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M9U4 Behind beliefs活动单 如皋市搬经中学高三年级英语组
M9 Unit4 Behind beliefs Reading
Period II Language focus
1. Learning Aims:
In this period, you will
1). try to master the following words and phrases:
straightforward, vague, underline, bare, strike, agricultural, reap, sow, ripen, thorough, delicate, apparent;
by and by, every penny, hire oneself out, catch on, among other things, be reduced to, in other words, be translated into, in honour of.
2). learn to analyze the key sentences and handle exercise flexibly
3). understand the meanings of the idioms in English completely.
2. Method: Activity-based method/team work
3. Learning procedures:

Part 1 Activity sheet
Activity 1. Review some idioms we have learned
Activity 2. Fill in the blanks using the words on the passage according to your memory.
1. Mary was very v about her plans for the future.
2. Cotton is the major a product from the Nile Valley.
3. My doctor gave me a t check-up.
4. It is __________ that the lives of the people in this village are becoming better and better.
5. Jack is stubborn, but always (坦诚的，率直的) and fair.
6. The car had been (击倒，打击)by a falling tree.
7. Someone who is (纤弱的，娇弱的)is hurt easily or easily become ill.
8. She recognized his (笔迹).

Activity 3. Translate the following phrases according to the text
1. 为了纪念 10. a handful of seeds
2. 欣赏历史和文化 11. a hidden weakness
3. 砸了它的脚 12. carriers of history and culture
4. 设宴款待 13. be used to do sth
5. 沦为 14. develop a high level of competence
6. 被翻译为 15. in oral and written English
7. 失去最初的含义 16. in other words
8. 打工，受雇于人 17. among other things
9. 有个彻底的了解 18. by and by

【即时巩固】Use the phrases or idioms above to fill in the blanks. Change the form when necessary
1. Since the Bible English centuries ago, many Hebrew and idioms have become part of the English language.
2. When you of English idioms and their origins, you can better understand the history and cultures of English-speaking countries.
3. The stadium was named _________________ the club’s first chairman.
4. When my brother came back home from his trip to Europe, we
for him.
5. We will discuss the plan for this project, _______________________, at the meeting next month.
6. Primary and junior high school teachers do not have to give lessons at the weekends. _____________ they can take a two-day rest and enjoy their family lives after five days’ hard work.
7. To support his family, he has to to wash dishes after school.
8. Since his father died, Jack begging on the street.

Activity 4. Study the following language points carefully and finish the tasks you are required to
1. 【教材原句】An idiom is a group of words or an expression ①whose meaning is not straightforward, because it often cannot be understood ②by looking at the meanings of its separate words. (P50 L1-3)
【例句研读】
1) The school shop, whose customers are mainly students, is closed for the holiday.
= The school shop, the customers of which are mainly students, is closed for the holiday.
= The school shop, of which the customers are mainly students, is closed for the holiday.
2) The girl, whose father had died, had to hire herself out to wash dishes after school.
= The girl, the father of whom had died, had to hire herself out to wash dishes after school.
= The girl, of whom the father had died, had to hire herself out to wash dishes after school.
【自主归纳】
whose + n = =
【即时巩固】.

1) The prize will go to the writer story shows the most imagination.
A. that B. which C. whose D. what
2) At the bad news, he went to the old house, the windows face towards the sea.
A. whose B. of which C. which D. where
【例句研读】
翻译划线部分
1）I was attacked by a dog
2) They came in by the back door.
3) You have got to play by the rules.
4) I took away Tom’s umbrella in a hurry by mistake.
5) You have to come back by 6 o’clock.
6) By 2015, the project will have completed.
7) Time goes by.
8) My father is paid by the hour.
【自主归纳】

【即时巩固】
1) 水果是按重量卖的。
The fruit is .
2) 当我在购物的时候，我碰巧遇到了我的老同学。
While I , I met my classmates .
3) 到上学期末，我们已经完成了所有的任务。
the end of the last term, we all the work.
2. 【教材原句】Idioms often use a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept, among other things, and ①unless you recognize an idiom ①when it is being used, it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear② spoken. （P50 L4-7）
【例句研读】
1） when he knocked at the door, I was sleeping.
2） I had hardly got to the office when my wife phoned me to go back home at once.
3） When planning a public welfare campaign, you may want to ask yourself…
4） Unless you work hard, you won’t pass the exams.
5） He is a silent man, unless spoken to.
【自主归纳】

【即时巩固】
① It is hard for the Greek government to get over the present difficulties it gets more financial support from the European Union.
A. if B. unless C. because D. since
② Every evening after dinner, if not from work, I will spend some time walking my dog.
A. being tired B. tiring C. tired D. to be tired
③ Generally speaking, according to the directions, the drugs has no side effect.
A. when taking B. when taken C. when to take D. when to be taken
【例句研读】
1) Tom tried to get his work recognized in the medical circles.
2) Tsinghua University, founded in 1911, is home to a great number of outstanding figures.
3) Given more time, we could finish the work.
4) Faced with the difficulties, we should never submit to them.
5) Strengthened by the revolution, France became a different country .
6) The bottle was dropped onto the ground, broken into pieces.
7) The USA was originally made up of settlers from Britain and other countries, organized into thirteen British colonies.
【自主归纳】

