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美国对交通违规处罚

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【关键词:借鉴,法制】

美国的各级政府一般不会公布每年美国人交通违规罚款的数额,但在美国住长了人都会知道,只要经济不好,政府财政吃紧,那警察开出的交通违规罚单就会哧溜 溜的往上涨,尽管老百姓也骂政府挣的这是黑心钱,但那也只能怨自己开车不守规矩。你想大马路上如果同时有3个人超速,警察只能一次抓一个,抓到谁,谁就只 能是认倒霉。不过话说回来,开车还是守规矩的好,出了事搞不好连命都得搭上。一般估计,美国每年民众领到的交通罚单约在2500万至5000万张之间,缴 纳的罚款金额在37亿至75亿美元之间。

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篇1:美国独立日英文作文

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This past Independence Day, I saw two things that disturbed me greatly: First, people bashing America and its shortcomings; Second, people defending America blindly, while giving no thought to others’ criticisms. I’m a liberal and I more than acknowledge that there are problems with our country. Our executive branch is larger and more powerful than I’d like, our education system is broken, and our economic policy is not optimal for growth. I also know America has a lot of ugly secrets in its past. From the genocide of Native Americans to slavery to our foreign policy nightmare with Latin America in the early twentieth century, it’s easy to see why so many are angered by the jingoistic attitude that July 4th celebrations can incur. But I also recognize how remarkable of an achievement it was for those few men to break away, in the name of independence, and take a risk by establishing a democracy back in 1776. I also recognize that although the sins of our Founding Fathers were great, their accomplishments were greater, leaving a legacy of democracy and national sovereignty that would spread like wildfire throughout the world. The revolution was important and the ideals that this country was founded on, ideals of equality, respect for one another, and a commitment to progress, are ideals to be proud of, even if we don’t always live up to those ideals. I know many liberals hate to hear it, but the majority of the world is worse off than us, from third world countries to dictatorships, the world has got a lot of bad in it. And the much longer, more troubled histories of nations such as England have more mistakes and terrible acts in them than ours do. America has ideals and a commitment to democracy and freedom you can find nowhere else. Our spirit is strong and even if our government doesn’t live up to that spirit all the time, our citizens strive for it. Independence Day isn’t about petty squabbles and historical smear campaigns. This day is about celebrating our achievements and our ideals, acknowledging our mistakes, and reaffirming our commitment to make this country better so that, one day, those principles that the men who drafted our Declaration of Independence put forth, will be fully realized.

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篇2:英文电影——谈美国电影“当幸福来敲门”的观后感

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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。

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篇3:美国独特文化作文及翻译

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为什么美国文化独特

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。

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篇4:美国为什么会兴起作文500字

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美国,在如今的世界上,无论是航天、潜水艇等各方面各国都给予了它高度评价,这是为什么呢?

我也一直在考虑这个问题。如果说美国解放的早,那也不是,中国及埃及都是文明古国,为什么如今在多个方面上有些不足。而从直观的角度看,美国人才济济,有卓越的领袖;有非凡的科学家。可大家都知道中国也人才济济呀!

道德观念及法律制度上,美国下手确实比中国强了很多。美国的道德观比中国强,新加坡也不如它,一个明确的道德观,树立了为人的品质,给予了美国人高度的上进心,勇于把美元订立为世界交易的通用货币。中国比各个国家下手都软了一点,不死抓,只凭金钱、关系就由杀头罪成了死缓。然后有期徒刑;而美国恰恰相反,法律至高无上。

最重要的是美国人是从“苗子”,从小抓起,无论在幼儿园或者大学,都要培养出一身好的品格。美国名校是为了让学生有更好的学习环境。哈佛、斯坦福、耶鲁,诸如此类,考虑到同学们有什么一技之长,就可以申请什么大学。

中国难道就做不到这一点吗?

不,我们可以,只是有时灌输的思想有了误差,我们多向美国人学习,也是可以傲视群雄的。

我们要有创造的心理,把我们的“巢”搭建的更加美好,不再有“我们比美国差”的阴影了!

