Unit 4 Behind beliefs Biblical idioms in English Reading

Question: What is an idiom? Fast reading 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. ( in para 1)

Part 1(Para 1) Part 2(Paras 2-5) Part 3(Para 6) c. Definition of idioms a. Importance of learning idioms b. Examples of Biblical idioms Structure analysis

Careful reading examples of biblical idioms Part 2 ( Paras.2-5) Careful reading

What does “by and by” mean ? Para 2 immediately ( in the past) before long ( now ) by and by

idiom original story meaning feet of clay a hidden weakness in someone whom we admire or respect 伟人的弱点, 致命的弱点 a king … a dream… The image … a stone fell… broke… Para 3 Complete the form

Idioms related to animals and food Question: What animals and food are mentioned? bird calf apple salt Listening (paras 4-5)

有人私下告诉我 The idiom comes from a passage in the Bible, which is used to say that _________________________________. they know something but not who gave them the information. No.1

kill the fatted calf 设宴招待 The son left home after wasting his time and money leading a life of luxury and later _______________ and came home. A calf was killed and cooked for a feast. mended his ways No. 2

love sb very much be very proud of sb 掌上明珠 No.3 apple of their parents’ eye

preserve things precious a very good and honest person 高尚的人，精英 No.4

… clay … a hidden weakness of a strong person sb you don’t want to mention salt … … fatted calf … apple … … bird … a feast the person you love very much a person who’s very good and honest … analogy ( 类比，比喻）

Competition （1）（1） （2）（2） （3）（3） （4）（4） （5）（5） （6）（6） （7）（7）

链接高考 【 10, 江苏， 31 】 ---- I have tried very hard to find a solution to the problem, but in vain Why not consult with Frank? You see______. A. great minds think alike B. two heads are better than one C. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush D. It’s better to think twice before doing something B

Please guess the meaning When the cat’s away, the mice will play. 山中无老虎, 猴子称大王

A. apple of their parents’ eye B. feet of clay C. by and by D. the salt of the earth E. kill the fatted calf F. a little bird told me She would not say who told her about the surprise party. She just said, ‘_____.’

Mr. Green trusted his friend until he realized that he was a wolf in sheep's clothing. 披着羊皮的狼；貌善心恶的人

The people in my village are very honest and good; they are _____. A. apple of their parents’ eye B. feet of clay C. by and by D. the salt of the earth E. kill the fatted calf F. a little bird told me

When my brother came back home from his trip to Europe, we ____ for him. E A. apple of their parents’ eye B. feet of clay C. by and by D. the salt of the earth E. kill the fatted calf F. a little bird told me

【 08, 江苏， 26 】 --- It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help. --- That’s right. _________. A. Many hands make light work B. Something is better than nothing C. The more,the merrier D. The sooner begun, the sooner done A 链接高考

studying idioms is useful in language learning? Do you think studying idioms is useful in language learning? ☆ comprehension ☆ competence/ability ☆ communication ☆ interpreter/ translator ☆ history and culture …… Part 3 (para 6)

Do a task-based reading Consolidation Answers : 1.definition 2. separate 3. admire 4. informed 5. pride 6.honest 7.importance/significance 8. comprehension 9. Develop 10. understanding

Write a short passage about them. Homework: Which idiom are you interested in? What is the origin and the meaning of the idiom? How do we use it to describe persons or things? Can you make a sentence using it? Do you think understanding idioms is important to language learning?

Consolidation apple of their parents’ eye feet of clay by and by the salt of the earth kill the fatted calf a little bird told me 掌上明珠 不久, 很快 高尚的人，社会中坚 有人私下告诉我 伟人的弱点 设宴招待

Part 4 Para. 6 the importance of learning idioms You can improve your __________ and develop a high level of _________ in ____________skills. It can be helpful for you to study idioms if you want to be an English ________ or ________. comprehension competence communication interpreter translator

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.

Competition （1）（1） （2）（2）（3）（3）（4）（4） （5）（5）（6）（6） （7）（7）（8）（8） Discussion

2. Which language was the Bible first written in? In Hebrew( 希伯来语 ) 1. When was the Bible translated into English? Centuries ago (Hundreds of years ago)

A.apple of their parents’ eye B. feet of clay C. by and by D. the salt of the earth E. kill the fatted calf F. a little bird told me Sarah’s parents love her; Sarah is the ___.

Question: When was the Bible translated into English? Centuries ago Fast reading

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. Part 1 (Para. 1)