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1、M9U4 Behind beliefs (2)ReadingBiblical idioms in EnglishTask 1: Key expressions:Para1 换句话说 =in another word与完全不同be very different from=d_ from totally.的组成部分 the _ of 代表单个概念 _ other things 以及其他除非你认出那个习语误解所读所听 _ _ you read or hear _Para 2 来自圣经被翻译成希腊语成为英语的一部分失去原有的意思与.有模糊或松散的联系 Para 3 强调故事的寓意 不为人知/隐藏的弱点

2、砸在他的脚上 in one swift movePara 4 have fun 正在被审判 看到灾难来临的迹象 Para 5 kill the fatted calf举行盛大庆典把钱和时间浪费在做自我娱乐上沦落到打工为庆祝他回家Para 6 农业生活 种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆 一把种子small offences can bring disasters 小小的善举常给我们带来丰厚的回报一个与食物有关的成语掌上明珠，被宠的孩子Para 7 网页所列出的例子在口头和书面英语中培养高水平的沟通能力对有透彻的理解说英语的国家 习语是历史和文化的载体Task 2: Task- based Reading Fi

3、ll in the blanks with proper words according to the passage. (每空一词)Biblical idioms in English (1)_ of an idiomA group of words or an expression whose meaning can only be understood by looking at the whole meaning of the words in it.Origins and(2)_IdiomsMeaningby and byIn the Bible: (3)_Now: before l

4、ongMoral of a storyfeet of clayA hidden (4) _see the handwriting on the wall See the signs of a _ disaster.Animal-relatedkill the fatted calfHaving a large(6)_Agricultural life & Food-relatedapple of their parents eyesMeaning their parents love them very much and take(7) _ in them.you reap what you

5、sow Meaning that our small kindnesses often (8) r_ us greatly, while our small offences can bring us disasters.The (9)_ of learning idioms(10) _ your comprehensionDeveloping a high level of (11)_ in your communication skillsBetter understanding and the history and cultures of English-speaking countr

6、ies, because idioms are (12)_ of history and culture.Task 3:Practice to use the idioms Try to infer the meanings of the following idioms by analyzing the hidden clues and then use them in certain situations. at the top of a hat (immediately)know the ropes (to know how to do sth.-this idiom refers to

7、 the fact that a sailor knows how to make ropes for sailing)childs play (an easy job)see eye to eye (to have the same opinion as someone else)a feather in (my) cap (something that you can be proud of -this idiom came from the native American Indians who usually gave a feather to someone who was brav

8、e in a battle)on a shoestring (having very little money)(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 ver

9、y successful.(3) When her friends call, Megan will drop everything to go and meet them. She will leave _. (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

10、 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. Task4: Key sentences:考点复习一：定语从句1.An idiom is a group of words or an expression _meaning often cannot be understood by looking at the meaning

11、 of the separate words in it.2. Today, we use this idiom to mean that there is a hidden weakness in somebody _we admire and respect. 3.The Bible was first written in Hebrew and then translated into Greek, _(两个) use many idioms.4.It comes from a story _ a son returned to his family after being gone f

12、or a very long time.考题链接Last week, only two people came to look at the house, _wanted to buy it. A. none of them B. both of them C. none of whom D. neither of whom考点复习二：状语从句1.Idioms often use a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept, among other things, and _you recognize wh

13、en an idiom is being used, you can easily misunderstand what you read or hear spoken. A. unless B. if C. where D. why2.Biblical idioms originally had straightforward and clear meanings _ they were often meant to underline the moral of a story and to give audiences and image to help them understand t

14、he story better. A. unless B as if C. because D. where考题链接The master will not attend our meeting_ he _ free. A. if; will be B. if; is C. unless; shall be D. unless; is考点复习三：非谓语1.All of the examples _(列在网页上的) are used frequently in oral and written English.2.A huge hand appeared and wrote a message on the wall, _(tell) the king and his friends that they were being judged.3. After spending every penny of his money and being reduced to _(hire) himself out to feed pigs, he realized that he had been a fool and went home.4. _(study) them can help improve your comprehension