综合英语第五册_unit7.pptVIP

Unit Seven: How American Lives 1.American are said to be open, free, and frank. What is your opinion?Or how much do you know about Americans? Highly competitive , aggressive A strong sense of national pride Consistent ideological principles: individualism faith in freedom and democracy American Dream Christian Compromise, harmony, peace Worship foreign things Good qualities: collectivism Social principle: personal connections Writing Style: Exposition Exposition: n. 1. 阐述;说明;解说 This is a clear exposition of the theory of evolution. 这是对进化论的清晰的阐述。 2. 展览会;博览会 They are going to hold an international exposition. 他们打算召开一次国际博览会。 3. 说明文 Exposition(说明文） 这一类文章的性质和目的是在解释，提供知识，和表明观念；“exposition”这个字的意思就是“explanation”(解释)，既然如此，这类文章最大的要求是清晰；作者可以使用任何方法和技巧，以期能达到清晰明确的境地。 说明文分类：有下列六种： 　　(1)定义法(Definition) 　　(2)例说法(Example) 　　(3)分类法(Classification) 　　(4)分析法(Analysis) 　　(5)类比法(Analogy) 　　(6)比较法或对比法(Comparison Or Contrast) [注]说明文中亦可穿插以描写文与叙述文的写作方法。 Structure of the Text Part 1: Para. 1 Part 2: Para. 2-4 Part 3: Para. 5-7 Part 4: Para.8-9 Analysis of the Text Part 1 (para. 1) Understanding Questions Q1. Which sentences in this part show the main similarities and differences between American life in the present and that in the past? The following sentences show the main similarities and differences. Young people still get married (2.41million couples last year as opposed to only 1.52 million in 1960). Of course, many do get divorced, but they remarry at astonishing rates. They have children, but fewer than before. The: belong to churches, even though they attend somewhat -less frequently, and they want their children to have religious instruction. They are willing to pay taxes for education, and they generously support institutions like hospitals, museums and libraries. Q2. In what ways are Americans generous? They are always ready to pay taxes for education, and they generously support institutions like hospitals, museums and