新视野大学英语第三册 第四课 课件.ppt

II.Symbols of Chinese Culture What do you think are the symbols of Chinese culture? Can you name at least one and tell something about it? Most Americans see themselves first as individuals and then as a member of a community, family or other groups. Some people from other countries view this as being “selfish”. Others view it as freedom from constraints. Most Americans treat each other in informal ways, even in the presence of great differences in age or social standing. Some see this as a “lack of respect”. Others see it as a healthy lack of concern for social ritual (礼仪). Words expressions relevant to the theme 1) “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” 世界上有那么多的城镇，城镇中有那么多的酒馆， 她却走进了我的。 —— Casablanca 2) “Life was like a box of chocolates, never know what you’re gonna get.” 生活就像一盒巧克力：你永远不知道你会得到什么。 —— Forrest Gump 3) “I’ll be back.” --Terminator 4) “Frankly my dear, I don‘t give a damn.” 坦白地说，我不在乎。 -- Gone with the Wind Barbie dolls Time: 1959 Designer: Elliot and Ruth Handler Model: Daughter Barbara History: After watching her daughter play with paper dolls, Ruth had the idea. American Gothic Time: August of 1930 Designer: Grant Wood Models: His sister and his dentist History: Grant Wood was visiting the town of Eldon in the southern part of Iowa when he came upon the farmhouse . Buffalo nickel Time: From 1913 to 1938 Designer: Fraser Model: An aging buffalo from New York City’s Central Park Zoo. History: It honored a pair of connected tragedies from the settlement of the American frontier — the dest