Unit 1 A land of the diversity——— U.S.A. BrainstormBrainstorm• What will come to your mind when you hear USA?• What do you know about USA? CanadaMexico Ocean on the east coast:Ocean on the west coast:Country to the north of USA:Country to the south of USA:Mountain range in the west:Great Lakes:Longest river in the USA:Some important cities: Ocean on the west coast: Pacific OceanCountry to the north of USA: CanadaCountry to the south of USA: MexicoMountain range in the west: Rocky MountainsGreat Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and OntarioLongest river in the USA: Mississippi RiverSome important cities: New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans in /on /to 表方位Beijing lies/is ______ the north of China.Japan lies/is _______ the east of China.Korea lies/is _______ the northeast of China.in toon主语被包含在某一范围之中用“ in”主语在某一范围之外用“ to”两地土壤相接，用“ on” The America flag is known as “the stars and strips”. 50 stars—— Each star represents one state 13 stripes—— the original 13 states.Red—— courageWhite —— freedomBlue——loyalty and justiceJune 14 —— Flag Day. the Star-Spangled Banner ( 星条旗 ) National Flag What do you know about the USA?U.S.A.Official Name: The united states of AmericaCapital city : Washington DCpopulation: 296,000,000Languages: EnglishMajor cities: New York. Los Angeles .Chicago. Houston…National holiday: Independence Day, 4 JulyPresent President:George W. BushFamous people:Bill gate, Michael Jordan… World Trade CentreEmpire State buildingManhattanManhattan Statue of LibertyStatue of Liberty White HouseWhite House The Mississippi River is the largest river in North America. Rising in Minnesota, it flows south, across the continental interior and finally into the Mexico Gulf. Please use some sentences to describe U.S.A.diversity,developed, powerful,50 states, capital,Washington,political center,New York …... Discussion•What makes USA such a powerful countries? • Indeed, what makes the USA such a great and strong country is its recognition of freedom -- especially freedom for the individual. Homework:Find out something about California
