Unit 4 Behind beliefs Reading(1)：Biblical idioms in English 课件（28张PPT）

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Module 9 Unit 4
Behind Beliefs

换言之
识别一个习语
好多；许多
失去原来的意思

与...有隐晦和松散的联系
突出故事寓意

砸在脚上
一下子
不为人知的弱点

in other words
recognize an idiom
quite a few
lose one’s original meaning
have a vague or loose connection with
6. underline the moral of a story
7. strike sb on the feet
8. in one swift move
9. a hidden weakness


Important Phrases
10. 玩得开心
11. 沦落到...地步
为别人打工
一把种子
带来丰厚回报
15. 提升较高水平能力

16. 透彻了解英语

17. 讲英语国家

18. 历史和文化的载体




10. have fun
11. be reduced to (doing) sth
hire oneself out to do sth
a handful of seeds
bring rich rewards
15. develop a high level of competence
16. have a thorough understanding of ---
17. English-speaking countries
18. carriers of history and culture



Guessing game
Guess what animals they are !
1. let the c__ out of the bag

泄露秘密，露马脚
2. go to the d____ s

沦落，每况愈下
3.cold f___

古怪的人/
冷若冰霜的人
4. have a b__ in one’s head

胡思乱想
5.I am so hungry that I could eat a h___.
饿得能吃下一头马/牛
6. m___ business
恶作剧，骗人的把戏
7.a l__ in the way
拦路虎
animal idioms
let the cat out of the bag
go to the dogs
cold fish
have a bee in one's head
eat a horse
monkey business
a lion in the way

Biblical idioms in English
How to understand an analogy
You make an analogy when you something in your mind and then it to something .
The meaning of an analogy can sometimes be very hard to guess.
You should first and in your mind.
Then to the message.
picture
compare
similar
look at the idiom
create a picture
look at the context
find out
Fast reading
1.What is an idiom?
An idiom is _______________________________ whose meaning can not be understood by ________________________________________ in it . Idioms often use a number of words to represent _____________, ________or ___________.
a group of words or an expression
looking at the meanings of the separate words
a single object person concept
Structure
para.1:
para.2:
para.3:
para.4:
para.5:
para.6:
para.7:

An idiom is a group of words or an expression...
However, many idioms have either...or...
A biblical idiom...underlines the moral of ...
Another common idiom from the Bible...
Some biblical idioms use animals, such as...
Another focus ...is agricultual life/food.
Idioms are an important part...Studying them can...

Definition
Examples
Importance/Benefits
2. Divide the text into 4 parts with the help of main ideas of each part given to you.
Part 1 (_____) the ________ of the idioms
Part 2 (_____) the ________ of the idioms
Part 3 (_____) _________of different kinds
of idioms
Part 4 (_____) ____________
1
definition
2
origin
3-6
Examples
7
Conclusion
3.Which diagram can best describe the structure
of this passage ?


A.
B.
C.
D.
D
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1
2
3
4
5
7
( ) 1) An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning is straightforward.
( ) 2) You can easily misunderstand a sentence if you don’t recognize an idiom is being used.
( ) 3) The idiom “see the handwriting on the wall” means to see signs that disaster is coming.
( ) 4) The idiom “you reap what you sow” means to have a large celebration.
( ) 5) The original meaning of Biblical idioms has never changed.
Careful Reading
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1) In the Bible the idiom ‘by and by’ originally meant ____.
A. finally B. immediately
C. before long D. gradually
2) What does ‘feet of clay’ mean?
A. A person is good and honest.
B. Parents love their children.
C. There is a hidden weakness in somebody whom
we admire or respect.
D. People want to say that they know something
but not who gave them the information.
2. Go through the passage again and choose the best
answers.
3) Which of the following animal is mentioned in the idiom in this article?
A. Bird B. Calf C. Wolf D. Sheep
4) Which food is included in the idiom in this article?
A. Apple B. Banana C. Salt D. Sugar
5) Studying idioms is important, because________.
A. studying idioms can help improve our comprehension
B. we can develop our competence in our communication skills
C. we will better understand and appreciate the history and cultures of English-speaking countries
D. all of the above
definition
straightforward
apparent
vague
Underlining
agricultural
importance/
significance/
benefits
appreciating
The ________ of an idiom A group of words or an expression, whose meaning is not _______ and can be different from the ______ meanings of its components

Features
of biblical idioms ﹡Having lost their original meanings or
having only a ______ or loose connection
with them
﹡________the moral of a story
﹡Being connected with animals
﹡Having a link with ________ life or food
The ________ of learning idioms ﹡Helping improve your comprehension
﹡Developing your communication skills
﹡Understanding and ________ the
history and culture better
1. Sarah’s mother adores her; Sarah is _______________.
2. Wilson was disappointed when he learnt that the coach had __________.
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 _________.
4. Debbie’s father always warned her to be nice to people she did not know, because we __________________
5. When my brother came back home from his trip to Europe, we __________________.
6. After his company suffered millions of dollars in losses, Joe ______________________________ and left the company.
the apple of her mother’s eye
feet of clay
by and by
reap what we sow
killed the fatted calf
saw the handwriting on the wall
Consolidation
1. help improve our comprehension
2. develop a high level of competence in communication skills.
3. have a thorough understanding of English idioms and origins.
3. better understand and appreciate the history and cultures of …
List the importance/benefits of studying idioms.
at the top of a hat, know the ropes, child’s play, see eye to eye, a feather in (my) cap, on a shoestring
(1) My sister and I agree about everything from fashion to politics. We __________________ 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 _______________, but he was very successful.
(3) When her friends call, Megan will drop everything to go and meet them. She will leave ___________________.
see eye to eye
on a shoestring
at the top of a hat
(4) If you have any questions, ask Ian. He has worked here for 25 years, so he really ______________________. No one knows more about his company than Ian.
(5) He is very experienced in this kind of problem. Helping you solve the problem will be ______________ to him.
(6) Herbert won a scholarship to Duke University. Over 500 students applied for the scholarship. It was ___________________ when he won.
knows the ropes
child’s play
a feather in his cap
at the top of a hat, know the ropes, child’s play, see eye to eye, a feather in (my) cap, on a shoestring