超实用英语学习材料Connecting,English,02-Beliefs(美国人的信仰).ppt

深圳市卓高 公司 On Point Consultancy Co. Connecting English (48 hrs) Lesson 2: American Belief (3 hrs) American Belief Notwithstanding the many problems mentioned above, religion is still the moral pillar that supporters the American society .America always turns to God for support and comfort in times of trouble. Sunday sermons always preach the merits of good versus evil. In addition, religious organizations carry out social activities such as sheltering the homeless and feeding the poor. Americans believe that democracy and freedom should rule all parts of the world. However, when it comes to the US criticizing other countries’ policies and human rights records, It’s like the pot calling the kettle black. Some miscellaneous items about beliefs. Some people enjoy reading tabloids, which are papers that contain hilarious and outrageous stories such as :” I slept with a Martian! ‘ Some people consult with fortune-tellers, most of whom are gypsies (Madam Zora, what’s in my future?) And some people believe in extra-terrestrial life. Get Wise With proverbs American Slang Guess the slang in bold Group Discussion Group Discussion Key Words Vocabulary Practice Practitioners of western religions believe that bad people go to ___after death. __is the study of how to arrange the architecture and landscape to bring good fortune. Some psychiatrists put their patients under___in order to solve their problems. “Cinderlla” and “Snow White” are examples of _____. Some people think there are ghosts in that ____house. ____is the belief that life and death follow each other in an unending continuous cycle. It is pure____that after so many years they met and got married People who believe in __rely on prayer and don’t seek medical help when they get sick. Every day she reads her ____to find our what will happen to her. Vocabulary Practice _____is the study of the alignment of the stars in order to predict the future. Because he’s an _____, he believes that humans can