英语中的一些谚语.ppt

例2 … Analyzing the law of the talion --- an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth --- William Ian Willer presents an original thinking over the concept of “pay back”… Question： The word “talion” in introducing the book Eye for an Eye is probably a concept of ____.A. medicine B. trade c. avenging D. striving 1. ---Jerry, why did you drop the chance to get big money? --- ___________. I don’t want to get rich by taking risks. A. All is well that ends well. B. One man’s meat is another’s poison. C. Better safe than sorry D. No sweet without sweat. 2. --- Mr. White, will you please teach me how to perform pair skating today? --- _________. You have practice single skating well first. A. Two heads are better than one B. Think twice before you do C. Learn to walk before you run D. One today is worth two tomorrow. 3. ---It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me. --- Well, you know what they say. _____. A. There is no smoke without fire. B. Practice makes perfect. C. All roads lead to Rome. D. No pains , no gains. 4. --- I’ve given up smoking already, darling. --- You should have taken the doctor’s advice years ago. ______ anyway. A. Better late than never B. It’s easier said than done C. No pains, no gains. D. Well begun is half done. 5. --- I have tried very hard to find a solution to the problem, but in vain. --- Why not consult with Frank? You see, _____. A. Great minds think alike. B. Two heads are better than one C. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush D. It’s better to think twice before doing something. The End Thank you! * 版本：各地通用 年级：高中　 西安交通大学苏州附属中学 刘丹萍 英语中的一些常见谚语 苏州工业园区高中英语微课系列 谚语是一个名族语言的精华，智慧的结晶，是洋溢着文化气息的哲理性语言。近年来高考英语试题中谚语的出现频率也越来越高，它通常与情景对话、交际用语、阅读理解等题型结合，用来提供情景或阐明深意。在写作中，如果考生能够运用几句谚语表达，则会提升作文层次，使自己的作文增色不少，让阅卷老师眼前一亮。 （2015，江苏高考33） --- Why didn’t you invite Joh