Unit 4 Behind beliefs Reading(1)课件（27张）

课件27张PPT。M9U4 Behind beliefsWelcome to the unit & ReadingBiblical idioms in EnglishThree major religions in ChinaConfucianismBuddhismTaoismWhat is the religious book?What is the religious book?Buddhist sutrasWhat is the religious book?The KoranThe BibleThree major religions in the worldChristianityIslamBuddhismThe Bible is often described as "the greatest book ever written.”
Many basic concepts and principles of western culture have come down from the Bible. Many common English phrases and expressions have their origins in the Bible.ReadingBiblical idioms in EnglishWhat is an idiom?An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning often can not be understood by looking at the meanings of the separate words in it.How can we successfully read idioms?
A. Look at the meanings of the separate words.
B. Create an image in your mind.
C. Find the clues in the context.Reading strategy (P51)1. crocodile tears　Don’t shed crocodile tears over
his misfortune. I know you hate
him.
false or insincere weeping Don’t cry over spilt milk. You can never change the past.
2. cry over spilt milkuseless regret I am at the end of my rope about what to do about my current situation at work.
try one’s best3. at the end of one’s rope4. chickens come home
to roost Her chickens have finally come home to roost and she must now take responsibility for what she has done. .suffer through one’s own misdeeds 自食其果 His winning the new contract
was a real feather in his cap;
the manager was proud of it.something to be proud of5. a feather in one’s cap Fast Reading: Exercises on P50.1. An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning is not straightforward, because it often can’t be understood by looking at the meanings of its separate words.
2. Hebrew and Greek.
3. “The apple of somebody’s eye”.Fast reading: Skim and grasp its main idea.Part 1(Par1):
The Definition of an IdiomPart 2(Par2-6):
Examples of Biblical IdiomsPart 3(Par7):
Importance of studying IdiomsCareful reading (I)Read the passage again and answer the following questions.
Why does the Bible have
a lot of idioms?2. How is studying idioms
useful in language learning?
Why does the Bible have
a lot of idioms?HebrewGreektranslationBecause it was first written in Hebrew and Greek, both of which used many idioms. 2. How is studying idioms
useful in language learning?You can improve your comprehension and
develop a high level
of competence in
communication skills.
Careful reading (II)How many idioms are there in the article?6Before long There is a hidden weakness in someone whom we admire or respect.To see signs that disaster is coming.Careful readingPractice: Reading StrategyTo have a large celebrationOur small kindness often bring us rich rewards, while our small offences can bring disasters.A child who is loved very much by his or her parents.Debbie’s father always warns her to be nice to people around her, because _____________________.
Sarah’s grandmother adores her; Sarah is _____________________
______________. the apple of her grandma’s eyeyou reap what you sowChoose the correct idiom from the article to complete each sentence below.3. Wilson was disappointed when he learnt that the coach had ________________.
4. She knew it might take a long time for her teammates to change their minds, but she believed that the new plan would work_______________.by and byfeet of clay5. When my brother came back home from his trip to Europe, we _________________ for him?
6. After his company suffered millions of dollars in losses, Joe ___________________________ and left the company. killed the fatted calfsaw the handwriting on the wall summaryHomeworkEx E, P53
Exx A1,A2, P124