Chapter 1 UK & USA1
1. UK1
2. USA16
Chapter 2 The English Language34
1. History of the English Language34
2. Varieties of English38
3. Differences between British English and American English39
4. Chinese and English47
Chapter 3 Politics54
1. Great Britain54
2. The United States67
Chapter 4 World View and Core Values85
1. Dividedness between Man and Nature85
2. Individualism87
3. Pursuit of Change90
4. View of Time91
5. Materialism94
Chapter 5 Great Events98
1. The Industrial Revolution98
2. Civil Rights Movement in the United States101
Chapter 6 The Bible & Christianity117
1. A Brief Introduction to the Bible117
2. The Influence of the Bible on British Literature119
3. Christianity123
Chapter 7 Education131
1. Education in the United Kingdom131
2. Education in U.S.136
3. Two Famous Universities141
Chapter 8 Literature155
1. British Literature155
2. American Literature163
Chapter 9 ArtMusic & Paintings179
1. Music179
2. Paintings187
Chapter 10 Verbal Communication and English Culture203
1. Word Meaning and Culture203
2. Communication Style and Culture217
Chapter 11 NonVerbal Communication and English Culture222
1. Body Language222
2. Object Language230
3. Environmental Language232
Chapter 12 Western Festivals and Holidays237
1. Christmas237
2. Halloween243
3. Thanksgiving Day248
4. Valentines Day251
References259