly coastal plain surrounded by beaches in the west and mountains and deserts in other directions.Referred to casually as “LA,” Los Angeles is one of the major industrial,commercial,and financial centers of the United States.It is known especially for its motion-picture,aeronautics,and aerospace industries.This international,multicultural city is also home to the largest Mexican,Korean,Salvadoran,and Guatemalan populations outside of those countries.Los Angeles has grown at a phenomenal rate since the late 19th century.Since the 1920s it has been the leading city of California as well as the most important metropolis west of the Mississippi River.
篇5:关于河南历史文化的作文
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+ 加入清单河南为中华民族主要发祥地之一。远在四千年前的新石器时代,中原人民就创造了著名的“裴李岗文化”、“仰韶文化”和“龙山文化”。这里曾孕育出我国古代的思想家李耳、庄子,政治家商鞅、李斯,科学家张衡,医圣张仲景,文学家韩愈,哲学家程颢、程颐,民族英雄岳飞以及吉鸿昌、杨靖宇、彭雪枫、邓颖超等历史名人1000多人。
在漫长的历史长河中,河南在中国的政治、军事、经济、文化上始终占据重要地位。先后有20个朝代建都或迁都于河南,中国七大古都河南就占有三个(洛阳、开封、安阳)。 在河南这片土地上,曾上演过一幕幕历史活剧,诸如武王伐纣、周公营洛、春秋诸侯争霸、战国群雄逐鹿、刘邦项羽对峙、光武刘秀兴汉、曹魏中原称雄、隋末瓦岗暴动、赵匡胤陈桥兵变、岳飞抗金鏖兵、李自成中原血战、京汉“二七”风暴、刘邓大军挺进中原等…… 河南历史悠久,文化光辉灿烂,从南召县云阳镇发现的古人类臼齿化石,连同渑池、许昌、安阳等地出土的各种旧石器,证明距今四五千万年前这里已有人类居住。七八千年前的裴李岗文化(在新郑县境),五六千年前的仰韶文化(渑池县境),四千年前的龙山文化,这些新石器时代的文化遗址,迄今已发现千处之多。说明河南在原始社会晚期的文化已达到一定的高度。自有史以来,夏王朝在河南建都的地方有阳城(登封)、阳翟(禹县)、帝丘(濮阳)等地。商朝7次迁都,4次都在河南境内,安阳殷墟是著名的商代后期都城遗址。
西周以洛阳为东都,营造为王城和成周城,在河南境内分封的诸侯国有数十。春秋时期,境内属秦、晋、楚、宋、卫、郑、陈、蔡诸国。战国时属韩、魏、赵、楚之疆。秦统一中国后,设郡、县。河南分属三川、颍川、南阳、河内、陈郡、东郡和砀郡7郡。西汉承秦制,仍设郡、县两级,并实行分封诸侯王国与中央直辖的郡交错分布。为了加强对郡、国的控制,又将全国分为司隶校尉部及13州刺史部,实际是监察区。河南分属司隶校尉部及豫、兖、荆、冀4州管辖,设有弘农、河内、河南、颍川、汝南、陈留、南阳和魏郡及淮阳和梁国2个诸侯王国。东汉都雒阳(洛阳)、实行州辖郡、郡统县。河南分属司隶校尉部及豫、兖、荆、冀、扬5州管辖,设有弘农、河内、颍川、南阳、汝南、陈留、东郡、魏郡等郡及陈、梁2国。三国时河南属魏,先都许昌,后迁洛阳,仍实行州、郡(国)、县3级。设有12郡和梁国1国。西晋都洛阳,河南境内有18郡国。南北朝时,河南分属于北魏和南齐。北魏在河南设8州26郡;南齐在河南设3州12郡。隋统一南北后,在河南设20郡(州)。唐朝先都长安,后迁洛阳。河南分属京畿及河南、河北、淮南、山东南等道,领有21州郡及河南1府。
五代时,梁、晋、汉周4朝都汴(今开封),后唐都洛阳。河南境内多数称州,少数称军、府。北宋建都汴梁(今开封)。河南境设有京东、京西、河北诸路,路辖有府、州,有些军、监也隶属于路。府、州、军均辖县。南宋南迁后以淮河与金为界,河南大部属金。元朝将中央辖区直属中书省,其他地区分设行中书省,简称“行省”,行省之制始于此。“行省”之下统路、府,府领州、县,也有府、州不隶路而直属省。时河南境内黄河以北地区属中书省,黄河以南属河南江北行中书省。中书省在河南管辖的有大名、彰德、卫辉、怀庆等路和濮州。河南行省下属河南府路、汴梁路、南阳府、汝宁府、归德府。明朝改行中书省为承宣布政使司,司(省)下辖府、州,再下为县。明末,河南领有开封、归德、河南、南阳、汝宁、彰德、卫辉、怀庆等府和汝州直隶州及京师之大名府,山东之东昌府的一小部分县。共计府属州31个,县96。清朝恢复行省,省下为府,再下为州、县。终清之世,河南领有开封、归德、河南、南阳、汝宁、陈州、彰德、卫辉、怀庆等9府,郑、许、汝、陕、光5直隶州和淅川直隶所。府属州5,县96。民国初年,改道制。河南设有开封、河北、河洛、汝阳4道,5直隶州,100余县。1927年废道尹,实行省、县两级制。省下分设行政区(监察区),区管县。
1946年河南分为12区,共108县。 中华人民共和国1949年成立后,河南省行政区划,北界止于黄河,有郑州、洛阳、陕州、陈留、商丘、许昌、淮阳、南阳、信阳、潢川等10专区和开封、郑州2省辖市、8专辖市,86县,省会设开封市。1952年中央人民政府政务院决定撤销平原省,将所属之新乡、安阳2省辖市及新乡专区及所属14县(区),濮阳专区及所属7县,安阳专区及所属6县,菏泽专区的东明县划归河南省。同年,中央人民政府政务院决定,将旧属河南省在建国初期划入安徽省的永城县划归河南省。1954年,河南省府由开封市迁驻郑州市。1963年中华人民共和国国务院决定,将东明县划归山东省。1964年中华人民共和国国务院决定,将山东省之范县、寿张2县金堤河以南地区和范县县城附近划归河南省,取名范县。
