how-america-lives演示文稿PPT课件.ppt

How America lives paragraph 81- prospects231physical environmentthe magnificent mixture of peoplethe balanced system of governmentWhy is the writer so optimistic about America’s future?2- the Rocky Mountains 落基山脉 3- Yellowstone National Park 黄石国家公园4- Grand Canyon of the Colorado 科罗拉多大峡谷 5- the world’s best agriculture6- the advantages in natural conditions suitable cultivation areasenough water for irrigationtemperate（温带）and subtropical（亚热带）regions with enough heat.The large quantity of precipitation7- Agricultural area specialization8- specialized agricultural productionThe new techniques and technologies tend to move agricultural production away from traditonal production and allow for more specialized,large-scale operations.9- a magnificent mixture of people10- The system of governmentcongress the legislature of the United States governmentthe White House for executionfederal court a judicial instutution11- vocabularyprospectn.前途；预期；景色1. the possibility of future success2. belief about (or mental picture of) the futurev. 勘探，勘察1. search for something desirableprospect a job 2. explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals12- vocabularyI chose to work abroad to improve my career prospects.我选择到国外工作，以增进我的事业成功的机会。Unfortunately, there is little prospect of seeing these big questions answered.遗憾的是，几乎没有可能看到这些重大问题得到解答。13- vocabularyintegrityn.完整；正直；诚实；廉正1. an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting2. moral soundnessI have always regarded him as a man of integrity.我一直把他当作一个正直诚实的人。14- vocabularysplendid 辉煌的；灿烂的；杰出的adj.1. having great beauty and splendor2. characterized by grandeur15- vocabularyThe book includes a wealth of splendid photographs.这本书有大量非常好的照片。 I have heard him tell people that we get along splendidly.我听见他跟人说我们相处得非常好。16- vocabularyirrigation n. 灌溉supplying dry land with water by means of ditchesIrrigation is needed to make crops grow in dry regions.干旱地区需要灌溉才能