課程內容
九年級英語Unit 8《Culture Shapes Us》lesson 44 Popular Sayings
New words
1.society n. 社會
2.generation n.一代人
3.wealthy adj.富有的；富裕的
4.penny n.便士
5.pound n.鎊；磅
6.foolish adj.愚蠢的；傻的
7.whether conj 是否；不管；無論
8.human n/adj 人（的）；人類（的）
Think About it
1.Do you know any English or Chinese sayings?What are they?
2.Do you use sayings in your daily life?Give an example.
五十步笑百步The soldier who retreated 50 paces jeered at the one who retreated 100 paces.
禍不單行Good luck seldom comes in pairs but bad things never walk alone.
No pains,no gains.沒有付出就沒有收獲。
Rome is not built in a day.冰凍三尺，非一日之寒。
Look at the following sayings:
1.Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy,wealthy and wise.
2.A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
3.Well began is half done.
4.Don't be penny wise and pound foolish.
5.Action speak louder than words.
6.Many hands make light work.
Seeing is believing.
Where there is a will,there is a way.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Have you ever heard these old sayings?Sayings are an important part of the language and culture of every _society__.Although sayings are usually simple and easy to remember,they are full of deep meaning.They come from the experience of _generations__ of people,and from different _walks of life___.Take a look at these sayings:
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy,_wealthy__ and wise.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Well begun is half done.
Don't be _penny__ wise and _pound foolish___.
Actions speak louder than words.
Many hands make light work.
These sayings help people understand the world and form good habits,or encourage people to work hard and as a team._Whether__ the sayings are in Chinese,English,or any other language,they share something _in common___.
Do you know the English for the Chinese saying "ai wu ji wu"?That's "Love me,love my dog".And "Every dog has his day"_is similar to__ the Chinese saying "shi nian he dong,shi nian he xi".Although Chinese sayings use images of animals or things other than dogs,the meanings are almost the same._Human beings_share similar hopes and fears.
Language notes:
1.Have you ever heard those old sayings?
該句子是現在完成時態的一般疑問句。常有的標志有：already,yet,for,since.現在完成時的構成：have/has+過去分詞
2.......they are full of meaning.
be full of/be filled with
eg:The baskets were full of/filled with apples.
3.They come from the experience of generations of people,and from different walks of life.
walks of life階層；行業；各行各業
4.......encourage people to work hard and as a team.
encourage sb.to do sth.鼓勵某人做某事
5.Whether the sayings are in Chinese,......
6.And "Every dog has his day"is similar to the Chinese saying "shi nian he dong,shi nian he xi".
be similar to意為“與......相似”，相當于be like
eg:My coat is similar to hers.
7.Although Chinese sayings use images of animals or things other than dogs,the meanings are almost the same.
other than不同于；除了
它相當于except,but,besides,instead of
Let's do it!
1.Read the Chinese sayings below and find the matching English expressions from the lesson.
愛屋及烏。 Love me,love my dog.
眼見為實。 Seeing is believing.
十年河東，十年河西。Every dog has his day.
行動重于言辭。Actions speak louder than words.
千里之行，始于足下。A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
眾人拾柴火焰高。Many hands make light work.
不要小事聰明，大事糊涂。Many hands make a light work.
Don't be penny wise and pound foolish.
有志者事竟成。Where there is a will,there is a way.
2.Fill in the blanks using the sayings from the lesson.
1._Seeing is beileving__.We warmly welcome you to visit ouyr factory.
2._Well began is half done__.It is very important to make a good start.
3.Cleaning the room will not take long if we all help.You know,_many hands make light work__.
4._Actions speak louder than words_.We should do more and speak less.
5.Although you failed the exam,you shouldn't give up.Remember _where there is a will,there is a way_.
Homework
Finish the exercises of Lesson 44.
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