1978年中华人民共和国国务院决定,将范县东部的9个公社划出,成立台前县。
篇6:吃一口饭就是在吃一口美国文化
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+ 加入清单美利坚民族是个年轻、天真、自信、富有生气的民族。像个血气方刚的青年人,美国人生性好动,不甘寂寞。像个精力充沛的年轻人,美国人不停地干这忙那,似乎有永远也使不完的精力。城市里的人似乎永远赶着去什么地方;乡村里的人总是在农田、养鸡场、谷仓、奶牛场之间奔跑不停;办公室里的人有着堆成山似的文字工作(paper work)要做;公司里的秘书手脚不停地接电话、送文件。你在街上走逛,后面的人会大步流星地超赶到你的前面;你去餐馆就餐,难得寻觅到能与你说笑寒喧的伴侣。生活的节奏像一根上足了的发条一样,有条不紊地不停运转,构成了一幅繁忙、近乎于疯狂的现代人生活画面。
美国人的快节奏生活方式,除了止述美利坚民族好动不好静的秉性之外,很大程度上与他们社会的激烈竞争息息相关。美国是个市场经济高度发达的国家,“物竞天择,适者生存”的法则是它的运转规律,不进则退,不胜则败。为了生存和成功,美国人必须拼搏和奋斗,而拼搏与奋斗的一个重要方面是与他人抢时间、争速度,使自己始终处于依靠地位。由此可见,美国人的快节奏生活方式是被他们紧张激烈的社会竞争所“逼迫”出来的。因为这种“逼迫”无时不在、无处不有,美国人对快节奏生活方式也就习惯成自然了。
真话重于客气
在不少国家,人们互相交谈时,喜欢拣对方高兴听的知说,而不愿指出事实真相,以免伤了和气。这多半是出于客气(courtesy)和礼貌(politeness)。但在美国人的眼光里,这种心地善良的客气和礼貌不及真话重要。美国人的伦理价值观中有一条箴言:“诚实为上策” (Honesty is the best policy)。换句话说,在比较诚实、客气、礼貌、家族声誉孰轻孰重时,美国人把诚实放在首位。因此,在美国如果要说某人的坏话,最厉害的一句是“你不能相信他”(You cannot trust him)。
试举例说明。一个美国人驾车赶路,途中,他问一路人:“这里距离下一个市镇还有多远?”在一些把客气礼貌放在高于真实位置的国家里,路边这位先生也许马上想到赶路者已疲倦不堪,急欲抵达目的地,于是便客客气气地说,“顺着这条路走就到了”(Just down the road)。他以为这样回答能使赶路者心里宽慰从而更振足精神。然而,当这美国人开了好半天的车才到达要去的市镇时他会心情不畅,甚至气愤,觉得自己受骗了(feeling tricked)。在他看来,那位路边人明知路程很远,却存心欺骗他。同样的问题,美国人会怎样回答呢?美国人认为,假如他知道下一个市镇还有24英里的路程,回答说“Just down the road”是不诚实的表现。因此,尽管对那疲倦的寻路人极富同情,但他还是实话相告:“有好一段路呢,至少24英里”。(You have a long way to go ;at least 24miles more)。问路者听了也许会失望,但他明白了自己的处境,所以也不会产生误解。
交友
在美国这样一个地域流动(geographical mobility)和社会流动(social mobility)都很的国家里,交友自有它的特色。由于人们时常从一个地方迁徙到另一个地方,他们在交友时所建立的友谊可能一时密切而牢靠。但一旦彼此迁移他处时,他们的友谊可能不久即告消失,双方各自再找合适的新朋友。美国人不会因这种友谊的处理方式而感到“薄情”,更不会觉得自己受了对方的轻视,或者侮辱。大多数情况下,“劳燕分飞”的朋友可能保持通信、或者电话联系一两年,然后逐渐中断联系。有趣的是,一旦有机会再见面,不管间隔多久,昔日的朋友会“和好如初”,重温友情,甚至继续密切往来一段时间。
基于在这交友方式,外国客人去美国人家作客时,可以无拘无束、轻松自在地与他们闲谈、玩耍。他们可以与美国人共弃假期,甚至一起生活,而不必为保持终身友谊而担忧犯愁。就美国人而言,他们邀请外国客人去作客是出于一种友情和好客,他们乐意为这种短暂的友谊花费一定的时间和精力。
爱搞实验
美利坚民族性格中,爱搞实验是她的一个重要特点。从大的范围讲,美国本身就是一个最大的实验场。自哥伦布“发现”北美新大陆后,一批又一批移民涌入美国,根据他们各自理想蓝图,在美国进行不同类型的实验。清教徒要在那里建立一个“天府之国”,共和主义者想在那里建立一个“大同世界”,注重经济发展的人要把那块广阔富饶的土地变成“强盛之邦”。从小的范围看,一代又一代来自世界各地的开拓者,不断地利用一切机会进行各种各样的尝试。有的试图在政治上发迹,有的设法在经济上发财,也有的为了自己的理想之梦而孜孜以求。不管是大范围着眼,还是小范围角度,美国都被看作是“机遇之地”(land of opportunity),因而可以在那里展开实验。
吃一口饭就是在吃一口美国文化
说起美国餐,你可能立刻想起热狗、汉堡包、薯条和炸鸡。但是,美国餐还包括沙拉、牛排、烤排骨、鲜虾、龙虾、新英格兰奶油蛤汤、炖鸡汤、奶油蘑菇汤等等。不仅如此,美国是个开放的国度,美国餐也是世界各国各地美食的总汇。
在美国餐里,我现在最喜欢吃的是沙拉。它的特点是生,生得颜色很鲜艳,红的是西红柿,绿的是生菜、菠菜、西兰花和芹菜,橘色的是胡萝卜,黄色的是烤面包块和奶酪,白色的是酱和酸奶酪。沙拉保持了原汁原味,各种菜香都可一口品尝到。有些沙拉也加上了烤鸡肉条或培根。沙拉的不同口味主要体现在酱上,有奶油味、意大利甜酸味、印尼千岛味、加州奶油味等等。我喜欢吃沙拉的另一个原因是它营养健康,维生素含量比炒的炸的菜更丰富。
我也爱吃牛排。好的牛排是棕色的,做得好的牛排可顺畅地一切到底。上面经常有很多香喷喷的肉汁。牛排一般半磅到一磅重。好餐馆里一块牛排差不多13美元,在快餐馆里,一块牛排才只有一两美元。
新英格兰奶油蛤汤是我最爱喝的汤。它美味可口,满齿留香。汤是乳白色的,有独特的浓浓的奶油味。除了奶油以外,汤里还包括蛤、贝、芹菜、洋葱和多种草药。这个汤已经在美国餐馆的菜谱里流行几百年了。
苹果派是传统饭后甜点。苹果派有格子的派壳,里面塞满了苹果酱果。甜点一般是为了哄小孩或帮助去除油腻味的。
