第一章 Basic Concepts - Culture：Basic Concepts - Culture1.1Culture:This micro-lecture briefs on the definitions, features and metaphors of culture.[判断题]Culture is often compared to an iceberg, suggesting that only a small part of it is visible while most of it lies concealed.选项:[对, 错]
1.2Liangzhu Ancient City: The First City in China:This micro-lecture introduces the origin, history and significance of Liangzhu ancient city, the first city and the 55th world heritage in China.
1.3Introduction to America:This micro-lecture talks about the history, popular arts, civil rights, cities and work styles of America.
1.4Introduction to Great Britain:This micro-lecture talks about the geographical location, population, cities, landscapes, food and drinks, religion and national characteristics of Great Britain.
1.5Introduction to Canada:This micro-lecture elaborates on the geographical location, tourist attractions, Canadian cuisines, famous people, National Hockey League, the Canadian Eskimo dog of Canada.
1.6Introduction to Northern Ireland:This micro-lecture briefs the basic information, history of Northern Ireland and British and Irish influences on Northern Ireland which is made as a merging culture. The lecturer also mentions Titanic, the Game of Thrones, and the beautiful scenery of Giant’s Causeway.
1.7Introuduction to American Sports:This micro-lecture talks about the most popular sports and important sportsmen in America, namely, basketball, soccer, baseball and so on.
1.1Culture:This micro-lecture briefs on the definitions, features and metaphors of culture.
1.2Liangzhu Ancient City: The First City in China:This micro-lecture introduces the origin, history and significance of Liangzhu ancient city, the first city and the 55th world heritage in China.
1.3Introduction to America:This micro-lecture talks about the history, popular arts, civil rights, cities and work styles of America.
1.4Introduction to Great Britain:This micro-lecture talks about the geographical location, population, cities, landscapes, food and drinks, religion and national characteristics of Great Britain.
1.5Introduction to Canada:This micro-lecture elaborates on the geographical location, tourist attractions, Canadian cuisines, famous people, National Hockey League, the Canadian Eskimo dog of Canada.
1.6Introduction to Northern Ireland:This micro-lecture briefs the basic information, history of Northern Ireland and British and Irish influences on Northern Ireland which is made as a merging culture. The lecturer also mentions Titanic, the Game of Thrones, and the beautiful scenery of Giant’s Causeway.
1.7Introuduction to American Sports:This micro-lecture talks about the most popular sports and important sportsmen in America, namely, basketball, soccer, baseball and so on.
[判断题]Abraham Maslow suggested that people all over the world share four basic needs.选项:[错, 对]
[单选题]Culture is compared to the “software of our mind” and the grammar of our behavior because ( ).选项:[The collective agreement in people's mind gives people guidelines about what things mean, what is important, and what should or should not be done., Culture is a shared set of mental and psychological principles that exist in people’s mind., The collective agreement in people's mind governs people’s behavior., All of the other three choices are correct.]
[单选题]In the 1950’s what changed America and still has a strong influence on the world today?选项:[Buses, Suburbs, Microwave, TV]
[判断题]The Louisiana Purchase more than doubled the size of America.选项:[错, 对]
[判断题]America was once under British rule.选项:[对, 错]
[单选题]What is the most watched sport in America?选项:[Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, American Football]
[单选题]March Madness is选项:[a tournament in college basketball, a special month for the NBA, a holiday in America, vacation time for students]
[判断题]Basketball is now a popular sport in China.选项:[对, 错]
[单选题]If you visit Britain, you should never _________.选项:[Jump queues, Try British food, Talk about religion, Say anything bad about the Royal Family]
[判断题]Great Britain is three countries, but the United Kingdom is four.选项:[对, 错]
[判断题]A good place for an outdoor holiday is Snowdonia.选项:[错, 对]
[判断题]Canada is, as of right now, considered to be the third largest country in the World.选项:[对, 错]
[单选题]One of Canada’s greatest attractions, located at the Canada-United States border, is called _____________________.选项:[The Air Canada Center, The Niagara Falls, Jasper National Park, The CN Tower]
[判断题]Canada’s most iconic dish, called “The Poutine”, combines the flavors of French Fries and Gravy Cheese.选项:[对, 错]
[判断题]One of Belfast’s most popular attractions is the Titanic Quarter.选项:[对, 错]
[单选题]Which of the following statements about the United Kingdom is true ( )?选项:[England, Scotland and Wales all lie within the same island called Great Britain., Northern Ireland is located within the island of Ireland., The United Kingdom is a sovereign country made up of four different nations., All of the other three choices are correct.]
[单选题]Which of the following shows the British influence on the cultural life of Northern Ireland?选项:[the parades and parties on St. Patrick’s Day, the establishment of some Irish-language schools, the famous breakfast dish “Ulster Fry”, Irish music, dance and Gaelic games]
