(共15张PPT)
listening
To learn about American culture by listening
To learn the new words:
state, national, president
Objectives
Some words:
state n. 州
national adj. 国家的;民族的;
全国的
president n. 总统
Before you listen, make sure you know the following words:
通常,大家喜欢记录听到的每一个单词。实际上,在做听力练习时,我们根本没有时间、也没有精力记录每个单词。因此,我们应加强训练将“听”和“记忆”相结合。
在做本练习时,一边“听”一边“记忆”,在此基础上选择正确的答案。
Where is the US Answer: ____
2. What is the capital city of the US
Answer: ____
3. How many states are there in the US
Answer: ____
4. How many stars are there on the national flag of the US
Answer: ____
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c
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a
Listen to some questions about American culture. You will hear three choices (a, b and c) for each question. Write the correct letters in the blanks. (P 22)
5. What is the American word for “trousers” Answer: ____
6. When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Answer: ____
7. Who was the first president of the US
Answer: ____
8. On April Fool’s Day, what do Americans usually do
Answer: ___
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a
c
George Washington:
The First President of America
How much do you know about America
Thomas Jefferson: The Third President of America
Abraham Lincoln:
The Sixteenth President of America
Culture Pocket
The Empire State Building:
the key piece of NYC Skyline
(纽约天际线中重要的组成部分 )
Times Square:
“The Crossroads of the World”(世界的十字路口) “The Great White Way”(不夜城)
Central Park
Wall Street:
the center of New York’s financial district
(纽约金融区的中心)
New York City
The Statue of Liberty (自由女神像)
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill:
the political center of the nation’s capitol
(美国国会的政治中心)
The White House:
the official residence of every President of the United States
(美国总统的官邸)
Los Angeles
San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge:
one of the seven wonders of the modern world
(现代世界的七大奇迹之一)
Tapescript:
Host: Good morning! Welcome to Quiz Time. Today’s quiz is about American culture. How mach do you know about it Let’s find out!
Question 1: Where is the US
a In Europe. b In North America. c In Asia.
Question 2: What is the capital city of the US
a New York. b San Francisco. c Washington D.C.
Question 3: How Many states are there in the US
a 49. b 50. c 15.
Question 4: How many stars are there on the national flag of the US
a 50. b 54. c 52
Question 5: What is the American word for “trousers”
a Skirts. b Pants. c Socks.
Question 6: When do American celebrate Thanksgiving
a On the first Thursday in November.
b On the fourth Thursday in November.
c On the fourth Saturday in December.
Question 7: Who was the first president of the US
a George Washington. b Abraham Lincoln.
c Thomas Jefferson.
Question 8: On April Fool’s Day, what do American usually do
a Send each other gifts. b Jump into the air.
c Play tricks on each other.
1. Finish the exercises in Learning
English.
2. Preview Grammar on page 23.