新视野大学英语book3Unit 4 SectionA

1、Unit 4 Section AFive Famous Symbols of American CultureWarming-up The Eiffel Towel Warming-upThe PyramidsWarming-upThe Opera House Warming-upParthenon Warming-upBig Ben Warming-upRed Square Warming-upThe Leaning Tower Warming-upBeijing Opera These symbols stand for Warming-up The Eiffel Towel The Le

2、aning Tower The Opera House The Pyramids Beijing Opera Big Ben Red Square Parthenon France Italy Australia Egypt China England Russia Greece Other American SymbolsWarming-upNow listen to a song and then tell each other which country you can think of. America I can think ofThe White HouseHollywood Mo

3、vieThe statue of LibertyMcDonalds, KFCBarbieCountry MusicUncle SamCoca-colaThe Most Famous Symbols of American CultureThe Statue of LibertyBarbieAmerican GothicBuffalo NickelUncle SamLets move on to the textand see what the author has to say about this 5 symbols.Warming-upI. Structure AnalysisText S

4、tudyStructure AnalysisTitle + Five HeadingsTitleHeading 1Heading 2Heading 5Heading 4Heading 3Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Five Famous Symbols of American CultureThe Statue of LibertyBarbie American GothicThe Buffalo NickelUncle SamText StudyStructure AnalysisII. UnderstandingThe text is about five

5、famous symbols of American culture, telling readers these information: who, in what time, designed these symbols, what made them come up with suchidea. Text StudyUnderstandingTime: _Designer: _Model: _History: _ 1. The Statue of Liberty More Find these information:Time: Mid-1870sDesigner: French art

6、ist Frederic Auguste BartholdiModel: His wifes arm and his mothers face History: Celebrating US independence and the France-America allianceText StudyUnderstandingWatch the video clip and catch more details about the Statue of Liberty.Text StudyUnderstanding The statue of liberty is located on an _.

7、 It is in _. Every summer about _ people are attracted by the statue. Taking ferry is the least _ way to see one of the most _ symbols of America. This statue represents _. It became the _ of the hope for thousands of European immigrants who arrived in New York Harbor _ _. islandNew York Bay2 millio

8、nexpensiveenduringlibertysymbolat the beginning of the New CenturyMore about the Statue of LibertyText StudyUnderstandingTime: _Designer: _Model: _History: _ 2. Barbie Find these information:Time: 1959Designer: Elliot and Ruth HandlerModel: Daughter Barbara History: After watching her daughter play

9、with paper dolls, Ruth had the idea.Text StudyUnderstandingTime: _Designer: _Model: _History: _ Find these information:3. American GothicTime: August of 1930Designer: Grant WoodModels: His sister and his dentistHistory: Grant Wood was visiting the town of Eldon in the southern part of Iowa when he c

10、ame upon the farmhouse.MoreText StudyUnderstanding(a pitchfork) What did the serious-looking face and a pitchfork imply?Text StudyUnderstandingSerious-looking face: the solemn pride of American farmers;hard working and diligent.The pitchfork: haying in the 19th century;masculinity（男子气概）;the devil an

11、d farming;to echo the repeated lines of the Gothic Window. Text StudyUnderstanding4. Buffalo NickelTime: _Designer: _Model: _History: _ Find these information:Time: From 1913 to 1938 Designer: FraserModel: An aging buffalo from Now York Citys Central Park ZooHistory: It honored a pair of connected t

12、ragedies from the settlement of the American frontier the destruction of the buffalo herds and the American Indians .MoreText StudyUnderstanding Unlike other coins in the US, the buffalo nickel _ a pair of connected _. After the white mens settlement in the American _, they began to shoot buffalo fo

13、r meat, hide and horns. This bloody killing led to the _ of both buffalo herds and American _.honoredtragediesfrontierdestructionIndiansListen to the recording and catch more details about them.Text StudyUnderstanding5. Uncle SamTime: _Designer: _Model: _History: _ Find these information:Time: After

14、 1913 to 1938 Model: Sam WilsonDesigner: James Montgomery FlaggHistory: Happening to get the name “Uncle Sam”, Uncle Sam soon replaced Brother Jonathan as Americans most popular symbol.Text StudyUnderstandingIII. Summary The Statue of Liberty is a monument built to celebrate the US _ and the France-

15、America alliance. Holding a torch high, the statue expresses welcome to people who have affection for peace and _. Inspired by a German doll, Ruth designed her American version of _ called Barbie. With long limbs and an _ breast size, Barbie is shapely and beautiful. Guided by artistic theories, Woo

