《现代大学英语精读》课程教学课件（PPT讲稿）第二版第二册第5单元课件 Lesson9 background information

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society Part Two Backgroud Iformation WBT L E ENTER

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E Part Two ENTER

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society Background Information Contents I.Fast Roads in the U.S. II.Pennsylvania Dutch Town III.Cliff's Notes IV.Civil War V.Beethoven VI.USA Today W B T L E

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Fast Roads in the U.S. II. Pennsylvania Dutch Town III. Cliff’s Notes IV. Civil War V. Beethoven VI. USA Today Background Information

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society I.Fast Roads in the U.S. Highways:connect cities Superhighways:a road with six or more lanes Interstate highways:connect cities in different states Freeways:roads within a city Expressways:fast roads in or near cities Turnpike:pay money before you use it WBT L E The end of Fast Roads in the U.S

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Fast Roads in the U.S. The end of Fast Roads in the U.S. • Highways: connect cities • Superhighways: a road with six or more lanes • Interstate highways: connect cities in different states • Freeways: roads within a city • Expressways: fast roads in or near cities • Turnpike: pay money before you use it

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society II.Pennsylvania Dutch Town Location The heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country is Lancaster County.It is located in south central Pennsylvania,one and half 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. WB T L E To be continued on the next page. BACK

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E II. Pennsylvania Dutch Town To be continued on the next page. Location The heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country is Lancaster County. It is located in south central Pennsylvania, one and half 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

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society II.Pennsylvania Dutch Town d People Amish The Amish are a religious group who live in settlements in 22 states of the U.S.and Ontario,Canada.The oldest group of Old Order Amish,about 16,000-18,000 people live in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The Amish stress humility,family and community, and separation from the world. WBT L E To be continued on the next page

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E To be continued on the next page. II. Pennsylvania Dutch Town People Amish The Amish are a religious group who live in settlements in 22 states of the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. The oldest group of Old Order Amish, about 16,000—18,000 people live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Amish stress humility, family and community, and separation from the world

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society II.Pennsylvania Dutch Town Amish's beliefs 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,and that they should remain separate from the larger society.They also believe in non-resistance and basic Bible doctrines. E To be continued on the next page. BACK

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E To be continued on the next page. II. Pennsylvania Dutch Town Amish’s beliefs 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, and that they should remain separate from the larger society. They also believe in non-resistance and basic Bible doctrines

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society II.Pennsylvania Dutch Town Amish's lifestyle These people as a whole are not as materialistic as modern society today. They do not use electricity or modern conveniences. Amish men have beards,but not mustaches. Most Amish are trilingual:dialect of German,High German and English. WBT L E To be continued on the next page

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E To be continued on the next page. II. Pennsylvania Dutch Town Amish’s lifestyle • These people as a whole are not as materialistic as modern society today. They do not use electricity or modern conveniences. • Amish men have beards, but not mustaches. • Most Amish are trilingual: dialect of German, High German and English

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society II.Pennsylvania Dutch Town Amish's lifestyle Old Order children attend one-room schools through the eighth grade. 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. W B T L E To be continued on the next page. BACK

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E To be continued on the next page. II. Pennsylvania Dutch Town Amish’s lifestyle • Old Order children attend one-room schools through the eighth grade. • 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

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society II.Pennsylvania Dutch Town Antique shopping (Para.2) Pennsylvania Dutch town is called "Sunday Antiques Capital of the United States".Over 3,000 antique dealers gather here to display and sell their merchandise. To be continued on the next page

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E To be continued on the next page. II. Pennsylvania Dutch Town Antique shopping (Para. 2) Pennsylvania Dutch town is called “Sunday Antiques Capital of the United States”. Over 3,000 antique dealers gather here to display and sell their merchandise

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society II.Pennsylvania Dutch Town Outlet shopping (Para.2) Here,you'll find over 240 factory outlet stores featuring name brands and quality merchandise prices at reduced prices. WBT L E To be continued on the next page

Lesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E To be continued on the next page. II. Pennsylvania Dutch Town Here, you’ll find over 240 factory outlet stores featuring name brands and quality merchandise prices at reduced prices. Outlet shopping (Para. 2)