福州大学：《现代大学英语精读》课程PPT教学课件（精读D）Unit 1 The Fourth of July

Unit One The Fourth of July

Unit One The Fourth of July

Pre-questions: What is special with the date,the Fourth of July in the United States? As we all know,the 4th of July is kept as a national holiday on which the American people commemorate and celebrate their winning of freedom and independence

What is special with the date, the Fourth of July in the United States? Pre-questions: As we all know, the 4th of July is kept as a national holiday on which the American people commemorate and celebrate their winning of freedom and independence

Declaration of Independence The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776,which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were now independent states,and thus no longer a part of the British Empire

Declaration of Independence ◼ The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were now independent states, and thus no longer a part of the British Empire

We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal,that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,that among these are Life,Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

◼ We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

How do Americans and Chinese celebrate their National Day?

◼ How do Americans and Chinese celebrate their National Day?

Independence Day is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues. Activities associated with the day include watermelon or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events,such as baseball games,three-legged races, swimming activities and tug-of-war games

◼ Independence Day is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues. ◼ Activities associated with the day include watermelon or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events, such as baseball games, three-legged races, swimming activities and tug-of-war games

Many people display the American flag outside their homes or buildings.Many communities arrange fireworks that are often accompanied by patriotic music

◼ Many people display the American flag outside their homes or buildings. Many communities arrange fireworks that are often accompanied by patriotic music

About the author Audre Geraldine Lorde (February 18, 1934 November 17, 1992)was an Caribbean-American writer,poet and activist

About the author ◼ Audre Geraldine Lorde (February 18, 1934 - November 17, 1992) was an Caribbean-American writer, poet and activist

What do you think of the title and the content of the text? The title and the content create a satirical effect. a As we all know,the 4th of July is kept as a national holiday on which the American people commemorate and celebrate their winning of freedom and independence.But on this very day,the writer and her family were treated badly and unjustly in the capital of the country when they entered an ice-cream store,ordered a dish of vanilla ice cream and got ready to enjoy it.They were not allowed to eat it inside

What do you think of the title and the content of the text? The title and the content create a satirical effect. As we all know, the 4th of July is kept as a national holiday on which the American people commemorate and celebrate their winning of freedom and independence. But on this very day, the writer and her family were treated badly and unjustly in the capital of the country when they entered an ice-cream store, ordered a dish of vanilla ice cream and got ready to enjoy it. They were not allowed to eat it inside

Racism in the United States Racism in the Unite States has been a major issue since the colonial era. COLORED WAITING ROOM

Racism in the United States ◼ Racism in the United States has been a major issue since the colonial era