新视野读写教程第二册Unit1-Leading_in.ppt

Background Information Background Information Background Information Background Information Background Information Background Information Background Information Watching Enjoying Back Next Unit 1  Symbols of Culture Leading In Warming-up Activity Exploring the Topic Watching Enjoying Background Information Navigation for Unit One Home Warming-up Activity Directions: You will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and answer the following questions. 1. Why do people react when a historic building is about to be destroyed? 2. What are the typical symbols of American culture? key key Return Warming-up Activity Suggested answer: People react in this case just because such a building serves as symbol of culture, and may remind people of what has happened in history there. When it is torn down, people’s memory about the past is destroyed at the same time. Return Warming-up Activity Suggested answer: Every nation is blessed with its own unique cultural symbols. The United States of America is no exception. So far as I know, there are some famous symbols of American culture, such as the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, Disneyland, the McDonald’s restaurant and so on. These symbols reflect American culture. Return Exploring the Topic Listen and answer the following questions 1. What’s your favorite fast food restaurant? 2. Why do you think many Chinese people like McDonald’s or KFC? key key Return Exploring the Topic Suggested answer: As China is opening its door to the outside world, many foreign fast food restaurants have found their way into China and are getting more and more popularity. But if it is left to me to choose, my first choice would be the McDonald’s. Return Exploring the Topic Suggested answer: To my way of thinking, many people choose to go to the McDonald’s or KFC for the following reasons. First of all, food is served fast and thus time is saved. Besides,