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课件网) Unit 8 Lesson 44 Lead in “It's never too late to mend.” If you want to tell someone that when something goes wrong, we can find a way to remedy it and prevent further losses we can say,_____ We will learn The new words: simple, generation, wealthy, wise, foolish, light, whether, image Important and difficult points: 1) Although sayings are usually simple and easy to remember, they are full of deep meaning. 2）These sayings help people understand the world and form good habits, or encourage people to work hard. 3）Do you know the English for the Chinese saying “ai wu ji wu” 4) Human beings share similar hopes and fears. 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: 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. Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. Actions speak louder than words. Many hands make light work. 不要因小失大 事实胜于雄辩 众人拾柴火焰高 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. “Practice makes perfect.” If you want to tell someone that when you do more,you’ll get the hang of (掌握) it and do it better, you can say, _____ Lead in Do you know the English for the Chinese saying “ai wu ji wu” That's “Love me, love my dog”. And “Everydog 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. Read Para 1 and Fill in the Blanks. Have you ever _____ these old sayings Sayings are ___ _____ _____ of the language and culture of every _____. Although sayings are usually _____ and _____ to remember, they ____ ____ ____ deep meaning. They come from the experience of _____ of people, and from different _____ _____ _____. Take a look at these sayings： an important part generations of life heard society simple easy are full of walks generation [d en 're ( )n] n. 一代；产生；一代人；生殖 e.g. My people have lived here for generations. wealthy ['welθ ] adj.富有的 n.富人 e.g. He succeeded in business and was very wealthy. penny ['pen ] n.便士 e.g. It costs a bonny penny! 这东西可贵了！ foolish ['fu l ] adj. 愚蠢的；傻的 e.g. I just stood there feeling foolish and watching him. Read Para 2 and answer the questions. 1. What can these sayings help people do They can help people understand the world and form good habits, or encourage people to work hard and as a team. (省略了work ... ...
