安徽科技学院：《大学英语读写》课程教学资源（PPT课件，二级）Unit 2 Lessons from Jefferson

Unit 2 Lessons from Jefferson

Unit 2 Lessons from Jefferson

What We Have Learned ·激烈争论 a heated discussion a spirited discussion ●出人意料的方式 in an unexpected way ·举行盛大晚宴 give a large dinner party ●追捕/查到 track down ●坐下 be seated ●来访的美国博物学家a visiting American naturalist ●f 宽敞的餐厅 a spacious dining room ·一看见 at the sight of 。真正重要的是 what really counts

What We Have Learned ⚫ 激烈争论 ⚫ 出人意料的方式 ⚫ 举行盛大晚宴 ⚫ 追捕 / 查到 ⚫ 坐下 ⚫ 来访的美国博物学家 ⚫ 宽敞的餐厅 ⚫ 一看见 ⚫ 真正重要的是 a heated discussion a spirited discussion in an unexpected way give a large dinner party track down be seated a visiting American naturalist a spacious dining room at the sight of what really counts

Useful Expressions 11.参加争论 join in an argument 12.两眼盯着正前方 stare straight ahead 13.突然醒悟 come to with a start 14.最有可能的地方 the likeliest place 15.使…受惊吓而去做… frighten...into doing... 16.像石雕一样端坐着 sit like a stone image 17.走向 make for 18.镇定自若的典范 an example of perfect self-control 19.且慢 just a minute 20.脸上露出一丝淡淡的微笑 a faint smile lights up one's face

Useful Expressions 11. 参加争论 12. 两眼盯着正前方 13. 突然醒悟 14. 最有可能的地方 15. 使…受惊吓而去做… 16. 像石雕一样端坐着 17. 走向 18. 镇定自若的典范 19. 且慢 20. 脸上露出一丝淡淡的微笑 join in an argument stare straight ahead come to with a start the likeliest place frighten …into doing … sit like a stone image make for an example of perfect self-control just a minute a faint smile lights up one’s face

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson ● Now please listen to a brief introduction to Thomas Jefferson and fill the blanks with the words you have heard

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson ⚫ Now please listen to a brief introduction to Thomas Jefferson and fill the blanks with the words you have heard

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)is best remembered as a great President and as the author of the Declaration of Independence.He also won lasting fame as a diplomat,a political thinker, and a founder of the Democratic Party

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson ⚫ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) is best remembered as a great ___________ and as the author of the __________of Independence. He also won lasting fame as a diplomat, a_____________, and a founder of the Democratic Party. President Declaration political thinker

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson ● Jefferson's interests and talents covered an amazing range.He became one of the leading American architects of his time and designed the Virginia Capitol,the University of Virginia,and his own home,Monticello.He greatly appreciated art and musicand tried to encourage their advancement in the United States

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson ⚫ Jefferson's interests and talents covered an amazing range. He became one of the ________American architects of his time and designed the Virginia Capitol, the University of Virginia, and his own home, Monticello. He greatly appreciated ___________and tried to encourage their advancement in the United States. leading art and music

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson Jefferson invented a decoding device,a lap desk,and an improved type of moldboard plow_.His collection of more than 6400 books became a major part of the Library of Congress.Jefferson revised Virginia's laws and founded its state university.He developed the decimal system of coinage that allows Americans to keep accounts in dollars and cents

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson ⚫ Jefferson invented a decoding device, a lap desk, and an improved type of moldboard _____. His collection of more than _____ books became a major part of the Library of Congress. Jefferson revised Virginia's laws and ________its state university. He developed the decimal system of coinage that allows Americans to keep accounts in dollars and cents. plow 6400 founded

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson Jefferson did not nsider himself a professional politician Instead, he regarded himself as a public-spirited citizen and a broadminded,practical thinker.He preferred his family,his books,and his farms to public life.But he spent most of his career in public office and made his greatest contribution to his country in the field of politics

A Brief Introduction to Thomas Jefferson Jefferson did not consider himself a professional _________. Instead, he regarded himself as a ___________citizen and a broadminded, _________thinker. He preferred his family, his books, and his farms to___________. But he spent most of his career in public office and made his greatest contribution to his country in the field of politics. politician public-spirited practical public life

Part Division of the Text Parts Para. Main Ideas A brief introduction to Thomas Jefferson. 2 2-8 Some ideas and principles given by Thomas Jefferson. 3 9-11 His talents in many fields and his contribution to USA

Part Division of the Text Parts Para. Main Ideas 1 1 2 2 — 8 3 9 — 11 A brief introduction to Thomas Jefferson. Some ideas and principles given by Thomas Jefferson. His talents in many fields and his contribution to USA

The Declaration of Independence In April 1775,the American Revolution began.The following year,the Continental Congress in Philadelphia asked Jefferson to write a document declaring America's independence from Britain. The Continental Congress approved Jefferson's work with a few changes.The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4,1776

The Declaration of Independence In April 1775, the American Revolution began. The following year, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia asked Jefferson to write a document declaring America's independence from Britain. The Continental Congress approved Jefferson's work with a few changes. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776