1、1.I bought a new car last month and now I have no money in my bank account.I always seem to be_.2.He is a successful businessman so his account is always _.3.Im _ today.Our football team lost the game again.4.Frightened by the snake,she went _.5.I was _ when I heard she was going to London for a mon
2、th while I had to stay here and work.in the red in the black feeling bluewhite as a sheetin the redin the black feeling bluewhite as a sheetRevisiongreen with envygreen with envyAn idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning often cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of the se
3、parate words in it.Careful reading Part I(Para 1)Items mentioned in the articlethe definition of an idiomthe writer of the Biblethe origin of many idiomssome examples/types of idioms beliefs of western peopleThe importance of learning idiomspara1para2para3-5para6Fast readingExample:Different types o
4、f idiomsby and by Feature1:The meanings of some idioms are always _.changingCareful reading Part II(Para 2-5)Meaning:In the past:Now:before longimmediatelyCareful reading(Para 3)straightforward and clearfeet of clayMeaning:a hidden weakness in someone whom we admire or respectExample:Feature2:idioms
5、 with?meaningsCareful reading (Para 4)Example1:Meaning:Example2:Meaning:Feature3:idioms related to _ to create an imageanimals a little bird told meWe want to say we know sth but dont want to tell others how we know it.kill the fatted calfhave a large celebration to celebrate ones returnor arrival C
6、areful reading (Para 5)Example1:Meaning:Example2:Meaning:Feature4:idioms using _to create an imagefoodthe apple of ones eyelove sb.very much/be very proud of sb.the salt of the eartha very good and honest person Practice 1:Choose the correct idiom from the article to complete each sentence below.1 S
7、arahs grandmother adores her;Sarah is _.2 Wilson was disappointed when he learnt that the coach had _.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 byfeet of claythe apple of her grandmothers eye4 The people in my v
8、illage are very honest and hard-working;they are _.5 When my brother came back home from his trip to Europe,we _ for him.6 She would not say who told her about the surprise party.She just said,_.A little bird told methe salt of the earthkilled the fatted calfQuestions 1.Who are badly in need of lear
9、ning biblical idioms?2.Where can you probably read this article?3.Why are idioms important?(work in pairs)the importance of learning idioms1.Who are badly in need of learning biblical idioms?A.The scientists who often read scientific books in EnglishB.The travelers who want to visit India.C.The poli
10、cemen who train police dogs.D.The students who plan to study abroad.Careful reading Part III(Para 6)2.Where can you probably read this article?A.In a newspaper.B.In a magazine.C.In a website about language.D.In a science book.the importance of learning idiomsCareful reading Part III(Para 6)Discussio
11、n Why are idioms important?(work in pairs)Idiomsare an important part of _.help improve our _.help develop a high level of competence in our _.help us _and translate.are _of history and culture.Conclusion:the importance languagecomprehensioncommunication skillsinterpretcarriers(10 江苏高考江苏高考)-I have t
12、ried 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.its better to think twice before doing something三个臭皮匠顶个诸葛亮三个臭皮匠顶个诸葛亮。Practice(08 江苏高考江苏高考)-It sh
13、ouldnt take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.-Thats 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.众人拾柴火焰高。众人拾柴火焰高。Practice(07 江苏高考江苏高考)You may not have played very well today,but at least
14、youve 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明天是新的一天。明天是新的一天。Practice(06江苏高考江苏高考)-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
15、 without fire B.Practice makes perfect C.All roads lead to Rome D.No pains,no gains不劳无获。不劳无获。Practice-It is no good continuing to work 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
16、grass is greener on the other side.只工作不娱乐使人愚钝只工作不娱乐使人愚钝Practice1.Practice makes perfect.2.A friend in need is a friend indeed.3.No pains,no gains.4.All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.Story telling Could you tell us a story(your own experience or others)to express the meaning of the idiom?(about 50 words/group work)1.Read the text again after class.2.Learn to use the idioms learnt in this text and finish the exercises on the sheet.3.Read the passages on P130131 and answer the questions.Homework