Unit 1 Patriotism ? Watch the videos of military review What ’ s your feeling when you watch the military review? Lead In As an ambitious young man, what contributions can you make to the building up of a strong and prosperous China? Background Information: Patriotism Patriotism is defined as the love and loyal support of one ’ s own country. It includes attachment to a country ’ s land and people, admiration foe its customs and traditions, pride in its history, and devotion to it sometimes even at one ’ s own expense. The term suggests a feeling of oneness and membership in the nation. Patriotism is a normal attitude or feeling. It has existed in all ages and among all peoples. Evidence of this universal feeling can be found in the prominence the literature of many countries gives to patriotism. Many outstanding literary works praise the loyalty to one ’ s country and willingness to suffer even death in defense of her freedom and dignity. In wartime, patriotic songs and slogans have helped unite citizens in support of their country. country: an area of land with its own government, army etc., for example, France, Japan, or the USA nation: it is a word used especially to talk about a country ’ s history, way of live, and social and economic conditions. state: It is used to talk about a country as a political organization with its own political system. colony: a country that has no independent government of its own, but is controlled by another country, especially one that is a long way away. motherland: one ’ s native or ancestral ( 祖先的) country which you feel you belong to 1. arise — arose — arisen vi. 1) appear 出现,发生 A new difficulty has arisen. 出现了新困难。 2) arise out of / from: follow as a result of sth . 产生,造成,引起 problems arising out of the lack munication rise — rose — risen vi. 1) go upward 上升,上涨 The cost of living c
