2013年高三英语精品课件：Unit3《Wordpower》（牛津模块9）.pptVIP

高三年级 英语 Word power，M9U3 Unit3 The meaning of color Word power: National flowers Color idioms the tree peony the plum blossom rose 鸢尾花 iris tulip Netherlands Singapore 万代兰 orchid lotus 莲花 India National flower and the culture Lotus 莲花 It grows in shallow water and can often be seen covering the surface of ponds and lakes. It has wide green leaves and bright flowers that can be white and pink. Orchid 兰花 The orchid chosen is a special type that blooms throughout the year. It is a symbol of national pride and identity. Iris 鸢尾花 It is named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow. It is a symbol of hope and wisdom for the people of France. Tulip 郁金香 It did not originate in Netherlands. In fact, it did not arrive there until the 16th century brought from Asia. Dutch people instantly fell in love with the flower. Rose The rose is the most popular of all national flowers. It is the national flower of the USA, England and Iran. In England, the meaning of the rose dates back to the War of the Roses in the 15th century. In Iran, it is a religious and spiritual symbol and is a symbol of perfection. To the Americans, it is a symbol of love and beauty. II Colour Idioms Idioms are fun and useful expressions that usually can’t be understood by defining the separate words. Some of them come from ancient literature or even classic films. tickled pink: in the red: green with envy: feel blue: in the black: white as a sheet: very pleased, delighted in debt jealous unhappy, miserable having money in the bank account pale because of fear Part B(p39) Keys: feeling blue green with envy in the red 4. in the black 5. white as a sheet 6. tickled pink More Examples for Color Idioms Idiom Meaning Example Sentence black and white straight forward, very clear The rules we gave the kids were black and white. No answering the phone or the door. Idiom Meaning Example Sentence golden oppor-tunity the perfect chance The models conference was a