牛津版模块九Unit-4-Behind-beliefs-reading-1课件.ppt--（课件中不含音视频）

1、Do you know the name of this movie?Keep me as the“apple of the eye”,hide me under the shadow of your wings.圣经旧约诗篇第17章“You are the apple of my eye.”You are the one that I cherish.把我当作你极为珍视的人，将我藏在你的羽翼之下。The Bible is often described as the greatest book ever written.Many basic concepts and principles o

2、f Western culture have come down from the Bible.Many common English phrases and expressions have their origins in the Bible.ReadingBiblical idioms in EnglishIdiomsfrom the Bible Go through the passage as quickly as possible and try to find the answers to the following questions.What is an idiom?Whic

3、h language was the Bible first written in?3.Which idiom is often used to describe children?1.What is an idiom?An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning often cannot be understood by looking at the meanings of the separate words in it.2.Which languages was the Bible first written in

4、?In Hebrew and Greek.3.Which idiom is often used to describe children?The apple of somebodys eye.What are mentioned in the passage?p definition of an idiomp writer of the Biblep brief introduction to biblical idiomsp belief of western peoplep examples of biblical idiomsp benefits of learning idiomsW

5、hat are the relevant paragraphs?Part 1:definition of an idiom Part 2:brief introduction to biblical idiomsPart 3:examples of biblical idiomsPart 4:benefits of learning idiomspara._para._para._para._123-671.Read Para.1 and 2 again carefully.Answer the following T/F questions.The meaning of an idiom i

6、s always the same as the meanings of its components.b.You can easily misunderstand a sentence if you dont recognize an idiom is being used.c.The original meanings of Biblical idioms have never changed.Detailed reading-Part 1&2The idiom by and by originally means_,but now it means _.immediately befor

7、e longDetailed reading-Part 3idiomsmeaningsfeet of clay see the handwriting on the wallkill the fatted calf the apple of ones eyeyou reap what you sow a hidden weakness in somebody we admire or respectto see signs that disaster is comingto have a large celebrationbeing loved very muchour small kindn

8、esses bring us rich rewards,while small offences can bring disastersPractice:Choose the correct idiom from the text to complete each sentence below.Debbies father always warned her to be nice to people around her,because _.2.Sarahs mother adores her very much;Sarah is _.3.Wilson was disappointed whe

9、n he learnt that the coach had _.the apple of her mothers eyefeet of clayyou reap what you sow4.She knew it might take a long time for her teammates to change their minds,but she believed that the new plan would work _.5.When my brother came back home from his trip to Europe,we _.6.After his company

10、 suffered millions of dollars in losses,Joe _ and left the company.by and bykilled the fatted calfsaw the handwriting on the wall 3.Read paragraph 7 again carefully and try to list the benefits of learning idioms.Improving your _ Developing a high level of competence in your _ _ Better _ and _ the _

11、 and _ of English-speaking countries comprehension communication skillsunderstanding appreciating history culturesDetailed reading-Part 4Post-reading:Finish the task-based readingBiblical idioms in EnglishThe definition of an idiomA group of words or an expression whose meaning can only be understoo

12、d by looking at the (1)_ meaning of the words in itUsing a number of words to represent a single object,person or concept,etcThe(2)_of learning idioms (3)_ your comprehensionDeveloping a high level of competence in your communication skillsBetter understanding and(4)_ the history and culture of Engl

13、ish-speaking countriesThe(5)_of Biblical IdiomsThe BibleTypes of image(8)_(9)_Story-relatedFeet of clayA hidden weakness(6)_Kill the fatted calfHaving a large celebrationAbout(7)_ life or food-related Apple of ones eyeMeaning their parents love their children very much and be proud of them.You reap

14、what you sowSmall kindnesses often bring us a rich reward while small offences can(10)_ in disasterwhole/completebenefitsImprovingExamplesappreciatingMeaningsresultAnimal-relatedOriginagricultural高考链接v1.You may not have played very well today,but at least youve got through to the next round and _.A.

15、tomorrow never comes B.tomorrow is another day C.never put off till tomorrow D.there is no tomorrowB2.-It shouldnt take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.-Thats right._.A.Many hands make light work B.Something is better than nothing C.The more,the merrier D.The sooner begi

16、n,the sooner doneAv3.Jack,I want to change my job.You know I havent achieved anything since I took up teaching.Really?There is not a job considered the best one!As we all know,_!A.misfortunes tell us what fortune is.B.all is well that ends well.C.if a thing is worth doing it is worth doing well.D.ev

17、ery profession produces its own best.Dv4.Im 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 gainsA5.-It is no good continuing to

18、work too hard like him.-I agree,as the proverb goes,“_ _”.A.Rome wasnt built in one day.B.A years plan starts with spring.C.All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.D.The grass is greener on the other side.Cv6.Do you mean that he should prepare for his exam one year in advance?Sure.Anyway,_ .A.acti

