《新视野英语》（英文版）Unit 3 Five Famous Symbols of American Culture

Unit 3 Five Famous Symbols of American Cuture

Five Famous Symbols of American Culture Unit 3

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Stage 1: Warming-up Activities Stage 2: Reading-Centred Activities Stage 3: Vocabulary Exercises Stage 4: Translating and Writing

圆 Warming-up ActIvities ca Questions for thought and discussion Background information Enriching your vocabulary Comparing the following words

Warming-up Activities Questions for thought and discussion Background information Enriching your vocabulary Comparing the following words

Questions for thought and discussion Listen to a short passage carefully and then answer the following questions on page 92 with your own experiences

Questions for thought and discussion Listen to a short passage carefully and then answer the following questions on page 92 with your own experiences

Background information the statue of libert B arbie dols Mattel Toy Company American gothic Buffalo nickel James earle fraser New York City's Central Park Uncle sam

Background information • the Statue of Liberty • Barbie dolls • Mattel Toy Company • American Gothic • Buffalo nickel • James Earle Fraser • New York City's Central Park • Uncle Sam

The idea of creating the Statue of liberty began in France at a dinner party hosted by Edouard rene lefebvre Laboulaye, a scholar Laboulaye and Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, a sculptor, began to discuss the idea of presenting the United states with a monument to memorialize independence and human liberty Bartholdi sailed from France to New York on June 8, 1871, to propose the building of the statue to honor the friendship between France and the United States. As the ship pulled into New York Harbor, Bartholdi spotted the perfect location, Liberty island During his trip to the United States, he met with US President Ulysses S. Grant: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American poet; Horace Greeley, a New York editor and politician; and others. Bartholdi traveled across the United States carrying a sketch of the statue and a small model. Everyone was receptive, but financial bac king was difficult to find

• The idea of creating the Statue of Liberty began in France at a dinner party hosted by Edouard Rene Lefebvre Laboulaye, a scholar. Laboulaye and Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, a sculptor, began to discuss the idea of presenting the United States with a monument to memorialize independence and human liberty. Bartholdi sailed from France to New York on June 8, 1871, to propose the building of the statue to honor the friendship between France and the United States. As the ship pulled into New York Harbor, Bartholdi spotted the perfect location, Liberty Island. During his trip to the United States, he met with US President Ulysses S. Grant; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American poet; Horace Greeley, a New York editor and politician; and others. Bartholdi traveled across the United States carrying a sketch of the statue and a small model. Everyone was receptive, but financial backing was difficult to find

It was the late 1950s when ruth handler noticed her daughter playing with paper dolls and imagining them in grown-up roles. Since most dolls at the time were baby dolls, ruth envisioned one that would inspire little girls to think about what they wanted to be when they grew up. Ruth created a teenage fashion model doll named Barbie(after her daughter), and the rest is history. Barbie has been an integral part of the lives of millions of young girls. Her timeless appeal has resulted in a dedicated legion of fans that love to collect her

• It was the late 1950s when Ruth Handler noticed her daughter playing with paper dolls and imagining them in grown-up roles. Since most dolls at the time were baby dolls, Ruth envisioned one that would inspire little girls to think about what they wanted to be when they grew up. Ruth created a teenage fashion model doll named Barbie (after her daughter), and the rest is history. Barbie has been an integral part of the lives of millions of young girls. Her timeless appeal has resulted in a dedicated legion of fans that love to collect her

Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of toy products. The company's core brands include barbie. hot wheels. matchbox Fisher-Price, and American Girl. With headquarters in El Segundo, California, Mattel has offices and facilities in 36 countries and sells its products in more than 150 nations throughout the world

• Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of toy products. The company's core brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Fisher-Price, and American Girl. With headquarters in El Segundo, California, Mattel has offices and facilities in 36 countries and sells its products in more than 150 nations throughout the world

Grant Wood came to Eldon in the late 1920s with fellow artist and Eldon native, John Sharp. He was inspired by the contrast of the modest little one-and-one-half-story frame house with its(as he described it)"pretentious"Gothic style windows. There is one in each gable end. He sketched the house on the back of an envelope and used it as the backdrop in his world-renowned 1930s painting American Gothic. His sister, Nan, and his dentist, Dr. B H. McKeeby, posed as the sour-faced couple. Wood intended the couple to represent a ypical small town resident and his daughter, but most interpret them as man and wife. Since completion, Grant Wood's 1930 painting American Gothic has become a critically acclaimed work that continues to enjoy enormous popularity. It also has become an American icon and is the model for a countless number of commercial art parodies such as posters, cards, and souvenirs. The painting hangs in the art Institute of chicago

• Grant Wood came to Eldon in the late 1920's with fellow artist and Eldon native, John Sharp. He was inspired by the contrast of the modest little one-and-one-half-story frame house with its (as he described it) “pretentious” Gothic style windows. There is one in each gable end. He sketched the house on the back of an envelope and used it as the backdrop in his world-renowned 1930's painting American Gothic. His sister, Nan, and his dentist, Dr. B. H. McKeeby, posed as the sour-faced couple. Wood intended the couple to represent a typical small town resident and his daughter, but most interpret them as man and wife. Since completion, Grant Wood's 1930 painting American Gothic has become a critically acclaimed work that continues to enjoy enormous popularity. It also has become an American icon and is the model for a countless number of commercial art parodies, such as posters, cards, and souvenirs. The painting hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago

In 1911 sculptor James Earl Fraser began designing the Buffalo"nickel. Fraser said the portrait on the"heads side was a composite of three American Indians-Iron Tail, Big Tree and Two Moons. Fraser had the opportunity to study and photograph them when they stopped off in New York on their way to Washington to visit President Theodore Roosevelt By borrowing features from each individual, Fraser was able to sketch the "ideal" portrait for the nickel. President William Howard Taft approved the art work, and the first "Buffalo nickels were produced in February of 1913. Two Moons died in 1917 and Iron Tail and Big Tree in the 1920s. In the 1960s, a second Big Tree appeared at coin shows and claimed to be the Native american on the nickel Although he claimed to have celebrated his 100th birthday In 1962, later records indicated he was actually only 87

• In 1911 sculptor James Earl Fraser began designing the “Buffalo” nickel. Fraser said the portrait on the “head's” side was a composite of three American Indians—Iron Tail, Big Tree and Two Moons. Fraser had the opportunity to study and photograph them when they stopped off in New York on their way to Washington to visit President Theodore Roosevelt. By borrowing features from each individual, Fraser was able to sketch the “ideal” portrait for the nickel. President William Howard Taft approved the art work, and the first “Buffalo” nickels were produced in February of 1913. Two Moons died in 1917, and Iron Tail and Big Tree in the 1920s. In the 1960s, a second Big Tree appeared at coin shows and claimed to be the Native American on the nickel. Although he claimed to have celebrated his 100th birthday in 1962, later records indicated he was actually only 87