Society Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Zlín Tematická oblast Angličtina: The USA Datum vytvoření Ročník , sexta – oktáva, B1 Stručný obsah Společnost, stereotypy, hodnoty Způsob využití Snímky seznamují se základními informacemi o společnosti a lidech v USA, informují o národních stereotypech, pověrách, vtipech. V průběhu kontrolní otázka a odpověď. Autor Mgr. Terezie Kasálková Kód VY_22_INOVACE_02_AKAL31

Americans Americans put a big value on historical places Youth and new things are also valued Young people are encouraged to make their choices, build a career and succeed Sport is an important part of American life Change is a positive feature in the USA (people often move houses, change jobs)

Ethnicity according to the US Census White – 75,1% Hispanic – 12,5 % Black – 12,3 % Asian – 3,6 % Other – 0,9 %

National stereotypes What are Americans like in your opinion? Choose the most suitable characteristics. 1. Patriotic 2. Rich 3. Polite and formal with strangers 4. Loud and often in groups when travelling 5. Hard-working 6. Can speak at least two languages 7. Generous Characteristics 3,6 do not mostly 8. Self- reliant apply to a typical American

American society America is an individualistic society They support the rights of individuals, but also believe that individuals should take responsibility for their situation Democracy is extremely important They believe in close family relationships Religion makes the society stronger in their opinion

Superstitions Decide which are signs of good and which of bad luck. Crossing your fingerslucky Walking under the ladderunlucky Treading on cracks between paving slabsunlucky Finding a four-leaf cloverlucky Wishing someone ´break a leg´ lucky Spilling saltunlucky Breaking a mirrorunlucky Knocking on woodlucky

Can you find the punchline? How do you clear a crowded sidewalk in East LA? Why wasn´t Christ born in America? How many New Yorkers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A French in Paris asks one tourist: Do you want to hear one funny story about stupid Americans? - Hey, guy, I'M AMERICAN! Five. One to change it and four to protect him from muggers. Yell: „Immigration!“ No problem, I can tell this story twice, if you don't understand at first. They couldn´t find three wisemen and a virgin

Solution How do you clear a crowded sidewalk in East LA? Why wasn´t Christ born in America? How many New Yorkers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A French in Paris asks one tourist: Do you want to hear one funny story about stupid Americans? - Hey, guy, I'M AMERICAN! Yell: „Immigration!“ They couldn´t find three wisemen and a virgin. Five. One to change it and four to protect him from muggers. No problem, I can tell this story twice, if you don't understand at first

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