COURSE: Introduction to American History
INSTRUCTOR: Dr Jane Klammer
OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall
OFFICE HOURS: 11: 15~12: 30 M W F (Monday Wednesday Friday)
CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3: 35~5: 00 T Th (Tuesday Thursday); 10: 10~ 11: 00 M W F; Other time by
              appointment
TELEPHONE: 255 4786
TEXTBOOK: The American Tradition: A History of the United States (written by Green& Robert. Published
                      by Ohio State University Press, 1973), which is bought at the College Bookstore.
     Attendance is not required, but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures. In the
lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other materials that I choose to add to the course.
The exams will cover all this information. Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible. If
you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class notes from another student.
     Your homework assignments are listed on the next page. If there are any changes in the assigned homework
reading, I will announce them in class.
     You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class. This is to
make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures. Be prepared when you
come to class.
     The term paper is 40% of your final grade. It should not be more than fifteen pages (Another thinking of
majoring in history may write twenty-five pages). Before the midterm exam you will choose the topic for your
paper.

1. If a student wants to know what the homework assignments are, _____.

A. Prof. Klammer announces them in class
B. he (she) reads the list on the next page
C. Pro. Klammer gives a list every week in class
D. he (she) goes to the professor's office

2. If a student cannot see Prof. Klammer during her office hours, he _____.

A. sees her after class
B. calls her at home
C. makes an appointment with her
D. asks another student

3. According to the passage, which of the following is probably TRUE?

A. The textbook is written by Dr Klammer.
B. If you have to miss a class, be sure to say sorry to Prof. Klammer.
C. The students can buy "Introduction to American History" at the College Bookstore.
D. Prof. Klammer encourages his students to take notes in her class.

4. It can be judged that _____.

A. before the final exam, you will choose the topic for you paper
B. the students who will take the course had better attend the lectures as much as possible
C. your term paper should be more than fifteen pages
D. you will have a class at 11:15-12:30 on Sunday

                                                            Books for Children

     Fleabag and the Ring's
     End Beth Webb
     More stories of Fleabag, the talking cat-star of this wonderful set of 3 books.
     Ages 8-13, 208 pages, paper-back
     07459 44116, ￡3.99
     The little White House
     Elizabeth Goudge
     A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal.
     Ages 8-12, 240 pages, paper-back 07459 45783, ￡4.99
     My Very First Christmas
     Book Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe
     A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young children.
      Ages 0-3, 12 pages, 200mmx200mm, board 07459 40560, ￡4.99
     First Festival: Christmas
     Lois Rock
     An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents,
activities and customs.
      Ages 5-8, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback 07459 39074, ￡8.99
     Star of Wonder
     Pat Alexander
      A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy.
      Ages 7-12, 224 pages, paperback 07459 39323, ￡4.99
     The Not-So-Wise Man
     Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland
     We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem (伯利恒) and discovered the baby Jesus
Christ. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point.
     Ages 5-9, 32 pages, 270mm×210mm, hardback. 07459 38922, ￡8.99

1. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer?

A. Star of Wonder
B. The Not-So-Wise Man
C. First Festival: Christmas
D. My Very First Christmas Book

2. Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?

A. 07459 40560.
B. 07459 38922.
C. 07459 45783.
D. 07459 44116.

3. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice?

A. Pat Alexander.
B. Beth Webb.
C. Lois Rock.
D. Elizabeth Goudge.

     EVENTS
     Long March exhibit
     The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Long March.
On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with picures how the communist Red Army
drew back from its besieged (被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shaanxi
Province in the mid-1930s. Explanations are all in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.
      Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
     Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
     Admission:8 yuan for Chinese / 15 yuan for foreigners
     Thai elephants
     Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a beam, dancing and blowing a mouth-organ. People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war (拔河比赛) with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them. The elephants give three
shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at 1:30 pm at weekends. The
show will end on November 15.
     Address: 189 Daduhe Road
     Admission: 30-40 yuan
     Dancing dolphins
     Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and doing
math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium in Peace Park an attraction for children. Seals and sea
lions also perform.
     Hours: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm
     Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children.