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篇5:反应五十年代美国教育的电影《死亡诗社》观后感

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这是一很好的片子,但人各有好,我更喜欢柯恩兄弟或姜文拍的那种,带些梦幻色彩,带些悬念的影片。比如柯恩的那部《哥们你在哪里?》我就连看了两遍,非常喜欢。《死亡诗社》是一个古老的、关于守旧与创新、现实与浪漫、新人与老人两股势力二元较量的影片。这是一个类型片,是按公式制作出来的,然而,“魔鬼尽在细节里”,近乎完美的摄影与演出,将这个老套的故事,演绎得美轮美奂。

这部影片很是激发人的思考。考试上名校做医生赚大钱娶美女,并非中国学生的专利。尼尔的父亲也和一个普通中国家长一样,望子成龙,扼杀他的表演兴趣,逼他好好学习,以后上哈佛医学院,结果这小子想不开,开枪自杀了。学校正好要找理由收拾搅翻了一潭水、鼓励学生张扬个性,培养爱好的新来老师 Keating,于是将尼尔之死归咎于他。新来老师被逼走,可是他失去饭碗,得到了不少学生的心。电影的结局是开放的。后事不知如何,然而在我们身边,我们一转身,就会看到个把像Keating 那样的人。其实他们的命运不一,有的人被排斥,有的人被同化,有的人活的好好的,甚至比其他人更成功一些。

理论上说,教育是要把我们培育成改造世界的人,也就是Keating这样的人物。和老同学联系,他们不是问我在哪里高就,而问我在哪里改变这个世界(So, you are out there changing the world?)还有的同学说,等我长大了(毕业了的隐晦说法),我会像狂风暴雨一样,席卷某某领域(Once I grow up, I am going to take … by storm.)

有时候这是玩笑或自嘲,可是当我们年轻的时候没有这种浪漫,没有这种冲劲,而只是想着如何去适应这个世界,那田鼠和蝼蚁一样的人生,是何等绝望?就如同这电影一开始说的,人到最后,其实会被黄土埋掉,成为虫子的食物,这白驹过隙的一生,怎么着都是一遭,现实的生活只是一种必需,然而从今天活到明天,只关注物质所需,没有一个精神的家园,我们就会和大部分人一样,排队站到灰色的大多数里面,“默默地过着绝望的生活”。如果你偶尔看到这句话,请你反省一下,你现在过的是这种生活吗?如果是,如果你有所不满,是否得像“船长”老师号召的那样,站到桌子上,换个角度去重新看待自己的人生?世界或许和你平时看的不一样。

电影中的老师教授诗歌的时候,将现实主义的诗歌大部分跳过去不教,而侧重于浪漫派诗歌,如惠特曼那种气贯长虹的诗歌。对于除了荷尔蒙一无所有的高中生来说,其实这未尝有什么错误,因为你怎能想象一个十几岁的孩子就那么现实,连一点梦想都没有了呢?有这么一个突破口,有个死亡诗社这样的组织,宣泄一下,或许可以避开更多的问题。至于尼尔的自杀,其实是和老师的教学方法和培育方法没有什么关系。一个有梦想的人,其实也可以不脱离现实。我对那老师跳过现实主义部分的做法也有异议,因为人是可以既现实也有梦想的。这种人才是高人,他有巨人般的身材,头在云端,脚踏大地。

当然,现实中的教育,尤其在工业化革命之后,往往是要把我们塑造成符合现实所用的人,学生不过是送进来,流水线加工后再送出去的产品。这样的教育不是要让我们去改造世界,而是要教我们习惯了被世界改造。已故笑星卡林说过一句话,说把人教聪明,不符合美国统治者的利益。在中国更是这样,把人教蠢,教到只会ABCD打勾选择,是符合当权者利益的。大部分时候,一个新人跑过来,满怀激情地要改变现状,最后往往会被同化掉,或者排挤走,因为大部分体系,都倾向于维持现状。人思想上排斥革新,就像其身体会排斥新药一样。对于大部分资质平平的人来说,那没有办法,只有缩到那灰色的大多数里,还落个平安。如果你够强大的话,你可以改变这个世界。如果你不够,那么世界一般来说会把你给改造过来。当然这未必是坏事。资质欠缺的人在这个世界里安分守己,是他也是他人的福气,因为平庸加激情只会等于折腾。唯有才能和激情加到一起的时候,才有产生积极改变的可能。

不要因为这部电影,认为不越雷池半步才是正道。如果这样的话,建议你去看看电影《浓情巧克力》。如上所述,但凡有能力去改变的人,最好还是去试它一试。千万别以为循规蹈矩一点,“现实一点”,你就会承受地土,得到这个世界。改变是一种冒险,可是将你绑在火刑柱上烧死的时代过去了,如同Outlier一书所示的那样,而今真正改变世界的人,真正的成功者,并非那处在常态分布内的灰色大多数,而是那一个个不愿意默默地、绝望地生活着,而纵身一跳,站到桌子上头,去另眼看世界的人。

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篇6:美国英语作文

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American flag for a rectangular shape, length and width ratio of 19:10 for the Stars and Stripes (the Star-Spangled Banner), the upper-left corner flag for the blue stars surface area of the stars a few provisions in the respective departments, the United States is the state flag on the number of a few of the stars. Star 13 is outside the red and white stripes, 13 stripes on behalf of the original 13 colonies in North America. According to Washington, said: symbol of the United Kingdom with red stripes, white stripes and a symbol of freedom from it.