【即时巩固】
①. _________ ( drive）by a greater demand of vegetables, farmers have built more green houses.
②. _________ (develop）over many years, the underground system is now able to transport millions of people effectively.
③. __________ (encourage）by her teachers, Suzie did well at school.
④ We are having a meeting in half an hour. The decision at the meeting will influence the future of our company.
A. to be made B. being made C. made D. having been made

⑤Before driving into the city, you are required to get your car .
A. washed B. wash C. washing D. to wash

3. 【教材原句】In other words, its meaning can be very different from the apparent meanings of its components. （P50 L3-4）
【例句研读】
翻译划线部分。
1） Word came that Tom would come back the next week.
2） In a word, I think he is a fool.
3） My father promised to buy a new bike for me, but he broke his word.
4） I kept my word to give him a surprise.
5） Actions speak louder than words.
6) He went over the composition word by word.
7）Could we have a word before you go to the meeting?
8) The couple had words with each other every day. At last, they broke up.
【自主归纳】

【即时巩固】
1)有消息说我们的职责会有变动。
._________________________________________________________
2)他是一个诚实的人，总是很信守诺言。
______________________________________________________________________________

4. 【教材原句】However, many idioms have either lost their original meanings or have only a vague or loose connection with them now. （P50 L12-13）
【例句研读】
1) Either you or one of your students is to attend the meeting that is due tomorrow.
2) Not only he but also I am good at learning English.
3) There is a pencil and two pens in the pencil-box.
4) Mr Smith, together with his wife and daughters, is going to visit Beijing this summer.
【自主归纳】

【即时巩固】
1）A teacher, together with the students, sent to help with this research the next week..
A. was B. is C. were D. are
2) either you or he right?
A. Be B. Is C. Are D. Have

5.【教材原句】In the dream, a stone flew at the statue and struck it on the feet. (P50 L20-21)
【例句研读】
1).The ship struck a rock. ____________
2).She struck him in the face. ____________
3).The clock has just struck three. ____________
4).Half of the workforce are now on strike. ____________
5) In the dark, Mary struck a match to light up her way.
6) A rather worrying thought struck me. _____________
7) Police fear that the killer may strike again. _____________
8) She strikes me as a very efficient person. _____________
9) Helen is the best player in his team, so he beat his teammate in the last game.
10) Hearing the news he suffered a lot, my heart beat fast.
【自主归纳】

【即时巩固】
1）On 11 March 2011, an earthquake north-eastern Japan, causing many deaths.
A. strike B. hit C. struck D. beat
2）The waves on the shore.
A. were beating B. were hitting C. was striking D. was beating

Activity 5: Writing
Using the words, expressions and idioms you have learned to make up your own stories. And you should use one idiom at least in your writing.
Such as ：1) see eye to eye on和某人在某方面意见一致2）on a shoestring几乎没有钱
3）at the drop of a hat 立即 4）know the ropes 非常了解怎么做
5）child’s play to sb 对某人来说很简单 6）a feather in his cap 引以为豪的东西
7）Actions speak louder than words.事实胜于雄辩 …

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Part two Consolidation Sheet
1. Multiple choices.
1. He came back late, which time all the guests had already left.
A. after B. by C. at D. during
2. The basketball coach, as well as his team, interviewed shortly after the match for their outstanding performance.
A. were B. was C. is D. are
3. When studying, John likes to the important parts in order to spot them later.
A. underline B. undertake C. undercook D. undercool
4. There was nowhere to sit in the stadium. , the stadium was full of people.
A. Besides B. what’s more C. while D. in other words
5. He was begging for a living.
A. reduced to B. reduced by C. decreased to D. decrease by
6. To earn more money, Linda as a waitress at weekends.
A. hires herself in B. hires herself out C. hires out herself D. hires in herself
7. The teacher encouraged him, patting him shoulder.
A. on the B. on his C. by his D. by the
8. There was a tree in front of the house, owner was seen sitting under it, enjoying the shade.
A. where B. whose C. which D. that
9. The teacher raised her voice to make herself .
A. hear B. hearing C. heard D. to be heard
10. After class, all students the classroom, the lights .
A. leave, left…burning B. left, leaving…burning
C. left, leaving…burnt D. leaving, left…burnt

2. Self-assessment
Name
Master the words and phrases?
Handle the key sentences?
Willing to contribute yourself to China?
Cooperate with your teammates freely?

Problems and difficulties you meet with.

Suggestions for teacher.

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