Unit 4 Amazing Art Developing ideas 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语外研版（2019）必修第三册

UNIT 4 Han Gan and His Horses Developing ideas Try to find out the similarity among these parts of Chinese poems. 春风得意马蹄疾，一日看尽长安花。 —[唐]孟郊 乱花渐欲迷人眼，浅草才能没马蹄。 —[唐]白居易 相逢意气为君饮，系马高楼垂柳边。 —[唐]王维 Back the Wrong Horse Definition: To support the losing side For example: I think we’re backing the wrong horse in supporting Jones for the job. The boss seems to have made up his mind to hire Sanchez. (To) Beat a Dead Horse Definition: To continue to argue about something that has been settled For example: You’re beating a dead horse. We’ve already decided to stop in Dubai on our way home. Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Definition: Do not question the value of a gift. The expression comes from the practice of determining the age and health of a horse by looking at its teeth. For example: It was nice of him to give you the ring. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. idioms Change Horses in Midstream Definition: Change plans or leaders in the middle of a process For example: We all wish Jack was leading the investigation, but since we’ve already started, it would be a mistake to change horses in midstream. Dark Horse (To Not Have) a Horse in This Race Definition: To have no preference in the outcome of a competition For example: I’m fine with either Olivia or Jason as president. I don’t have a horse in this race. Put the Cart Before the Horse Definition: To do things in the wrong order For example: You haven’t even been accepted to the university, and you’re already picking out classes? That’s putting the cart before the horse. Tick the words that you would use to describe horses. Add any more you can think of. calm cute fast wild brave clever loyal strong In ancient times, horses were the main driving force for agricultural production, transportation and military activities. However, in some developing countries and regions, horses are still mainly used as an important source of transportation and labor. Besides, horses are mainly used in horse riding competitions.