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课件网) Unit 2 Lessons in Life Using Language Proverbs about life Learning objectives 1. To know the idea of the proverbs and use them correctly; 2. To listen for a story and summarise it with proverbs, then use expressions of talking about experiences and giving advice to tell stories that can be summarised by a proverb. What is a proverb A proverb is a short, pithy saying that expresses a traditionally held truth or piece of advice, based on common sense or experience. Lead-in Meaning: Actions are a better reflection of one’s character because it’s easy to say things, but difficult to act on them and follow through. Example: Julie always says she’ll donate to the school, and she never does, so I doubt whether she will this year. Actions speak louder than words, after all. What proverbs do you know Which one is your favourite 1. An apple a day keeps the doctor away Since apples are rich in vitamin C – which is vital to our health – this proverb means that proper nutrition contributes to good health and fewer visits to the doctor. In this proverb, apples are a symbol of healthy foods and proper nutrition. Example: Switch from chips to apples for your snack. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 2. Honesty is the best policy It is best to always be honest and tell the truth. By doing so, you will win the trust and respect of others. Example: I think you should just explain what happened, rather than trying to cover your tracks. Honesty is the best policy, after all. 3. Don’t judge a book by its cover Don’t form an opinion or make a judgment about someone or something based on its outward appearance. Example: He seems a bit jerk to me, but, hey, you never know. He may be good. You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Listen and complete the conversations. A: Professor Brown, here’s my term paper. Sorry for the delay. B: That’s OK. _____, right Better late than never A: Maths is really killing me! I’m thinking of giving it up. B: _____. You’ll never get your dream job as a market analyst if you don’t stick to it. No pain, no gain Vocabulary building A: If you want to lose weight, you need to stop eating junk food, and you need to start exercising. B: OK. I’ll start tomorrow... maybe. A: Today. Not tomorrow. _____ Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. A: I’m glad you finally got here. B: My car had a flat tyre on the way. Anyway, _____. all’s well that ends well A: With my brother’s help, I finally completed my biology project! B: Congratulations! _____. Two heads are better than one A: I heard that Mary is going to invest all her money in this programme. B: That’s not wise. As people usually say, “_____”. I’ll talk to her as soon as possible. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket Match the above proverbs to their meanings. 1 _____: you must face challenges in order to be successful No pain, no gain. 2 _____: it is easier to achieve something if you cooper ... ...