1. If you go to visit the Long March exhibit with an Australian, how much will you pay altogether
    for the admission?

A. 16 yuan.
B. 23 yuan.
C. 30 yuan.
D. 20 yuan.

2. At the exhibition, you will see __________.

A. many articles written by famous writers
B. many things left by the Red Army
C. books on the Long March
D. many photos and pictures about the Long March

3. Which of the following is NOT done by the Thai elephants?

A. Riding bicycles.
B. Blowing a mouth-organ.
C. Doing math.
D. Having a tug-of-war with people.

4. The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see _____.

A. not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform
B. only dolphins perform
C. only seals and sea lions perform
D. only seals perform

There is a poster below. Read it carefully.
VISIT SWANSEA ZOO!
Come and see the African elephants and the new tigers from India. The Arctic bears are waiting to meet
you, and the monkeys from Zaire are waiting to throw things at you. The hyenas (a flesh-eating animal, like a wolf, with a howl that sounds like wild laughter) from Tanzania are waiting to laugh at you, and the
giraffes from Zambia are waiting to look down on you.
Tickets
Adult: $1.20
Children: Over 12: 80 cent
Under 12 : Free
Opening Time: 9: 00a. m. ~4: 00p. m.
Except Fridays: 10: 00a. m. ~3: 00p. m.
KEEP THE ZOO CLEAN!
DO NOT FEED,TOUCH OR GO NEAR THE ANIMALS!

1. If you want to visit the Swansea Zoo, what is the best time to go there?

A. 4:00 p. m on Sunday.
B. 4:00 p. m on Friday.
C. 9:00 a. m on Friday.
D. 9:30 a. m on Sunday.

2. If you want to buy tickets for you and the two of your sons who is 14 and 10, how much should
    you pay?

A. $3.60
B. $2.00
C. $2.60
D. $2.40

3. Which of the following is allowed in the Swansea Zoo?

A. To give an orange to a monkey.
B. To pat a tiger on the head.
C. To go near a hyena.
D. To sing a song if you like.

4. A giraffe must be a kind of animal which is _______.

A. fat
B. small
C. strong
D. tall

5. The underlined word "flesh-eating" means_____

A. grass-eating
B. fruit-eating
C. meat-eating
D. earth-eating

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reputable law firm. But soon afterwards, strange things start happening and Mitch decides to investigate,
which soon puts him in danger. This New York best seller was written by the famous American lawyer
and author John Grisham, best known for his popular legal thrillers.

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List Price:＄10Angela's Ashes is a recollection of the author's childhood in Brooklyn and Ireland.
McCourt recounts several stories about his family's struggles with poverty, as well as his father's drinking
problem. This novel has won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography.

Amazon Price:＄1.77 List Price:＄4.99    In Fish Face, Emily is the fastest runner in school as well as
being best at math. Tiffanie, a new girl, joins the class and Emily tries hard to be friends with her, despite
Tiffanie being a terrific reader and a better runner. But Tiffanie turns out to be a thief! Who will believe
Emily when everyone thinks she is jealous?

Amazon Price:＄6.19 List Price:＄12.8In this scaring detective fiction novel, 10 people are invited to an
island. One by one, they start to die. Who's killing them? And why? Christie's best-selling novel, And
Then There Were None has been adapted into several plays, films, and even video games.

Amazon Price:＄4.28 List Price:＄7.95The Everything Kids' States Book: Wind Your Way Across
Our Great Nation The Everything Kids' States Book is packed full of fascinating information about
every single one of the 50 states in the U.S.A. Full of trivia about the history, geography and land marks
of each state, it is also filled with puzzles and quizzes to keep kids entertained for hours!

Amazon Price:＄7.6 List Price:＄15The Old Man and the Sea is about a fisherman (Santiago) and his
attempts to catch an enormous marlin fish. The story also looks at the friendship between Santiago and
his young apprentice, Manolin. Written in 1951, it was the last book by Hemingway which was published during his lifetime.

