Unit 6 The man in the Water.pptVIP

Unit 6 The man in the Water Presidential Monuments: Washington Monument In recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence, Washington earned the title Father of his Country. With this monument, the citizens of the United States show their enduring gratitude and respect for the first president in the United States. Background knowledge Presidential Monuments:Jefferson Memorial Thomas Jefferson — political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector,?horticulturist（园艺学家）, scientist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States, also author of the Declaration of American Independence, and Father of the University of Virginia. ? Background knowledge Presidential Monuments: Lincoln Memorial The Lincoln Memorial is a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and the nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War (1861-1865). The Lincoln Memorial was built to resemble a Greek temple. It has 36 Doric columns, one for each state at the time of Lincoln’s death. A sculpture by Daniel Chester French of a seated Lincoln is in the center of the memorial chamber. The Potomac River is often referred to as the Nations River, because it flows through the nations capital, where the magnificent monuments of the Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln memorials are reflected in its waters. It is one of the most beautiful and bountiful rivers on the East Coast and is known for its historic, scenic and recreational significance. It begins as a small spring at the Fairfax Stone in West Virginia, and winds its way through the mountains and valleys of Appalachia, past battlefields and old manufacturing towns. The river flows more than 380 miles and grows to more than 11 miles wide as it reaches the Chesapeake Bay at Point Lookout, Maryland. ? Discussion IV. In- 1. Divide the students into five groups and describe in turn what happened during the whole air crash, and ask them to try to use the words and phrases they’ve just met. (15 min.) 2. Disc