Unit 3 The meaning of colour word power

课件23张PPT。Unit 3 Word PowerTalk about the following picturesTalk about the following picturesII. National FlowersLead in Learn about some flowers
the tree peony sunflowers樱花 玫瑰 郁金香 莲 花万代兰 lotusrose tulip cherryorchid 鸢尾 irisRead Part A and answer:
1. What countries are mentioned in the article?
India, Singapore, France, Netherlands, USA, England and Iran.
2.What are their national flowers?
lotus, orchid, iris, tulip, rose, rose, rose.
3. What do the flowers symbolize?
locus
orchid
Iris
rosepurity, beauty, wealth and knowledgenational pride and identityhope and wisdomlove and beauty/ War of the Roses/
religious and spiritual symbol; perfectionNational flower and the cultureLotusnational flower :Indiagrows : shallow waterwide green leaves & bright flowerssymbolizes:purity, beauty, wealth & knowledgeOrchidthe national flower :Singapore in 1981.
chosen from over forty different flowers.
symbol of national pride and identity.
Iristhe national flower :France.named after: the Greek goddess of the rainbow.symbol : hope and wisdomtulipthe national flower :the Netherlands
originate in :Asia. Rosethe national flower :all, USA, England &Iransymbol : love and beauty in the USA.In England, the meaning of the rose dates back to the War of the Roses in the 15th century.In Iran, the rose is a religious and spiritual symbol and is a symbol of perfection.Match the national flower with its nationColour Idioms Idioms are fun and useful expressions that usually cannot be understood by defining the separate words. Most idioms don't seem to make any sense because their origins are so old. Some of them come from ancient literature or even classic films. Learning the background of idioms can help you to remember them. 1. Read the sentences and try to memorize them.
2.Make sentences with the color idiomsPart A (p39)
My mom was tickled pink when my father
in debt
When we were in the red we almost had to sell the house.
I am green with envy over Julio's new wardrobe. tickled pink:green with envy:very pleased and appreciativein the red:brought roses home for her.very jealous
I always feel blue during the winter time.

The housewife has been very careful about the expense so now her account is in the black.
feel blue:be sad or depressedIn the black:having money in the bank accountPart B(p39)Keys:
felt blue
Green with envy
In the red
In the black
White as a sheet
Tickled pinkMore Examples for Colour IdiomsPhrases
1.一年到头
2.面色苍白
3.非常高兴
4.负债
5.非常妒忌
6.沮丧/忧郁
7.有盈余
8.买得起
9.聚精会神于throughout the year/all through the year
white as a sheet
tickled pink
in the red/be in debt
green with envy
feel blue
in the black
can afford sth./ to do sth.
concentrate on
HomeworkFind more information on the national flowers
Find more colour idioms with you reference books or in the internet.
Preview the grammar and usageGood bye