3 values -relgious_expressions-_traditions_and_holiday021010Bob Wong
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The document provides an overview of American values, culture, and customs, including a focus on individualism, religious expression, regional differences like Minnesota Nice, food and dining etiquette, and major holidays. Key aspects of American culture discussed include a sense of independence, volunteering and community service, work-life balance, resilience and second chances, and humor. The document also contrasts some American cultural norms with those from other countries.
This document provides guidance on how to learn English grammar well. It discusses 1) paying attention in class, 2) using textbooks and grammar books, 3) identifying grammar through reading, 4) doing practice exercises, 5) being aware of differences between English and Chinese grammar, and 6) learning grammar like a native language without overthinking it. Common grammar issues like tense, subject-verb agreement, and non-continuing verbs are also explained.
The document discusses appositives in Chinese. It defines two types of appositives - restrictive and non-restrictive. It provides examples of using nouns, pronouns, numbers, adjectives, and clauses as appositives. It also compares appositive clauses to restrictive clauses, noting that appositive clauses further explain the noun preceding them while restrictive clauses limit or modify the preceding noun.
This document discusses the components of simple sentences in Chinese. It states that a simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate. It then provides examples of different types of subjects and predicates. The document also briefly introduces compound sentences and complex sentences.
The document discusses the future of wearable computing, including its constraints based on context and location. It provides a brief history of wearable computing from the 1950s to today. Issues like navigation, diminished vs augmented reality, and computer-mediated reality using face recognition are examined. Current technologies like smartphones are highlighted as extremely lightweight wearable devices. The future of wearable computing is proposed to involve invisible interfaces triggered by actions and locations, with notifications tailored based on proximity and ambient conditions. Real-time augmented reality applications involving gaming and hyperlocal information are envisioned.
The document outlines an agenda for a United States cultural class presented over 4 modules. Module 1 provides an overview, discussing the purpose and objectives of the course to give insights into U.S. culture and better enable collaboration with U.S. colleagues. It introduces concepts of cultural psychology and the importance of cultural awareness beyond just observable behaviors and practices. The document emphasizes developing understanding and empathy for U.S. cultural perspectives.
Python 3.0 introduces many backwards incompatible changes to the Python syntax and features to remove previous design mistakes and improve the language. Some key changes include print becoming a function, the introduction of bytes as a separate type from str, and the addition of the nonlocal keyword to allow modifying variables in nested functions. The document provides examples of how to port Python 2 code to Python 3 using the 2to3 refactoring tool.
This document outlines the basic grammar rules for nouns, articles, pronouns, and conjunctions in English.
It discusses the differences between countable and uncountable nouns, plural forms of nouns, noun possession (possessive case), and the functions of nouns in sentences.
The roles of definite and indefinite articles are explained. Exceptions and common usages without articles are also covered. Finally, the document introduces different types of pronouns like personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, reflexive pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns.
This document provides an overview of communication styles and practices in the United States. It discusses American English accents and dialects, the value placed on direct communication, forms of address and titles, body language norms, workplace communication etiquette including email and instant messaging styles, tips for international colleagues, common slang terms, conversation starters, networking, negotiations, gift-giving customs, and an anecdote about a Halloween experience. The document aims to educate non-US professionals about cultural differences in communication.
A energia termonuclear é baseada na divis?o de átomos de elementos como ur?nio e plut?nio, liberando energia. Apesar de apresentar vantagens como n?o emitir gases do efeito estufa, também possui riscos devido a possíveis acidentes e gera??o de lixo nuclear radioativo. Sua utiliza??o é controversa e requer avalia??o cuidadosa das vantagens e desvantagens.
3 values -relgious_expressions-_traditions_and_holiday021010Bob Wong
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The document provides an overview of American values, culture, and customs, including a focus on individualism, religious expression, regional differences like Minnesota Nice, food and dining etiquette, and major holidays. Key aspects of American culture discussed include a sense of independence, volunteering and community service, work-life balance, resilience and second chances, and humor. The document also contrasts some American cultural norms with those from other countries.
