现代大学英语精读6Lesson2TheWoodsWereTossingwithJewels.ppt
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1、The Woods Were Tossing with JewelsMarie St.JohnThe Life on the American FrontierThe westward movement began during the colonial era in the 1600s and continued into the 1900s.Formed the U.S.expanded west to the Pacific Ocean,south to the Gulf of Mexico,and north to Alaska.Settlers on the frontier fac
2、ed many challenges.The Frontier LifeTools(varied):the plow,a lariat or a rope a branding iron,a pair of pliers,a pickax,a screen,a skilletWeapons:guns,knivesHouses:log cabin(most notable),sod house,adobe hutThe Frontier LifeFood:game and fish,bonuses,corn,flour,jerked beef,thin strips of meat cured
3、over a fireClothing:buckskin,boots and a neckerchief,faded homespun,brown pantaloons and a felt hatAmusements:visiting neighbors,eating,drinking,conversationsDetailed Study:*Background information(Para.1)*What do we know about the father from the first paragraph?*His fathers carriage housein the lin
4、e of Shermans march(2):in the line of,in the direction or course of*the legendary siren song(3):The attraction of the Florida wilds are compared to the beautiful and seductive voice of women,but inThis case following the lane of the Siren song has a happy outcome.*gentle folks(4):(old)people of high
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