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8B Unit 5
Using English sayings
Study Skills
Daniel: I’ve learned a lot about good manners in Unit 5, but I still don’t know how to behave well when I go abroad.
B. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
A. When you are in a foreign country or a situation you are not familiar with, you should behave in the way that the people around you behave.
Why
English sayings
traditional and still in general(普遍)use
short
wise(明智)
vivid(生动)
simple(简单)
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
You’re never too
old to learn.
give advice
give advice
express some truth about life
the early bird catches the worm
it never rains but it
pours
many hands make light
work
every dog has its day
put all your eggs
in one basket
the grass is always greener
on the other side
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the early bird catches the worm
c
c you have to do something before others in order to be successful
Be an early bird, and you will have more chances to be successful.
What life lesson can we learn from the saying
it never rains but it
pours
b when one bad thing happpens, other bad
things happen soon after
b
rain heavily
I was late for work today. When I arrived, I found I forgot my lunch. Then, when I decided to go out for lunch, I found I had left my wallet at home so I had no money. ________________________
1
2
3
It never rains but it pours.
many hands make light work
d if lots of people share the work, it will make a job easier to complete
d
too many cooks spoil(破坏) the
broth(汤)
sometimes one person does a better job than many
every dog has its day
a everyone will be lucky or successful sometime in their life
What is special about the dog
He is wearing a crown and has become the king of other animals.
a
Don't worry, you'll get chosen for the team. _____________________ You may even become famous someday.
Every dog has its day.
encourage(鼓励) others at a time when they are not having any success or luck
put all your eggs in one basket
you risk losing everything all at one time
What may happen if you put all your eggs in one basket
You may lose all the eggs if you drop the basket.
risk losing all the eggs
f
Instead of only applying to Harvard Business School, the man should apply to more schools. He shouldn’t put all his eggs in one basket.
Otherwise, he may not get into any school.
the grass is always greener on
the other side (of the fence)
e what other people have always seems
better than yours
e
What life lesson can you learn from this saying
The sooner you stop comparing(比较) your life with others', the happier you'll be!
They say _____________________, and mine is on Wednesday, when I will be interviewed for a television programme!
A: "It just seems that they have this perfect life, always traveling and spending time together."
B: "Hey, ____________________________________________. I'm sure they have their own problems that no one else can see."
the grass is always greener on the other side
every dog has its day
You do have a lot of dishes to wash, but you also have all of us to help you, and ___________________________.
many hands make light work
I know you want to be an actor, but you still need to have a good education. ____________________________________.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket
How was I able to get tickets to one of the most popular sporting events this year _______________________________. The moment the tickets went on sale, I was there waiting.
The early bird catches the worm
1
2
3
4
5
Practice
1. A good heart can gain good rewards.
2. Kill two birds with one stone.
3. Blood (血) is thicker than water.
4. Bees that have honey in their mouth have stings (毒刺) in their tail.
5. It’s never too late to mend (修补).
Some Chinese sayings and English sayings are similar(相似) and that makes it easier for us to understand and remember them well.
(People from different cultures may share similar experiences.)
好心有好报。
一石二鸟/一箭双雕。
血浓于水。
口蜜腹剑。
亡羊补牢,犹未为晚。
More sayings
Speak of the devil (恶魔), and he is sure to come.
A cold hand and a warm heart.
It’s no use crying over spilt (洒了的) milk.
There is no smoke without fire.
A. 覆水难收。
B. 无风不起浪。
C. 说曹操曹操就到。
D. 刀子嘴,豆腐心。
Some Chinese sayings and English sayings are different, but they can express the same ideas.
(People from different countries have different history,religions(宗教), and myths(神话) .)
More sayings
actions speak louder than words no pain, no gain
a friend in need is a friend indeed practice makes perfect
burn the candle at both ends
Just as the saying goes,“_________________.” My cousin has made his dream come true after years of hard work.
