文化背景测验① 2
1.不假思索的自由 2
Sense of Freedom 4
The Concept of Freedom 9
Homosexuals Striving for Equal Rights and Freedom 12
2.美国式的爱 17
American Valentine Etiquette 21
Hot Line of Love 28
In Kara's Mailbox 31
文化背景测验② 36
3.从《廊桥》说家庭 36
American Family 39
American Men Try to Share Household Chore 45
The Children Are Gone 49
4.阿甘：一个道义上的强者 53
Moral Values 55
Here to Stay 60
Good Deeds in Great Falls 64
5.婚姻可怕？ 67
Marriage 70
Amy and Bob 76
Dinner Was Delayed,But It Was Well Worth It 79
文化背景测验③ 84
6.别了，詹姆斯!别了，友情 84
Friendship 87
The Front Porch Connection 93
How to Say the Right Thing to Friends in Trouble 99
7.乐之教育 105
Education 108
Advice That Can Help You Succeed on Campus 114
Rose's Opinion 120
文化背景测验④ 127
8.美国，为体育发狂 127
Sports 130
Exercise Is the Fountain of Youth 136
The Smart Athlete Says,'I am my business,and everything I do affects it' 141
9.与弓枚谈摇滚乐 145
Rock As It Coes 149
An Interview With Bruce Springsteen 155
The Message from John Lennon 165
文化背景测验⑤ 172
10.美国饮食 172
What Is"American Food"? 174
Rating the Diets:Which is the Best for You? 179
Eat More,Weigh Less,Feel Great 184
11.圣诞节——美国社会的缓释剂 190
Christmas 193
Who Makes Santa Claus Come True 199
Cards and Presents 204
练习答案 209
文化背景测验答案及解释 214