M9U4Reading1(languagepoints).ppt

M9 U4 language points (Reading),1. The criminal was finally sentenced to death. -Just as a biblical idiom says,:_ A. You reap what you sow B. An eye for an eye C. See the handwriting on the wall D. Killed the fatted calf,A,2. Mr Li is the most excellent engineer in our company despite his poor education background. - _. His technical capacity comes from his devotion and rich experience. A. Four eyes see more than two B. The end justifies the means C. Work makes the workman D. Better late than never,C,3. Im going to join the army. I really dont want to leave my good friends. -_. A. Tomorrow is another day B. All things are difficult before they are easy C. All good things must come to an end D. All is well that ends well.,C,4. They may be getting married soon. - How did you know it? -_. A. A little bird told me B. I have butterflies in my heart C. Its a piece of cake D. Beauty lies in loves eyes,A,Part one (1) 1. An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning is not straightforward, because it often cannot,straightforward 1) adj. 简单易懂的,a straightforward examination question 容易回答的试题 用浅易文字写成的 written in straightforward language,straightforward in ones business dealings 老老实实做生意.,2) adj. 坦诚的,率直的,straightforwardly adv.,Part one (1) 2. In other words, its meaning can be very different from the apparent meanings of its components. (Line 3),= The meaning of an idiom is different from the _ meaning of the words that _ the idiom.,literal,make up,in other words in a word have a word with sb have words with sb keep/break ones word word came that beyond words eat ones words weigh ones words,换句话说,简言之，总之,与某人谈一下,与某人吵架,守信/ 失信,有消息称,无法用语言描述,收回自己的话,推敲,Part one(1) 3. Idioms often use a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept, among other things, (Line 4-5),除了别的东西，此外,翻译：除了别的话，他还谈了当前形势。 He, among other things, talked about the present situation.,Part one(1) 4. , and unless you recognize when an idiom is being used, it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear spoken. (Line 5-7) hear sth spoken,There was an accident yesterday, but strangely I didnt hear it _ (mention) in the company. 你听过用英语唱这首歌吗？ Have you heard the song sung in English?,mentioned,1. Seeing the road _ with snow and cyclists falling down here and there, we decided to walk to our office. (2013 南通期末） A. to block B. blocking C. blocked D. to be blocked 2. In the job interview applicants often find themselves _ unexpected questions, some very difficult to answer. (2012 南京一模） A. To ask B. asked C. to be asked D. asking,C,B,She has two daughters, _ _ _ lives at home.(两个都不) He has five dictionaries, _ _ _are practical.(全都),Part two(2-6) 1. The bible was first written in Hebrew and Greek, both of which use many idioms. (Line9-10),neither of whom,all of which,I have many story books, _ _all are interesting.,of which,1. The settlement is home to nearly 1,000 people, many of left their village homes for a better life in the city. A. whom B. which C. them D. those 2. The settlement is home to nearly 1,000 people, but many of left their village homes for a better life in the city. A. whom B. which C. them D. those 3. The settlement is home to nearly 1,000 people, many of having left their village homes for a better life in the city. A. whom B. which C. them D. those,A,C,C,2. A biblical idiom is often an expression that underlines the moral of a story(line15-16),2)The report underlines the importance of pre-school education.,1)Youd better underline these words and try to learn them by heart.,在.下面划线,强调(emphasize/ stress),划线的单词 _words,underline vt.,underlined,这个例子强调了管理不好的后果。,This example _ _ _ of Bad management.,underlined the consequencs,3.The statue had a head and throat of gold and bare feet made of iron and clay.(line18-20),a child with bare feet = a _ child,bare adj. 赤裸的,He earned a bare living by his hard work.,刚够的，最低限度的,The little room was almost bare of furniture.,没有（家具、装饰等）,Dont get annoyed. Hes just told you the bare facts.,未加任何修饰的,bare-footed,barely adv.,They barely met the deadline. 尽管才刚刚四点，灯已经都亮了。,Although it was barely four oclock, the lights were already on. 他一到，就又要走了,刚刚;仅仅;几乎不,bare ones soul 敞开心扉,He had barely/hardly/scarcely arrived when he had to leave again.,bare vt. 使赤裸，暴露,4.In the dream, a stone flew at the statue and struck it on the feet. (line20-21),他打了我的鼻子。 He hit me _.,小偷猛击他的头。 