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he Sydney Opera House has attracted famous performers from all around the word.) What other things can you think of to represent Australia? (Koala bears, kangaroos, Gold Beaches, etc.) Picture 4 What are these two skyscrapers called? (Marina City.) Where are they located? (In Chicago, the USA.) What do you know about Marina City? (This magnificent plex was designed by Bertrand Goldberg and constructed between 1959 and 1964. This is a 36,000,000dollar project in the heart of Chicago. The 60storeyed twin towers were built on only 3 acres of land. It can acmodate 450 apartments and 450 cars in each of the twin towers. It is called „the city within a city‟.) Do you think Marina City is an icon of the city of Chicago or even an icon of the USA? Why or why not? (Yes. The plex is a symbol of the city due to its unique shape. The skyscrapers represent the great success in designing, engineering and construction.) What other things can you think of to represent the USA? (The Statue of Liberty, the White House, Hollywood, etc.) 2. Work in pairs and have a discussion about the questions below the pictures. Sample answers 1 As for Canada, the maple leaf can be the symbol. Besides the beefeaters, I think many buildings can be the symbols of the UK, such as London Bridge and Buckingham Palace. Koala bears and kangaroos can represent Australia. With regards to the USA, we can‟t miss the Statue of Liberty. For other countries, I think kimonos and cherry blossom can be seen as the symbols of Japan, the pyramids can be seen as the symbol of Egypt, the Colosseum can be seen as the symbol of Italy and the Acropolis can be seen as the symbol of Greece. 2 I would choose a dragon to represent China, even though it is not a real creature. The dragon is regarded as a symbol of our na。