Unit 4 Behind beliefs reading学案

M9U4 Reading ● ●
Biblical idioms in English
学习目标
通过对圣经里的相关习语的阅读，了解一些习语含义的变化，以督促学生学会并掌握更多的英语习语。
自主学习
Ⅰ.Preview the new words and phrases in the reading passage.
Ⅱ. Go through the Internet article as quickly as possible and try to find the answers to the following questions .
What is an idiom
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what language was the Bible first written in
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what idiom is often used to describe children
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Ⅲ Choose the best answer for the following questions according to the passage .
1. what languages was the Bible first written
A. English and German.
B. Chinese and Japanese.
C. Hebrew and Greek.
D. Russian and English.
2. What does the idiom “by and by ” mean in the bible
A. Before long. B. Immediately
C. Gradually D. Long before.
3. The idiom “see the on the wall” means to see signs that disaster is coming.
A. words B. signs
C. letters D. handwriting
4. Which of the following is related to agricultural life
A. Feet of clay.
B. You reap what you sow.
C. Kill the fatted calf.
D. The apple of Somebody’ s eye.
5. Which of the statements is RIGHT according to the passage
A. We can know the meaning of and idiom by looking at each word.
B. There are many idioms in English but few come from the Bible.
C. A biblical idiom often tells a story.
D. Nowadays we seldom use biblical idioms.
我的疑问
自主学习后， 我还有这些问题不明白：
合作探究
Task ⅠRead the passage quickly and analyze the structure of the passage.
Paragraph(s) Main idea
Part 1 Para. _____________ and characteristics of the idioms
Part 2 Paras. many English idioms come from the Bible；a lot of _______ are given
Part 3 Para. the ________________of learning idioms
Task Ⅱ:Go through the structure of the passage and then get the students to finish the task-based reading assignment.
Biblical Idioms in English
The definition of “idiom” An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning can’ t be (1) through its separate words, and may even (2) from the usual meanings of the words.
The (3) of English idioms Quite a few English idioms come from Hebrew and Greek idioms, since the Bible was (4) into English centuries ago.Nowadays, many idioms have either lost their original meanings or have a (5) or loose connection with them.
An introduction to biblical idioms They often (6) the implied meaning of a story and draw a (7) to help the story b e better understood.Some of them use animals, as in the idiom “kill the fatted calf,” to (8) the moral of a story.They tend to focus on agricultural life or food.
Conclusion As a part of the history of the language, idioms play an important role in it, and can be used (9) .Having (10) of them can help improve one’ s comprehension, communication skills, and other abilities.
Task Ⅲ.Try your best to answer the following questions .
1. What does the third paragraph tell about the idiom‘feet of clay’ (not more than 5 words )
2.How is studying idioms useful in language learning (not more than 20 words)
Task Ⅴ Discussion .
What do you think of the language learning
归纳整理
检测训练
课后巩固提升
ⅠGuess the meanings from the context:
1. My sister and I agree about everything from fashion to politics. We see eye to eye on almost anything. __________________________
2. Alex had very little money when he started his first business. In fact he only had a few hundred pounds. He started his business on a shoestring, but he was very successful.
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3. When her friends call, Megan will drop everything to go and meet them. She will leave at the drop of a hat. __________________________
4. If you have any questions, ask Ian. He has worked here for 25 years, so he really knows the ropes. No one knows more about this company than he. _________________________
5. He is very experienced in this kind of problem. Helping you solve the problem will be child’s play to him __________________________
6. Herbert won a scholarship to Duke University. Over 500 students applied for it. It was a feather in his cap when he won. __________________________
ⅡFill in the blanks with one words according to the passage .
An idiom is a group of words or an _________whose meaning often cannot be understood by looking at the meanings of the _______words in it. In ______words, its meaning can be completely ________ from the meanings of its ______________. Idioms often use a number of words to ________a single object, person or concept, ________other things, and unless you ________when an idiom is being used, you easily ________what you read or hear spoken. There are many ______used in English and quite a few of them come from the ______. The Bible was first written in Hebrew and then ________into Greek, both of which use many idioms. This means that since the Bible was translated into ______ centuries ago, many Hebrew or Greek idioms have become ______of the English language.
Idioms are an important part of language, and are used in everything from ________to films and newspapers. All of the examples ______on this web page are used _______in oral and ______ English. Studying them can help improve your____________, and by learning enough important idioms, you can ________ a high level of competence in ___________skills.