The thief struck her hard _.,on the nose,on the head,Dont let them lead you by the nose.,The women took me by the hand/ sleeve.,strike / hit / pat /catch / seize / take/ lead etc. + sb. + on/ in / by + the +身体部位,She fell heavily, _ her head against the side of the boat.,I _ a match to light the room.,An earthquake _Ludian , Yunnan Province, killing over 800 people.,撞；触,擦（火柴）,（不愉快的事）突然发生,striking,struck,struck,(strike struck struckstriking),Strike while the iron is hot,strike,An idea suddenly _me and then I knew what to do.,It suddenly struck/occurred me that I hadnt spoken to Mike for months.,He was struck by her beauty and desire to know her.,I left immediately the clock struck nine.,All the workers were on the street, striking for higher pay.,忽然想起,给人深刻印象,（钟）敲响,罢工,be on strike,struck,Encourage your children try new things , but try not to _ them too hard.(2012无锡期末） A. draw B. strike C. rush D. push,D,5. After spending every penny of his money and being reduced to hiring himself out to feed pigs, he realized that he had been a fool and went home.,落魄 ,沦落为,He used up all his money and then he had to feed pigs, which was _ for him. _, he realized that he had done wrong and went home.,embarrassing,Consequently,Shortly after suffering from a massive earthquake and _ to ruins, the city took on a new look. A. reducing B. reduced (2013 江苏) C. being reduced D. having reduced,C,Shortly after 为介词短语，其后应为名词或动名词，此处与 suffering应并列，且reduce与city之间为被动关系。,他沦落到以乞讨为生。 He was reduced to begging for a living.,6. In honour of his return, his father killed and cooked a calf （ Line30-31）,为了欢迎 为了庆祝 为了纪念,in honor of ,1. The success of a government should be measured _ the happiness of the people as well as the development of economy.(2014无锡期末） A. in favor of B. in place of C. in honor of D. in terms of,D,2. As a weight-lifting athlete, Thomas is indeed too large, I think. (2011南通三模） - But _ that, he is an excellent athlete at present. In case of B. in spite of thanks to D. in response to despite,B,inof,in celebration of in memory of in charge of in search of in case of in control of,in need of in time of in face of in spite of in place of in defense of,in possession of in favour of in terms of in praise of,Part three(7) By learning many important idioms, you can develop a high level of competence in your communication skills. (line50-51),By learning many important idioms, you can _ _ _ your communication skills.,be competent in,Part three(7) When you have a thorough understanding of English idioms and their origins, you can better understand and appreciate the history and cultures(line51-,When you _English idioms and their origins _, you can better understand,thoroughly,understand,When you have _ _ _ of English idioms and their origins, you can better understand,a good,knowledge/command,Important phrases,换句话说 in other words 除了别的（东西/地方/因素）以外，此外 among other things/places/factors, etc 把翻译成 translate into 要么要么, 或者或者 either or 和.有关系 have a connection to/ with,不久以后 by and by: before long 打算用来 be meant to do: be intended to do 突出故事的寓意 underline the moral of a story 在这些单词下划线 underline these words 赤脚 bare feet 砸在脚上 strike it on the feet,不为人知的弱点 a hidden weakness 藏身之处 a hiding place 举行庆祝，开庆祝会 have/hold a celebration 浪费时间做某事 waste time (in) doing sth/ on sth 为纪念, 为庆祝 in honour of 少数，少量，一小撮 a handful of,宠物, 珍爱物 the apple of ones eye 和食物有关的习语 food-related idioms 在某方面培养/获得高能力 develop/gain a high level of competence in 有能力做某事 have competence in doing sth/to do sth 说英语的国家 English-speaking countries 历史和文化的载体 carriers of history and culture 透彻了解 have a thorough understanding of,7.few of these new idioms would ever catch on. （page53）,catch on 受欢迎，变得风行起来,The song caught on and was sung everywhere.,catch hold of catch sight of catch up with,Would you mind repeating what you said? I didnt quite catch on.,理解,catch ones eye catch ones breath,Youll catch on to the job after youve been here for a while.,了解、熟悉情况,中间部分单词，词组,1.Jews believe in one God and their religious book is called Torah. （Page54）,believe in sb./sth.,She still believes in Santa Claus even though she is in her twenties.,Many Americans no longer believe in their government.,相信的存在/ 相信有,信任，信赖,Ive always believed in being broad-minded.,主张；认为是好的,2. There will be great sufferings and burdens for people to bear. ( P.57),She is bearing the burden of raising three children.,They dont want to add to the governments burden.,He is always a burden to his parents.,A horse can easily carry a burden of several hundred pounds,burden n. 负担；担子,=The company is burdened with/ by heavy debt.,The company has a heavy burden of debt.,burden vt. 承受负担；被所困,The man , _ _ grocery bags, had trouble walking up the steps.,burdened with,Hope is like the sun, when you march towards it, the shadow you _ will be left behind. A. burden with B. were burdened with C. are burdened with D. burdened with,1)The ice is too thin to bear your weight.,支撑，承受,负起(责任等),肩负,3) He cant bear to be laughed at/ being laughed at.,忍受; 忍耐; 承受 bear doing/to do sth (常常和can, could连用，常用语否定句和疑问句,2)Hes a carefree