高二必读文化话题--National Hispanic Heritage Month Explained

写在前面的话 中考、高考阅读多选自国外外刊。阅读外刊是英语学习不能缺少的一环。阅读原汁原味的英语文章可以帮助学生拓宽词汇量，学习并应用最地道的英语表达，提高英语语感。本系列专辑充分考虑初中、高中各年级学生的平均英语水平，从外国著名青少年英语学习网站以及国外英语教师使用的资源网站（News for Kids, National Geographic Kids, CNN, PBS）选择语篇，主题贴近生活，内容有趣，难度得当，是专为中学不同年级学生打造的外刊阅读资源。 一、制作初心 1. 拓展学生的阅读范围 2. 阅读语料的时效性高，了解当下的世界 3. 保证阅读语料的纯正性 二、资源内部板块设计 每份外刊根据内容设计不同板块——原文畅读、词汇/词组精讲、长难句分析、综合练习、参考答案、参考译文。符合学生以及教师使用需求。 三、本系列专辑子系列介绍 a.八年级外刊精读 b.中考外刊精读 c.高一外刊精读 d.高二外刊精读 e.高考外刊精读 四、推荐使用场景 a. 晨读 b. 阅读拓展课 c. 自学拓展练习 希望大家能充分利用这套资源，不断拓展，不断精进，在增加知识的同时，也逐渐提高对世界、世事、世物的洞见，祝学习愉快！ National Hispanic Heritage Month Explained P1【原文畅读】 National Hispanic Heritage Month Explained @DOGOnews National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th. It honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans from 20 countries and territories worldwide. This includes all residents — or those with ancestors — from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The celebration's mid-month start date holds a special significance. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all declared independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. In addition, Mexico and Chile mark their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Celebrations Cities and towns across the US celebrate the month with traditional festivals and parades. Schools commemorate the occasion by highlighting the achievements of Latinos and Hispanics. The extensive list includes major league baseball player Roberto Clemente. He was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Equally inspiring was Padre Felix Varela. The clergyman educated poor minorities in New York City in the early 1820s. He also founded nurseries and orphanages for children. Then there is Sonia Sotomayor. She is the first Hispanic and third woman to become an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Former NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go to space. She served on a nine-day mission aboard the S