American Culture[精品].pptx

CultureBy ElaineWhat do these symbols stand for?The Statue of LibertyNational Flag of ChinaNational FlagThe Flag of the United States/Stars and Stripes50 stars stand for 50 states in USA, 13 stripes means 13 colonies of America.National EmblemNational EmblemThe front of emblemThe back of emblemIntroduction of AmericaDo you know any information about America?Landmarks in NY(new York)The Empire State Building was completed in New York in 1931. It was the tallest building in the world. It held that title for more than forty years, until the first of the World Trade Centers towers were built. Even though the Empire State Building is no longer the tallest building in the world, it still holds the title as the best-known architectural landmarks. Around the Great Depression days in the 1930s, the Empire State Building was almost completed. Although, there were many hardships around the Great Depression, the Empire State Building was completed with skill and honor. It still remains as one of the best, out of all those in the world. the Empire State BuildingThe United NationsThe United NationsThe United Nations headquarters in the east coast of Manhattan, New York. It was built beginning in 1949 and finishing in 1951, including the Secretariat Building,Conference Hall, Assembly hall and Dag Hammarskjold Library. Secretariat building is the core of the UN headquarters buildingWhen was the UN finished?How many parts of UN building? What are they?Wall StreetIn the early time, Wall Street is just a place where the Dutch immigrants against the Indians, while now it is the most famous financial centre all around the world.Holidays in USADo you know any American festivals in different months? Can you say something about them?Halloween When ? on 31st OctoberWhat did children usually do on this day?Children in costumes go from house to house saying trick or treat. The treat usually given is candy and tricks are rarely done. A common symbol of Halloween is the jack-o-lantern, whi