1、Guess the meaning of the idioms.1.a wolf in sheeps clothing.2.eye for eye,tooth for tooth3.The love of money is the root of all evil(罪恶).4.Cast pearls(珍珠）before swine（猪).披着羊皮的狼以其人之道还治其人之身爱财乃万恶之源对牛弹琴学科网Fast reading Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?A.7B.7C.7D.7Part I(para
2、 1)Part II(para 2-5)Part III(para 6)_ of an idiomSome _ from the Bible _ of learning idiomsMain idea of each part DefinitionidiomsImportanceZ.x.x.K Part I(Para 1)Definition-An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning is not straightforward,because it often cannot be understood by loo
3、king at the meaning of the separate words in it.Careful reading Para 2by and bythe present meaningthe original meaning in the Biblebefore longimmediatelyWhy does the Bible have a lot of idioms?Because the Bible was first written in Hebrew and Greek,and many idioms are used in both of them.idiomstory
4、meaningfeet of clay_ dreamt of an image _ headimage _ breast and arms _legs feet made of _ and _a hidden weakness in someone whom we admire or respectPara 3goldsilverironironclaykingWhat is underlined in a biblical idiom?The moral of a storyidiomstorymeaningSee the handwriting on the wallA king had
5、a _ with his friends a_appeared and wrote something on the _:You are_.That very night,the kingdom was destroyed.to see signs that disaster is comingPara 4huge handwallbeing judgedpartyZx.xkidiomsstorypresentmeaningskill the fatted calfa _ left hometo waste in amusing himself.have a large celebration
6、 Para 5 idioms using _ to create an imageanimalssonidiomspresent meaningsthe apple of sbs eyelove sb very muchyou reap what you sowSmall kindnesses often bring usrich rewards while our small offences can bring disasters.Para 5 idioms related to _agricultural life or foodyou reap what you sowthe appl
7、e of her mothers eyefeet of clayEx.C2killed the fatted calfby and bysaw the handwriting on the wallPart III(para6)Idiomsimprove _.develop_better understand_comprehensiona high level of competence in communication skills history and cultureHow is studying idioms useful in language learning?Reading st
8、rategyHow can we successfully read idioms?A.Look at the meanings of the separate words.B.Create an image in your mind.C.Look at the context.D.Both B and C.Understanding analogies(比喻，类比)Usage of reading strategyWhat do the phrases in red mean?1.I took my mothers car without asking for permission.She
9、is angry at me.I am in hot water now!2.Dont tell anyone else that I am looking for a new job.Please keep it under your hat.(in trouble)(not tell anybody the secret)You may not have played very well today,but at least youve got through to the next round and“_”.A.Tomorrow never comes B.Tomorrow is ano
10、ther day C.Never put off till tomorrow D.There is no tomorrow切莫依赖明天明天又是崭新的一天今日事今日毕做事不要拖-It took me ten years to build up my business,and it almost killed me.-Well,you know what they say._.A.There is no smoke without fire B.Practice makes perfect C.All roads lead to Rome D.No pains,no gains无风不起浪 34.J
11、ack,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.every profession produce
12、s its own best.D结果好一切都好行行出状元33 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 gainsA智者所见略同32.-It is no good continuing to wor
13、k 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.C只工作不玩耍，聪明杰克也变傻35.Do you mean that he should prepare for his exam one year in advance?Sure.Anyway,
14、_ .A.actions speak louder than words B.Better late than never C.a good beginning is half done D.the early bird catches the wormD24.Why,Ive 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 en
15、ough D.A miss is as good as a mileA旧习难改对明智者一言已足失之毫厘，差之千里28.-Time flies!The wonderful party is over.Well 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.C寡言者智 28.I regret
16、that I spent three hours chatting about nothing with my friends at the party when I should have been preparing for the coming examLearn to control yourselfA.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 A朋友之间也会保持距离需要之时方
17、知友。1.Many hands make light work.人多好办事。2.Something is better than nothing.有总比没有好。3.The more,the merrier.越多越好。4.The sooner begun,the sooner done.早开始早了。5.Tomorrow never comes 切莫依赖明天。6.Tomorrow is another day 明天又是崭新的一天。7.Never put off till tomorrow 今日事今日毕。8.There is no tomorrow 做事不要拖。9.There is no smoke
18、 without fire.无风不起浪。10.Practice makes perfect 孰能生巧。11.All roads lead to Rome 条条大路通罗马。12.No pains,no gains不劳无 获。13.Misfortunes tell us what fortune is.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。15.If a thing is worth doing it is worth doing well.凡值得一做的都值得做好。16.Every profession produces its own
19、 best.行行出状元。17.Great minds think alike智者所见略同。18.The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃。19.Facts speak louder than words 事实胜于雄辩。20.Rome wasnt built in one day.罗马非一日建成。21.A years plan starts with spring.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。23.The grass is greener on the
20、 other side.草是另一边的绿。24.Actions speak louder than words 事实胜于雄辩。25.Better late than never迟做总比不做好。26.A good beginning is half done 好的开始是成功的一半。27.Old habits die hard 旧习难改。28.Bad news travels fast 坏事传千里。29.A word to the wise is enough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31.A still tongue makes
21、a wise head.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33.All good things come to an end.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。35.Friends are thieves of time 朋友是时间盗贼。36.Friends agree best at distance朋友之间也会保持距离。37.Friends must part 天下无不散的宴席38.A friend is never known t
22、ill a man has need 需要之时方知友。Homework1.Read the text again after class.2.Learn to use the idioms learnt in this text and prepare for the conversation.3.Visit the following websites for more information if possible:http:/ you!Goodbye!cats and dogs be in the same boat be in hot water A frog in someones
23、throat.1.I wish I had brought my umbrella.Its raining_.2.Nobody has any money to go out tonight.We are _.3.He has been _ with his boss.He might be fired.4.A:Why dont you sing with us in our next concert this Friday?B:I wish I could,but I caught a cold and have_.Fill in the blanks with proper idiomscats and dogsin the same boatin hot watera frog in my throat
