Unit 4 Behind beliefs

Reading

Biblical idioms in English

crocodile tears

他假惺惺地为妻子的死掉了几滴眼泪，然后，很快又结婚了。

He wept a few crocodile tears over his wife's death and then go married again at once.

鳄鱼的眼泪 , 假慈悲

1. I took my mother’s car without asking for permission. She is angry with me. I am in hot water now!in hot water: in trouble （处于麻烦之中）

Read the sentences and try to guess what each idiom means

2. Robert and Janice were supposed to get married last month. At the last minute Robert cancelld the wedding because he was too nervous to get married. He got cold feet.

get cold feet: become too nervous to act （临阵退缩）

3. Don’t tell anybody else that I am looking for a new job. Please keep it under your hat.

keep sth under your hat: keep a secret; not to tell anybody the secret. （对某事保守秘密）

4. I'd rather tell my mother a white lie than tell her the truth and upset her. 

A white lie: an unimportant lie （善意的谎言、小谎言）

Let’s check the preview. Answer the three 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. Which languages was the Bible first written in?

In Hebrew and Greek.

3. Which idiom is often used to describe children?

‘Apple of their parents’ eye’.

What is the structure of the passage?

Part 1(Par1)

Part 2(Par2-6)

Part 3(Par7)

The Definition of an idiom

Biblical idioms in English

The importance of studying idioms

Careful reading

2. Why is an idiom easily misunderstood?

Because it often uses a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept among other things.

Part 1 (Para. 1) : Definition of the idioms

1. The meaning of an idiom can be the same as the meanings of its components. (T /F)

Fdifferent different

fromfrom

Part 2 Para. 2-6 :

Biblical idioms in English

What idioms are mentioned in the article?

1. by and by2. feet of clay

3. see the handwriting on the wall

4. kill the fatted calf

5. you reap what you sow

6. apple of someone’s eye

immediately/ before long

to have a large celebration

a child who is loved very much by his or her parents.

There is a hidden weakness in sb. whom we…

to see signs that disaster is coming

small kindnesses often bring us rich rewards, while small offences can bring disasters

(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.

(4) When my brother came back home from his trip to Europe, we ____________________ for him.killed the fatted calf

Part 3Para. 7: The importance of learning idioms

How is studying idioms useful in language learning?

You can improve your comprehension and develop a high level of competence in communication skills.

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 meKill the 7 calf

Use food or things 8 with food Apple of their parents’ eyeThe 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.

Summary :Finish the task-based reading assignment.

Biblical idioms in Englishdefinition

apparent/clearorigins

Bible

ways

animals

fatted

connected/linked/concerned

importance/functions/significance communication

[ 链接高考 ]• 【江苏高考】 26. You may not have played very well

today, but at least you’ve got through to the next round and ______.

A. tomorrow never comes B. tomorrow is another day C. never put off till tomorrow D. there is no

tomorrow• 【江苏高考】 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 begin, the sooner done

B

A

• 【镇江高三二模】 35. —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• 【盐城高三二模】 24. — 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

D

A

• 【 09 苏北四市高三二模】 28. --- Time flies! The wonderful party is over. We'll have to part.

--- No need to feel blue. ____________ A. 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.• 【 09 徐州高三三模】 28 ．— 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

C

A