1、listening,Unit 2 Culture shock,state nationalpresident,n. 州 adj. 国家的；民族的；全国的 n. 总统,Words Review,Listen to learn about American culture. To learn the new words: state, national, president,Objectives：,What is the building in picture 1?,The White House.,It is the official residence (住所) and principal (
2、主要的) workplace of the president of the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C.,Guessing game,Who is the person in picture 2?,George Washington (1732-1799).,He was the first president of the United States (1789-1797), the commander-in-chief (总司令) of the Continental Army during the American R
3、evolutionary War.,What is the name of the statue in picture 3?,The Statue of Liberty.,It is a sculpture on Liberty Island in the middle of New York Harbour, in Manhattan, New York City. The statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France. The statue is an icon (象征) of freedom and of
4、 the United States: a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from abroad.,Some words: state n. 州 national adj. 国家的；民族的；全国的 president n. 总统,A culture quiz,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”
5、一边“记忆”，在此基础上选择正确的答案。,听力技巧,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: _,b,c,b,a,Listen to some questions about American culture. You will hear three choi
6、ces (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 Fools Day, what do Americans usually do?Answer: _,b,b,a,c,Finish the exercises in Learning English. To preview Grammar on page 23.,Homework,
