《英语国家社会与文化入门》课程PPT教学课件（下册）The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries An Introduction Book 2 Unit 15 Sports and Scenic Spots in America

The United States ofAmerica Unit 15 Sports and Scenic Spots in America

The United States of America Unit 15 Sports and Scenic Spots in America

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 1.美式橄榄球 2.美国的棒球运动 3.“飞人乔丹” 4.大峡谷 5.黄石国家公园

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 1. 美式橄榄球 2. 美国的棒球运动 3. “飞人乔丹” 4. 大峡谷 5. 黄石国家公园

Focal Points Sports: Scenic spots: the American Football 。the Grand Canyon ·baseball Yellowstone National ·Jackie Robinson Park ·the World Series ·the West Coast ·basketball 。Florida ·James Naismith the National Monument ·NBA ·Niagara Falls ·Michael Jordan 。awaii ·Alaska

Focal Points Sports: • the American Football • baseball • Jackie Robinson • the World Series • basketball • James Naismith • NBA • Michael Jordan Scenic spots: • the Grand Canyon • Yellowstone National Park • the West Coast • Florida • the National Monument • Niagara Falls • Hawaii • Alaska

This Unit Is Divided into Two Sections I.Sports II.Scenic Spots

This Unit Is Divided into Two Sections I. Sports II. Scenic Spots

I.Sports 。Football 。baseball ·basketball other sports activities

I. Sports • Football • baseball • basketball • other sports activities

American Football Football is very popular in America. American professional football is played during the late summer (preseason),the fall (regular season),and the winter until late in January (post-season,or play off time) .The National Football League (NFL)is a professional American football league.It is composed of 32 teams divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC)and the American Football Conference (AFC). In addition to professional football,most colleges and universities have a varsity football team

American Football • Football is very popular in America. • American professional football is played during the late summer (preseason), the fall (regular season), and the winter until late in January (post-season, or play off time). • The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. It is composed of 32 teams divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). • In addition to professional football, most colleges and universities have a varsity football team

American Football TEAM USA AMERICAN FOOTBAL ited In Spirit

American Football

The Super Bowl American professional football games culminate in the Super Bowl to decide the champion team for the year

The Super Bowl American professional football games culminate in the Super Bowl to decide the champion team for the year

US College Football Below:A Game between Harvard and Brown University in 2009

US College Football Below: A Game between Harvard and Brown University in 2009

Baseball Baseball is still regarded by many as the great American game. In America,many children still play informal baseball in their neighborhoods.Small towns and cities still maintain organized Little League or(for older children)Babe Ruth baseball teams. ·In many cities,.young adults organize into informal“softball” leagues,and universities still maintain varsity baseball teams. ·Professional baseball is still“big business

Baseball • Baseball is still regarded by many as the great American game. • In America, many children still play informal baseball in their neighborhoods. Small towns and cities still maintain organized Little League or (for older children) Babe Ruth baseball teams. • In many cities, young adults organize into informal “softball” leagues, and universities still maintain varsity baseball teams. • Professional baseball is still “big business