Quick Fix Society.ppt

1、Quick Fix Society,By Janet Mendell Goldstein,Warm Up,Different lifestyles,Fast lifestyle,Slow lifestyle,Discussion,VS,Which lifestyle do you prefer?,About the title,Quick fix n. (slang） 1、a hastily heistili adv.匆忙地,仓促地contrived kntraivd人为的;做作的,不自然的remedy remidi补救(法);纠正(法) that alleviates li:vieit 减轻

2、，缓和 a problem only for the time being 权宜之计：一个匆匆想出的、能暂时缓和问题的对策 2、快速 Quick Fix Society 快节奏的社会,About the author,Janet Mendell Goldstein(1940)received her advanced degrees at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. An educator for 30 years ,she now works as an editorial consultant ,freela

3、nce fri:l:ns自由职业的writer ,and textbook author .Her work has appeared in a variety of newspapers and magazines ,including the English Journal, Faith and Aspiration ,and The Philadelphia Inquirer费城问询报. This text is adapted from an essay out of a series that she has written about contemporary life.,Engl

4、ish Journal,English Journal is a journal of ideas for English language arts teachers in junior and senior high schools and middle schools. EJ presents information on the teaching of writing and reading, literature, and language. Each issue examines the relationship of theory and research to classroo

5、m practice and reviews current materials of interest to English teachers, including books and electronic media. Published bimonthly, September, November, January, March, May, and July.,Symbols of the USA,Symbols of the USA,There are many symbols that represent the United States of America. Some of t

6、he most popular ones are the Stars and Stripes (the US flag), the bald eagle (the national bird), the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Statue of Liberty (a gift from France), Yankee Doodle, Uncle Sam (a cartoon figure designed by Thomas Nast), etc.,Background,Virginia Pennsylvania,Virg

7、inia,州花Cornus officinalis 山茱萸花,州鸟 Northern Cardinal 北美红雀,州印,Virginia,location,capital,Virginia,The Commonwealth 州of Virginia is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the “Old Dominion dminjn 自治领” and sometimes the “Mother of Presidents” after the eig

8、ht U.S. presidents born there. The geography and climate of the state are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains乔治亚山脉 and the Chesapeake Bay切萨皮克湾, which provide habitat for much of its flora植物群and fauna动物群. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond里士满; Virginia Beach is the most populous city and Fair

9、fax County维吉尼亚州地名the most populous political subdivision分支,分部. The state population is over eight million.,Pennsylvania,location,flag,scenery,Pennsylvania,A state of the eastern United States. It was admitted as one of the original Thirteen Colonies in 1787. First explored in the early 1600s, the re

10、gion was settled by Swedes in 1634 and granted by royal charter to William Penn in 1681.,Pennsylvania,Pennsylvania played a crucial role in the American Revolution and in the formation of the new republic. Harrisburg哈里斯堡is the capital and Philadelphia is the largest city. Philadelphia locates on the

11、 west bank of Delaware. The site was selected by William Penn with the name of “city of brotherly love”. It was “the birthplace of the nation” and the Declaration of Independence was signed here. Another major city is Pittsburgh匹 兹堡.,Cliffs Notes,Cliffs notes is a series of reference book written to

12、 help undergraduate students to understand and appreciate important literary works. With such notes, students dont have to read the work itself and be able to write papers and take exams.,Fifth Symphony,Ditditditdaaah! Three quick Gs and a long E-flat-Ludwig von Beethovens Fifth symphony just could

13、be the most memorable musical phrase of all time. But thats just the first five seconds. As for the rest, in nearly every note, Beethovens Fifth Symphony tops the list of favorites. Clearly, Beethoven crafted something universal and powerful that reverberates反射回响with ageless significance in every li

14、stener regardless of their depth of musical culture. With his classics, represented by Fate, Beethoven ushered陪同招待in a new era of music, the Romanticism.,Fast roads in the U.S.,Highways: connect cities Superhighways: a road with six or more lanes Interstate highways: connect cities in different stat

15、es Freeways: roads within a city Expressways: fast roads in or near cities Turnpike: pay money before you use it.,Pennsylvania Dutch Town,It refers to the German-speaking communities who immigrated to Pennsylvania during the 17th ad 18th centuries in their research for freedom. They were most Luther

16、an路德派 and Reformed Protestants新教徒, but also included a unique religious sect the Amish, who have retained their original culture up to this day and reject modern machinery, e.g. the car, The word Dutch actually comes form Deutsch which means German in German in German.,Pennsylvania Dutch town,Lancas

17、ter County, PA, the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is located in south central Pennsylvania 1 1/2 hours west of Philadelphia. Most of the Amish Country attractions are in Lancaster County, and almost all of the local Amish people live here as well.,location,Pennsylvania Dutch town,Amish Th

18、e Amish are a religious group who live in settlements in 22 states and Ontario安大略省, Canada. The oldest group of Old Order Amish, about 16-18,000 people live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Amish stress humility, family and community, and separation from the world.,People,Pennsylvania Dutch to

19、wn,The Amish was part of the early Anabaptist movement in Europe, which took place at the time of the Reformation. The Anabaptists believed that only adults who had confessed their faith should be baptized洗礼, and that they should remain separate from the larger society. They also believe in non-resi

20、stance and basic Bible doctrines经济学说.,Amishs beliefs,Pennsylvania Dutch town,They are a private people who believe God has kept them together. They are a strong example of a community that supports and cares for its members. They are a people apart; they are also a people together.,Amishs life style

21、,Pennsylvania Dutch town,“Sunday Antiques Capital of the United States. Over 3000 antique dealers gather here to display and sell their merchandise.,Antique shopping,Outlet shopping,Here, youll find over 240 factory outlet stores featuring name brands and quality merchandise prices at reduced prices.,Pennsylvania Dutch town,Scenery,Armish oldest meeting house,Hand-made quilts,Pennsylva