我知道上面谈到的不能代表整个美国佳肴。但是,每当我品尝这些食品时,就仿佛感受到美国人对大自然的理解,对生活的态度。吃一口饭就是在吃一口美国文化。
篇7:第一类:历史文化感悟类
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+ 加入清单此一类应重在“感悟”。例如刚刚结束的初三语文期中考试,作文题目是“我的经典阅读”,该题目要求同学们有一定的文学底蕴。什么是经典阅读?在读名著或是名家名篇的赏析中,掌握书中的“意象”,提取精华,是为“经典阅读”。
在这里要强调的是希望同学们在课余时间应当多读书读好书,体会名著、经典作品的魅力。避免阅读过多的网络小说,因为网络小说在描述中往往将生活理想化,过于空洞直白。
在阅读中要有足够的耐心,读书或者阅读文章力求做到“读透一篇文章,读好一本书”,深刻体会作者写作的意象,多角度把握作品,全方位联系生活。
不过我也深知同学们目前课业负担很重,很难拿出大块的时间来阅读课外书籍,我向大家推荐一个APP“喜马拉雅”。“喜马拉雅”中有很多经典的有声书籍,大家可以利用碎片时间(例如上学路上,放学的地铁里,洗澡时)听有声书籍,节约时间又能达到阅读经典著作的目的。
篇8:悠久的历史文化作文800字
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+ 加入清单在一个阴云密布的早晨,露珠站在小院的花草上,而教学楼的喧闹,打破了这宁静的早晨。今天是去社会实践活动的日子,我们将要去历史悠久的大足石刻。同学们都兴高采烈地在教室里等待老师,然后带领同学去坐大巴车。
有着八百年的名胜古迹——大足石刻是我梦寐以求的地方,那里有着许多的石像,有些雕刻着栩栩如生的石像。经过两个半小时的路程我们终于来到大足石刻。一下车,我就迫不及待地想去看看,但前面雾太大,什么都看不清。先换上了相似古代的衣服,花色斑斓,然后就来到门口前,那里的石桌上都摆着一些东西。
我们先在门口前合了影,再去拜孔子。我学者前面的讲解员,两手相叠,向孔子鞠躬,看见桌上的毛笔、纸和书卷,就用毛笔写“人”字。接着就诵读经典弟子规,最后由老师为我们点朱砂,一个个头上都有着拇指大的朱砂印,就进入了门口。
上午我们学习了如何泡茶,而下午则是我最喜欢的事情:参观石像及博物馆。
讲解员带领我们来到景点,那里的墙壁都雕刻着许多的佛像,每个佛像都不一样:有些石像小的像水桶;有些石像大的像树木;有些石像又高又廋;有些石像又胖又矮。我觉得这些石像的雕刻人一定很有智慧,把笨重的石头变成美丽的石像,栩栩如生,每个石像都有属于自己的故事。接着又来到一座寺庙,我很好奇,走进去一看:“哇——”这尊佛像与众不同,是千手观音!每只手臂和佛像都是用金帛雕刻而成的,而每只手上都有一个法器,雕刻的这个人肯定花费了不是精力和心血,每一步都小心翼翼,绝不会有一点马虎儿。我细细端详着,看见有些地方都装修过,可能是经过这么久的时间,连再好的材料都会溃烂,不堪入目。
最后来到了博物馆,参观了一些佛像及一些珍贵画,馆中的每一件物品都是无价之宝,那些残缺的佛像,更能体现出它的古老。
今天是我最开心的一天,八百年历史的大足石刻让我感受到这里的古文明历史悠久,也让我明白在外出玩耍的时候务必文明参观,不许诋毁文物,做一个文明人。
篇9:文化,历史的助跑器作文700字
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+ 加入清单从童话大王到“羊羔体”,从小沈阳到鲁迅先生,每一个事件都在如实地反应是文化在当代社会的弊端与缺陷。文化,本应该是历史的助推器,为何沦落到这种地步了?
答案是显而易见的。随着社会经济的不断发展,文化的商业性不断显现出来,大众传媒的商业性也使当代文化失去了应有的精神面貌。文化,似乎也走入了一种“潜规则”,低俗文化风靡,黑色幽默盛行,相反的,鲁迅的“归隐”郑渊洁的暗然离去,都在预示着文化的堕落与委靡。
文化的“不给力”对于社会的发展有着十分消极的影响。文化的倒退不反没有起到对历史的推动作用,反而对历史的发展起到了阻碍作用。人们对传统文化的忽视与丢失,不反使人们丧失了对传统文化先生的传统道义与美德,也是人们对现代文化产生了一种歪曲的理解,从而使现代文化“日渐消瘦”与“单薄”。也是人们产生了一种不同于主德思想的一样的精神信仰。
文化是一种对人们思想的启迪,正是由于当代文化的不断低俗化,使人们的思想也变得日渐消极。黑色幽默中展现的正是人们这种对现世的无奈以及内心的迷茫。而低俗文化的兴起更是使人们的心灵蒙上了更为灰暗的阴影。
低俗文化作为一种文化糟粕,理应得到人们的丢弃与改造,如今却成为人们热捧的焦点。小沈阳的“千娇百媚”,虽博众人一笑,但其低俗之风也渐渐靡滥。
因此,所谓当代社会的领跑者,我们应端正对待低俗文化的态度,真正做到文化的“给力”,使其实现自身在历史中的价值。
面对低俗文化,沉着冷静面对,不盲目跟风,认真对待和分辨文化的性质,坚决抵制低俗文化。面对传统文化,积极继承优秀传统文化及其内在精髓,使其真正服务于当代社会,使其迸发出活力。
文化,作为历史的助跑器,应实现自身价值,真正为当代社会与人民贡献出应有的力量。
篇10:英文电影——谈美国电影“当幸福来敲门”的观后感
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+ 加入清单只要今天够努力,幸福明天就会来临。
这是一个根据黑人投资专家Chris Gardner的传记性图书《The pursuit of happyness》这一真实的故事改编的电影主人公克里斯·加德纳的成长过程并没有父亲的陪伴,28岁才第一次见到父亲。于是当他也做了父亲的时候,他发誓要做一个称职的好爸爸。然而天不遂愿,这位单身父亲屡遇不顺,遭遇失业等不幸,和年幼的儿子相依为命、流离失所。为了儿子的幸福,加德纳咬紧牙关重新振作,处处向机会敲门,并毛遂自荐进入一家证券公司工作,从最底层的员工做起。终于皇天不负苦心人,他最后成为知名的金融投资家。之后,他慷慨解囊,热心捐助公益活动,成为全美知名的慈善人物。而过程中支持他咬紧牙关的最大动力,除了宝贝儿子外,就是他始终相信:只要今天够努力,幸福明天就会来临。
幸福从那里来?当一个人屡屡遇到不幸的时候,你是否坚持了你的梦想,你是否为了幸福而坚持不懈了呢?
