Word power

Unit 4 (Module 9)Word Power Biblical idioms in EnglishObjectives◆ Understand five different religions.◆ Practise the formation of new words.◆ Inspire students imaginary situations.Related materials and resources◆ Required textbook.◆ Computer and relevant multi-mediaClass duration◆ 40 minutes.Teaching strategies◆ Comparsion◆ learning through practiceLanguage highlight◆ Improving the students’ ability to use the new wordsProcedures of the class and students’ activitiesLead-inHow many religions do you know?Reading: Religions around the worldRead the article and think about the following questions:When did the religions begin?What do they believe in?Which books do they read?Where do they worship ?People believe in itWho/what they believe inThe religious book they readPlace they worship inHinduismBuddhismJudaismChristianityIslamCompansion: religious wordsangel: Sarah felt that anangel from heaven was helping her.To my uncle, my cousin was a little angel.devil:The Bible talke about the devil as the source of evil in the world.I was a naughty child--- a real little devil.soul:Christians believe that doing good things will save their souls.Listening to beautiful music is good for the soul.Practice: Religious Wordsa dead dog 废物或无价值的东西Judas’ Kiss 犹大的吻Let the dead bury their dead． 既往不咎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wash one’s hands of a thing 洗手不干new wine in old bottles 旧瓶装新酒1. under the rose:We hid something important under the rose.The matter was finally settled under the rose.2. swan Song :Have you heard the swan song?All the tickets have been sold for the singer's performance in London this week--the public clearly believes that this will be her swan song.3. a cup of cold water :May I have a cup of cold water?Then give what you have and who you are, according to Jesus: "Just a cup of cold water."4. a labor of lovebecome labor of love. Susan said that teaching kids music is a labor of love for her. 5. Goliath :David gird up his loins and go out to meet the giant goliath.Apple is still a pip-squeak to the Wintel Goliath.Homework:1. Do the exercise on P552. Know something about religious words on the Internet