● ● M9U4 Reading (Language points ) ● ●
学习目标
1 扎实掌握Reading 中出现的语言点的用法并能准确运用。
2 背诵课文中的经典习语。
自主学习
ⅠRead the passage and find out the following phrases in the passage .
1.换句话说________________
2.除了别的东西/ 此外________________
3.相当多的 ________________
4.被翻译成________________
5.与某人/物有含糊或松散的联系___________
6.不久 ________________
7.强调某一故事的寓意 ________________
8.一个不为人知的弱点________________
9.一下子,很快 ________________
10.浪费时间做某事________________
11. 所有的钱________________
12.沦为/沦落到________________
13.打工,受雇于人________________
14.将…的能力提高到较高水平____________
15.透彻了解________________
16.历史和文化的载体________________
ⅡFind out the following sentences .
1 An idiom is a group of words or an expression _______ meaning often cannot be understood by looking at the meanings of the separate words in it.
2. 除非你能识辨出习语正在使用，否则你很易误解所读到或听到的内容。
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3. 在那些为人们尊重的人物身上也有着不为人知的弱点。
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4. 通过学习很多重要习语，你能将交际技巧提升到较高水平。
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5. 然而，许多习语或者失去原有含义，或者与原意有含糊或松散的联系。
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我的疑问
自主学习后， 我还有这些问题不明白：
合作探究
1. ［原句回放］Idioms often use a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept, among other things, and unless you recognize when it is being used, it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear spoken.
该句中 and 连接两个 ________句，第二个分句由unless 引导一个 ______________从句，其中还含有一个由when引导的 ______________ 从句。what you read or hear spoken是misunderstand的____________（成分），spoken 在句中作 _______________（成分）。
[知识运用]
1) He found it increasingly difficult to read, ______ his eyesight was beginning to fail.
A. and B. for C. but D. or
2) Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered and a child rarely likes food ______ it is badly cooked.
A. if B. until C. that D. unless
3) If you need the latest information, you can easily get from my computer ______ has been stored in it.
A. where B. that C. what D. which
2. ［原句回放］It comes from a story where a son left home to waste all of his time and money in amusing himself .
该句是一个____________句，where 是 _____________（词性），引导的是一个 _________________ 从句,。
[知识运用]
1)—What do you think of teaching, Bob
— I find it fun and challenging. It is a job you are doing something serious but interesting.
A. where B. which C. when D. that
2) Life is like a long race we compete with others to go beyond ourselves.
A. why B. what C. that D. where
3) We’re just trying to reach a point both sides will sit down together and talk.
A. where B. that C. when D. which
3［原句回放］When you have a thorough understanding of English idioms and their origins, you can better understand and appreciate the history and cultures of English-speaking countries because idioms are carries of history and culture.
该句是一个______________句，when 引导 ________________ 从句，主句中又含有一个because引导的 ________________从句。thorough adj. 彻底的，完全的；have a thorough understanding of意为 _________________________
，appreciate意为 ________________， 还有 _____________________的意思。
[知识运用]
1）如果你让我来处理这件事，我将不胜感激。
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2）在过去的几十年中，中国教育有了一个彻底的改革（reform）。
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3) Without thorough understanding of China’s specific conditions, you can’t have ______ say over the only-child policy. （C级）
A. a; the B. the; a C. a; a; D. the; the
4) I would appreciate back this afternoon. （C级）
A you to call B you call
C your calling D you're calling
归纳整理
检测训练
课堂目标达成
I. Translate the following sentences by using the given words and phrases
1. 我们昨天提及的那个学生打算做一名英语翻译。(refer to, mean to do)
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2. 这本书自出版以来，已经被翻译成多国语言了。( translate… into)
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3. 换句话说，他应该尽早悔过自新，戒除过奢侈生活的坏习惯。（mend one’s ways , luxury）
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4. 老师提出建议课堂上所学的应该被充分理解。（同位语从句）
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II. Multiple choice
1. All the dishes in this menu, otherwise stated, will serve two to three people.
A. as B. if C. though D. unless
2. Most of us know we should cut down on fat, but knowing such things isn’t much help when it ______ shopping and eating.
A. refers to B. speaks of
C. focuses on D. comes to
3. I hear boys in your school like playing football in their spare time, though others prefer basketball.
A. quite a lot B. quite a few C. quite a bit D. quite a little
4. The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to its reality.
A. make up B. figure out C. look through D. put off
5.—Why haven’t you bought any butter
—I to but I forgot about it.