影片开始时克里斯·加德纳在人潮涌动大街上迷失在一张张笑脸中茫然地伫立“为什么人人都快乐,我却不能这样呢”。片尾当克里斯·加德纳通过试用再次来到那里时,他为自己鼓掌振臂。
你要幸福,那就去追求。
篇11:描写美国文化的
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+ 加入清单Its summertime, and the life is easy. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is out. Because the weather is great. And most of all, because we all deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.
夏天到了,生活很惬意。对很多美国人来说,这是个旅游的季节,为什呢?因为学校放假,因为天气很好,但最重要的是,休假是我们所应该享有的权利。美国人休假时经常会去他们最喜欢的度假地点。
Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more "family friendly" vacation resorts offer special programs for children.
很多美国假期非常特别,和参与此种假期的人一样特别。全家出游时通常会将孩子考虑在内,有愈来愈多“适合全家出游”的度假地点为孩子提供特别的活动。
History buffs seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer "green vacations." These trips allow them to observe flora and fauna up-close without disturbing the sensitive balance of nature.
对历史有兴趣的人会找一些著名的历史据点和博物馆。有环保意识的人喜欢“环保假期”,这样的旅行使他们能近距离观察动植物,并且不会扰乱了大自然敏感的生态平衡。
Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing or white-water rafting. Daring souls get the thrill of a lifetime on trekking expeditions and safaris in remote places from Afica to Asia.
有些人觉得海上旅游能使心情放松并感到清凉,有些人则到水边钓鱼、滑水或泛舟。胆子大的人到亚洲和非洲去探险狩猎作长途旅行,享受一辈子难得一次的刺激。
Americans arent the only people in the world who travel. International business, mass communication and jet airplanes have created a world of globetrotters.
美国人不是世上唯一爱旅行的人。国际企业、大众传播与喷射机创造了一个环游世界者的世纪。
People all over the world enjoy going abroad to travel. And no matter where they live, people enjoy visiting scenic spots in their own country. But being on the go makes Americans what they are: people on the move. In America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.
全世界的人都喜欢到海外旅游,不管住在哪里,人们都喜欢去造访自己国家内风景优美的地区。不过好动的本性使美国人变成今天的模样:成为爱迁移的人。在美国,几乎每个人都有旅游的经验。
篇12:美国独特文化作文及翻译
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+ 加入清单American culture is unique because it is nurtured, formed and developed under certain conditions, which are characteristically(特性)American. The major factors contributing to the making of this new nation and the forming of a new culture are the hard environment, ethnic diversity(多民族) and plural religion, which is quite different from other nations in the world. What is more, these elements are still influencing the American culture.
1. Rough Environment
The early immigrants who were English Puritans settled down in northeast part of American. The environment there was very rough but they believed the poor land could purify their mind so they chose the place along the coast. From 1607 to 1892, frontiers were pushed further west. The American frontier consisted of the relatively unsettled regions of the United States, usually found in the western part of the country. The frontiersmen looked for a land of rich resources and a land of promise, opportunity and freedom. Actually they looked for a better life. So individualism, self-reliance, and equality of opportunity have perhaps been the values most closely associated with the frontier heritage(遗产) of American.
2. Ethnic Diversity
The population of the United States includes a large variety of ethnic groups coming from many races, nationalities, and religions. People refer to the United States as "melting pot "and the dominant people are British. American is made up of WASP MM, that is, White, Anglo Saxon, Protestants plus Middle Class and Male. In history, people from different countries in the world rushed to American three times. They brought their own culture to American and later on different cultures were mixed together. Thus the unique American culture is formed, a common cultural life with commonly shared values.
3. Plural religion
The fundamental American belief in individual freedom and the right of individuals to practice their own religion is at the center of religious experience in the United States. The great diversity of ethnic backgrounds has produced religious pluralism; almost all of the religions of the world are now practiced in the United States. Christianity(基督教) is the dominant religion in American and Protestant (新教)is predominate(主导)。 Any individuals are equal before God and they believe they can communicate directly to God so they can share the same idea. Under the protestant, many new ones are formed and different explanations produce different sect of religion. Churches are independent and American religion is no longer religion seculars. The institution permits the practice of religion and the political power is separate form religion. So there are more religions in American than in other countries.
4. Current influence:
Nowadays, we can see the continual influence of the three elements in the current American society. American family is typically parents and their unmarried children. Middle-aged and elderly people generally do not live with their married children. Many Americans live in mobile homes whose homes are built with wheels. They can be moved. The people in American have a very strong desire to start a new life in a new place. Quite a number of people change residences(住所) every year. The average American moves fourteen times in his lifetime. The courage to try something new has been an American characteristic. American democracy means majority rule, but it also means protection of minority rights. There are certain freedom which the United States promises to all its citizens and members of minority group cannot be denied these rights by a vote of the majority. Americans also like to be involved in many challenge activities and sports to show their adventurous spirits. All of these are affected by the heritage of the American history.
From the facts above, we can see American culture is unique which was cultivated, formed and developed by the main three factors, rough environment, ethnic diversity and plural religion and still is affected and determined by them now.
美国人最喜欢的小食品鸡翅
From its humble beginnings and unlikely origins, the chicken wing has become one of Americas best-loved snack foods.
The chicken wing first evolved from soup stock staple to American delicacy in 1964. John E. Harmon, in his Atlas of Popular Culture of the Northeastern United States, points to the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y. as the birthplace of wings. In 40- plus years, chicken wings have become a truly all-American food, showing up on dinner tables, at neighborhood bars, and in chain restaurants, pizza joints and even restaurants where the wings themselves are the focus.
Pace Foods has improved on the original formula for chicken wings with a recipe that combines the spice of Pace Picante Sauce, the sweetness of honey and the zest of fresh ginger to create Hot `nHoneyed Chicken Wings.
"Pace Picante Sauce isnt just for dipping,"said Chris Foley with Pace Foods. "A recipe like Hot `nHoneyed Chicken Wings, which combines sweet and spicy flavors of the Old Southwest and the Far East, shows how versatile, and yet how easy, it can be in cooking."
With this recipe, Pace Foods had taken the delicacy created in snowy Buffalo and made it the perfect summer food.
鸡翅越来越成为美国人最喜欢的小食品。1964年的时候它首先是在汤里出现的。John E. Harmon在他的美国东北部通俗文化地图集里指出鸡翅已经成为全美真正的食物,它在晚餐桌上,在邻居酒吧里,在连锁餐饮店里,在比萨店里,甚至在一些餐馆里它是主打菜。
美国爱国者巧克力PatriotTruffles
Try our delicious European truffles. Our Swiss trained chocolatier starts by importing the finest raw chocolate from Switzerland. Our cocoa beans are roasted by artisans who use centuries-old, closely guarded techniques. We then use the freshest creams, fruit purees, pure cocoa butter and nuts to create the most flavorful of fillings.
