（江苏专用）2019年高中英语Unit4BehindbeliefsSectionⅠWelcometotheunit.docx

Section Welcome to the unit & ReadingPre-readingRead the passage and translate the following sentences; especially pay attention to the meaning of the underlined parts.1Dont talk with him. He cant separate_the_sheep_from_the_goats.2He scored a goal at_the_eleventh_hour.Wash ones hands of somethingThis means one is no longer involved in something or responsible for something.In Biblical times, Pilate, who handed Jesus over to be crucified (把人钉死在十字架上), took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd saying “Im innocent of this mans blood, see to it yourselves.” He meant that he was not responsible for Jesus death.At the eleventh hourAccording to the ancient Jews, a day is divided into 12 hours, that is from sunrise to sunset. Thus the eleventh hour is near the last hour of the work day. In modern English, it means at the last possible moment, or just in time.A wolf in sheeps clothingThe story refers to a person who pretends to be good, but is actually bad, or it describes a person who has evil intentions but appears to be harmless. Thus, Jesus warned people of these hypocrites (伪君子) saying that “Beware of false prophets (先知), who come to you in sheeps clothing but inwardly are ravenous (极其饥饿的) wolves.”Separate the sheep from the goatsIt means to divide good or useful people from bad or useless ones. According to the Bible, in the day of the judgment of the nations, all the nations will be gathered before Jesus Christ, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The righteous will go to heaven and the sinners (罪人) will go to hell.The expressions introduced above are popular with English learners. Its advisable to give your attention to such expressions, which will improve your understanding of western culture.Welcome to the unitCan you guess the meanings of the underlined words?1wolf_in_sheeps_clothing披着羊皮的狼2. A: Oh, my God! What happened? Why are you black and blue?B: I got beaten by Peters brother.A: Thats a_bad_apple！Lets think up a way and teach him a lesson.a bad apple坏蛋，坏家伙3. A: I think it was Jason who stole my document.B: Fat_chance! A: Hes the only one who left here late.B: I know him. Hell never do that sort of thing.Fat chance微小的机会；极少的可能4. We were not expecting to see Joan. When she arrived out_of_the_blue,_we were all surprised.out of the blue突然地，未预料到地FastreadingScan the text and choose the best answers.1Which of the following idioms is often used to describe the love from parents?AThe apple of somebodys eyes.BA feet of clay.CSee the handwriting on the wall.DYou reap what you sow.2The writer wrote the passage to _.Aintroduce some idiomsBintroduce the origin of the BibleCtell us some stories from the BibleDtell people the importance of learning idioms3Which of the following statements about idioms is NOT true according to the passage?AOver time, Biblical idioms have changed so much that they now have no connection to their original meanings.BThe Bible was first written in Hebrew and then translated into Greek.CBiblical idioms are often meant to tell people a moral story.DHaving a good knowledge of English idioms is helpful to the peoples appreciating of the history and cultures of English speaking countries.答案：1.A2.D3.ACarefulreadingRead the text again and fill in the form.The (1)_ of idiomsAn idiom is a group of words that has a special meaning which is not usually (2)_.The (3)_ of idiomsQuite a few of idioms come from the (4)_.Different (5)_ to understand the meanings of idiomsUnderline the moral of a story and gives the audience a (6)_ to help them understand the story betterFeet of clay; see the handwriting on the wallUse (7)_Kill the fatted calfUse (8)_ life or foodthe apple of their parents eye you reap what you sowThe (9)_ of idiomsStudying idioms can help improve our comprehension and by learning enough important idioms, we can develop a high level of competence in our (10)_ skills.答案：(1)definition(2)apparent/clear(3)origins(4)Bible(5)ways(6)picture(7)animals(8)agricultural(9)importance/significance/functions(10)communicationSummaryBiblical idioms in EnglishAn idiom is a group of words or an 1._ whose meaning often cannot be understood by looking at the meanings of the 2._words in it. In other words, its meaning can be completely different from the meanings of its 3._. Idioms often use a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept, among other things, and unless you recognize when an idiom is being used, you can easily 4._ what you read or hear spoken. There are many idioms used in English and quite a few of them come from the 5._. The Bible was first written in Hebrew Greek, both of which use many idioms. This means that since the Bible was translated into 6._ centuries ago, many Hebrew or Greek idioms have become 7._ of the English language.A biblical idioms is often an expression that 8._ the moral of a story and give the audiences a picture to help them understand the story better.Idioms are an important part of language, and are used in everything from 9._ to films and newspapers. All of the examples listed on this web page are often used in oral and 10._ English. Studying them can help improve your comprehension, and by learning enough important idioms, you can develop a high level of competence in your communication skills.答案：1.ponents4.misunderstand5.Bible6.English7.part8.underlines9.literature10.writtenDiscussionDo you think understanding idioms is an important part of language learning? Why or why not?_参考答案：Idioms are an import part of language. Studying them can improve our