文档介绍：FIVE FAMOUS SYMBOLS OF AMERICAN CULTURE
Section A
Questions presented in “导学材料” for oral use
1. What is the French artist’s purpose to make the Statue of Liberty
It is to celebrate US independence and the France-America alliance.
2. How popular is Barbie according to the text?
It has e the universally recognized Queen of the Dolls/the number one doll.
3. Why was buffalo on American coin?
It was to honor the destruction of the buffalo herds and the American Indians
4. What does Uncle Sam refer to?
It represents American government and Americans.
L9 Why did the French artist need someone whose face represented suffering yet strength?
L11 What is your interpretation on Bartholdi’s remark “my daughter, Liberty”?
L27 Why is Barbie so popular in the world?
L36 How do people interpret the painting?
L39 What is the most impressive feature of this painting?
L72 Why was the army recruiting poster with the portrait of Uncle Sam so famous?
More questions for understanding SA text
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Five Famous Symbols of American Culture
Barbie
The Statue of Liberty
American Gothic
The Buffalo Nickel
Uncle Sam
Main Idea of the Text
The passage is about five famous symbols of American culture, telling readers their historical backgrounds, origins and relevant stories.
Device for Developing it
标题法
时间法
Of the five parts of the passage, three (Part I, II and V) are written mostly following the time sequence.
Key words and phrases from SA
approve of
dedicate
version
e up with
interpretation
stretch
inspect
contract
evolve
Examples of the key words
My plan has been approved of by mittee.
Dedicate their money to scientific research
I have heard 2 versions of the accident.
The desire to look attractive is universal.
Different people have different interpretations of the phenomenon.
The novel was inspired by his experience in Africa.
Stretch one’s arm
His job is to inspect the quality of the final product.
Break a contract.
Darwin