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Five Famous Symbols of American Culture Unit Four : 

Five Famous Symbols of American Culture Unit Four Book Three New Horizon

What is the symbol(s) of Chinese Culture? the Great Wall, Dragon, Terra Cotta Warrior and Horses Tong-suit, lunar calendar twelve animals of years : 

What is the symbol(s) of Chinese Culture? the Great Wall, Dragon, Terra Cotta Warrior and Horses Tong-suit, lunar calendar twelve animals of years

I. Reading Comprehension Questions : 

I. Reading Comprehension Questions 1. Who was the model for the Statue of Liberty? 2. Why should the Statue look severe, not beautiful? 3. When did the designer get married? 4. Who was Barbie? Was Barbie one dimensional or three dimensional? 5. What was the origin of the figure? 6. Who is the queen of the dolls?

7. Who was Barbara? Did she have her husband? 8. What was the American Gothic? 9. What captured the world’s attention? 10. What does the painting show? 11. What was used as models for the creation of famed artist James Earle Fraser ? 12. What does the initial “US” stand for according to a story? : 

7. Who was Barbara? Did she have her husband? 8. What was the American Gothic? 9. What captured the world’s attention? 10. What does the painting show? 11. What was used as models for the creation of famed artist James Earle Fraser ? 12. What does the initial “US” stand for according to a story?

II. Language Points: 

II. Language Points

1. symbol n. : 

1. symbol n. 1) 象征 In the picture the tree is the symbol of life and the snake (serpent)the symbol of evil (in Genesis). The dove is a symbol of peace. 2) 符号 “H2O” is the symbol for water. symbolic a. Snake is symbolic of evil a symbolic painting symbolism n. 象征主义/手法 symbolize vt. A wedding ring on the ring finger symbolizes the union of husband and wife.

2. statue n.: 

2. statue n. Statue of Liberty---Lady Liberty a bronze statue of Queen Victoria to put up/erect a statue statuette---a very small statue bust---a statue showing a person’s head, shoulders, and upper chest

3. liberty n. freedom(lit): 

3. liberty n. freedom(lit) Individual liberty and social conformity(rule) Take the liberty of writing to you for the purpose of liberal a. 开明的；思想开放的，主张变革的； 文科/通才教育的 a liberal mind/thinker a liberal-minded person a liberal foreign policy liberal arts, a liberal education

4. enlighten vt.: 

4. enlighten vt. I cannot remember how the trains turned round to return to London. Could you please enlighten me? an enlightening experience （有启发的…） enlightened a. enlightened opinions（开明的…） enlightenment n. The tax laws are so complicated that only an expert can provide enlightenment. the Enlightenment 十八世纪欧洲的启蒙运动 enlarge, enlargement

5. monument n.: 

5. monument n. This statue is a monument to one of our greatest statesmen. monumental a. 纪念碑的；雄伟的， 巨大的，（错误等）极大的，非常的 The artist spent years on his monumental painting, which covered the whole ceiling of the church. a monumental blunder

6. alliance n.: 

6. alliance n. The two countries entered into a defensive alliance (with each other). The steel union, in alliance with the railway workers, is planning a major strike. allied a. the allied forces 盟军 a discussion of health and fitness and allied topics 有关的，类似的 (+with/to) connected, in addition The beautiful photography, allied with a very good script, makes it an excellent film.

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ally n. 盟国，盟邦；盟友，支持者 a meeting of the European allies one of the Prime Minister’s closest allies v. (使）和…结盟 The small country allied itself with/to the stronger power.

7. affection n.: 

7. affection n. He feels/has a deep affection for his old friend. a display/show of affection affectionate a. showing gentle love an affectionate hug He signed the letter “Affectionately,your brother Bill”（亲爱的…） Your obediently, Jacky

8. assemble v.: 

8. assemble v. To assemble cars on the assembly line To assemble on the sports ground assembly the right of assembly 公民自由集会的权利 the New York State Assembly 纽约州议会 (often cap.) a law-making body, esp. the lower of two such bodies assembly line

9. torch n.: 

9. torch n. 1) (=flashlight AmE) The burglar shone his torch into the dark room. 2) The Olympic torch is carried by runners to the place where the Games are being held. to pass on the torch of knowledge to future generations torchlight n. 手电筒光，火炬光

10. dedicate vt.: 

10. dedicate vt. 1) He dedicated his life to the service of his country. 2) to give to a holy purpose, often with a solemn ceremony 供奉，奉献 The new church will be dedicated on Sunday. 3) 把（作品等）献给（某人） He dedicated his first book to his mother.

dedicated a. committed She’s very dedicated to her work. Simon has been a dedicated Marxist all his life. dedication n. They worked with great dedication to find a cure for cancer. : 

dedicated a. committed She’s very dedicated to her work. Simon has been a dedicated Marxist all his life. dedication n. They worked with great dedication to find a cure for cancer.

