IntroductionofAmerica.ppt

American National Emblem American National Emblem is a symbol of America. It contains ahawk. There is an olive branch in one hand of the hawk. The other hand of the hawk is holding an arrow. In mouth of the hawk there is a bar of color ribbon, in which the words “Republic Country” written in Latin. There are thirteen stars on the top. The hawk indicates independence and freedom, and the olive branch is a symbol of peace, and the arrow symbolizes the battle for the freedom of America. the White House The White House, designated “the palace” in the original plan, was designed by Janies Hoban on a site chosen by George Washington. The official name of the executive mansion was also given by him, President of the United States. It is on the south of Pennsylvania Ave, Washington D.C., facing Lafayette Square. The building, constructed of Virginia freestones(砂岩), is of simple and stately design. The porte-cochere（通道）on the north front, which forms the main entrance, is a portico(柱廊) of high conic（圆锥） columns reaching from the ground to the roof pediment（三角）. It is balanced by a semicircular colonnaded baloney（柱廊阳台）on the south with a second-floor porch（门廊）. The colonnade at the east end links with the public entrance. The executive office is approached by an esplanade. Large receptions are usually held in the eastern room. symbols... scenery... Welcome to America The United States 1.Geographical name: America 2.Official name: the United States 3.The United States is made up of 50 states. The largest—California，Alaska The smallest—Rhode Island (罗得岛州) 4.National Flag Emblem 5.National Anthem http://www.RedO New York is the largest city and harbor(港口) in the USA. Also it is the center of economy in the world. And it is honored by World Capital(世界之都）。 It has five regions. Maybe the most famous region is Manhattan(曼哈顿). It has two famous universities in the world. One is Columbia University(哥伦比亚大学),the other is The City University of New York