Unit 5 A Few Kind Words for Superstition第五单元讲解稿.ppt

CA-Oral activities-dialogue-1 The author mentions in the text that there are four forms of superstition, namely, Vain Observances, Divination, Idolatry, and Improper Worship of the True God. Some superstitions are so widespread and influential that people from many countries all believe them. Now work in pairs. Suppose one of you is a reporter, and the other an anthropologist who studies superstitions. Make an interview about the reasons why people believe in superstitions. Giving A Talk | Having A Dialogue Having A Dialogue CA-LGWK-filling2-3 Explaining1 | Filling1 | Filling2 | Explaining2 | Proof-reading | Cloze 8. He can think what he likes about me — I don’t give a damn ! give a damn __________ 9. Although many of his friends were politicians, he stood aloof from politics. stood aloof _____ ____ 10. I suppose it’s because I live in a crowded city that I have this yearning for open spaces. yearning _______ CA-LGWK-explainning2-1 IV. Explain the meaning of the underlined part in each sentence. Explaining1 | Filling1 | Filling2 | Explaining2 | Proof-reading | Cloze 1. People often behave irrationally when they are under stress. do unreasonable things 2. Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the President. harmed the reputation of 3. He devoutly hoped that they would reach a peaceful agreement. sincerely CA-LGWK-explainning2-2 Explaining1 | Filling1 | Filling2 | Explaining2 | Proof-reading | Cloze 4. The most effective technique is to cajole rather than to threaten. try to persuade 5. Ares and Aphrodite were the ancient Greek deities of war and love. god and goddess 6. Opera in Britain is enjoying a long-awaited renaissance. rebirth CA-LGWK-explainning2-3 7. The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice Explaining1 | Filling1 | Filling2 | Explaining2 | Proof-reading | Cloze strongly criticized 8. Professor Ross is regarded as the oracle on eating disorders. authority 9. Trees are dying in areas where acid ra