This gift box of premium Chocolates contains 36 pieces (1 lb) of assorted chocolate truffles with delicious fillings such as mint, peanut butter, raspberry puree, orange, caramel and hazelnut to name a few. Beautifully packaged, these premium chocolates are packed fresh and delivered directly from Cherry Moon Farms with your personal message.
这些巧克力原料是从瑞士进口的上好的原巧克力。巧克力豆要经过工匠烘烤,这是一个百年的老工序,一直被继承了下来。然后用最新鲜的奶油,浓水果汁,纯可可油和坚果来做最可口的夹心。
美国 Alagnak Wild River(奔河)
Alagnak Wild River is located in the beautiful Aleutian Range. The river provides unparalleled opportunities to experience the wilderness of the Alaska Peninsula.
The Alagnak Wild River, designated as a wild river by Title VI, Section 601(25) and 603(44) of ANILCA, preserves the upper 56 miles of the river in a free-flowing condition, and protects the river and its immediate environments for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. The river is managed free of impoundments and diversion, inaccessible by road, its shorelines primitive and its water unpolluted. The Alagnak is the most popular fly-in fishery in southwest Alaska, and has experienced a significant increase in use over the last several years. The Alagnak Wild River protects populations of all five species of pacific salmon, was well as significant rainbow trout, arctic char, arctic grayling, and northern pike populations. The increasing sport fishery on the river is a topic of concern to many subsistence users and other local residents.
夏天是美国人旅游的好季节
Its summertime, and the livinis easy. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is out. Because the weather is great. And most of all, because we all deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.
Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. The early immigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they werent content to stay there. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western territories. Later, settlers moved west to develop these new areas. As a result of this westward migration, Americans eventually occupied the whole continent-from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that the average American moves every five years.
Besides their habit of changing addresses, Americans are used to traveling. Some people make long-distance commutes to work daily. Their jobs may even require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friends or relatives in distant states. Others go on low-budget weekend excursions and stay in economy motels. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious resorts and hotels. Camping out in the great outdoors appeals to adventurous types. Some travel in recreational vehicles (RVs) to camp out in comfort, while others "rough it"by sleeping in tents.
Most Americans prefer to travel within their nations borders. Why? For one thing, its cheaper than traveling abroad, and theres no language problem. But besides that, the vast American territory offers numerous tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, canyons, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors a multitude of urban delights. The convenience of modern freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as easy as pie.
Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more "family friendly"vacation resorts offer special programs for children. History buffs seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer "green vacations."These trips allow them to observe flora and fauna up-close without disturbing the sensitive balance of nature. Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing or white-water rafting. Daring souls get the thrill of a lifetime on trekking expeditions and safaris in remote places from Africa to Asia.
Americans arent the only people in the world who travel. International business, mass communication and jet airplanes have created a world of globetrotters. People all over the world enjoy going abroad to travel. And no matter where they live, people enjoy visiting scenic spots in their own country. But being on the go makes Americans what they are: people on the move. In America, almost every-body is a tourist sometime.
夏天到了,生活很惬意。对很多美国人来说,这是个旅游的季节,为什么?因为学校放假,因为天气很好,但最重要的是,休个假是我们所应得的。美国人休假时经常会去他们最喜欢的渡假地点。
纵观整个历史,美国人一直是个迁移的民族。早期的移民者必须长途跋涉才能抵达新大陆,他们一到达就沿着东岸定居,但却不满于长居那地,冒险家和商人旅行至未知的西部地区。稍后,移民者也向西迁移去开发这些新地区。由于向西迁移,美国人最后占据了整块新大陆——从大西洋到太平洋。即使到今天,美国人似乎仍然无法在一地久居。根据研究,美国人平均每五年要搬一次家。
除了搬家的习惯以外,美国人也很习惯旅行。有些人每天上下班得做长距离的通勤,工作上甚至经常需要因公旅行。大部分的公司每年会提供年假给员工,人们通常会利用这段时间去旅行。有些人去远一点的别州拜访朋友或亲戚,有些则在周末有个经济的小假期,并住在花费不高的旅馆里。品味较昂贵的人选择豪华的渡假地点和饭店;绝佳的户外露营则吸引冒险型的人。有些人开着旅行车出游,以舒适的方式露营;有些人则睡帐篷尝试野外生活。
大部分美国人比较喜欢在国内旅游,为什么呢?其中一个原因是,国内旅游比国外旅游便宜,也没有语言不通的问题。但除此原因以外,占地极广的美国国土提供了许多能吸引游客的地点。爱好大自然的人可以到海滩、山上、峡谷、湖泊和很多大自然奇景地区游览。大城市也提供给游客们很多都市型态的娱乐。现代高速公路、铁路和飞机使得在美国旅行很容易。
很多美国假期非常特别,和参与此种假期的人一样特别。全家出游时通常会将孩子考虑在内,有愈来愈多「适合全家出游」的渡假地点为孩子提供特别的活动。对历史有兴趣的人会找一些著名的历史据点和博物馆。有环保意识的人喜欢「环保假期」,这样的旅行使他们能近距离观察动植物,并且不会扰乱了大自然敏感的生态平衡。有些人觉得海上旅游能使心情放松并感到清爽,有些人则到水边钓鱼、滑水或泛舟。胆子大的人到亚洲和非洲去探险狩猎作长途旅行,享受一辈子难得一次的刺激。
美国人不是世上唯一爱旅行的人。国际企业、大众传播与喷射机创造了一个环游世界者的世纪。全世界的人都喜欢到海外旅游,不管住在那里,人们都喜欢去造访自己国家内风景优美的地区。不过好动的本性使美国人变成今天的模样:成为爱迁移的人。在美国,几乎每个人都有旅游的经验。
美式食物:吃什么就成为什么样子
"You are what you eat."Nutrition experts often use this saying to promote better eating habits. What we put in our mouths does become a part of us. But we can look at this statement another way. What we eat reflects who we are——as people and as a culture. Do you want to understand another culture? Then you ought to find out about its food. Learning about American food can give us a real taste of American culture.
What is "American food"? At first you might think the answer is easy as pie. To many people, American food means hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken and pizza. If you have a "sweet tooth,"you might even think of apple pie or chocolate chip cookies. Its true that Americans do eat those things. But are those the only kind of vittles you can find in America?
Except for Thanksgiving turkey, its hard to find a typically "American"food. The United States is a land of immigrants. So Americans eat food from many different countries. When people move to America, they bring their cooking styles with them. Thats why you can find almost every kind of ethnic food in America. In some cases, Americans have adopted foods from other countries as favorites. Americans love Italian pizza, Mexican tacos and Chinese egg rolls. But the American version doesnt taste quite like the original!
