英语阅读技巧教学PPT-reading skill(10)-read for idiomatic expressions2.ppt

* “Understanding Idiomatic Expressions” was introduced in Unit 6 and this time we have more practice of this reading skill.?? ?? As has been stated in Unit 6, the meaning of idiomatic expressions can be very difficult—even impossible—to guess. And it is very important for us to understand the meaning of the overall reading passage.????? Reading Skills: Introduction Understanding Idiomatic Expressions 下一页 Reading Skills: Examples Explanations ??? My grandparents believed that you were either honest or you were not. There was no middle point. (Para. 1, Passage A, Unit 10)??? middle point: a position which is between two very different ones; something just between A and B Example 1 Now here are more examples picked up from Reading Passage A, Unit 10 and somewhere else. 下一页 上一页 Back ??? She was responsible for ensuring that all surgical instruments and materials were accounted for during an operation. (Para. 4, Passage A, Unit 10)??? account for: give a statement or explanation about how something is used and kept Example 2 Reading Skills: Examples Explanations 下一页 上一页 Back ??? Always give others credit that is rightfully theirs. Don’t be afraid of those who might have a better idea or who might even be more intelligent than you are. (Para. 9, Passage A, Unit 10)??? give sb. credit/give credit to sb.: praise someone Example 3 Reading Skills: Examples Explanations 下一页 上一页 Back ??? Mary was making a storm in a teacup. She lost nothing more than sixpence and was telling everyone about it vigorously and loudly. According to the explanation in the second sentence, we can know the meaning of “making a storm in a teacup”: she was making a fuss about almost nothing. Example 4 Reading Skills: Examples Explanations 下一页 上一页 Back ??? The boss gave me a black look, an angry look and he stared at me in fury when I told him that I had not done the work. The mean