1. M9U4
Behind beliefs

2. Can you name some religions around the world that you have heard of ?
Hinduism
伊斯兰教
基督教
犹太教
印度教 佛教
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity

3. Have something in common
Encourage people to do good
Have a power to call on people to devote
themselves to that religion
Help people live their lives in a positive way
Motivate people to be compassionate, kind
and loving

4. Biblical idioms in English
M9 U4 Behind beliefs
Biblical idioms in English

5. Biblical idioms in English
The Bible has abundant idioms.
English idioms are mostly from the Bible , the Greek mythology & Shakespeare’s works.
Biblical idioms in English

6. structure Part I Part II Part III definition the _______ of an idiom.
Para .1
some ________ of biblical idioms
examples
Para.2-6
the ________ from understanding of idioms
benefits
Para.7

7. Part 1: What is an idiom?
An idiom is a group of words or an expression
____ _______ ___ ______ is not straightforward, because it often can’t be understood by looking at the meanings of its separate words. of
which
the
meaning

8. Part 2 Biblical idioms and the stories behind them
Task 1
Q1.What are the features of Biblical idioms?
Q2.How many idioms are mentioned in this part?

9. The features of Biblical idioms (Para2-6) :
a. Many idioms have either lost their original meanings or have only a vague or loose connection with Hebrew and Greek idioms
b. Biblical idioms is often an expression that
underlines the moral of a story...
c. Some idioms from the Bible use animals to create an image.
d. Another focus of Biblical idioms is agricultural life or food.

10. How many idioms are mentioned in this part?
by and by
feet of clay
see the handwriting on the wall
kill the fatted calf
you reap what you sow
the apple of somebody's eye
How do you understand them?

11. feet of clay
There is a hidden weakness in somebody whom we admire or respect.

12. see the handwriting
on the wall
To see signs that disaster is coming.

13. kill the fatted calf
To have a large celebration

14. you reap what you sow Our small kindnesses often bring us rich
rewards, while our small offences can bring
disasters

15. apple of somebody’s eye
Parents love children and are proud of them.

16. Practice time P52 Part C2
Debbie’s father always warns her to be nice to
people around her, because____________________.
you reap what you sow
2. Sarah’s mother adores her; Sarah is __________
__________________________.
the apple
of her mother’s eye
3. Wilson was disappointed when he learnt that the
coach had____________________.
feet of clay

17. Practice time P52 Part C2
4. 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 by
5. When my brother came back home from his trip
to Europe, we ____________________________.
killed the fatted calf
6. After his company suffered millions of dollars
in losses, Joe _____________________________and
left the company.
saw the handwriting on the wall

18. Part 3 List the benefits from learning idioms comprehension
improving your _______________
Developing a high level of competence in your _____________ ___________
3）Better _____________ and ____________ the _________ and _____________ of English-speaking countries
comprehension
communication
skills
understanding
appreciating
history
culture

19. Other important phrases
in other words (Para1.) 换句话说
lose their original meanings(Para.2) 失去原本的意思
by and by (Para.2) 不久
be translated into (Para.2) 被译成
have a vague connection with (Para.2) 和……有含糊的联系
underline the moral of a story (Para.3) 强调故事的寓意
waste time and money in doing (Para.5) 浪费时间和金钱做某事

20. be reduced to (Para.5) 沦落到
hire oneself out to do sth. (Para.5) 打工，受雇于人 in honor of (Para.5) 为纪念，为庆 a thorough understanding of (Para.7) 对……的透彻理解祝 carriers of the history and culture (Para.7) 历史和文化的载体

21. Idioms /sayings in the NEMT
-- 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 without fire
B. Practice makes perfect
C. All roads lead to Rome
D. No pains, no gains

22. You may not have played very well today, but at least you’ve 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

23. --It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
--That’s 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.

24. ----I have tried very hard to find a solution
to the problem, but in vain.
----Why not consult with Frank?
You see, _________.
great minds think alike
two heads are better than one
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
it’s better to think twice before doing
something

25. More idioms/sayings

26. the salt of the earth
A person is very good and honest.
中坚力量，精英

27. A living dog is better than a dead lion.
好死不如赖活。
wolf in sheep’s clothing
披着羊皮的狼
eye for eye，tooth for tooth
以眼还眼，以牙还牙

28. clean hands
廉洁，洁净
as one man
一致地
propose a toast 祝酒
pull the wool over someone’s eye
蒙蔽某人
Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
杀鸡取卵

29. Thank you for your attention！
Goodbye!