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美国独特文化作文及翻译
为什么美国文化是独特的
American culture is unique because it is nurtured
，
formed and
developed under certain
conditions
，
which are characteristic ally
（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
America's 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
`n'Honeyed
Chicken
Wings.
"Pace
Picante
Sauce
isn't
just
for
dipping
，
"said
Chris
Foley with Pace Foods.
"A recipe like Hot `n'Honeyed 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。
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
It's
summertime
，
and
the
livin'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.
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
weren't
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 nation's borders.
Why
？
For one thing
，
it's cheaper than traveling abroad
，
and
there's 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
aren't
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。<
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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：<
/p>
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.
It's true
that
Americans do eat
those
things. But are
those the only
kind of vittles you can find in
America
？