More general argument that the red symbol of strength and courage, a symbol of purity and innocence of white, blue is a symbol of vigilance, perseverance and justice. In 1818 the U.S. Congress pass the bill, red and white flag on the fixed width for the 13, the number of five-pointed star should be in line with several states of America.

Each additional state, the national flag on a star to increase, the general in the new states to join the second year after the implementation of July 4. So far has been the national flag to 50 stars, representing the 50 U.S. states. June 14 each year as "the development of the anniversary of the American flag." On this day, commemorative activities held throughout the United States to show respect for the flag and love of America.

美国国旗为长方形,长宽之比为19:10,为星条旗(the Star-Spangled Banner),旗面左上角为蓝色星区,区内的星数于有关部门规定,美国的州数就是国旗上的星数。星区以外是13道红白相间的条纹,13道条纹代表最初北美13块殖民地。据华盛顿说:红色条纹象征英国,白色条纹象征脱离它而获得自由。更普遍的说法认为,红色象征强大和勇气,白色象征纯洁和清白,蓝色则象征警惕,坚韧不拔和正义。

1818年美国国会通过法案,国旗上的红白宽条固定为13道,五角星数目应与合众国州数一致。每增加一个州,国旗上就增加一颗星,一般在新州加入后的第二年7月4日执行。至今国旗上已增至50颗星,代表美国的50个州。每年6月14日为“美国国旗制定纪念日”。在这一天,美国各地举行纪念活动,以示对国旗的敬重和对合众国的热爱。

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篇7:美国布什总统

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最近身体还好吗?我是一位中国小学生,而您是一位万人之上的美国总统,和您比起来,我实在渺小得不能形容,可是今天,我能鼓起勇气给你写信,是因为您的行为严重破坏了世界和平,引起了世界各国人世的不满,所以,我将代表着亿万世界公民跟您谈谈世界和平。

我承认,美国在世界上的地位是数一数二的,也是世界上科技最发达的国家。但是,您的行为却破坏了美国的名声。美国能在世界上立足称雄,不仅仅是靠您的实力,更重要的是世界各国的支持、帮助、合作。可是,您为什么要去欺负弱小的国家呢?是仇恨、嫉妒还是贪欲?难道您忍心看着这么多无辜的人死在战争的魔掌之中,倒在被鲜血染红的土地上?当炸弹在伊拉克上空轰鸣时,当奄奄一息的人民发出一阵阵呻吟时,当伊拉克人民用无助、恳求的目光看着您时,您真的问心无愧、无动于衷吗?您也许没有感受到亲人逝去的痛苦,可是您是否问过自己:“身处异国他乡的伊拉克人民又怎样去承受这份痛苦啊?!”

人类要的是和平,是友爱,不是战争,不是仇恨!在这里,我坚定地请求您,为了世界的和平,为了让世界充满爱的光明,不要再自相残杀了,停止战争吧!让友爱充满人间,让世界和平共处吧!

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篇8:日程8:出席美国侨界欢迎招待会

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习近平指出,广大旅美侨胞顽强拼搏、艰苦创业,为美国发展繁荣作出了贡献,赢得了美国人民尊重。150年前,数以万计的华工漂洋过海来到美国,参与建设美国太平洋铁路,铺就了通往美国西部的战略大通道,成为旅美侨胞奋斗、进取、奉献精神的丰碑。旅美侨胞关心祖国前途命运,积极支援祖国抗击日本军国主义侵略的斗争,踊跃支持祖国建设,推动两岸关系和平发展,为祖国发展、统一和民族复兴作出重要贡献。旅美侨胞是中美关系的参与者、建设者、推动者,在中美两国和两国人民间架起友谊和合作的桥梁。中美关系30多年发展所取得的成绩,同广大旅美侨胞不懈努力密不可分。

