1.
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The USA at a Glance | Did You Know? |
| Regions | ||
| Driving Distances within the U.S | ||
| Time Zones | ||
2.
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Before You Leave Home | Your Passport and Visa |
| Finances | ||
| Health and Safety | ||
| Education | ||
| Other Documents | ||
| Bringing Items into the U.S. | ||
| Pets | ||
| Cars | ||
| Translation Services | ||
3.
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Your First Few Hours in the United States | At the Airport |
| Temporary Housing | ||
4. |
Getting Your Papers in Order | Your Passport and Visa in the U.S. |
| Social Security Card | ||
| Indentification | ||
5. |
Finding a Home | Types of Homes |
| The Fair Housing Law | ||
| Lead Pain | ||
| Renting a Home | ||
| Buying a Home | ||
6. |
Setting Up and Maintaining Your Home | Utilities |
| Appliances | ||
| Trash Collection | ||
7. |
Connecting to the World | Land Line Telephones |
| Cell (Wireless or Mobile)Telephones | ||
| Internet Access | ||
| Television and Radio | ||
8. |
Money Matters | Banking Overview |
International Transaction |
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| The ATM | ||
| Credit and Debit Cards | ||
| Credit History | ||
| Getting a Loan | ||
9. |
Paying Taxes | Income Tax |
| Other Tax | ||
10. |
Traveling in Your Community | Your Own Car |
| Public Transportation in Town | ||
11. |
Traveling Around the United States | Air Travel |
Trains |
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| Intercity Buses | ||
12. |
Shopping for Clothing and Your Home | Where to Shop |
13. |
Shopping for Food | The Supermarket |
14. |
Dining in and Out | Cooking in a US Kitchen |
| At-Home Entertaining | ||
| Restaurants | ||
15. |
Mail Delivery | US Postal Services |
| Private Delivery Services | ||
16. |
Medical Issues | Medical Insurance |
| Choosing a Doctor | ||
| Medicine | ||
| Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses | ||
17. |
If You Have Young Children | Babysitters |
| Regular Care for Pre-school Children | ||
18. |
Schools | Public Schools |
| Private Schools | ||
| Tutors/Counselors | ||
| After-School Activities | ||
19. |
Studying English | English Classes and Part-time Courses |
| Intensive Courses (F-1 Visas) | ||
| English Language Tests | ||
20. |
Colleges and Universities | Programs |
| Calendar | ||
| Credits | ||
| Transfers | ||
| Getting Information | ||
21. |
Finding Work | Making it Legal |
22. |
Social Norms | Tipping |
| Gifts and Cards | ||
| Personal Habits | ||
| Dress | ||
23. |
Social Relationships | Greetings |
| Making Friends | ||
24. |
Exploring Your Community | Public Libraries |
| Local and World News | ||
| Movies | ||
| Sports | ||
| The Arts | ||
25. |
History and Government at a Glance | History |
| Government | ||
| APPENDIX | U.S. Holidays | |
| American and Metric Measurements | ||
| Measurement Conversions | ||
| Clothing Sizes | ||
| INDEX |