Line 11, P. 92: 

Line 11, P. 92 Note that October 28, 1886 was declared a public holiday to allow Americans to celebrate the Statue’s unveiling. More than 1 million people lined the streets for a parade.

Public holidays: Christmas Day Easter Day New Year’s Day Bank Holiday …(see the word file): 

Public holidays: Christmas Day Easter Day New Year’s Day Bank Holiday …(see the word file)

11. for sale 待售，出售(esp. by a private owner) : 

11. for sale 待售，出售(esp. by a private owner) e.g. “How much is that picture?” “It’s only on display; it’s not for sale.” There’s a “For Sale” sign outside their house. on sale 1) offered to be sold, esp. in a shop The latest model of this video recorder is now on sale in the shop at the street corner. 2) AmE 减价售出，贱卖

12. co-founders: 

12. co-founders co- 1) together, with to coexist 共存 co-education 男女同校制 2) doing something with someone else a. as an equal my coauthor 我的合著者 co-sponsor co-chairman b. as an assistant the copilot （飞机）副驾驶员

13. three-dimensional a.: 

13. three-dimensional a. 1) 三维的，立体的 three-D, 3-D n. They watched a horror film in 3D. 2) lifelike 形象逼真的，有血有肉的 The characters in his novels are always three-dimensional. dimension n. 度量，长宽高的尺寸 (length, breadth, height) Time is sometimes called the fourth dimension.

14. refashion v. change: 

14. refashion v. change fashion vt. 1) to shape/make sth., using your hands/only a few tools He fashioned a box from a few old pieces of wood. She fashioned the pot out of clay. or She fashioned the clay into a pot. 2) to influence and form sb.’s ideas and opinions Many influences help to fashion our children’s characters. Our attitudes to politics are fashioned by the media.

15. all-American a. pure (quasi-): 

15. all-American a. pure (quasi-) 纯粹美国式的 having qualities that are considered to be typically American and that American people admire, such as good looks, fitness and the desire for success an all-American family, cheerful and friendly an all-male club; an all-day event; an all-night party/café; an all-(a)round athlete; one’s all-time favorite an all-time record 前所未闻的纪录

16. exaggerate v.: 

16. exaggerate v. Sue says she’s seen Titanic twenty times, but I’m sure she’s exaggerating. The seriousness of the situation has been much exaggerated in the press. exaggerated movements of his arms To call it a mountain would be an exaggeration; it’s more of a hill. I can say without exaggeration that she’s the most useful person in the company. It is no exaggeration to say your life will be changed forever.

17. breast n.: 

17. breast n. breast cancer, lung cancer Breastfeeding, a breast-fed baby Breaststroke ---蛙泳 (backstroke, butterfly, freestyle) the breast pocket of a jacket They had chicken breasts (鸡胸肉）for lunch. Breast, waist, seat

18. version n.: 

18. version n. 1) 版本，改编本；演出形式，演奏形式 Did you read the whole book or only the abridged version? an English version (=translation) of a German play Authorized Version (=King James Version) 钦定的圣经译本（英王詹姆斯一世于1611年 钦定出版的英译圣经）

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3) a slightly different form, copy, or style of an article This dress is a cheaper version of the one we saw in that shop. 4) one person’s account of an event, esp. as compared with that of another person The two newspapers gave different versions of what happened. earlier/later versions

19. Be disgusted by… dislike… : 

19. Be disgusted by… dislike… n. (at) a strong and often sick feeling of dislike 厌恶，憎恶，反感 The sight of rotting bodies filled him with disgust. I left the room in disgust (at their conversation). vt. to cause a feeling of disgust in (不用进行式） Your habits disgust me. I’m completely disgusted at/with the way his wife has treated him.

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disgusting a. 1) What a disgusting smell! disgusting food/behavior 2) very unpleasant/bad; awful I think it’s disgusting the way the local town government keeps putting up taxes. disgustingly smelly feet They’re disgustingly rich.

20. Gothic a.: 

20. Gothic a. a style of building in Western Europe 12’c---16’c pointed arches, tall pillars, and tall thin pointed windows often with colored glass in them e.g. Notre Dame in Paris is a Gothic cathedral.

21. instantly adv.: 

21. instantly adv. =at once The police came to my help instantly. instant a. At the turn of a tap you get instant hot water. an instant success 即食的，速食的 instant coffee/noodles n. 片刻，顷刻 I’ll be back in an instant. (At) the instant (=as soon as) I saw him I knew he was the man the police were looking for.

22. fame n.: 

22. fame n. She won overnight (=sudden) fame with her first novel. The village’s only claim to fame is that the Queen once visited it. （可以称道的） He set off to find fame and fortune. famed a. (for) well-known, famous This area is famed for its natural beauty. Li Zekai, son of famed industrialist Li Jiacheng

Famed, famous, noted, well-known outstanding: 

Famed, famous, noted, well-known outstanding

23. solemn a.: 

23. solemn a. 1）庄严的，郑重的 a solemn statement/warning make a solemn promise 2) 严肃的，表情庄重的 The judge looked solemn as he was about to pass sentence.

