46 Linden street.ppt

1、46 Linden street,Act 1,Rearrange the following sentences according to the video.,Richard photographs Alexandra. Richard leaves his bag on the boat. Richard tells Alexandra his name. Alexandra offers to help Richard. Richard shows Alexandra some photos.,2 5 4 1 3,place,Richard Stewart 46 Linden stree

2、t Riverdale, new York N.Y XXXXXXX U.S.A.,Cultural tip 1,The gateway to the United States New York harbor& the statue of liberty,Perhaps no single monument in the U.S.A enjoys the same fame as the statue of liberty, or more formally, liberty enlightening the world.,New York harbor& the statue of libe

3、rty,Standing on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the statue was a gift from France in 1886, as a mark of friendship and also in memory of the aid France gave the American during the American Revolution.,New York harbor& the statue of liberty,The lady holds the torch of freedom in her right hand (s

4、ignifying enlightenment) and a tablet which is inscribed “July 4th, 1776,” (American national day, the day of the adoption of declaration of independence) in her left hand.,New York harbor& the statue of liberty,There are 354 steps inside the statue and there is a staircase going up to the crown and

5、 another to the torch. To climb to the crowns observation desk was an international tradition.,New York harbor& the statue of liberty,Over the years, the statue of liberty is more than a monument. She has rich symbolic meanings, including freedom and democracy as well as international friendship.,Ne

6、w York harbor& the statue of liberty,For millions of immigrants and returning Americans traveling by ship, the statue was their first sight of the Promised Land. Perhaps thats why she is also known affectionately as “lady liberty”,New York harbor& the statue of liberty,However, for a few immigrants

7、the statue was also their last sight of the land and suggested a desolate future back in Europe. Two out of one hundred immigrants would be refused admission to New York, hence to the United States.,New York harbor& the statue of liberty,About a mile from Liberty Island, there is another small islan

8、d called Ellis Island,It was here that they had to wait their turn to be examined by doctors and officials. Often the refused was either too old or too young. Sometimes husbands and wives were separated here for health problems.,The gateway to the United States,In 1976, Ellis Island became and histo

9、ric monument. Most immigrants from Europe now pass through New York City via Kennedy airport for immigrants from Asia- Koreans, Filipinos, Chinese, gate way to the USA is San Francisco, not New York City.,Cultural tip 2,2.“Excuse me” is used to get someones attention.,Cultural tip 3,“where do you li

10、ve?” “Have you had a vacation yet?” and “how old are you” to children. Americans ask such questions to learn what they may have in common with you or just in order to begin a conversation.,Cultural tip 4,Thank you is used much more frequently in the west than in China, when anyone does something for

11、 you, no matter how small and no matter whether he is a superior or servant, it is proper to say “thank you”.,Cultural tip 5,Exchange students,Exchange students,More than twenty-nine thousand foreign exchange students attended American high schools last year. the teenagers came from one hundred nine

12、 countries. Foreign exchange students get the chance to learn more about a culture and its people. They make new friends and experience new places. But they can also experience problems.,Exchange students,exchange students use E-mails to contact their host family. Exchange groups are supposed to pro

13、vide a contact person, or liaison, to help students in case they have any problems. Exchange students have to speak English well enough to attend an American high school.,Cultural tip 6:vegetable soup,The population of the United States is over 250 million people. American family names Adams, Barbar

14、ino, Chan, Gomez, Kim, Kessler, Yamada show that its people, or their parents or grandparents, come from countries all over the world.,Cultural tip 6:vegetable soup,Many people say that America is like a vegetable soup. Each national group is important and adds to the flavor of America.,Cultural tip

15、 6:vegetable soup,Alexandra is living with a Hispanic family. Hispanic-Americans come from places such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central America, and South America.,Cultural tip 6:vegetable soup,Hispanics, Greek-Americans, Chinese-Americans, and other people from around the world are proud to re

16、member their cultures and traditions.,Cultural tip 6:vegetable soup,They often speak their native languages and follow many of their old customs at home. At school or at work, and on national holidays like Thanksgiving, however, everyone is an American.,46 Linden street,Act 2,Vocabulary,Police offic

17、er Subway Station Platform Lost and found office Canvas bag,Cultural tip1:asking for direction,Most Americans are happy to give directions on the street. When Alexandra asked for direction, she started with Excuse me. This is the usual way to begin a conversation with a stranger or to ask for information.,Cultural tip1: asking for direction,Always repeat the directions after you hear them. Repeating will help you remember, and it shows the person helping you that you understand.,Cultural tip1:askin