19、ons speak louder than words B.better late than never C.a good beginning is half done D.the early bird catches the wormDHow to learn English idioms?DiscussionPossible ways:Learning more about the origins of English and the backgrounds of the English culture Being exposed to English as much as possibl

20、e interactive activities in class(discussion,interviews,story-telling and role-play)out-of-class activities(English speech contests,English evenings,English corners)finding opportunities to communicate with English native speakers,if possibleHomeworkv1.Read the article again.v2.Note the important kn

21、owledge in the text.v3.Do Part A1 and A 2 on page 124 in Workbook so they will have more chances to use some useful words and phrases learnt in this section.ye-byeye-byeThe features of Biblical idioms(Para3-6):a.Biblical idioms often came from stories.b.Some Biblical idioms use animals.c.Another foc

22、us of Biblical idioms is agricultural life or food.2.Read Para 3-6 carefully and answer the following questions:1)What does“feet of clay”mean?2)What does“see the handwriting on the wall”mean?3)What animal is used in an idiom in the article?4)Which idioms in the text are related to agricultural life

23、or food?1)What does“feet of clay”mean?2)What does“see the handwriting on the wall”mean?There is a hidden weakness in somebody whom we admire or respect.It means to see signs that disaster is coming.(3)What animal is used in an idiom in the article?A calf.(4)Which idioms in the text are related to ag

24、ricultural life or food?You reap what you sow and the apple of somebodys eye.How many idioms have been mentioned in this article?What are they?Six idioms.by and byfeet of claysee the handwriting on the wall kill the fatted calfyou reap what you sow apple of somebodys eye2_of idiom4_Examples 9_A grou

25、p of words or an expression whose meaning is not usually 3 _.Quite a few of them come from the Bible.The moral of a story is 5 _,for example,feet of clay.Use 6_in the idioms,such as kill the fatted calf.Another focus is7 _life or food,for instance,you 8_what you sow.Biblical Idioms are an important

26、part of language and they are 10_ of history and culture.1_ idioms DefinitionOriginunderlinedanimals agriculturalConclusionreapstraightforward/apparentcarriers1.Many hands make light work.人多好办事。人多好办事。2.Something is better than nothing.有总比没有好。有总比没有好。3.The more,the merrier.越多越好。越多越好。4.The sooner begun

27、,the sooner done.早开始早了。早开始早了。5.Tomorrow never comes 切莫依赖明天。切莫依赖明天。6.Tomorrow is another day 明天又是崭新的一天。明天又是崭新的一天。7.Never put off till tomorrow 今日事今日毕。今日事今日毕。8.There is no tomorrow 做事不要拖。做事不要拖。9.There is no smoke without fire.无风不起浪。无风不起浪。10.Practice makes perfect 孰能生巧。孰能生巧。11.All roads lead to Rome 条条

28、大路通罗马。条条大路通罗马。12.No pains,no gains不劳无不劳无 获。获。13.Misfortunes tell us what fortune is.不幸让我们懂得什么是幸运不幸让我们懂得什么是幸运14.All is well that ends well.结果好一切都好。结果好一切都好。15.If a thing is worth doing it is worth doing well.凡值得一做的都值得做好。凡值得一做的都值得做好。16.Every profession produces its own best.行行出状元。行行出状元。17.Great minds t

29、hink alike智者所见略同。智者所见略同。18.The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃。早起的鸟儿有虫吃。19.Facts speak louder than words 事实胜于雄辩。事实胜于雄辩。20.Rome wasnt built in one day.罗马非一日建成。罗马非一日建成。21.A years plan starts with spring.一年之际在于春。一年之际在于春。22.All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.只工作不玩耍，聪明杰克也变傻。只工作不玩耍，聪明杰克也变傻。23.T

30、he grass is greener on the other side.草是另一边的绿。草是另一边的绿。24.Actions speak louder than words 事实胜于雄辩。事实胜于雄辩。25.Better late than never迟做总比不做好。迟做总比不做好。26.A good beginning is half done 好的开始是成功的一半。好的开始是成功的一半。27.Old habits die hard 旧习难改。旧习难改。28.Bad news travels fast 坏事传千里。坏事传千里。29.A word to the wise is enough对明智者一言已足对明智者一言已足 30.A miss is as good as a mile失之毫厘，差之千里失之毫厘，差之千里 31.A still tongue makes a wise head.寡言者智寡言者智 32.A single flower does not make a spring.一花独放不是春，百花齐放春满园一花独放不是春，百花齐放春满园 33.All good things come to an end.天下没有不散的筵席天下没有不散的筵席 34.All that glitters is not gold.会发光的不一定是金子。会发光的不一定是金子。