2016春牛津深圳版英语九下Unit 2《Culture shock》（Listening）.ppt

listening state national president n. 州 adj. 国家的；民族的； 全国的 n. 总统 Words Review Listen to learn about American culture. To learn the new words: state, national, president Objectives： What is the building in picture 1? The White House. It is the official residence (住所) and principal (主要的) workplace of the president of the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C. Who is the person in picture 2? George Washington (1732-1799). He was the first president of the United States (1789-1797), the commander-in-chief (总司令) of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. What is the name of the statue in picture 3? The Statue of Liberty. It is a sculpture on Liberty Island in the middle of New York Harbour, in Manhattan, New York City. The statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France. The statue is an icon (象征) of freedom and of the United States: a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from abroad. Some words: state n. 州 national adj. 国家的；民族的； 全国的 president n. 总统 Before you listen, make sure you know the following words: 通常，大家喜欢记录听到的每一个单词。实际上，在做听力练习时，我们根本没有时间、也没有精力记录每个单词。因此，我们应加强训练将“听”和“记忆”相结合。 在做本练习时，一边“听”一边“记忆”，在此基础上选择正确的答案。 Where is the US? Answer: ____ 2. What is the capital city of the US? Answer: ____ 3. How many states are there in the US? Answer: ____ 4. How many stars are there on the national flag of the US? Answer: ____ b c b a Listen to some questions about American culture. You will hear three choices (a, b and c) for each question. Write the correct letters in the blanks. (P 22) 5. What is the American word for “trousers”? Answer: ____ 6. When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? Answer: ____ 7. Who was the first president of the US? A