24. inspire vt.: 

24. inspire vt. 1）鼓舞，激励 He tried to inspire them to greater efforts. I was inspired to work harder by her example. 2）使产生灵感，启示 The memory of his mother inspired his best music. inspiring music/leadership She was an inspiration to all who knew her. His journey to South America was a source of fresh ideas and inspiration. Encourage Encouragement

25. grave n. & a.: 

25. grave n. & a. noun [C] a place in the ground where a dead person is buried: mass grave, a grave digger adjective seriously bad: a grave situation gravity n. 1) 地心吸力，引力，重力 the force of gravity 2) 严重（性）；（态度的）严肃，庄严 He doesn’t seem to understand the gravity of the situation.

26. sour a.: 

26. sour a. 脾气坏的，乖戾的，闷闷不乐的，不友善的 He gave me a sour look. 木讷的表情 v. to (cause to) become sour Various unhappy experiences have soured her view of life. Sour, sweet, bitter, hot or spicy

27. stretch v.: 

27. stretch v. become longer or wider than usual as a result of pulling at the edges: an exercise to stretch the leg muscles This substance stretches to any shape you want.

There is no doubt that he is guilty. It seems to me that there is some doubt (as to) whether he is guilty. I’ve no doubt who did it. It was without doubt/undoubtedly (=certainly) the most successful film of the year. : 

There is no doubt that he is guilty. It seems to me that there is some doubt (as to) whether he is guilty. I’ve no doubt who did it. It was without doubt/undoubtedly (=certainly) the most successful film of the year.

28. pose v.: 

28. pose v. pose for （指为拍照或画像）（使）摆好姿势 After the wedding we all posed for a photograph. n.（拍照或画像时的）姿势 The photographer stood his model in various poses.

vt. to be the cause of (sth. difficult to deal with); present 造成，形成（难局） The high cost of oil poses serious problems for industry. Pollution poses a threat to the continued existence of this species. : 

vt. to be the cause of (sth. difficult to deal with); present 造成，形成（难局） The high cost of oil poses serious problems for industry. Pollution poses a threat to the continued existence of this species.

29. portrait n. : 

29. portrait n. n. People used to paint their portrait before photography His book gives/paints a very convincing portrait (=description) of life in medieval England. portray v. This painting portrays the death of Nelson. In British history books Richard III is usually portrayed as a wicked man. The actor’s portrayal （扮演）of Othello was superb.

30. buffalo n.: 

30. buffalo n. cattle 总称 (pl.) (as kept on farms) cow bull calf bullock (young male cattle which cannot breed 小公牛) ox 1) 用于干重农活的阉牛 2) a large cow/bull

31. nickel n.: 

31. nickel n. cent nickel (= 5 cents); 镍 dime (= 10 cents) dollar cash---coin (bank) note or bill eg. a five-pound note; a five-dollar bill check Travelers’s check

32. frontier n.: 

32. frontier n. 1) border They were shot trying to cross the frontier. Sweden has frontiers with Norway and Finland. 2) (the +S) the border between settled and wild country, esp. in the US in former times Areas near the frontier were rough and lawless in the old days.

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3) (usu. pl.+of) a border between what is known and what is unknown They are pushing back the frontiers (=discover new things) of medical knowledge. frontiersman (pl.-men) n. 边远地区居民；边疆开拓者

33. herd n.: 

33. herd n. (+sing/pl v.) a group of animals of one kind which live and feed together a herd of cattle/elephants compare FLOCK: a group of sheep, goats, or birds An army of ants, bees （用于复合词）牧人 a shepherd, a goatherd vt. 放牧牲口 to herd cattle The tourists were herded onto their bus.粗暴地驱赶

34. go against sth.: 

34. go against sth. He hasn’t the courage to go against the stream (of public opinion). She went against her mother’s wishes. （违背） Opinion is going against us. （对某人不利） It would go against my principles to work for a company that manufactured weapons （与相反，与不相符）

35. actual a.: 

35. actual a. He forecast that the repairs would cost £2000, but the actual cost was a lot less. No, I’m not joking; those were her actual words. a survey of the problems, both actual and potential

36. sketch : 

36. sketch n. 草图，素描 a pencil sketch 梗概，大要 On the back of the book there is a brief biographical sketch of the author. v. 1) to draw a sketch (of) 2) 概略地叙述，草拟 Let me just sketch out the main points of our plan. sketcher n.

37. hide, horn: 

37. hide, horn hide n. an animal’s skin, esp. when removed to be used for leather 兽皮 fur, skin, hide, leather horn n. （牛、羊的角）；乐器中的号；喇叭，警报器 French horn The driver blew/sounded her horn when the child stepped in front of the car.

38. barrel n.: 

38. barrel n. 圆木桶 a beer barrel; oak barrels The price of crude oil has gone up by 50 cents a barrel. 枪（炮）管 a rifle barrel