Brief introduction of basic necessities of life in the United States

Country name of American basic necessities: United States of America.

Area: 93726 14 km2 (local area).

Population

Brief introduction of basic necessities of life in the United States

Country name of American basic necessities: United States of America.

Area: 93726 14 km2 (local area).

Population: 270.3 million (end of 1998). Among them, whites accounted for 83.4%, blacks accounted for 12.4%, and Asians accounted for 3.3%.

Language: English, Spanish (some ethnic minorities)

Religion: 57% of the residents believe in Protestantism, 28% in Catholicism, 2% in Judaism, 4% in other religions and 9% in non-sects. ( 1989)

Capital: Washington, D.C., with a population of about 607,000 (65,438+0,990), of which 65.8% are black.

The United States is located in the south of North America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west, Canada in the north and Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico in the south. The whole territory can be divided into five geographical regions from east to west: the southeast coastal plain is divided into two parts: the Atlantic coastal plain and the Mexican coastal plain. This area is below 200 meters above sea level, and most of it is formed by alluvial rivers, especially the Mississippi River Delta, which is the largest delta in the world with fertile black soil. There are some swamps near the estuary. Located in this geographical area, Florida Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the United States.

The official language of the United States is English. However, due to geographical obstacles and the passage of time, great differences have taken place between the languages of the United States and Britain. Americans usually speak slowly and gently, and the intonation and stress of the whole sentence are different. Americans don't follow grammar, for example, they often omit prepositions or use nouns as verbs to make the whole sentence concise and casual. In addition, some idioms, phrases and even words are different from English in composition and spelling, and have evolved into American English with American characteristics. In addition, some regions and ethnic groups also use other languages, such as French and Spanish, and Indians use American Indian. Immigrants from different countries and their descendants also use their own languages, forming different language areas in the United States.

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First, the school dormitory:

The living expenses on campus are about 3000-7500 dollars a year.

Some schools require students to live in dormitories, at least for the first year. There are also some schools where students can attend day schools. Day students save more money than students who live on campus, but they increase their transportation expenses. The meal ordered by the school is the regular food provided by the school canteen. Dormitory fee means that two people share a room, and it is necessary to know whether the accommodation fee includes bedding (quilts, pillows, blankets) and basic dormitory services. If you live on campus in summer, the budget for room and board needs to be increased by three months.

Second, renting a house outside:

When I first came to the United States, if I made up my mind not to live on campus, renting a house became a top priority. The most convenient thing is to ask your friends who are studying abroad in China to help you find it. It is convenient to live with several China people who have been in the United States for some time. The advantages are: peace of mind, consistent lifestyle, complete daily necessities and convenient shopping by car; Disadvantages: no freshness, no chance to practice English.

However, when I first went to America, it was a good idea. It's not too late to find a place to rent a house when I know the situation. American apartments are generally 1 to 5 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and one or two bathrooms. Provide basic furniture such as beds, tables and sofas.

According to the conditions of the rented house, the price varies greatly, about 3600-7200 dollars per year. Generally speaking, a single room with convenient transportation (near the subway), fine decoration and good location in a big city costs 500 to 700 dollars per month.

Renting a house requires experience and skill. The basic steps are: look for information on the Internet or in newspapers, call for housing, go to the rental association to find out more about the situation, inquire about the landlord's information, understand the security situation in the area where the house is located, and sign the contract after comprehensive consideration.

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