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篇9:美国人的时间观念

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美国社会由于竞争激烈,充满了运动和变化,人们始终处于奔忙之中,结果也就养成了美国人的紧张时间观。“时间就是金钱”这句话是美国人对于时间的态度的最准确表达。美国人对于时间的珍视不仅仅因为他们认为时间是一种切实的事物,更重要的是他们认识到了时间的紧迫和缺乏。美国人相信,在时间的问题上可以充分反应出一个人的自身素质修养,以及他对于他人的尊重。所以,有一份详细的作息时间表,并严格的遵守它,是相当必要的。

所以我们强调做到准时,不仅仅是关乎到个人的日程安排,若你没有做到准时,反应出的是你对他人时间的不尊重。在学习生活中,除了准时上课外,更需要遵守的是各种学习任务的截止时间安排。美国学校的教学方式一般是老师安排给学生一项课题,然后会由学生几个人之间结成学习小组共同来进行。学习小组中的每个人都会负责不同的方面,如果你没有在规定的截止日期内完成你负责的那一部分,影响的就是整个小组的成绩,这也是很多美国学生不断在抱怨的一个问题。所以,做到准时是在美国学习和生活的一个最基本的要求。

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篇10:环游美国

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暑假终于到了,我们因为有演出任务,可以顺便去美国旅游一趟,坐了一天的飞机,终于到达了美国!我们先到达了风景宜人的夏威夷,还去了所有孩子梦想的乐园“迪士尼”,并且参观了耶鲁大学等,这趟出游不仅开阔了我眼界,还让我感受到了很多不一样的民族文化和放假的轻松愉快!

参观的第一个地方是夏威夷,小时候总听大人们说夏威夷漂亮,今日一见果不其然!那里风和日丽,景色宜人。然后到了珍珠港,并在那合了影,还看了历史记录片。第二天我们去了威基基海滩。这次比第一天更有趣。在沙滩上我们听老师讲完注意事项,迫不及待的集结了5个人一起玩儿“对抗海水”。有的用手,有的用脚,有人挖沙子,有人加固沙堡,可谓是调配得当啊!可是看上去坚固的沙堡在海水面前却显得很脆弱:海水一冲上来沙堡的底部就少了很多沙子,这时我们就要用大量的干沙子来填充弥补!这样海水刚冲上来几次我们就忙的手脚并用了,该补的补,该修的修,但最还是没有海水的速度快,很快海水胜利了。我们的城堡在海水中慢慢消失了,但是这份美好的记忆却留在了我们的心里。我们要走了,要离开威基基海滩,要离开夏威夷了,心中很是不舍,带着心中的不舍我们走了!!!

第三天我们从夏威夷走了,坐飞机还去了洛杉矶,波士顿,纽约,纽黑文,和华盛顿。但是最令我留恋和喜欢的地方就得数洛杉矶的迪士尼乐园啦!盼望着,盼望着,洛杉矶来了,迪士尼的脚步近了!经过了漫长的颠簸终于到了迪士尼了,全车人都沸腾了,唯独老师还那么淡定,还不忘叮嘱我们:“别一会儿玩的忘了时间,守时最重要啊!”,老师刚发完票,我和我的好朋友就一起冲进了迪士尼。当我们看好多人都往一个方向走时就使了一个小聪明:反方向走!果然不出我们所料,我们到地方没有那么多人排队,还没有一个小时,我们就玩儿了好几个项目,比其他人快很多,我们同行四个人连连称赞这条路选的好。就这样我们来到了矿山车这里,“矿山车,玩儿这个吧!”我提议说。四人一致通过,我们向矿山车进发!到了那儿,我们谁都没说话,只是互相对视了一眼,立刻默契的像箭一样冲了过去。说着,笑着,走着,我们兴奋地坐上了车,大家都很期待,每个人都想体验一下矿山车,我们坐下后都很轻松的说笑着,突然车子以迅雷不及掩耳之势冲了出去,我“啊”的大叫出来,这时只看到两边的物体和人飞一般的闪过去,耳旁的风也呼呼的,所有的物体都几乎看不清了!车子不断地急转弯,我们的身体也跟着车子一起倾斜,感觉好像要飞出去了。“哇,好快啊!”同学们都被惊住了,“抓好啦,一个大斜坡儿!”我们所有人都忍不住尖叫起来,车子带着我们在空中不断的飞翔,有一种要飞向天空的感觉,我的围巾随着风左摆右摆,要飞出去了我下意识的伸手把它抓住了,我吓出了一身冷汗。一只手抓着扶手,一只手高举拿着围巾,它在空中飘舞着!车上的叫喊声一次高过一次,虽然开始很害怕但是我们慢慢适应后感觉很爽,就在我们沉浸其中的时候,矿山车停止了,车子平稳了。我们有些意犹未尽。从车上下来我们四人异口同声的感叹着:“爽”!接着我们又去玩了其它的项目,美好的时光总是过得很快,转眼间,黄昏来了,我们要走了“迪士尼”,再见吧!

