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课件网) Lesson 44 Popular Sayings Unit 8 Culture Shapes Us 同学们, 上一课学习的单词、短语和句型你们都掌握了吗 现在大家来检验一下, 点击下面的音频开始听写吧！ We know lots of Chinese saying. Can you say some of them Now let's learn some other sayings. THINK ABOUT IT Do you know any English or Chinese sayings What are they Do you use sayings in your daily life Give an example. 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. ① Although sayings are usually simple and easy to remember, they are full of deep meaning. ② They come from the experience of generations of people, and from different walks of life. Take a look at these sayings： 温馨提示：此符号表示“考点精讲点拨”链接。 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. ③ Whether the sayings are in Chinese, English, or any other language, they share something in common. ④ 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”. ⑤ Although Chinese sayings use images of animals or things other than dogs, the meanings are almost the same. ⑥ Human beings share similar hopes and fears. ⑦ 爱屋及乌。 Love me, love my dog. 眼见为实。 十年河东, 十年河西。 行动重于言辞。 千里之行, 始于足下。 1) Read the Chinese sayings below and find the matching English expressions from the lesson. Seeing is believing. Every dog has his day. Actions speak louder than words. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 众人拾柴火焰高。 不要小事聪明, 大事糊涂。 有志者事竟成。 Many hands make light work. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Where there is a will, there is a way. 2) Fill in the blanks using the sayings from the lesson. 1. Seeing is believing. We warmly welcome you to visit our factory. 2. _____. It is very important to make a good start. 3. Cleaning the room will not take long if we all help. You know, _____. Well begun is half done Many hands make light work 4. _____. We should do more and speak less. 5. Although you failed the exam, you shouldn't give up. Remember _____. Actions speak louder than words Where there is a will, there is a way 3)Work in pairs. Discuss the meanings of the following sayings. Can you find the matching Chinese sayings Then make sentences with the sayings you have learned. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. First come, first served. It is never too late to mend. ⑧ No pain, no ... ...