A. liked B. wished C. meant D. expected
6. She’ll never forget her stay there ______ she found her son who had gone missing two years before.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
7. The shocking news made me realize ______ terrible problems we would face.
A. what B. how C. that D. why
8. When the news came______ the war broke out, he decided to serve in the army.
A. since B. which C. that D. because
9. —Jack, I want to change my job. You know I haven’t achieved anything since I took up teaching.
— Really There is not a job considered the best one! As we all know, !
A. misfortunes tell us what fortune is.
B. all is well that ends well.
C. if a thing is worth doing it is worth doing well.
D. every profession produces its own best.
10. Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional ______ .
A. consequence B. independence C. competence D. intelligence
课后巩固练习
For each blank in the following passage marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrase that best fits the context.
When I was a teenager, I volunteered to give out water at a marathon. Watching the different runners who passed by and grabbed a cup was 1 . The next year I sighed up for the race. I did little preparation and my only goal was to finish. On the day of the race, it was 2 hot. I remember struggling at about the 5th mile, thinking, “I am never doing this again!”
Have you ever felt that way about something You eagerly choose a goal 3 soon realize it is 4 to achieve than you imagined it would be. That first 10 km race was quite an experience. I jogged, I walked, I jogged and I walked. Then 5 a decisive moment. Near the end, a 70-year-old man ran past me. I felt 6 that I was younger than him and I couldn’t keep up with him. I felt defeated for a second but then I realized 7 . He was running his race and I was running mine. He had different experience, training and goals and I had mine. 8 in life do we 9 ourselves to others and feel disappointed in ourselves when we really shouldn’t I decided, then, that one day I would be one of those 70 year olds who were still running. 10 I crossed the finish line, I was proud of my achievement. Since then I have run several races and run purely for fun.
In life we all 11 compare ourselves to others, which is only natural. But don’t let them weaken you. 12 , you should use them to inspire you and show you what is possible. Then you are a true winner.
1. A. pleasing B. interesting
C. inspiring D. amazing
2. A. extremely B. strangely
C. sadly D. certainly
3. A. and B. but C. while D. or
4. A. easier B. harder
C. better D. worse
5. A. went B. flew
C. happened D. came
6. A. exhausted B. disappointed
C. embarrassed D. annoyed
7. A. something B. anything
C. everything D. nothing
8. A. How many B. How much
C. How often D. How old
9. A. cooperate B. compare
C. combine D. compromise
10. A. When B. Because
C. Since D. Until
11. A. often B. occasionally
C. hardly D. never
12. A. Instead B. Therefore
C. Meanwhile D. Furthermore
M9U4 Reading
自主学习
Ⅲ
CBDBC
合作探究
TaskⅠ:
definition
examples
importance
TaskⅡ
1 understood 2 differ 3 origins 4 translate 5 vague
6 emphasize /stress / underline 7 picture 8 convey
9 widely 10 knowledge
TaskⅢ
1.Its origin and meaning.
2.You can improve your comprehension and develop a high level of competence in communication skills.
检测训练：
课堂目标达成
Ⅰ
1) To have the same opinion as someone else
2) Having very little money
3) immediately
4) To know very well how to do sth
5) A very easy job
6) Sth that you can be proud of
Ⅱ. expression, separate, other, different, components, represent, among, recognize, misunderstand, idioms, Bible, translated, English, part, literature, listed, frequently, written, comprehension, develop, communication
M9U4 Reading (Language points )
合作探究
1.该句中 and 连接两个 并列 句，第二个分句由unless 引导一个 条件状语 从句，其中还含有一个由when引导的 时间状语_ 从句。what you read or hear spoken是misunderstand的_宾语（成分），spoken 在句中作 定语
BAC
2.该句是一个__复合 句，where 是 _关系副词（词性），引导的是一个 _定语 从句, after是 _介词__（词性）。
ADA
3.该句是一个 复合_ 句，when 引导 _时间状语_ 从句，主句中又含有一个because引导的 _原因状语 从句。thorough adj. 彻底的，完全的；have a thorough understanding of意为 对…有彻底了解，appreciate意为 _欣赏 ， 还有 _感激 的意思。
I would appreciate it if you let me deal with this matter.
In the past several decades, education in China has had a thorough reform.
CC
检测训练：
课堂目标达成
Ⅰ.The student we referred to yesterday means to become an English interpreter.
This book has been translated into several languages since it was published.
In other words, he should mend his ways and get rid of the bad habit of leading a life of luxury as soon as possible.
The teachers make the suggestion that what we learn in the class should be understood thoroughly
Ⅱ
DDBBC DACDC
课后巩固练习
1-12 CABBD CACBA BA