美国之行结束了,但是那里的人们那里欢笑,还有一路上的同学情谊,都让我难以忘怀,通过这次美国旅游我感受到了不同国家的文化差异,切身感受了夏威夷美丽的威基基海滩……坐飞机回到了中国,心里默念着:再见吧!美国!再见吧,暑假!

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篇11:描写美国文化的

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North side of the Mall, 14th St NW and Constitution Ave; closest Metro Smithsonian.

If you like kitsch, you wont want to miss the bizarre melange of cultural artefacts at theNational Museum of American History. George Washingtons wooden teeth, Muhammad Alisboxing gloves, and the ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in the Wizard of Oz are set amongdidactic displays tracing the countrys development. Its not so much a center for scholarlystudy as a sanctuary for vanishing Americana, incorporating Model T Fords, old post officesand even a restored, turn-of-the-century ice-cream parlor, which still serves up banana splits.

As you enter from the Mall, directly on to the second floor, a sound-and-light displayshowcases the battered red, white and blue flag that inspired the US national anthem - theStar-Spangled Banner itself, which survived the British bombing of Baltimore harbor during theWar of 1812. The worthier exhibits are also on this floor: an account of the rural farm-basedsociety of the early US stands across from an examination of the mass movement of African-Americans from Southern farms to the wartime industries of northern cities. A lunch counterfrom Woolworths in Greensboro, North Carolina, evokes the sit-in of 1960, while "AmericanEncounters" focuses on New Mexico, looking at how tourism has affected communities such asthe pueblo of Santa Clara and Hispanic Chimayo. On the first floor, the "Information Age"gallery traces communications from Morses first telegraph to Apple Macintoshes, whileseparate galleries display in glorious profusion the artefacts and machines that have shapedmodern America - from lightbulbs and motorbikes to trains and atomic clocks. The top floorholds political memorabilia (much of it over a century old), stamp and coin collections, old TVsets and typewriters, though two final outstanding exhibits inject a serious tone - "PersonalLegacy: the Healing of a Nation" brings together some of the 25,000 items left by relatives atthe Vietnam Memorial in DC, while "A More Perfect Union" deals candidly with the shamefulinternment of Japanese-American citizens during World War II.

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篇12:美国落基山研究所联合创始人、首席科学家盧安武

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在过去的22个世纪里,中国在20个世纪里都是世界上最大的经济体,只有最近的两个世纪出现了异常。但是在这段时间,中国正重新获得其作为世界最大经济体的地位,这取决于如何计算。即便是在唐朝,中国的铁产量也是大于欧洲,这一情况持续了一两百年。因此,中国在很长一段时间里都是一个强大的经济体以及工业国,我认为正是这种使得中国成为一个伟大的国家和经济体的努力和策略在指引着中国未来的发展方向,也鼓舞着许多其他国家的人。

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篇13:美国英语作文

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For the student who wants to improve his English quickly and learn about American customs firsthand, there is often an opportunity to live with an American family. There may be some disadvantages in this arrangement; however, I believe there are far more advantages.

First of all, the disadvantages may include lack of privacy and little opportunity to be independent. They will lose the chance of living on their own. Another drawback to living in an American home involves the possibility that the family may treat the student like a child. For example, the parents may want to decide who his friends should be and where he should go during his leisure time.

Even though there may be some disadvantages in living with an American family, the advantage far overweighs them. By taking part in a home-stay program, the student has an excellent opportunity to learn about American customs. Also, he will learn about many other aspects about American way of life, such as the way schools are run in the U nited States. And the family will no doubt make cerlain that he becomes acquainted with this new way of life, and soon he will feel at home.

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篇14:关于美国

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昨天,我看了一篇文章,题目叫做《美国孩子的假期》。里面的主人公香香在放寒假当天晚上,从书包里掏出一块抹布,对家人说:“这是老师刚发给我们的抹布,每位同学一块。作业是用你手中的抹布。最后,请大家评判,写评语。”

此后的21天假期,她用了14天整理房间,得到家人14个“优秀”的评价;另外7天,她给自己安排。开学那天,家长到学校参加班务会。老师说,从抹布的磨损情况可以看出孩子们不平凡的假期。让孩子们把抹布放桌子上给大家参观,并发表各自的感想。最后,大人和孩子高唱儿歌《你来到地球上是要劳动的》。

看了以后,我想,相比之下,我们中国小朋友真是不懂事,假期作业两三天就完成了。另外的时间全都用在玩耍上了,几乎没有劳动过,大多数都是家长帮忙的。就算做了,也只是一两天,而且做得笨手笨脚的。老师虽然没有布置这样的作业。但我还是天天帮家人做事。扫地、整理房间、洗碗……我样样都干。

小朋友们,不要再老让家人劳动了。自己行动起来吧!