As with any large country, the U.S.A has several distinct regions. Each region boasts its own special style of food. Visit the South and enjoy country-style cooking. Journey through Louisiana for some spicy Cajun cuisine. Take a trip to New England and sample savory seafood dishes. Travel through the Midwest, "the breadbasket of the nation,"for delicious baked goods. Cruise over to the Southwest and try some tasty Tex-Mex treats. Finish your food tour in the Pacific Northwest with some gourmet coffee.
Americans living at a fast pace often just "grab a quick bite."Fast food restaurants offer people on the run everything from fried chicken to fried rice. Microwave dinners and instant foods make cooking at home a snap. Of course, one of the most common quick American meals is a sandwich. If it can fit between two slices of bread, Americans probably make a sandwich out of it. Peanut butter and jelly is an all-time American favorite.
Americans on the go also tend to eat a lot of "junk food."Potato chips, candy bars, soft drinks and other goodies are popular treats. Many people eat too many of these unhealthy snacks. But others opt for more healthy eating habits. Some even go "all natural."They refuse to eat any food prepared with chemicals or additives.
American culture is a good illustration of the saying "you are what you eat."Americans represent a wide range of backgrounds and ways of thinking. The variety of foods enjoyed in the U.S. reflects the diversity of personal tastes. The food may be international or regional. Sometimes its fast, and sometimes its not so fast. It might be junk food, or maybe its natural food. In any case, the style is all-American.
"你吃什么就成为什么样子"营养专家经常使用这句话来倡导更好的饮食习惯,入嘴的东西确实成为我们的一部分。但我们也可以从另一个角度来看这句话,我们所吃的反映出我们自己——不论就人或文化而言。你想了解另一种文化吗?那么你应该去认识他们的食物。认识美国食物可以让我们得知美国文化的精髓。
何谓「美式食物」?乍听之下你可能认为答案容易得很。对许多人而言,美式食物就是汉堡、热狗、炸鸡和披萨。如果你是好吃甜食的人,你可能会想到苹果派或巧克力片饼干。美国人确实吃这些东西,但这些就是你在美国唯一找得到的食物吗?
除了感恩节火鸡以外,挺难找到典型的美国食物。美国是个移民之地,所以美国人吃的食物来自许多不同的国家,当人们移居美国,他们也将自己的烹调带了进来。那也就是为什么在美国你几乎可以看到所有不同民族的食物。在某些情况中,美国人把外国的食物视为最爱。美国人喜爱意大利的披萨,墨西哥的玉米饼和中国的春卷,但是这些东西的美国版味道却不很道地!
和许多大国一样,美国有数个截然不同的地区,每个地区都以自己特有的食物夸口。走访美国南部享受乡村式的烹调;到路易斯安纳州品尝辛辣的凯郡式料理;走一趟新英格兰试尝它美味的海鲜;再到中西部「美国的面包之乡」品尝可口的烘培食品;乘船游览至西南部尝试一些好吃的墨式德州小吃,最后到太平洋西北岸,啜饮美食家的咖啡,作为美食之旅的句点。
生活在快速步调之下的美国人通常只能「很快地吃几口」。快餐店提供赶时间的人各种食物,从炸鸡到炒饭,应有尽有。微波炉晚餐和实时餐点使得在家烧饭省事又快速。当然,最平常的美式速餐之一就是三明治。任何能夹在两片土司中间的东西,美国人就可以把它作成一份三明治,花生酱和果酱更是一直都深受美国人的喜爱。
忙碌的美国人也趋向于吃一大堆「垃圾食物」。洋芋片、糖果、汽水和其它好吃的东西都颇受欢迎。许多人吃了太多这类不健康的零嘴,但是其它人则选择较健康的饮食习惯,有些人甚至选择「全天然」的食物,他们拒绝吃任何有化学制品或添加物的食物。
美国文化是「你吃什么就成为什么样子」这句话的好写照。美国人代表了范围广泛的背景和想法。在美国可享受到的各式食物正反映出个人品味的多样化。这食物可能是国际性也可能是地区性的;有时是快餐,有时也不见得;它可能是垃圾食物,也可能是天然食品。然而无论如何,它们都是美式的。
[美国独特文化作文及翻译
篇13:喀左历史文化之旅作文600字
全文共 642 字
+ 加入清单今天,我们在作文老师的带领下,来到了喀左东蒙艺术馆。在这里,我感受到了喀左古老的历史和灿烂的文化,了解到了喀左古老的民间民俗。
这里共有十一个展厅,分别是红山文化,陶器、瓷器,蒙古族日常生活,皮影、服装、钱币和粮票等展厅。
我们来到了紫砂艺术馆。一进来,这里的红山文化时期、商周汉代和辽金时期的各种陶瓷、瓷器展品映入眼帘。有倒把西施,还有半月红、三羊开泰、五福金猪等展品。我最喜爱的便是“认赌服输”这件紫陶了,它仿佛在讲述着两个老头儿下棋,一个老头儿输了,不服气的掉过头去,而那个赢了的老头儿哈哈大笑着,那形象真是雕刻得唯妙唯肖,显示得淋漓尽至。还有“壶天同寿”,“竹天机”和各种水果蔬菜形状的陶瓷制品,如苹果、香蕉、白菜和鸡蛋,让我们看得眼花缭乱,目不暇接。
我们又来参观奇石宴。一进门,我们就情不自禁地叫了出来。这里共有一百一十八盘“菜肴”。看着这蒙汉奇石宴,我都快流出口水了。这里有素肠、小炒肉、小河鱼、烧海参、蜜枣,还有我最爱吃的红烧排骨和宫爆鸡丁,据说这是收藏家花了整整三年的时间才收集到的。
接着,我们又参观了古锁,钱币等展厅。最后,老师带领我们来到了生产紫陶的车间。
一进来,我们便来到了排列整齐的制作桌上,拿起紫砂泥捏捏揉揉,大家都想做一个好看的紫砂小制作。不一会马梓浩作出了一个小乌龟,还有一个挺着大肚子的小泥人,把我们笑的前仰后合。
