《lesson_4_Inaugural_Address》.ppt

2007/6 Unit  Four Inaugural Address Inauguration Day (Teacher’s Book: 87-88) Started from George Washington, on April 30, 1789,Since 1937, Inauguration Day has been changed to Jan, 20. On this day every four years the newly elected president of the United states faces the people for the first time. Takes the presidential oath of office and delivers his inaugural address. Presidential oath Traditionally administered by the Chief Justice, is prescribed in Article II, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States. The oath runs as follows: “ I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States.” Inaugural Address Memorable words have been uttered in inaugural addresses. The Inaugural parade and Ball Part One (para 1—5) A general statement of basic policy goals; Questions: 1) What does Kennedy mean by’ a victory of a party, but a celebration of freedom’? 2) What are ‘an end and a beginning’ and ‘renewal and change’ referred to respectively? 3) Why did he say that the world is very different now? What are the differences does he have in mind? Do you agree with him? 4) What belief is still at issue around the globe? Why did he say that? 5) What does he mean by saying “heirs of that first Revolution”? 6) Comment on the language. Find out all the rhetorical devices: parallel structure, repetition, antithesis, biblical style. 7) Comment on the effect of the first part of the speech. DO you think it is good? In what way? Words and expressions signify: to represent, mean, or be a sign of something e.g. He turned away from her slightly to signify his indifference 一些部落用特别的面部标记表示地位。 Hamilton挥挥手，表示他不在乎他们的决定。 Some tribes use special facial markings to signify status. Hamilton waved his hand to signify that he didnt mind what they decided. prescribe: to set down as a rule or direction; order. What puni