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1、As we all know, the most important part of American culture is to emphasize the individual value. The United States is a country which worships human rights. And almost every American endeavors to realize the “American dream”.,It is American people that make what America is today! Therefore no one c
2、an deny the fact that they are indispensible part of American culture. Thats why we talk about some famous persons who made great contributions to not only America but also the world!,Who are they?,No.1,He is He is He is He is He is,Mark Twain,Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 April 21, 19
3、10), better known by his pen name Mark Twain，was born in Florida, Missouri on November 30, 1835.,As a great writer, Mark Twain changed the view of Americans!,He is an excellent representative of American critical realism literature in19 century. He stood in the humanitarian standpoint, bitterly expo
4、sed the American democracy and freedom under the cover of hypocrisy(虚伪), criticized the inherent social shortcomings of the United States as a capitalist(资本主义的) countries.,His famous works:The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,The Million Pound Note,The modern literature master
5、 of humor!,Mark Twain once sat with a woman. He said to her : “Youre indeed beautiful, Mrs. arrogantly answered : Unfortunately, I can not equally praising you. Mark Twain did not mind at all but said with a smile : It doesnt matter, Lady. Just tell lies like me. ,Righteous , humorous, talented,That
6、s Mark Twain!,No.2,She is She is She is She is She is She is She is,Katherine Hepburn!,Katharine Houghton Hepburn(May 12, 1907 June 29, 2003) was born in Connecticut. She an American actress of film, stage, and television. Known for her headstrong independence and spirited personality, Hepburns care
7、er as aHollywood leading lady spanned more than 60 years.,Her influence,With her unconventional lifestyle and the independent characters she brought to the screen, Hepburn came to represent the modern woman in 20th-century America and helped change perceptions of women.,Wow! So many achievements!,1.
8、Hepburn won fourAcademy Awards, the record number for a performer, and a total of 12 Oscar nominations forBest Actress . 2. Hepburn also holds the record for the longest time span between first and last Oscar nominations. 3.She received two awards and five nominations from theBritish Academy Film Aw
9、ards, one award and six nominations from theEmmy Awards, eightGolden Globenominations, twoTony Awardnominations, and awards from theCannes Film Festival,Venice Film Festival, theNew York Film Critics Circle Awards, thePeoples Choice Awards, and others. 4.She won aLifetime Achievement Awardfrom theSc
10、reen Actors Guildin 1979 and received theKennedy Center Honors, which recognize a lifetime of accomplishments in the arts, in 1990.,Hepburns college yearbook photo, 1928. It was while studying atBryn Mawr Collegethat she chose acting as a career.,Hepburn in the role that brought her to the attention
11、 of Hollywood, 1932s The Warriors Husband,Film still fromLittle Women(1933), which was one of the most popular movies of its day,As Tracy Lord inThe Philadelphia Story(1940), alongsideJames Stewart. Hepburn said of the role, I gave her life and she gave me back my career.,Hepburn often worked abroad
12、 in the 1950s, beginning withThe African Queen(1951), which was shot on location in Africa.,InDavid Leans romantic drama Summertime(1955). Jane Hudson is one of the popular spinster roles Hepburn played in the 1950s,InGuess Whos Coming to Dinner(1967), which won Hepburn her second of four Academy Aw
13、ard,Hepburns final movie appearance was inLove Affair(1994). Critics commented that the 86 year old had lost none of her powerful screen presence.,That is Katherine Hepburn, a perpetual star!,No.3,He is William Henry Gates, the chairman of the united states Microsoft corp.,He has a business, a uniqu
14、e vision.,His wealth is more a myth.,Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,Its attention on three areas : Vaccine-preventable diseases Reproductive and child health Conditions associated with poverty,Its efforts in three critical areas: Education Libraries Public access to information.,Thanks to Gates , M
15、icrosoft window became one of the greatest works of the world.,His contribution,No.4,Michael Jackson,Michael Joseph Jackson Michael Joe Jackson King of Pop MJ,August 29, 1958 June 25, 2009 (aged fifty),A singer A dancer A businessman A choreographer A composer An actor A philanthropist,Singing,His d
16、istinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced numerous artists.,His albums in his life,Dance,Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk.,His films,Charity,He once held the Guinness World Record.,Influence,He had an unparalleled level of worldwide influence over the younger generation.,Imitate,Simulators,
