These two cultures, which were created in different areas, developed in parallel and without interference.

　　這兩種文化產(chǎn)生于不同的地區(qū)，他們的發(fā)展并行不悖，互不影響。

　　Any given culture is a reflection of the politics and economics of a given society, and the former in turn has a tremendous influence and effect upon the latter.

　　一定的文化，是一定社會政治和經(jīng)濟(jì)的反映，反過來文化又對一定社會的政治和經(jīng)濟(jì)產(chǎn)生很大的影響和作用。

　　Tea is the most quintessential of English drinks.

　　茶是英國最具代表性的飲品。

　　Most of these nations have contributed to our race, our culture, our knowledge, and our progress.

　　這些國家對我們的民族、文化、知識和進(jìn)步都做出過貢獻(xiàn)。

　　Only in respecting the wishes and cultures of others countries will we ensure the equality of all nations.

　　只有尊重其他國家的希望和文化，我們才能做到各國之間的平等。

　　People from different cultures read facial expressions differently.

　　不同文化背景的人們對臉部表情的理解存在不同。

　　Because effort and initiative are so important in the U. S. , there are many customs that may be different from those practiced in other countries.

　　努力和進(jìn)取在美國極為重要，所以美國的許多習(xí)俗不同于其它國家。

　　Never talk with your month full. If you are chewing, don’t talk until you are finished.

　　當(dāng)嘴里塞滿食物時不要夸夸其談。如果你正在咀嚼食物，那么就等咽下食物再開口說話。

　　Paying for the bill is always a touchy issue. This is especially confusing when you are dealing with someone from a different culture.

　　付帳一直是一個敏感的話題。如果對方有著不同的文化，情況就更復(fù)雜了。

　　They are each building a racial character and a culture which is an impressive contribution to human progress.

　　他們各自都建立了自己的民族性格和文化，這對人類進(jìn)步是一種令人難忘的貢獻(xiàn)。

　　Looking down on other people is rude.

　　看不起他人是一種沒有禮貌的行為。

　　Every February, across the country, candies, flowers, and gift are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of Saint Valentine.

　　每年二月，糖果、鮮花和禮物跨越國界，以圣瓦倫廷的名義在情人間相互傳遞。

　　Manners are quite different from country to country.

　　各國的禮儀各不相同。

　　Never sip or slurp your tea or soup loudly. Take small, quiet little mouthfuls.

　　任何時候都不要大聲喝湯或嘬湯。湯要小口喝，不要發(fā)出聲音。