Unit 4 Behind beliefs Reading(1)：Biblical idioms in English 课件（27张PPT）

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M 9 Unit 4 Behind beliefs
Reading
Biblical idioms in English
The Bible is often described as "the greatest book ever written."
Many common English phrases and expressions have their origins in the Bible .
Can you guess the meanings of
the underlined words?

A：Oh, my God! What happened?
Why are you black and blue?
B：I got beaten by Peter’s brother.
A：That’s a bad apple! Let’s think up a
way and teach him a lesson.
坏蛋
a bad apple:
2. A：I think it was Jason who stole my
document.
B：Fat chance!
A：He’s the only one who left here late.
B：I know him. He’ll never do that sort
of thing.
Fat chance:
微小的机会；极少的可能
Reading
Biblical idioms in English
Idioms
from the Bible
Fast reading
Go through the passage as quickly as possible and tick out answers to the questions.
1. What 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.
2. What can idioms represent?
A single object, person or concept ,etc
3. What did ‘by and by’ originally mean in the Bible?
Immediately.
4. What does ‘by and by’ mean today?
Before long.
5. How many years ago was the Bible translated into English?
Hundreds of years ago.
6.How is studying idioms in language learning?
Help to improve our comprehension and develop a high level of competence in our communication skills. In addition, we can better understand and appreciate the history and cultures of English-speaking countries.
Detailed reading
Read Paragraph 3-5 and list all of the idioms mentioned in the three paragraphs and their meanings.




List all of the idioms mentioned in the three paragraphs and their meanings.
1.feet of clay
2. a little bird told me
There is a hidden weakness in somebody whom we admire or respect.
When people want to say that they know something but not who gave them the information.
3. kill the fatted calf
4. the apple of their parents’ eye
5. the salt of the earth
to have a large celebration.
Parents love their children very much and are proud of them.
A person is very good and honest.
(1)Sarah’s grandmother adores her;
Sarah is ___________________________
the apple of her grandmother’s eye.
(2) Wilson was disappointed when he learnt
that the coach had _____________________
feet of clay
(3) 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 by
Apply these idioms into practical usage
by and by/ feet of clay/ a little bird told me / apple of their parents’ eye /the salt of the earth /kill the fatted calf
(4) The people in my village are very
honest and hard-working; they are
__________________
the salt of the earth
(5) When my brother came back home
from his trip to Europe, we
________________ for him.
killed the fatted calf
(6) She would not say who told her about
the surprise party. She just said,
‘_________________.’
A little bird told me
by and by/ feet of clay/ a little bird told me / apple of their parents’ eye /the salt of the earth /kill the fatted calf
Summary :Finish the task-based reading assignment.
Biblical idioms in English
definition
apparent/clear
origins
Bible
ways
animals
fatted
connected/linked/concerned
importance/significance
communication
The 1 of idiom An idiom is a group of words that has a special meaning which is not usually 2.
The 3 of idioms Quite a few of idioms come from the 4 .
Different 5 to understand the meanings of idioms Have straightforward and clear meanings Feet of clay
Use 6 to create an image A little bird told me
Kill the 7 calf
Use food or things 8 with food Apple of their parents’ eye
The salt of the earth
The 9 of idioms Studying idioms can help improve our comprehension and by learning enough important idioms, we can develop a high level of competence in our 10 skills.

1. --- 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


2.— 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

3. ---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.

4. —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

5. — Why, I’ve told Joe millions of times to leave his dirty shoes outside.
— Come on, calm down. ______, you know.
A. Old habits die hard
B. Bad news travels fast
C. A word to the wise is enough
D. A miss is as good as a mile


6. --- 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.



7．—I regret that I spent three hours chatting about nothing with my friends at the party when I should have been preparing for the coming exam．
—Learn to control yourself． ．


A．Friends are thieves of time
B．Friends agree best at distance
C．Friends must part
D．A friend is never known till a man has need

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
Activity—Act out (group work)
Create a proper situation in which you can use as many idioms as possible by making a dialog.
by and by
feet of clay
A little bird told me.
kill the fated calf
the apple of someone’s eye
the salt of the earth


A winner will get a good prize. Hahahaha…
Come on, boys and girls!!
Homework:
1. Read the article again and note the important knowledge in the text.
2. Do Part A1 and A 2 on page 124 in Workbook so you will have more chances to use some useful words and phrases leant in this section.