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Unit 1 Objectives This unit tells us some stories typical of USA, its history and its people. The first story is about five famous models of American culture,, the Statue of Liberty, Barbie dolls, the American Gothic painting, the Buffalo nickel, and finally the origins of Uncle Sam. The second passage tells how an American woman realized her dream and became successful through hard work and determination. The last story tells us a person who let his conscience be his guide and quit his job only to find that people will keep that same type of business going no matter how in poor state the business is. Stories from many cultures represent one country, America. Section A Five Famous Symbols of American Culture Warming up Let’s talk about the following questions Question 1 What does a nation value as her symbols? Path of thinking: Why does the guide in the video see the Statue of Liberty as the most enduring symbol of the American culture? What are the symbols of the Chinese culture? Question 2 Is it necessary to conduct the patriotic education among the youth of today? Path of thinking: Do you know the present state of patriotic education in our country? Please set out your views on the necessity to cultivate today抯 youth in patriotism. listen to the short passage carefully and prepare to answer some questions . Question 1 What are the symbols that you have heard about? Reference Words: symbol, be known around the world, statue, doll, nickel Question 2 What can you imagine to be the reasons the Statue of Liberty was built? Reference Words: have something to do with, think up, memorialize, victory, the War of Independence, be intended to, honor, alliance Question 3 What more can you say about the symbols of American culture? Reference Words: hear of, as to, popular with sb., launch, declare, dash to, wedding dresses, design for How much do you know about the five symbols of American culture? Detailed Study of Section A Part I (Para. 1-4) Questions Wh