Life in the USA : практикум по чтению лингвострановедческих текстов

Содержание книги "Life in the USA"

ВВЕДЕНИЕ
Section 1. READING AND UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS
1.1. Editorial
1.2. Worship Directory
1.3. Classified Ads
1.4. Volunteers
1.5. Sport Advertisements
1.6. Auctions
1.7. Lunches
1.8. Book Reviews and Best-Sellers List
1.9. Calendar
1.10. Valentine Ad, Astrology
1.11. Weather
Section 2. POLITICS AND PUBLIC ACTIVITIES
2.1. The Constitution of the United States of America (the opening sections)
2.2. Amendments to the Constitution of the USA
2.3. The Clinton Administration
2.4. US Permanent Representative to the United Nations
2.5. Voter Registration Application
2.6. Men Age 18 through 25 Must Register with the Selective Service System
2.7. Memorandum to the People of Central City
2.8. City Government Offices
2.9. Notice of Public Hearing
2.10. Congresswoman Norton Speaks Out On:
2.11. Ann Arundel County Department of Social Services
Section 3. FACT SHEETS
3.1. Fitness Exercises
3.2. Coffee Makers
3.3. Washing Machine Instructions
3.4. Cars
Section 4. TRAVEL AND TOURISM
4.1. Potomac River Cruises
4.2. Travelers Tips for the Gulf
4.3. Hotels
4.4. Amtrak's Timetable
4.5. Baggage
4.6. Subway Timetable
4.7. Rockefeller Center at a Glance
4.8. Howard Johnson Inn
4.9. Washington-Arlington Cemetery Tour
4.10. Maryland: Calendar of Events (I)
4.11. Maryland: Calendar of Events (II)
Section 5. CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES
5.1. Televisions
5.2. Video Recorders
5.3. Electric Appliances
5.4. Chain Restaurants
5.5. Electrical Equipment
5.6. National Classified Advertising
5.7. Sale
Section 6. ENTERTAINMENT
6.1. Radio & Television
6.2. What's On (I)
6.3. What's On (II)
6.4. What's On (III)
6.5. What's On (IV)
6.6. What's On (V)
6.7. Movie Directory
6.8. The Frick Collection
6.9. The Arts
Section 7. FOOD
7.1. McDonald's
7.2. The Menu
7.3. You're Invited
7.4. Herb & Spice Chart
7.5. Useful Hints
7.6. One Hour Stew
7.7. Lactose Intolerance
Section 8. DICTIONARIES AND ENCYCLOPAEDIAS
8.1. Checking Words and Pronunciation
8.2. Dictionary Extract
8.3. Bicycle
8.4. Finding Words in a Dictionary
Section 9. DAILY LIFE AND HOME CHORES
9.1. Mover's Guide
9.2. Change of Address Form: Instruction
9.3. Yellow Pages
9.4. Why Should I Have an Access Card
9.5. Are Computers Dangerous
9.6. Reporting Accidents
9.7. Cathedral Volunteers
9.8. What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment
9.9. Food & Diet
9.10. Application for Membership
9.11. Driving under the Influence
9.12. Who Must Register
9.13. In Your Community
9.14. Braun Hairdryer
Section 10. WORK AND STUDY
10.1. Schedule of Work Hours
10.2. Rules of Employee Conduct
10.3. New Employee First Day Check List
10.4. Employee Housing Rental Agreement
10.5. Absenteeism/Attendance
10.6. Dress Code
10.7. Assessment Form
Section 11. MONEY AND INSURANCE
11.1. Income Tax Return
11.2. Insurance
11.3. Checking Statement
11.4. Federal Law — Cash Transactions over $10,000
11.5. Regulation and Disclosure
11.6. "First" Visa Check Card
11.7. How to Make Money Working Freelance for Translation Companies
Section 12. MAPS AND PLANS
12.1. Virginia
12.2. The Mall
12.3. Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop
12.4. Eby's Pequea Farm
12.5. Area Map
GENERAL NOTES
NOTES TO SECTIONS
KEYS