Sample
• Here’s a sample showing cowboys’ firmness and bravery.
This is the main character, Cliven Bundy， a rancher（农场主）In Nevada . The authority took the excuse that Bundy’s farm was within the extent of one tortoise preserve . His cattle were commandeered by the police and he would be fined for ＄1000000.
Mutton Bustin’儿童骑羊 大赛，played by children
• Games
Nowadays , cowboys are becoming rarer . But some states , especially Nevada ,are most famous for their cowboy traditions. There are many relative games called rodeos（竞 技）.One of the event is Bull Riding , in which cowboys must ride on the bull back for at least 8 seconds . Besides , they must do some specific actions to gain scores.
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Cowboys elsewhere came willingly to support Bundy after hearing this . What’s more , Bundy’s son was almost beaten when trying to negotiate with the police. The cowboys formed a militia （民兵组 织）equipped with advanced weapons. Militia was playing the US national anthem.
• Spirit As American culture spreads abroad ,its culture, along with its literature and film has been thoroughly appreciated by millions of people . For many in the United States and the world, cowboys are heroic and mysterious figures , and people love their pursuit of freedom and individualism. They are seen as horse hero because they are calm ,helpful, hardworking and adventurous. Their struggle for surviving in adversity ,which equals to the so-called cowboy spirit, is the very core of American spirit.
• Cowboy hat
Cowboy hats can protect them from rain and hot sun. It can also be used as pillow and water bowl.
• Jeans
The original trousers of cowboy was chaps(皮套裤）. Then they are replaced by jeans . Jeans made by denim are strong and suitable for hard work . They are easy to wear , with a lot of pockets that can hold many things .
The militia’s advertisement
After confronting for 10 days , the government compromised and withdrew the police . Photo above shows the victory speech of Bundy.
• Clothing
Cowboy clothes are extremely popular and fashion . According to a survey , consuming behavior relating to cowboy culture constitutes one fourth of the US consumption . Jeans , first designed by Levis Strauss ,are the strongest proof . Jeans are comfortable to wear and they serve as a sign for two American values : creativity and rebellion.
•Cowboy Scarf
Cowboy scarves are very colorful . Besides , they are multifunctional . They are used to wipe sweat , wash face , bind up the wound and illustrate signals.
Spain had something to do with the generation of American cowboy. The Spanish were good at taming cattle , and they spread this tradition to America which was seized as colonies by Spain . In the 1960s,there was a great need for beef in the east America . As a result , cattle in west should be transported to the east , and thus there was a boom of cowboys who guide the cattle to train stations.
Definition
A cowboy is a man employed to look after cattle and perform other duties in horseback in North America, especially in former times.
Body
Origin and Developether they can throw lassos accurately reflects their talents for grazing（放牧） . They have to lasso the leading cattle to control the whole running cattle.
•High boots
High boots enable them to walk in the mud . High heels can prevent their feet from slipping out of the stirrups (马镫).What’s more , the boots are often decorated with spurs（马刺）.
Contents
Introduction
Body
↗ Origin and development → Features ↘ Culture
Conclusion Video
Introduction
Source of inspiration
As is known to all , the cowboy is always an indispensable part of the United State’s pitifully brief history . They are pioneers in the west of the America , and they are the ones who are famous for their endurance and bravery.
Features
Cowboys’ dressing is unique and attractive , which has both decorativeness and utility . So you can pick cowboys out from a crowd without any effort.
•Revolver（左轮手枪）or rifle(来复枪）
Revolvers are used to protect cowboys , while they are not the necessity . They are more of decorativeness than utility.
Culture
Conclusion
• When it comes to the word “cowboy”, we may have these remarks instantly in our mind— tough , manly（男子气概的）, smart, brave and loyal. They’re legendary figures who count good deed as first . • Cowboy spirit to U.S. is what Chinese tradition to China . We need to learn from it and let our Chinese traditions survive.