Unit 7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.Saturday 星期六(Section B 3a—Self Check)一、重点短语prepare for sth. 为某事做准备；be stressed out 焦虑，担忧；bit by bit 一点一点地 (Section B 3a-Self Check)● 基础复现天天练：美国的标志——秃鹰和自由女神像 (Section B 3a-Self Check)题型体裁词数难度 建议完成时间正确率阅读 A篇应用文 261 words★★★☆☆6 min _____/5 (Section B 3a-Self Check) Most countries have special symbols. What special symbols does your country have? Do you know anything about the symbols of America? Two of America’s symbols are the Bald Eagle and the Statue of Liberty.●Symbol 1:Bald Eagle When America was first founded ， the founding fathers chose a bird to symbolize① their new country. Many thought the bald eagle was a good choice. It was judged as the perfect symbol of freedom. (Section B 3a-Self Check) On June 29 ， 1782 ， the bald eagle became America’s symbol. It was chosen for its long life ， great strength and noble looks. Today ， the bald eagle’s image is captured on many American things ， such as coins. (Section B 3a-Self Check) ●Symbol 2:Statue of LibertyAnother great symbol of freedom is the Statue of Liberty. France gave the statue to America in 1885 as② a sign of friendship. French sculptor( 雕刻家 ) Frederic Bartholdi was hired to design it. It was supposed to③ be finished in 1876 ， but a lack of④ money put the project’s completion in (Section B 3a-Self Check)doubt. Lotteries ， auctions( 拍卖 ) ，and even prizefights( 职业拳击赛 )helped to raise more money⑤. No matter how many difficulties they had, all problems could be solved in the end. When the statue was finally brought to America ， it was in 350 pieces! It had to be put back...