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篇15:寄养8孤儿有的被领养去美国

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在广元市利州区新华街,胥正华和田先润的名字几乎无人不知。时常,邻居们都会看见,这对夫妇牵着一儿一女外出逛街。胥正华今年51岁,头顶有些许白发。她的丈夫名叫田先润,今年59岁。过去,夫妇俩都是棉纺厂的职工。2005年,因企业不景气,他们双双下岗待业。为了养家,田先润在一家公益性单位找到工作,胥正华则成为家庭主妇。她从未想过,有一天自己会和孤儿“结缘”。因下岗待业,胥正华时间充裕,除在家煮饭外,还被同伴拉上去福利院献爱心。她还记得,自己来到福利院后,看到很多身患疾病惨遭遗弃的孩子,他们中有刚出生的婴儿,有不满1岁的孩童。弃儿们躺在床上,或有残疾、或有智障,发出咿咿呀呀的声音。看着工作人员忙前忙后的照顾,胥正华心里涌出一股说不出的悲伤,“我也是母亲,看着孩子们,很难受”。回家后,和丈夫商量,他们决定前往孤儿院把孩子带回家寄养,“与其养猫养狗,还不如养个娃娃”。就这样,胥正华和田先润开始从福利院将孩子领回家。一晃10年过去,他们先后成为了8个孩子的“爸妈”。这些孩子出生一般都才10多天、或是满月,来到田家后生活1年左右,再次被领养者带走。截至目前,已经有6个娃娃先后被美国、西班牙、北京、上海、重庆等地的好心人领养。孩子们来来去去,无论时间长短,音容笑貌都镌刻在胥正华和丈夫心里,“每次送娃儿走都会哭很久,心里是真舍不得,但一想起他们可以拥有更好的未来,我们就释然了”。在福利院眼中,胥正华一家是善心人;在孤儿眼中,胥正华是妈妈;而在很多邻居眼中,他们则成为了不折不扣的“怪人”,“他们觉得我这个年纪就该享福,打打小麻将,出去旅游,而不是照顾无家可归的孤儿。”

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篇16:美国之旅作文

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由于一次邂逅,我与美国的贝克太太成为“忘年交”。她长得胖胖的,皮肤非常白,她的眼睛好像会说话一样,让人一看就觉得她很和蔼可亲。经过几天的相处,我发现她是一个非常有趣的“妈妈”,便欣然接受她的邀请——去美国生活学习一年。一个月后,贝克太太带我去了她在美国的家。

一进门我受到了热烈的欢迎,原来贝克太太有四个孩子:一个在上大学,一个在上高中,一个在上初中,还有一个和我差不多大。她家的房子好大呀!贝克太太给我安排住在她小女儿艾米的隔壁。那间卧室好漂亮,有好多玩具,洋娃娃,小熊……我在这个温暖又舒适的房间里美美的睡了一觉。第二天吃过早饭,贝克太太把我送进了一所美国小学。由于我的英语水平太差,所以只能被安排在较低的年级。一进教室,同学们都围着我看,大概是好奇吧!

因为我是一个黄皮肤的人,全班就我一个中国人。老师安排我坐在第二座,我的前面是一个来自英国的女孩,她叫那维塔。后面是来自法国的芙妮娜,全班开始上课了,天啊!在这听课太痛苦了,数学课还好一点,语文课我完全听不懂,结果我的成绩得的是良,要知道在中国我的成绩可都是优啊。贝克太太可能也知道了我的烦恼,所以她在家有空就给我补些英语,哥哥姐姐们也来帮助我,很快我的成绩有了很大的提高。为了奖励我,贝克太太决定带我去美国的迪斯尼乐园。在那我见到了原来只在绘画书里见过的米奇、米尼、高菲和唐老鸭。而且我还吃到了在中国买不到的米奇棒棒糖,可好吃了!贝克太太还给我买了像米老鼠耳朵一样的发卡。我一边骑着旋转木马一边吃着棒棒糖,就在这时艾米拿着照相机把这美妙的时刻拍了下来。到了午饭时间,贝克太太带我去餐馆吃了犹太圈饼、腌牛肉、黑麦面包……