这回旅行,奇石宴让我看到了大自然的鬼斧神工,紫砂艺术馆让我看到了紫砂的浑厚简洁,小巧玲珑,我还体验了紫砂制作的神奇魅力。我会永远怀念这次旅行。
篇14:传承文化寻根历史征文
全文共 1502 字
+ 加入清单秦人贾平凹,对于秦地的热爱、对于秦文化的思考,我们从其散文、小说中都能够了解到。这其中,我想,他的散文作品《秦腔》可以被视作分析贾平凹“寻根”情愫的很好例证。当然,这似乎和已然被我们认作是寻根文学代表作品的贾平凹的《商周系列》有着一脉相承的地方。
我喜欢从“秦人”、“秦地”和“秦腔”的三者关系来读这部作品。这主要也是因为我在阅读贾平凹其他作品的时候发现,他的情感及其所生发出的文字都源于对秦地文化的深厚热爱。由此,我们不禁想到文学史上,上世纪八十年代中期“寻根作家”的作品。这些文学作品都触及了作家们对于民族文化心理的挖掘和对传统文化意识的思考。
“山川不同,便风俗区别,风俗区别,便戏剧存异”。《秦腔》中,作者在开篇就给了我们他自己对于地域文化的理解。显然,作家的思考是很受大家认同的。
这篇文章的结构思路很清晰,由议论展开、夹叙夹议;先后写了等戏、看戏、议戏的场面,生动、形象,有感染力。想必给读者印象最为深刻的就是这种场面的描写,地域色彩浓厚,给读者一种对秦地、秦人、秦腔的感性认识。而透过这些作品内容,我们能够看到的更有秦川一带文化具象后的影子。秦地自然条件的恶劣连结着秦人悲苦而又奋争的生命;秦人的释放和粗犷又造就了秦腔“吼”的艺术。秦人、秦地、秦腔就在这种必然的联系中完成着一次又一次的生命延展,绵延千年而历久弥新、生生不息。
也许,有人说“文化的交流是文化发展的动力”。我不否认这种观点,我只是想明确一个小问题,即文化的交流和借鉴一定不可忽视自身文化的价值。
“寻根文学”,乃至“文化寻根”不是复归传统,而是为西方现代文化寻找一个较为有利的载体。
在对于西方现代文学历史和作家的状况有了较多了解之后,迫切要求文学“走向世界”的作家也已经意识到,追随西方某些作家、流派,即使模仿的再好,也不能成为独创性的艺术创造。在他们看来,以“世界文学”的视镜从中国文化寻找有生命力的东西,才应该是中国文学更为可行之路。而这种“寻找”,正是“寻根文学”曾经做出的有力探索,正是像《秦腔》这样的文章背后隐含的、给予这个时代的巨大诉求。
在当今这个城市现代化、乡村城镇化的时代,我们见到的是街道两旁西式建筑林立、高校教舍竞仿白宫。那些涵养国人千年的民族文化也似乎止于考卷而距我们渐行渐远。这种退变是对自身文化忽视的必然。文化就似植物,倘若只顾枝叶而不重根基,那么再艳丽的枝叶也只是表面的繁荣。
“历史上与中国文化若后若先之古代文化……或已夭折,或已转易,或失其独立自主之民族生命。惟中国能以其自创之文化绵永其独立民族生命,至于今日岿然独存”②。我们应当珍惜这种文化的传承和积淀,珍视民族传统文化的意义和价值。
然而,凡是都要立足正反两面去看待。从上个世纪改革开放以来,寻根文学的兴盛在文学上引起了很多寻根作家在创作时吸收了大量现代主义甚至后现代主义的表现方式,在促进中国文学自身的发展上功不可没。在文化上,也引起了人们对文化继承问题的思考。但是,大多数作家对"文化"概念的理解是"以偏概全"的,“他们往往抓住某种民俗、习惯便刻意进行渲染,而忽略了对"民族性"的真正解剖。尤其是一些作家对现代文明的排斥近乎偏执,一味迷恋于挖掘那种凝滞的非常态的传统人生,缺乏对当代生活的指导意义,而导致作品与当代现实的疏离,这造成了几年后"寻根文学"的衰微”。这也启示我们如何在外来文化影响和自身文化有效传承之间摆正自己的位置;如何平衡这种关系。
我想,“寻根文学”所带来的“文化寻根”可以被视作为一种文学干预现实的努力。“寻根文学”和“寻根作家”的认识饱含着文学作品的现实意义,同时也告诉我们在分析现实问题时,不应当、也不能忽视文学作品的智慧。
篇15:评价华盛顿历史作文美国地域作文
全文共 715 字
+ 加入清单华盛顿自然历史博物馆,是世界上规模最大的自然历史博物馆之一,是世界上最大的博物馆体系史密森尼博物馆所属的十六所博物馆之一。下车了,我带着满心的好奇心,恨不得立刻就冲进博物馆。
然后我迫不及待地进了博物馆,只见一个以古典风格设计的圆形大厅,大厅中央,是一个大象标本。这个大象栩栩如生的,看起来与活的大象没有区别,只是不会动。我们到处游游逛逛,看到了许许多多标本。有一个水母标本,红红的,约有三米高,红红的“伞”,红红的“须”,非常漂亮!还有一只海鸟,它的翅膀长得不得了,是一条优美的弧线,让人担心,它的翅膀会不会折断。还有许许多多远古时代的海底生物骨骼化石。
更有趣的是:很多博物馆都在每个地方写“禁止触碰”,可是我们走到了一个地方有许多展品没有摆在玻璃陈列柜里,旁边还有一块牌子,我还以为是叫人们:“不要碰!”的呢,没想到仔细一看:呀!上面写着:“Pleasetouch”(请触碰)我惊讶了!还以为是看错了,没想到我反反复复读了5遍,啊!还真的是让我们触摸,了解这种海螺的呢!我便“touch”了一下,它的表面很粗糙,纹理不怎么清晰,但很坚硬。时间过得很快!我们还没有参观那个叫“希望”的钻石呢!于是我们狂奔上2楼,只见这时一个硕大的钻石,有人的半个耳朵那么长、宽。又厚又大,在灯下,闪闪发光,璀璨夺目,无比迷人。展示台旋转着,让周围围得水泄不通的“人墙”中的每一个人,都能从正面欣赏它。这粒钻石有45.5克拉重,它是该是博物馆的镇馆之宝。
在它被捐进这所博物馆之前,他会给每个拥有它的人带来灾难。不是家破人亡,就是各种不好的事发生。因为这样,它的最后一个买主就把它捐给了博物馆。
要回去了,我告别博物馆前的树木化石,告别这美丽的博物馆…
篇16:民俗文化英文
全文共 2952 字
+ 加入清单The Culture of China is home to one of the worlds oldest and most complex civilizations. China boasts a history rich in over 5,000 years of artistic, philosophical, political, and scientific advancement. Though regional differences provide a sense of diversity, commonalities in language and religion connect a culture distinguished by such significant contributions such as Confucianism and Taoism. Confucianism was the official philosophy throughout most of Imperial Chinas history and strongly influenced other countries in East Asia. Mastery of Confucian texts provided the primary criterion for entry into the imperial bureaucracy.
With the rise of Western economic and military power beginning in the mid-19th century, Western systems of social and political organization gained adherents in China. Some of these would-be reformers rejected Chinas cultural legacy, while others sought to combine the strengths of Chinese and Western cultures.