This document provides guidance on how to learn English grammar well. It discusses 1) paying attention in class, 2) using textbooks and grammar books, 3) identifying grammar through reading, 4) doing practice exercises, 5) being aware of differences between English and Chinese grammar, and 6) learning grammar like a native language without overthinking it. Common grammar issues like tense, subject-verb agreement, and non-continuing verbs are also explained.
The document discusses appositives in Chinese. It defines two types of appositives - restrictive and non-restrictive. It provides examples of using nouns, pronouns, numbers, adjectives, and clauses as appositives. It also compares appositive clauses to restrictive clauses, noting that appositive clauses further explain the noun preceding them while restrictive clauses limit or modify the preceding noun.
This document discusses the components of simple sentences in Chinese. It states that a simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate. It then provides examples of different types of subjects and predicates. The document also briefly introduces compound sentences and complex sentences.
The document discusses the future of wearable computing, including its constraints based on context and location. It provides a brief history of wearable computing from the 1950s to today. Issues like navigation, diminished vs augmented reality, and computer-mediated reality using face recognition are examined. Current technologies like smartphones are highlighted as extremely lightweight wearable devices. The future of wearable computing is proposed to involve invisible interfaces triggered by actions and locations, with notifications tailored based on proximity and ambient conditions. Real-time augmented reality applications involving gaming and hyperlocal information are envisioned.
The document outlines an agenda for a United States cultural class presented over 4 modules. Module 1 provides an overview, discussing the purpose and objectives of the course to give insights into U.S. culture and better enable collaboration with U.S. colleagues. It introduces concepts of cultural psychology and the importance of cultural awareness beyond just observable behaviors and practices. The document emphasizes developing understanding and empathy for U.S. cultural perspectives.
Python 3.0 introduces many backwards incompatible changes to the Python syntax and features to remove previous design mistakes and improve the language. Some key changes include print becoming a function, the introduction of bytes as a separate type from str, and the addition of the nonlocal keyword to allow modifying variables in nested functions. The document provides examples of how to port Python 2 code to Python 3 using the 2to3 refactoring tool.
This document outlines the basic grammar rules for nouns, articles, pronouns, and conjunctions in English.
It discusses the differences between countable and uncountable nouns, plural forms of nouns, noun possession (possessive case), and the functions of nouns in sentences.
The roles of definite and indefinite articles are explained. Exceptions and common usages without articles are also covered. Finally, the document introduces different types of pronouns like personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, reflexive pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns.
This document provides an overview of communication styles and practices in the United States. It discusses American English accents and dialects, the value placed on direct communication, forms of address and titles, body language norms, workplace communication etiquette including email and instant messaging styles, tips for international colleagues, common slang terms, conversation starters, networking, negotiations, gift-giving customs, and an anecdote about a Halloween experience. The document aims to educate non-US professionals about cultural differences in communication.
A energia termonuclear é baseada na divis?o de átomos de elementos como ur?nio e plut?nio, liberando energia. Apesar de apresentar vantagens como n?o emitir gases do efeito estufa, também possui riscos devido a possíveis acidentes e gera??o de lixo nuclear radioativo. Sua utiliza??o é controversa e requer avalia??o cuidadosa das vantagens e desvantagens.
The document provides an overview of Chinese culture, including discussions of language, philosophy, religions, festivals, and lifestyle influences from Confucianism. It notes that Mandarin is the primary language in China, while Cantonese is also widely used. Philosophy in China has been shaped by Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. Major festivals celebrated include Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Day. Confucian values emphasize hard work, humility, and putting collective interests above one's own.
This document provides an overview of the history, geography, government, and economy of the United States in 3 pages with 33 sections. It covers topics such as the country's founding by immigrants, Native American history, early European settlements including the Mayflower, the American Revolutionary War, founding fathers, the Civil War and emancipation, and the civil rights movement. It also describes the nation's size, geographic features, weather, three branches of government, and status as the world's third largest economy.
This poster art piece by Chinese designer Yang Liu compares German/Western culture to Chinese culture through a humorous examination of societal differences. The poster, displayed at the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, depicts differences between the two cultures in areas like punctuality, anger, queues, parties, beauty standards, problem-solving, and perceptions of each other's cultures. Yang Liu was born in Beijing in 1976 and creates works that meet East and West.