The United States of AmericaA melting pot There are many immigrants to the USA. So the USA is a nation of immigrants.1. The USA is the _ largest country in the world.2. There are _ states in the USA, and _ of them are off the mainland.3. The current flag has 13 red and white stripes (条纹) representing _ and 50 stars_.4. _ is the official home of the President of the USA.5. _ is a symbol of American democracy(民主).6. The two major parties in the USA are _ and _.fourth502the original 13 statesThe White HouseThe Statue of LibertyThe RepublicansThe Democrats50states7. American celebrates Independence Day _.8. _ is the most important and largest river in the USA.9. The nick name of America is _ _.10. The Olympic Games were held there for_ times.11. The cold war broke out in 1991 with _.12. _ is the last US territory to reach statehood.13. _is the largest state in USA. 14. “Big Apple” refers to the city _.Uncle SamthreeSoviet Union HawaiiTexasNew Yorkon 4th July in 1776The Mississippi RiverListening1. New York is located at a place where several rivers flow into the ocean. This makes New York a good place to build a city because ships can reach it and the rivers connect the city with the inland.2. Native American are angry about the unfair treatment they received in the past / the unfair business deal (buying Manhattan for $24)USA: Brief history Indians settled there as native people colonies of some European countries the independent country with Civil WarThe Great DepressionCivil Rights Movement a strong country after the World War IIRead Para. 1 and try to find out what hardship or suffering each event caused.Hardship or suffering each event causedThe arrival of some European settlers:The slave trade:Civil War:The Great Depression:Civil Rights Movement:UnemploymentSacrificesPains of slavesNative Americans being killed or driven offDeath & povertyMain ideas The suffering history of the American South. The Southerners holding together in the reconstruction. 1996 Olympics showing Atlantas success. The Reconstruction of the American South. The American South full of hope as well as problems to do with. The civil Rights movement and Martin Luther King, Jr.Para 6:Para 3:Para 1:Para 2:Para 5:Para 4:1. What were the post-war years like for people of Atlanta and what did they do?2. Was Dr. King greatly loved and respected by American people? How do you know?3. What is modern Atlanta like ?Fast reading1. What were the post-war years like for people of Atlanta and what did they do?Fast reading The years were hard because the city was destroyed and there was no money for reconstruction. They struggled to build the city and create a new south where blacks and whites could live together.2. Was Dr. King greatly loved and respected by American people? How do you know?3. What is modern Atlanta like ?Fast reading Yes. Millions of Americans watched Kings funeral on TV and people marched through Atlanta in hour of Dr. King . Modern Atlanta is a booming business center and most successful companies in America are located in Atlanta. People are full of hope and faith instead of fear and doubt.1. To some degree in American history the story of the south is made up of _. A. tears and blood B. sorrows and pains C. poverty and scars D. all the above2. What does the sentence “ The wounds are slow to heal and the scars run deep.” mean?A. It means that the history of the South is one of suffering. B. It means that the history of the South is made up of a lot of wonderful things.C. It means that the South will forget something.D. It means that the South recovered very quickly.Reading ComprehensionDA3. The 1st paragraph shows that _A. The South is somewhat less developed than the other parts of the USA.B. The South is more developed than the other parts of the USA.C.The South is somewhat richer in natural resources.D. The South is as developed as the North.Reading ComprehensionA4. Which of the following is Not true according to 3rd paragraph? A. Atlanta recovered quickly from the destruction caused by the civil war.B. People met with the hardships of the post war years and the Great Depression when rebuilding Atlanta.C. People just developed Atlanta economically.D. In new Atlanta, black business became more successful.CReading Comprehension5. Which is Not true about King according to 4th paragraph?A. He was born in Atlanta.B. He organized non-violent demonstrations.C.He was shot and killed in 1968 and his funeral was Shown on TV.D. King s efforts were in vain because segregation still existed.DReading Comprehension6. According to 5th paragraph, what effect does the 1996 Olympics have on Atlanta?A. Atlanta becomes a modern city.B. Atlanta shows its new image of modernity and success.C.Atlanta displays its successful history and rich culture.D. Atlanta becomes its successful city proud of its cultural diversity.BReading Comprehension The history of the South is one of _, such as the natives being killed and _ ; pains of slaves ; the death and p