参考答案 - 必修第三册第三单元
UNIT 3 DIVERSE CULTURES
Reading and Writing
① Read the web page and fill in the blanks below.
1 America is called the "_________________Nation".
2 For most people,_________________is "America's game".
3 _________________is often called "America's music".
★ SYMBOLS OF AMERICAN CULTURE ★
Each country has its own unique culture, often represented by symbols, such as foods, sports, music, and clothes, which tell us something about it. When you think of America, what symbols come to your mind first?
Perhaps one of the most famous symbols of the US is fast food. Fast-food restaurants became popular when people began driving cars around the country. Many of the earliest fast-food restaurants were drive-ins where people ate in their cars while they were parked. However, now drive-throughs have become popular because people need to keep up with the speed of modern life. With a drive-through, you can just drive up to a window, pick up the food, and then drive away. About 20% of all American meals are eaten in the car, and Americans spend about 10% of their income on fast food. No wonder America is called the "fast-food Nation"!
When it comes to seeing a game in person, baseball is by far the most popular sport in America. In a typical year, more people attend baseball games than football and basketball games combined. And for most people, baseball is "America's game" in a way that football and basketball are not, because it is a special symbol of the American spirit. For one thing, while baseball is a team sport, every player can be a hero or star. For another, almost anyone can play baseball, even if you do not have great skills or ability. Finally, there is nothing more American than eating a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon. Baseball still is the "national pastime".
Jazz is often called "America's music". It is a music style completely created in the United States by African American musicians. Jazz music broke through the colour barriers, and has become a key part of American culture. One early jazz pioneer was the trumpet player Louis Armstrong (1901-1971). Perhaps more than any other person, Armstrong helped spread jazz beyond its home in New Orleans to the rest of the United States, and to the world. Jazz musicians freely make up their own music to express their own feelings, even while playing in a group. This freedom and individuality make jazz a popular symbol of America.
There are many other symbols of America, such as the Statue of Liberty, Hollywood, and Broadway. These are but a few symbols that show something of American culture.
② Read the text again and answer these questions.
1 What are some common cultural symbols of America?
2 What made fast food popular in the US?
3 Why is baseball important in the life of Americans?
4 What can a musician express with jazz?
5 Can you think of other symbols of American culture?
③ Note the organisation of the text.
1 Circle the topic sentence of each paragraph.
2 Underline explanations, reasons, or details that support the topic sentence.
④ In groups, brainstorm four symbols of China and discuss these questions about each symbol. Take notes on your answers.
What is the history of this symbol?
Are there any famous people or events that helped to make this a symbol of China?
Are there any sayings that connect this symbol to China?
What does this symbol represent about China or the Chinese people?
Why is this symbol loved by Chinese people?
⑤ Use the table below to help you arrange your notes into an outline. Write down your topic sentences, and make notes of any reasons or details that support the topic sentences.
Symbols of China
Symbol 1:_________________
Topic sentence:
Reasons/Details
Symbol 2:_________________
Topic sentence:
Reasons/Details
Symbol 3:_________________
Topic sentence
Reasons/Details
Symbol 4:_________________
Topic sentence
Reasons/Details
Use your notes to write a web page about the symbols of China. Make sure that you include an introduction and a conclusion.
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Answers
1 Fast-food 2 baseball 3 Jazz
Suggested Answers
1 Fast food, baseball, jazz music, the Statue of Liberty, Hollywood, Broadway, etc.
2 Fast-food restaurants became popular when people began driving cars around the country.
3 It is a popular game that is also a symbol of the American spirit, in that it is a team sport, but every player can be a hero, and almost anyone can play it. It's also a national pastime. People like to eat a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon.
4 They can express their own feelings and their freedom and individuality.
5 The bald eagle, Uncle Sam, the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, etc.
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Paragraph 2
Topic sentence: Perhaps one of the most famous symbols of the US is fast food.
Supporting sentence: About 20% of all American meals are eaten in the car, and Americans spend about 10% of their income on fast food.
Paragraph 3
Topic sentence: And for most people, baseball is "America's game" in a way that football and basketball are not, because it is a special symbol of the American spirit.
Supporting sentences: For one thing, while baseball is a team sport, every player can be a hero or star. For another, almost anyone can play baseball, even if you do not have great skills or ability. Finally, there is nothing more American than eating a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon.
Paragraph 4
Topic sentence: Jazz is often called "America's music".
Supporting sentence: Jazz musicians freely make up their own music to express their own feelings, even while playing in a group. This freedom and individuality make jazz a popular symbol of America.
Suggested Answers
Symbols of China
Symbol 1: The dragon
Topic sentence: If the bald eagle can be said to represent the USA, in many ways China is symbolised best by the dragon.
Reasons/Details: a symbol of imperial rulers; closely linked with Chinese culture; friendly, a protector of the country, a bringer of prosperity and good luck
Symbol 2: Hanzi
Topic sentence: Another important symbol of China is the Chinese characters—hanzi.
Reasons/Detaills: ancient origin; standardised by Qinshihuang; binds the Chinese people together; a symbol of national pride
Symbol 3: The Great Wall
Topic sentence: One popular symbol of China around the world is the Great Wall.
Reasons/Details: originally built by Qinshihuang, expanded and strengthened afterwards; part most people are familiar with was built by Ming Dynasty in the 14th century; represents unity and strength of the Chinese people; perhaps China's biggest tourist attraction
Symbol 4: Chinese food
Topic sentence: Finally, for me, a great symbol of China is Chinese food.
Reasons/Details: found around the world; loved by Chinese people and foreigners; common greeting in China is "Have you eaten?"
Sample Writing
Symbols of China
China has a very long history and its own unique culture. There are many symbols that represent China and its people. Here are just a few.
If the bald eagle can be said to represent the USA, in many ways China is symbolised best by the dragon. For many centuries, the dragon was a symbol of imperial rulers, and it has remained closely linked with Chinese culture. Unlike Western dragons, the Chinese dragon is not thought of as a terrible or frightening creature. Rather, it is friendly, and is the thought of as a protector of the country, and a bringer of prosperity and good luck.
Another important symbol of China is the Chinese characters—hanzi. While this unique writing system has an ancient origin, it was standardised and unified by Emperor Qinshihuang. Since then, it has been one of the great things binding the Chinese people together, and a symbol of Chinese national pride.
One popular symbol of China around the world is the Great Wall. It was originally built by Emperor Qinshihuang, and was expanded and strengthened afterwards. The part of the Great Wall most people are familiar with was built by the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century, though. It represents the unity and strength of the Chinese people. It is also an amazing example of engineering and architecture, and perhaps China's biggest tourist attraction.
Finally, for me, a great symbol of China is Chinese food. Everyone loves Chinese food! Everywhere you go around the world, there are Chinese restaurants. In fact, many people outside of China know more about Chinese food than any other aspect of Chinese culture. Food is such an important part of Chinese culture that there is even a common greeting that asks, "Have you eaten?"
There are many other symbols of China, such as pandas, the Yellow River, and the Yangtze River. These are but a few.
