Unit 4 Behind beliefs Reading(1)：Biblical idioms in English第一课时课件（36张）

课件36张PPT。M9U4
Behind beliefsweddingpriesttake office（就职）＊The 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 .
M9 U4 Behind beliefsBiblical idioms in EnglishstructurePart I
Part II
Part IIIPara .1Para.2-6Para.7 the _______ of an idiom. some ________ of biblical idioms the ________ from understanding of idiomsdefinitionexamplesbenefitsDetailed reading
Part 1: What is an idiom?An idiom is a group of words or an expression
____ _______ ___ ______ is not straightforward,
because it often can’t be understood by looking
at the meanings of its separate words. themeaningofwhichPart 2 Biblical idioms and the stories behind them Task 1
Q1.What are the features of Biblical idioms?
Q2.How many idioms are mentioned in this part?The features of Biblical idioms (Para2-6) :
a. Biblical idioms originally had straightforward and clear meanings.
b. Biblical idioms is often an expression that underlines the moral of a story...
c. Some idioms from the Bible use animals to create an image.
d. Another focus of Biblical idioms is agricultural life or food.How many idioms are mentioned in this part?
by and by
feet of clay
see the handwriting on the wall
kill the fatted calf
you reap what you sow
the apple of somebody's eye
How do you understand them? in the Bible: immediately
Now: before long feet of clayThere is a hidden weakness in somebody whom we admire or respect.see the handwriting
on the wallTo see signs that disaster is coming. kill the fatted calfTo have a large celebration you reap what
you sow Our small kindnesses often bring us rich
rewards, while our small offences can bring
disasters apple of somebody’s eyea child who is loved very much by his or her parents Practice time (P52 Part C2)Debbie’s father always warns her to be nice to
people around her, because____________________.
you reap what you sow2. Sarah’s mother adores her; Sarah is __________
__________________________. the apple
of her mother’s eye3. Wilson was disappointed when he learnt that the
coach had____________________.feet of clay4. 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 by5. When my brother came back home from his trip
to Europe, we ____________________________.killed the fatted calf6. After his company suffered millions of dollars
in losses, Joe _____________________________and
left the company.saw the handwriting on the wallPractice time (P52 Part C2)
List the benefits from learning idioms improving your _______________
Developing a high level of competence in your _____________ ___________
3）Better _____________ and ____________ the _________ and _____________ of English-speaking countries
comprehension communication skillsunderstanding appreciating history culture Part 3Don’t teach fish to swim.不要班门弄斧。More idiomsBe as cool as a cucumber.Be calm. 很镇静。When pigs fly.不可能。It’s impossible.Don’t wake a sleeping dog.不要自找麻烦。Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched(孵).不要高兴得太早。See the elephant. 见世面。competition【07江苏高考】
1. You may not have played very well today, but at least you’ve got through to the next round and ______.
[链接高考]A. tomorrow never comes
B. tomorrow is another day
C. never put off till tomorrow
D. there is no tomorrowBA. 今日事今日毕。b明天又是崭新的一天C.今日事，今日毕【08江苏高考】
2. --- It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
--- That’s right. _____________.
A. Something is better than nothing
B. The more, the merrier
C. The sooner begin, the sooner done
D. Many hands make light work
D【09南外模拟考试】
4.— I’m sure the Mexican Government will control the outbreak of the H1N1 flu in a very short time. Do you think so?
— Yes. ______.
A. Great minds think alike
B. The early bird catches the worm
C. Facts speak louder than words
D. No pains, no gains
A【09通州二模】
5. ---It is no good continuing to work too hard like him.
---I agree, as the proverb goes, “_______”.
A. Rome wasn’t built in one day.
B. A year’s plan starts with spring.
C. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.
D. The grass is greener on the other side.
C只工作不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻。
邻家芳草绿，隔岸风景好。【09镇江高三二模】
6. —Do you mean that he should prepare for his exam one year in advance?
—Sure. Anyway, _________ .
A. actions speak louder than words
B. better late than never
C. a good beginning is half done
D. the early bird catches the worm
D
【09苏北四市高三二模】
7. --- Time flies! The wonderful party is over. We'll have to part.
--- No need to feel blue. ____________.
A Still tongue makes a wise head.
B. A single flower does not make a spring.
C. All good things come to an end.
D. All that glitters is not gold.
CA.寡言者智
一花独放不是春,百花齐放春满园.
天下没有不散的宴席【09南通高三一模】
8.—Mrs. Smith, please teach me how to draw on the computer today.
? —Oh, no._______. You have to get familiar with the keyboard first
A. It is never too old to learn
B. Think twice before you do
C. Learn to walk before you run
D. One today is worth two tomorrows
C循序渐进。一个今天胜似两个明天Tomorrow is another day.明天又是崭新的一天
Many hands make light work.众人拾柴火焰高
Every profession produces its own best.行行出状元
Great minds think alike.英雄所见略同
All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.只工作不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻。
The early bird catches the worm.早起的鸟儿有虫吃
Old habits die hard. 旧习难改
All good things come to an end.天下没有不散的宴席
Learn to walk before you run.循序渐进。 Do you think understanding
idioms is an important part
of language learning?
Why or why not?DiscussionGoodbye Thank you