新视野(第二版)3册unit4教师.ppt

I. Structure Analysis Most Americans see themselves first as individuals and then as a member of a community, family or other groups. Some people from other countries view this as being “selfish”. Others view it as freedom from constraints. Most Americans treat each other in informal ways, even in the presence of great differences in age or social standing. Some see this as a “lack of respect”. Others see it as a healthy lack of concern for social ritual (礼仪). Famous Symbols of Chinese Culture 4.chinaware 5.panda And so on…… statue: 雕塑，塑像 the Statue of Liberty 自由女神像 the Statue of Luxun 鲁迅像 ★stature:Her mother is a little short in stature. 他母亲身高有些矮。 ★status: He is a person of important social status. 他是个有着重要社会地位的人。 Devotion is earnest, affectionate dedication; it implies a more selfless, often more abiding feeling than love. e.g.: The devotion of the aged couple is inspiring. 老人的挚爱是催人奋进的。 Fondness is strong liking or affection. e.g.: They showed their fondness for their grandchildren by financing their education. 通过资助孙辈们的教育来表达对他们的喜爱。 enlighten:(v.)启发；指导 What you said has really enlightened me, and I suddenly see the light. 听君一言，令我拨云见日，茅塞顿开。 an enlightening or astonishing disclosure. 受到启发或有惊异的发现 enlightened persons 开明人士 the Enlightenment 启蒙运动 torch(n.)：火炬；手电筒 Truth is a torch that gleams through the fog without dispelling it. 真理是一支火把，它不用驱散就能穿透迷雾。 the torch of revolution 革命的火炬 Olympic Torch 奥运会火炬 Seattle’s first church building was dedicated on May12,1855. 西雅图的第一座教堂建筑于1855年5月12日落成。 He dedicated his life to helping the poor. 他毕生致力于帮助穷人。 The singer said he dedicated his first song to his fans. 歌手说他将第一首歌献给他的歌迷们。 interpretation(n):阐释；口译 His arrival can be given more than one interpretation. 对他的到来可作出不止一种解释。 interpret(v.): 解释；口译 a simultaneous interpreter 同步口译员 ★settlement: n. movement of new population into a place to live殖民，拓居 agreement or the act of reaching it解决；协议 1. the settlement of the American West 往美国西部的移民