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Unit4 Biblical idioms in English- Reading (2)Learning Aims:1. To learn some language points in the text to enlarge the vocabulary.2. To use the language points when doing the exercises.Learning Important and Difficult Points:1. Learn to analyze some long and complicated sentences and to use some key word and expressions such as be referred toas, wastein doing, underline and so on.Learning Procedures: Part One Self-explorationI. Key phrases to remember1._换句话说 2._相当多的 3._将翻译成 4._ 失去原意5. _不久 6._一下子,很快 7. _一个不为人知的弱点 8. _举行大型庆典9. _浪费时间和钱做某事 10. _沦落为. 11. _被列在 12. _透彻了解 13._ 将的能力提高到较高水平 14._ 交际技巧 15._欣赏说英语国家的历史和文化16. _历史文化的载体 II. Self-exploration of some key words and phrases Paragraph 11. An idiom is a group of words or an expression whose meaning is not straightforward, because it often cannot be understood by looking at the meanings of its separate words. Whose 引导_从句 separate adj. _翻译：1）那队双胞胎共用一个房间，但他们睡在各自的床上。_separate v. 把与分开_2. in other words _ = _ word 的常用词组和句型： 同某人说句话_ 同某人吵嘴_ 履行诺言_ 总之，简言之_ 消息传来_Your performance in the driving test didnt reach the required standard_, you failedA. in the end B. after all C. in other words D. at the same time3. Idioms often use a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept, among other things, and unless you recognize an idiom when it is being used, it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear spoken. 该句中 and 连接两个_句，第二个分句由unless 引导一个_ 从句，其中还含有一个由when引导的 _ 从句。what you read or hear spoken是misunderstand的_（成分），spoken 在句中作 _（成分）。1) He found it increasingly difficult to read, _ his eyesight was beginning to fail.A. and B. for C. but D. or2) Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered and a child rarely likes food _ it is badly cooked. A. if B. until C. that D. unless3) If you need the latest information, you can get from my computer _ has been stored in it. A. where B. that C. what D. which4. a number of 许多（用于修饰可数名词） the number of 的数目The number of the stamps _ limited, so a number of people _ to have a look at them.A. are; want B. is; wants C. is; want D. are; wantsParagraph 25. The Bible was first written in Hebrew and then translated into Greek, both of which use many idioms.*代词+of which/whom引导定语从句的用法:most, both, all, neither, either, none等代词+of whom（指人）/which（指物）可以引导定语从句。如：She has two daughters, neither of whom lives at home. He has five dictionaries, all of which are practical.*代词+of whom（指人）/which（指物）引导定语从句也可转换成of whom（指人）/which（指物）+代词引导定语从句。如：I have many story books, of which all are interesting.【考例】Last week, only two people came to look at the house, _ wanted to buy it. A. none of them B. both of them C. none of whomD. neither of whom6. before long _ long before _7. be used to do _ used to do _ be used to doing_As a young man, Tom used to in the town, _ to find a job for a few coins.A. knocking about; waitedB. knocked down; waitingC. knock about; waitingD. knocked down; waitedParagraph 38. The idiom itself was the expression that underline the moral of a story and gave audiences a picture to help them understand the story better. underline_,_翻译： 1）这个报告强调了保护环境的重要性。_2）老师要求学生朗读课文并把他们不理解的单词划下来。_ *Your presence would also _ the significance of this training. Thank you for coming.A. undergo B. underline C. identify D. correspond9. strike/hit/pat sb. on the _ strike- _-_趁热打铁。_10. a hidden weakness _ hidden过去分词作定语Paragraph 4-511. It comes from a story in the Bible, where a son left home to waste all of his time and money in amusing himself being reduced to hiring himself out to feed pigs, he realized waste/spend time (in) doing sth. 浪费/花时间做某事 hire sb out_最后他沦为乞丐. _where 是 _（词性），引导的是一个 _从句。1)What do you think of teaching, Bob? I find it fun and challenging. It is a job you are doing something serious but interesting. A. where B. which C. when D. that2) Life is like a long race we compete with others to go beyond ourselves. A. why B. what C. that D. where3) Were just trying to reach a point both sides will sit down together and talk.A. where B. that C. when D. which 12. In honour of his return, his father killed and cooked a calf that had been allowed to grow fat so that they could have a feast.in honor of _ My sister was against my suggestion that we go to Shanghai for our holidays while my brother was _ it. A. in favor of B. in memory of C. in honor of D. in search ofChristmas is a holy day usually celebrated on December 25th _ the birth of Jesus Christ. A. in accordance with B. in terms of C. in favor of D. in honor of Paragraph 613. things related to food _be related to sb/sth _同义词组_ _ _E.g. 