英语周报牛津模块九Unit4Reading
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Why does the Bible have a lot of idioms?
Because the Bible was first written in Hebrew and then translated into Greek, and many idioms are used in both of them. Because the Bible was translated into English hundreds of years ago, many Hebrew or Greek idioms have become part of the English language.
Examplesof different kinds
related to stories
This kind of idiom underlines the ______ of a story and gives audiences an image to help them understand the story better, such as “feet of clay”.
2.Which languages was the Bible first written in?
In Hebrew. Apple of their parents’ eye.
3.Which idiom is often used to describe children?
Careful reading
As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand. Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
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Fast reading
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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.
Bird and clay.
7. Which foods are included in the idioms in the article?
Apple and salt.
How is studying idioms useful in language learning?
You can improve your comprehension and develop a high level of competence skills.
carriers
competence
English-speaking
Read the text carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
1. How many idioms are mentioned in this text? A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. D. 7. 2. Which of the following idioms means that a person is very good and honest? A. Feet of clay. B. The salt of the earth. C. The apple of one’s eye. D. A little bird told me.
the apple of one’s eye
Conclusion
Since idioms are an important part of a language as well as ________ of history and culture and studying them can help improve comprehension and develop a high level of ___________ in communication skills, it is necessary for learners to study them so as to better understand and appreciate the history and cultures of ________________ countries.
The Obstacle In Our Path
Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.
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Hundreds of years ago.
How many years ago was the Bible translated into English?
Before long.
Immediately.
What did ‘by and by’ originally mean in the Bible? What does ‘by and by’ mean today?
related to ________
This kind of idiom uses animals to create an image, such as “a little bird told me” and “________________”.
moral
animals
kill the fatted calf
Examples of different kinds
related to food
This kind of idiom focuses on food or things related to food, like “___________________” and “the salt of the earth”.
Work in pairs and fill in the form. meaning represent Greek
Definition
An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose ________ can be completely different from the meanings of its components, using words to _________ a single object, perset of clay’ mean?
6. Which animals are featured in the idioms in the articles?
There is a hidden weakness in somebody whom we admire or respect.
Bible idioms
Quite a few idioms used in English came from the Bible, which was first written in Hebrew and then translated into _____, both of which use many idioms. We call them Biblical idioms in English.
Many basic concepts and principles of Western culture have come down from the Bible. Many common English phrases and expressions have their origin in the Bible well. Even though it was written more than 2,000 years ago, the Bible continues to influence people today. Let’s enjoy a story in it.
Scan the Internet article on page 50 quickly and find the answers to the Knowledge questions（细节复述型问题）which elicit factual answers and recognition of information, words, phrases or sentences in the passage as answers.
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Biblical idioms in English
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The Bible is often described as "the greatest book ever written." This is because of its unending significance and influence on people throughout the ages. No other book in history has impacted peoples and cultures like the Bible.
Listen to the recording and follow, then read it carefully and answer the following questions in Part C1. These questions interpret some information in the passage, so finish them and try to improve the students’ ability to find specific information.
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.
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Why does the Bible have a lot of idioms?
Because the Bible was first written in Hebrew and then translated into Greek, and many idioms are used in both of them. Because the Bible was translated into English hundreds of years ago, many Hebrew or Greek idioms have become part of the English language.
Examplesof different kinds
related to stories
This kind of idiom underlines the ______ of a story and gives audiences an image to help them understand the story better, such as “feet of clay”.
2.Which languages was the Bible first written in?
In Hebrew. Apple of their parents’ eye.
3.Which idiom is often used to describe children?
Careful reading
As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand. Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
1
Fast reading
2
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.
Bird and clay.
7. Which foods are included in the idioms in the article?
Apple and salt.
How is studying idioms useful in language learning?
You can improve your comprehension and develop a high level of competence skills.
carriers
competence
English-speaking
Read the text carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
1. How many idioms are mentioned in this text? A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. D. 7. 2. Which of the following idioms means that a person is very good and honest? A. Feet of clay. B. The salt of the earth. C. The apple of one’s eye. D. A little bird told me.
the apple of one’s eye
Conclusion
Since idioms are an important part of a language as well as ________ of history and culture and studying them can help improve comprehension and develop a high level of ___________ in communication skills, it is necessary for learners to study them so as to better understand and appreciate the history and cultures of ________________ countries.
The Obstacle In Our Path
Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.
01
02
Hundreds of years ago.
How many years ago was the Bible translated into English?
Before long.
Immediately.
What did ‘by and by’ originally mean in the Bible? What does ‘by and by’ mean today?
related to ________
This kind of idiom uses animals to create an image, such as “a little bird told me” and “________________”.
moral
animals
kill the fatted calf
Examples of different kinds
related to food
This kind of idiom focuses on food or things related to food, like “___________________” and “the salt of the earth”.
Work in pairs and fill in the form. meaning represent Greek
Definition
An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose ________ can be completely different from the meanings of its components, using words to _________ a single object, perset of clay’ mean?
6. Which animals are featured in the idioms in the articles?
There is a hidden weakness in somebody whom we admire or respect.
Bible idioms
Quite a few idioms used in English came from the Bible, which was first written in Hebrew and then translated into _____, both of which use many idioms. We call them Biblical idioms in English.
Many basic concepts and principles of Western culture have come down from the Bible. Many common English phrases and expressions have their origin in the Bible well. Even though it was written more than 2,000 years ago, the Bible continues to influence people today. Let’s enjoy a story in it.
Scan the Internet article on page 50 quickly and find the answers to the Knowledge questions（细节复述型问题）which elicit factual answers and recognition of information, words, phrases or sentences in the passage as answers.
卡通风工作总结
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牛津版 高三 Module 9 Unit 4
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Biblical idioms in English
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Reading
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The Bible is often described as "the greatest book ever written." This is because of its unending significance and influence on people throughout the ages. No other book in history has impacted peoples and cultures like the Bible.
Listen to the recording and follow, then read it carefully and answer the following questions in Part C1. These questions interpret some information in the passage, so finish them and try to improve the students’ ability to find specific information.
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.