赏美文·品文化

Part 1: Cultures and Customs

Lesson 1 Nicknames of New York City

Lesson 2 Santa Claus

Lesson 3 Fireworks

Lesson 4 Pan

Lesson 5 Hold Your Horses

Part 2: Politics and Economy

Lesson 6 American Election Expressions

Lesson 7 Great Scott

Lesson 8 Feel the Pinch

Lesson 9 Let's Do Business

Part 3: Styles of Life

Lesson 10 Expressions About Food

Lesson 11 Words About Clothing

Lesson 12 Have You Googled Someone Lately?

Lesson 13 American Baseball

Part 4: Beliefs and Values

Lesson 14 Let's Go Dutch

Lesson 15 Have You Heard of the Golden Rule?

Lesson 16 Without Them, Machines Fall Apart

Lesson 17 Let's Get Down to Brass Tacks

Lesson 18 Jackpot! Winning the Lottery

Appendix Suggested Answers to Each Lesson

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