2. _______________________. If you keep practising speaking English every day, you will be better at it.
3. Do not try to do many things at one time. Otherwise,you will become tired out. Remember, you cannot ____________________________.
4. He always gives his friends help when they need it because he knows that ________________________________.
5. Dad never says that he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is, ______________________________.
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actions speak louder than words no pain, no gain
a friend in need is a friend indeed practice makes perfect
burn the candle at both ends
Just as the saying goes,“_________________.” My cousin has made his dream come true after years of hard work.
no pain, no gain
gain(收获)
pain(痛苦)
actions speak louder than words no pain, no gain
a friend in need is a friend indeed practice makes perfect
burn the candle at both ends
2. _______________________. If you keep practising speaking English every day, you will be better at it.
Practice makes perfect
If you want to learn a language, speak it as much as you can. Practice makes perfect!
actions speak louder than words no pain, no gain
a friend in need is a friend indeed practice makes perfect
burn the candle at both ends
3. Do not try to do many things at one time. Otherwise,you will become tired out. Remember, you cannot ____________________________.
burn the candle at both ends
actions speak louder than words no pain, no gain
a friend in need is a friend indeed practice makes perfect
burn the candle at both ends
4. He always gives his friends help when they need it because he knows that ________________________________.
a friend in need is a friend indeed
Out of the two friends, which was a friend indeed
Anna is now short of money and is trying to find a job. She’s having trouble paying the bills and even paying for food! During this difficult time in her life, she asks her friends, Brenda and Cassie, for help. They both have money to spare, but only Brenda gives some to her troubled friend. Cassie, on the other hand, makes up an excuse for why she can’t.
a true friend
actions speak louder than words no pain, no gain
a friend in need is a friend indeed practice makes perfect
burn the candle at both ends
5. Dad never says that he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is, ______________________________.
actions speak louder than words
actions
words
Just as the saying goes,“no pain, no gain.” My cousin has made his dream come true after years of hard work.
2. Practice makes perfect. If you keep practising speaking English every day, you will be better at it.
3. Do not try to do many things at one time. Otherwise,you will become tired out. Remember, you cannot burn the candle at both ends.
4. He always gives his friends help when they need it because he knows that a friend in need is a friend indeed.
5. Dad never says that he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is, actions speak louder than words.
a. Used at the beginning of a paragraph, with an example following it. ( )
b. Used at the end of a paragraph as a conclusion. ( )
c. Used as a individual(单独的) sentence. ( )
d. Used as part of a sentence. ( )
1, 2
3, 4, 5
1, 2, 5
3, 4
Tips for using the sayings
bird
1. The early _________ catches the worm.
2. It never rains but it _________.
3. Don't burn the _________ at both ends.
4. ________ makes perfect.
5. The grass is always _________ on the other side.
6. Every ________ has its day.
7. Many hands make ________ work.
8. Don't put all your ________ in one basket.
9. _________ speak louder than words.
10. A friend in ________ is a friend indeed.
11. No pain, no ________.
.
pours
candle
Practice
greener
dog
light
eggs
Actions
need
gain
Revision
Using sayings in writing
话题1:集中注意力于学习
一般表达:We should put all our energy into study.
用谚语润色:As the saying goes, _________________. So if we want to have success, we should put all our energy into our study.
“No pain, no gain”
话题2:欢迎加入英语俱乐部
一般表达:Welcome to our English Club.
用谚语润色:As we all know, ________________________. Why not join our English Club and improve your English
“practice makes perfect”
Using sayings in writing
话题3:学生很有必要做运动
一般表达:It is necessary for us students to play sports.
用谚语润色:
As the saying goes, ________________________________ So it is necessary for us students to play sports.
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
Using sayings in writing
Homework
1. Get on the website“https://www./English_in_a_Minute_Videos_1.html”
and watch more videos of English sayings.
2. Take down your favourite ones to share with your friends.
See you next time!