16、d created the portrait showing the solemn pride of American _. Unlike other coins in the US, the buffalo nickel _ a pair of connected tragedies, theText StudySummaryindependencelibertydollsexaggeratedfarmershonored _ of both buffalo herds and American Indians. The story of Uncle Sam _ from a man who

17、 inspected meat for the US Army during the war to liberate the American _. There are many versions of Uncle Sams portrait, but the most famous is in the recruiting _, in which he is a tall man with a white beard on his chin.destructionevolvescoloniesposterText StudySummaryOne of the members: a tour

18、guide Other members: visitors Task: The tour guide introduces one of the symbols and the visitors challenge the guide with related questions.IV. ReproductionGroup Work: Tour GuidingText StudyReproductioncover the detailed information about the roduce with vivid and funny words, no reciting

19、.pay attention to the interaction between guide and visitors.II. Focus StudyNotes to the TextFocus Study 1. It is said that he had used his wifes arm as the model, but felt her face was too beautiful for the statue. (L9) Practice It is said/reported 据说/据报道 据说，埃及的金字塔是外星人建造的。 据报道，有超过一万人在此次地震中失踪。 It is

20、 said that the pyramids in Egypt were constructed by ET. It is reported that over 10,000 people were missing or out of reach in this earthquake.Notes to the TextFocus Study TranslationKey Notes to the TextFocus Study 2. He stretched the models necks a bit, but there was no doubt who posed for the po

21、rtrait. (L44) there was no/some doubt , 毫无疑问/不确定，有疑问Practice 毫无疑问，她是她那个时代最优秀的 芭蕾舞演员。 她是否适合该工作有些疑问。 There is no doubt that she is the finest ballerina of her day. Theres some doubt about her suitability for the job.Notes to the TextFocus Study TranslationKey 3. According to one story, when a governme

22、nt official visited the plant and asked about the letters, a creative employee told him “US” was short for “Uncle Sam” Wilson. (L70) According to one story/legend/survey 传说 / 据调查Practice Notes to the TextFocus Study 他是那种按照自己的原则行事的人。 根据我们的记录，你曾入狱六次。 He is the one who acts according to his principles.

23、 Youve been in prison six times according to our records.Notes to the TextFocus Study TranslationKey I. Word Using1. enlighten v. (L2) give more knowledge, free sb from false beliefs or ignorance The teacher enlightened her as to the purpose of the experiment. It will be an enormously enlightening a

24、nd exciting experience.e.g.Words and ExpressionsWord Using 2. approve of (L6) say, show or feel that sth. is good Do your parents approve of your having boyfriends or girlfriends in the university? Yes, because they think I am mature to No, because they hold that I should focus on my learning.Use It

25、TipsWords and ExpressionsWord Using 3. co-founder n. (L19) someone who works with you as a beginner coco-author 合著者co-pilot 合作驾驶者co-ordinate 使协调 co-exist 共存co-habitation 共同居住co-operate 合作e.g. together withWords and ExpressionsWord Using 4. assemble v. (L8) gather; collect我收集了写那篇文章所需要的所有信息。Ive assemb

26、led all the information I need for my essay. TranslationKeyWords and ExpressionsWord Using 5. universal a. (L26) for all people, widespread; in all parts of the world 这种机器广泛地用于家庭。 基本证件是普遍接受的资格证明。 This machine is universally used in the home. The basic certificate is a universally recognized qualific

27、ation.TranslationKeyWords and ExpressionsWord Using 他总能想出一个理由来让他们再耽搁上一个月。He could always come up with a reason for them to linger another month.6. come up with (L20) think of or suggestWords and ExpressionsWord Using TranslationKey7. inspire v. (L39) give sb. a feeling of wanting and being able to d

28、o sth. good这部书的灵感源于一个真实的人。The book was inspired by a real person .TranslationKeyWords and ExpressionsWord Using inspire = in (向内) + spire (呼气) perspire = per(每一处) + spire conspire合谋 = con (一起) + spire 合谋呼吸系统 respire = re (再；又) + spireGenius is 1% inspiration plus 99% perspiration.天才是1%的灵感加上99%的汗水。 E

29、lbert Einstein流汗Words and ExpressionsWord Using 激励，赋予灵感8. reputation n. (L65) the general opinion about the character, qualities What reputation has Nanning earned in the world?Nanning has earned a reputation for the Nanning International Folk Song ArtsFestival. TipsUse ItWords and ExpressionsWord Using 9. evolve v. (L75) (cause to) develop gradually How did him evolve this very personal and original style? evolution n. 发展；进化