Amazon Price:＄2.5 List Price:＄5In The Secret Garden, Mary is an Orphan who's sent to live with a
reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven. One day, she discovers a key to a mysterious garden. Mary and her
friends spend a summer secretly visiting this garden and experiencing important changes in their lives. This
interesting book is top-listed among the favorites of both children and grown-ups.

Amazon Price:＄5.95 List Price:＄14.95For Boys Only: The Biggest Book Ever Despite the title For
Boys Only, this book is sure to be treasured by whoever gets it. Packed full of useful information and
advice, it is written in a light humorous tone that is sure to tickle. How to fight off an alligator (短吻鳄)
or pilot a plane in an emergency are just two of the many subjects covered. Educational, interesting and
fun, this is a great book.

1. We can know from Fish Face that_______.

A. Emily is best at reading in her class.
B. Emily gets along well with Tiffanie.
C. Tiffanie is best at running in school.
D. Tiffanie is more popular than Emily in her class.

2. If you want to buy a book about the geography of America, you can save _______.

A. ＄5.1          
B. ＄3.67          
C. ＄9        
D. ＄2.5

3. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. Angela's Ashes is a reflection of the author's own life.
B. The Old Man and the Sea mainly talks about the friendship between Santiago and Manolin.
C. The Secret Garden is intended for children only.
D. For Boys Only is the only book that won awards.

4. And Then There Were None is similar to The Firm, because _______.

A. they are both thrillers            
B. they are both best sellers in New York
C. both stories are set on an island        
D. both stories are adapted into films

     Bugs Bunny's Hoping Carrot Hunt
     In this game you are Bugs Bunny. and your goal is to reach the finish line. A carrot truck has spilled its
cargo! Gather as many carrots as you can, and when you get the big carrot, you'll be able to jump even
higher!
     Instructions: Use the mouse to move Bugs left and right, and click to jump a gap while gathering
carrots.
     Category: Action
     Mushroom Madness
     You are in charge of protecting several farms. It's up to you to make sure the mushrooms there reach
maturity before the animals in the forest get their hands on them. Use your swatter (苍蝇拍) to fight off
anything that comes near them; use heavier weapons if necessary.
Instructions: Slap any creature that comes near your mushrooms. Use the mouse to control the swatter. If
you see a "power up", click to use it. Collect coins to buy upgrades after each level.
     Category: Action
     Rudolph's Kick and Fly
     Santa's little helpers have worked all year preparing for Christmas. When Santa finally leaves to deliver his presents, the elves (精灵) head down to the snowfields with Rudolph, the reindeer, to play their
favorite game: Kick and Fly!
     Instructions:
     1.Use the mouse to aim, and click to launch an fly.
     2.While in the air, click again to catch, and to gain extra height.
     3.The goal is to collect as many Christmas ornaments (装饰物) possible, and get 10 points for each
one.
     Tips: If you're heading towards an obstacle, be sure to avoid it!
     Category: Action                                    
     Click Flick
     Your mission is to save chicks falling from the sky. Use your trampoline (蹦床) to bounce them up
and direct them into a nest. But hurry-if you don't, many chicks will fall and lose their lives. There will be
falling bombs, worms, nuts and eggs and you can get extra points by collecting the worms and nuts. Save
the amount of chicks shown to unlock the next level!
     Instructions: Move the chicks left and right using keys or the mouse.
     Category: Adventure

1. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.

A. tell us different categories of games
B. ask us to decide which game is the best
C. introduce several interesting computer games
D. let us evaluate whether we are interested in the games

2. If a player has collected some worms and nuts, he _____.

A. is playing Mushroom Madness    
B. will lose the game quite soon
C. will get 10 points for each one      
D. will get extra points and get ahead

3. In which game are there obstacles you must avoid?

A. Bugs Bunny's Hopping Carrot Hunt.   
B. Mushroom Madness.
C. Rudolph's Kick and Fly.              
D. Click Flick.