下午贝克太太带去了我唐人街,以前我只是在电视上和报纸上看见过,没想到今天能亲眼看见。相比较唐人街的中国人较多些,那里有好多中国餐馆,还有专卖中国物品的商店,他们每天生意都很好,看来美国人对中国的东西也感兴趣。天不早了,我和贝克太太还有哥哥姐姐们回家了,路上我想:美国虽然经济很发达,但是我还是喜欢中国,因为中国毕竟是生我养我十几年的祖国。

转眼间,一年过去,我要离开美国了。临走前,我和贝克太太一家人挨个深情地拥抱,感谢她一年来像妈妈一样对我的悉心照顾。我在心里默默地祝愿:中美两国人民会像兄弟姐妹一样世世代代地友好。

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篇17:美国之旅作文

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在十天的美国之旅中,最令我难忘的还是美国的迪斯尼乐园。

早上8点左右,我们坐着大巴,来到了梦寐以求的迪斯尼乐园,一进大门,两边的金碧辉煌的建筑引入眼帘,带队周老师提议爱我们先去最恐怖的印第安森林中的云霄飞车。走进茂密的树林,穿过阴森而又狭长的小道,我们终于来到了等候区。很快,我们上了车,只听“咯噔”一声,车子开动了,车速缓缓加速,一阵阵 凉 风席卷在我们身上。正当我们紧张的时候,车子忽然停了,旁边墙壁上雕刻的印第安人士兵突然对我们这些“不速之客”发起了猛烈地“袭击”,一股股气流“打”在我们的身上、脸上,我们感到了无比的凉快。在这一片片的“枪林弹雨”中车子慢慢的开动了。在一声声“啊”的尖叫声中,车子飞速前进,在道路上“横冲直撞”。这时,车子突然“抛锚”了,在我们头顶上,一个身上缠绕着蛇的人在顶上来回蠕动。随着一声“快看”,大家的目光随着手指的指尖看去。一只巨大的石球从天而降,我们都闭上了眼。车子在最危急的时刻疯狂加速,大家情不自禁的闭上了眼睛。只见前面亮光一闪,我们又回到了起点。一下车,我们喘着粗气,迈着沉重的步伐,走出了森林。

玩好惊险的于小飞车我们穿好雨衣,坐上小船,开始了今天的激流勇进。小床慢悠悠的驶入到一个山洞。哇!里面真像一个童话世界。一只只玩偶兔唱着欢快的歌,似乎在迎接我们的到来。只听“哗哗”的流水声,“哗”的一下,我们的船从高处往下落去,一阵阵水花洒在我们身上。在一阵玩偶交响乐中,我们又来到了起点。在今天的迪斯尼乐园的游玩中,我们还坐了潜水艇和星际飞船……让我们兴高采烈,流连忘返。

光阴似箭,随着乐园中降旗仪式的结束,我们恋恋不舍的离开了浪漫的迪斯尼乐园。

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篇18:写美国的英语作文

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The free day ,I want to go to Los Angeles.Because this is the second largest city in America! And the sun always seems to shine in LA!I need some suggestions. Firstly I want to join the 2 hours walking tour.because it is a so great chance .Secondly I will go shopping in Glendale Galleria. Finlly I want to citadel outlets and South coast plaza.

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篇19:2024双十一美国休市公告

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美元指数昨日再度冲高,并刷新今年4月15日以来的高点,但今日早盘回落至99.00下方。非美货币走势出现分化,欧元与瑞郎维持弱势,英镑、纽元与美日在震荡中小幅走强,加元稍显强势,汇市整体波幅依然有限。美国三大股指涨跌不一,其中道琼斯工业指数上涨0.17%,收盘报于17761.15点,纳斯达克指数下跌0.22%,收盘报于5083.97点,标普500指数上涨0.17%,收盘报于2082.11点。黄金以0.25%的跌幅收报每盎司1088.10美元。

凌晨纽储行发布了半年度金融稳定报告,纽储行对新西兰经济的看法较为乐观,认为总体状况仍然较为稳健。不过,纽储行对内外部的风险依然存在担忧,认为乳制品行业增长放缓以及奥克兰地区的高房价成为关键的内部经济风险,至于外部的风险,新西兰方面仍然最为关注中国经济放缓的影响,可能通过大宗商品价格承压等方式对新西兰的出口造成影响。近期纽元汇率走低,有效减缓了经济的下行低位。同时纽储行还表示基准利率处在低位,宽松的空间已经不多。在这份经济报告中可以看出新西兰方面暂时没有降息的打算,只要纽元不出现大幅度的上涨,纽储行将继续维持现有的货币政策。