财富鲜与幸福相关。_Paragraph 714. When you have a thorough understanding of English idioms and their origins, you can better understand and appreciate the history and cultures of English-speaking countries because idioms are carriers of history and culture. Translate the sentence. _ * a thorough understanding 透彻的理解appreciate意为 _ ， 还有_的意思。1）如果你让我来处理这件事，我将不胜感激。_Without thorough understanding of Chinas specific conditions, you cant have _ say over the only-child policy. A. a; the B. the; a C. a; a; D. the; the4) I would appreciate back this afternoon. A you to call B you call C your calling D youre callingMultiple choice1. All the dishes in this menu, otherwise stated, will serve two to three people. A. as B. if C. though D. unless2. Most of us know we should cut down on fat, but knowing such things isnt much help when it _ shopping and eating.A. refers to B. speaks of C. focuses on D. comes to3. I hear boys in your school like playing football in their spare time, though others prefer basketball.A. quite a lot B. quite a few C. quite a bit D. quite a little4. The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to its reality. A. make upB. figure out C. look through D. put off5.Why havent you bought any butter? I to but I forgot about it. A. liked B. wished C. meant D. expected 6. Mom, I still have an ache in my stomach. Dont worry. The pain will go away _.A. by the by B. side by side C. by and by D. one by one7. The shocking news made me realize _ terrible problems we would face.A. whatB. howC. thatD. why8. When the news came_ the war broke out, he decided to serve in the army. A. since B. which C. that D. because9. Jack, I want to change my job. You know I havent achieved anything since I took up teaching. Really? There is not a job considered the best one! As we all know, !A. misfortunes tell us what fortune is. B. all is well that ends well. C. if a thing is worth doing it is worth doing well.D. every profession produces its own best.10. Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional _ .A. consequenceB. independenceC. competenceD. intelligence11. They visited Hangzhou last fall and were _ by the beautiful scenery of it. A. hit B. struck C. stuck D. stricken 12. It was _ to everyone that he was seriously ill, because he was looking pale all day.A. vague B. apparent C. deliberate D. loose Fill in the blanks with the phrases in the box below. Change the form where necessary. by and by be used to do in other words in honour of strike sb/sth on the have a thorough understanding of have a connection to be proud of be related to waste time doing 1. Computers _ help us make many things easy.2. It will come all the easier to like him _ when we are all together. 3. The stadium was named _ the clubs first chairman. 4. Chinese people _ their motherland that has made such great achievement during the last ten years. 5. The football _ back suddenly. 6. The doctor said that his disease _ the bad working conditions. 7. Never draw a conclusion until you _ what I say. 8. He didnt do well in the College Entrance Examination. _, he may not go to any key university. 9. Nowadays many teenagers are _ computer games.10. What we will discuss today _ the increasingly terrible traffic.单词拼写1. All the mistakes in my English composition had been u_ in red ink by my teacher.2. Dont worry. There are two s_ ways of achieving this result.3. Building inspectors should have a t_ knowledge of construction materials, otherwise, quality problems will come up in some buildings.4. Why you let her talk you into doing such a foolish thing is beyond my _ (理解力). 5. He was rather v _ about the reasons why he was so late for class this morning.6. Now I find that the level of _ (能力) among hospital staff is not as high as expected.1. in other words 换句话说 2. quite a few of 相当多的 3. translate into.将翻译成 4. lose the original meaning 失去原意5. by and by不久 6. in one swift move 一下子,很快 7. a hidden weakness一个不为人知的弱点 8. have a large celebration举行大型庆典9. mend ones ways改过自新 10. for instance例如 11. refer to sb as 把称为 12. lead a life of luxury 过着奢侈的生活 13. be worth nothing 一文不值 14. be listed on被列在 15. have a thorough understanding of sth 透彻了解