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Unit 4 Section A Five Famous Symbols of American Culture Understanding The text is about five famous symbols of American culture, telling readers these information: who, in what time, designed these symbols, what made them come up with such idea... The Statue of Liberty a gift from France, unveiled on 28 October 1886 at Liberty Island in New York Harbor as a welcome to all visitors, immigrants, and returning Americans. More about the Statue of Liberty The statue of liberty is located on an ______. 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 ______________________________. Serious-looking face: the solemn pride of American farmers; hard杦orking and diligent. The pitchfork: haying in the 19th century; masculinity（男子气概）; the devil and farming; to echo the repeated lines of the Gothic Window. Listen to the recording and catch more details about them. Unlike other coins in the US, the buffalo nickel ________ a pair of connected ________. After the white men’s settlement in the American ______, they began to shoot buffalo for meat, hide and horns. This bloody killing led to the _________ of both buffalo herds and American______. Uncle Sam Originally a real person but later this character was developed by artists and politicians into a personification of the United States, or the US government in particular. Summary The Statue of Liberty is a monument built to celebrate the US _____________ and the France-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 artist