今日美国因节假日休市,因此日内不会有美国数据公布,下午时间段将重点关注英国就业方面的数据,包括失业率、失业人数变化以及平均工资年率,由于英国的就业状况一直较为稳定,此次数据走低的可能性不大。此外,下午英国央行就金融监管的未来发展方向举行公开论坛,英国央行行长卡尼以及欧洲央行行长德拉基都会发表演讲,也是日内需要关注的重要事件。

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篇20:美国文化管窥

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今年,利用暑假机会,我参加了中学生“美国之行”学习交流团,虽然短短的十几天,却切身感受到了异国的风情,也确实发现了一些中美文化的不同之处。这里写下的只是我的点滴感受。管窥之见。

散漫平等的校园文化

刚到美国的几天里,我们到一所地地道道的美国学院学习英语。初进教学楼的我们,仿佛进了迷宫中一般,常常找不到教室。很简单,美国学校的教室并不像我国的大多教学校那样把教室顺序排列在楼道一侧,其教室布局很随意,只在教室门口写上授课老师的名字。经过了整整一天的学习。大家才在教学楼里认清了方向。而教室里也没有那一块高出来的专属老师的讲台,上课时,美国的老师总喜欢走到学生们中间和大家“零距离”接触,以此来体现老师和学生的平等。更为奇怪的是。教室里竟连窗户也没有,老师解释说这是保护学生们上课时的隐私。最让我吃惊的是,当我赠送给教授英语课的老师一件中国小礼物时,老师竟然激动地和我拥抱,我虽一时不能适应老师的举动,却对这种朋友般的师生关系深深喜爱。

而在我国的大部分学校中,还是需要窗户让阳光洒进教室起照明作用的。也许在极少的时间里。你会在窗户后看到一双眼睛。

慎重保守的城建文化

华盛顿是美国的首都,想必是一片繁盛之景吧。可导游的一声“华盛顿到了”却叫我们大跌眼镜。什么呀,到处都是不超过十层的低矮建筑。在这里,十六七层的建筑可以称得上是高层建筑了。本以为美国到处都是高楼大厦的我,现在大失所望,不客气地说,华盛顿还不如我国的一些中小型城市呢。导游告诉我们,华盛顿的很多建筑都超过了百年历史,这里不允许建高楼,主要是为了不让城市的历史风貌遭到破坏,可以将美国的历史传承下去。如果遍地都是高楼大厦,我们还去哪儿看原汁原味的美国呢?

我们北京是历史古都,有数不尽的历史遗迹。当年梁思成先生曾提出保留老城墙改建城墙公园,结果指责先生阻碍城市建设的声潮一浪高过一浪,先生抱憾而去。而今当我们意识到京味文化的流失时,又大兴前门改造、永定门重建等工程,可那些还散发着油漆味的青砖又怎能体现历史的厚重呢?

热情开朗的“HELLO”文化

飞机抵达美国,我们最怕的事就是过美国海关了。工作人员可能都很凶,再叽里咕噜说一大串英文我们就真的过不了关了。在我胆战心惊地把护照交给长着大胡子的工作人员时。那位大叔夸张地咧开大嘴朝我说了声“HELLO”,还真把我吓着了。这是我和美国的“HELLO”文化的第一次亲密接触。到航天博物馆参观还要安检,真麻烦,不过我还是乖乖打开了包。“你好!”怎么回事?是我听错了吗?面前的检查员竟是用中文向我们问好,他见我如此积极配合他的工作,还朝我竖了大拇指。“谢谢!”哦,他那蹩脚的发音,在场的每一个人都笑了。商店里,大街上,总能听到美国人用生硬的中文和我们打招呼,遇人先问声“HELLO”对他们来讲就是一种习惯。我们中国人比较含蓄,见到不太熟悉的人都不会主动打招呼,就更不用说对一个陌生的路人了。但中国是个礼仪之邦,在我们伸出双手欢迎世界人民的时代,一句简单的“HELLO”“你好”就能拉近彼此的距离甚至消除误会和隔膜,把中国人的热情展现给每一个人,那我们又为什么不尝试着去做呢?

虽然美国的历史并不长,但短短的十几天旅行对其文化的了解也只是停留在表面。中美文化各有其独特的风韵,两国文化也有许多可以借鉴交流的地方。

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