China is a unified nation consisting of many different ethnic groups. Fifty-six different ethnic groups make up the great Chinese national family. Because the Han people accounts for more than ninety percent of Chinas population, the remaining fifty-five groups are generally referred to as "ethnic minorities." Next to the majority Han, the Mongolian, Hui, Tibetan, and Uygur peoples comprise the largest ethnic groups. Although Chinas ethnic minorities do not account for a large portion of the population, they are distributed over a vast area, residing in every corner of China.
Particularly since the implementation of Chinas opening and reform policy, the central government has increased investment in minority areas and accelerated their opening to the outside world. This has resulted in an upsurge of economic development in these areas. Each of Chinas ethnic minority groups possesses a distinctive culture. The Chinese government respects minority customs, and works to preserve, study, and collate the cultural artifacts of Chinas ethnic minority groups. The government vigorously supports the development of minority culture and the training of minority cultural workers, and fosters the development of traditional minority medicine.
The relation among Chinas ethnic groups can be described as "overall integration, local concentration, mutual interaction." Concentrations of ethnic minorities reside within predominantly Han areas, and the Han people also reside in minority areas, indicating that there has been extensive exchanges among Chinas ethnic groups since ancient times. With the development of the market economy, interaction among ethnic groups has become even more active in the areas of government, economics, culture, daily life, and marriage. Linked by interdependence, mutual assistance, and joint development, their common goals and interests creating a deep sense of solidarity, Chinas ethnic groups resemble a great national family, together building Chinese civilization.
篇17:美国大学面试英文自我介绍
全文共 1844 字
+ 加入清单Good morning, my name is jack, it is really a great honor to have this opportunity for a interview,I would like to answer whatever you may raise, and I hope I can make a good performance today, eventually enroll in this prestigious university in September.
Now I will introduce myself briefly, I am 21 years old, born in Heilongjiang province ,northeast of China, and I am curruently a senior student at Beijing XX uni. My major is packaging engineering. And I will receive my bachelor degree after my graduation in June. In the past 4 years, I spend most of my time on study, I have passed CET4/6 with a ease. And I have acquired basic knowledge of packaging and publishing both in theory and in practice. Besides, I have attend .
Several packaging exhibition hold in Beijing, this is our advantage study here, I have taken a tour to some big factory and company. Through these I have a deeply understanding of domestic packaging industry.
Compared to developed countries such as us, unfortunately, although we have made extraordinary progress since 1978,our packaging industry are still underdeveloped, mess, unstable, the situation of employees in this field are awkard. But I have full confidence in a bright future if only our economy can keep the growth pace still.
I guess you maybe interested in the reason itch to law, and what is my plan during graduate study life, I would like to tell you that pursue law is one of my lifelong goal, I like my major packaging and I wont give up, if I can pursue my master degree here I will combine law with my former education. I will work hard in these fields ,patent ,trademark, copyright, on the base of my years study in department of p&p, my character? I cannot describe it well, but I know I am optimistic and confident. sometimes I prefer to stay alone, reading, listening to music.
篇18:感知历史文化作文900字
全文共 938 字
+ 加入清单自从上了初中,历史这门学科就出现在我们的视线里。我非常喜欢历史;所以,我在寒假期间去了趟北京,走进历史。
出于自身对历史的喜爱,在放假的第二天,我和我的家人就踏上了这段北京之旅。三天后,我们到达了北京;迫不及待的我拉着家人直接坐上了前往此行的目的地“中国历史博物馆”。不负众人所托,两个小时后,一座古色古香的建筑呈现在了我们的眼前;远远望去,给人一种气派庄严的感觉。那就是“中国历史博物馆”。我怀着一种兴奋地心情走进了博物馆,哇!我被眼前的景物惊呆了。四面几根打柱子冲天而起,支撑着整座博物馆。
我们走进了博物馆的甲骨文专区,专区的标示牌上写着甲骨文样的文字。看着这些文字,让我陡升一种民族自豪感:中国人是世界上最智慧的的民族,我为自己是一个中国人二感到自豪。
走上宽阔的甬道,只见两旁的玻璃上镶着一块块仿制的甲骨,上面刻着一个个象形文字。我便好奇地趴在上面,辨认了起来,虽然我不认识。后来,我们转到了它们的背面。哦!原来后面是前面刻着的甲骨文译文。我这才知道,这些文字主要记载的是当时人们的狩猎方式和文化传统。
走进博物馆的主展厅,首先映入眼帘的是一块一人多高的大石头,上面刻着两个鲜红的大字:论语。论语是中国文明礼仪的代表作。作者孔子的思想贯穿其中,名扬海内外。
中午,我们在馆外随便吃了点东西便又进入馆内浏览馆内的文物。
在我的前夫、强烈要求之下,我们来到了“八年抗战专区”,专区门口;有一尊八路军铜像。他手握钢枪,用他那坚定地眼神注视前方。在铜像商贩有一行大字“打倒日本帝国主义,中国共产党万岁!”
在宽敞的展厅中,易复发栩栩如生的油画展现在我眼前。我观察过,从第一幅到最后一幅,刚好重头到尾的诠释了八年抗战的全过程。在油画的旁边,配有一篇篇动人的小故事。当我从最后一幅图的最后一个符号中回过神来的时候,我的眼睛已是泪眼朦胧。在我的心中,油然而生出了一个个高大的形象。是他们,为了祖国的解放事业;不向敌人屈服,用自己的胸膛挡住了敌人打来的枪林弹雨,用自己的血肉之躯维护了祖国的和平;如果没有他们的牺牲,就没有我们的今天。这不正应正了一句话吗:人生自古谁无死?留取丹心照汗青。
中华文明有着五千年的历史,在一天的阅览中,我感觉我并不是在欣赏文化;而是在感知文化;用心的感知,我们的文化。
篇19:河南文化之历史悠久作文
全文共 334 字
+ 加入清单河南为中华民族主要发祥地之一。物华天宝,人杰地灵,英才辈出。从中国第一个世袭王朝夏朝至清王朝覆灭的4000余年历史中;有10多个朝代在河南建都,河南共有7座国家级历史文化名城,还有21座省级历史文化名城,中国八大古都河南就占有四个 (洛阳、开封、安阳、郑州)。
这些数字令我们叹为观止,也充分彰现了河南历史文化是悠久,地位之重要。
另外河南诸多名胜古迹也是吸引着世界各地的人们络绎不绝的景仰她。上古文化遗址、太昊陵、东周王陵、北宋皇陵等古代陵墓让河南文化犹添浓厚的历史气息;苏秦故里、玄奘故里、杜甫故里等名
人故居,洛阳太学、嵩阳书院、应天府书院等古代学府让河南文化笼罩在浓郁的书香墨韵中……
一一细数,这座座名胜古迹以它们独特的魅力诠释着河南文化的博大精深与无穷无尽的魅力。