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Unit 4 History and Traditions
Listening and Speaking
Confucius
Lead in---Video Show
Who is he
How much do you know about him
What information about Confucius can we get from the video
According to the video,
--- Confucius has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture.
--- Confucius developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism.
--- Confucius was a great teacher and promoted education for ordinary people.
--- Confucius travelled around to promote his political thinking but failed.
--- Confucius is a great Chinese spiritual leader.
--- His philosophy has influenced China and the rest of the world and is regarded as the symbol of oriental culture.
Historic sites related to Confucius:
Temple of Confucius
The most famous and largest temple honouring Confucius, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dacheng Hall stands at the centre and is the main place for paying respects to Confucius.
While-listening
Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius.
Fact/ Opinion about Confucius
William Confucius is one of his ____________________;
He is a ______ man;
He lived __________ years ago.
Xiao Kong Confucius has over ___________descendants;
He was a great ________ and had many ideas about __________
He was one of the greatest _______ in history.
favorite philosophers
wise
over 2500
3 million
educator
education
minds
While-listening
Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, decide whether these statements are true (T), false (F) or not mentioned (NM).
1.Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion.
T □ F □ NM □
2.Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy .
T □ F □ NM □
3. As one of Confucius’ descendants,Xiao Kong’s name is recorded in the family tree.
T □ F □ NM □
4.Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.
T □ F □ NM □
reflecting
education
Why do you think Wliam said his hometown was similar to Qufu
A.There are famous halls in his hometown.
B.There are no tall buildings in his hometown.
C.Both places have a famous person who was born there.
D.His hometown doesn't allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the historic buildigs.
William: Oh, great! What's that big building over there
Xiao Kong: Oh, that’s the famous Dacheng Hall. You know, it's so well-respected受尊敬的 in Qufu that no other building in the city can be taller than it.
William: Wow, now that’s respect. That’s a little bit like my hometown--Stratford-upon-Avon.
Xiao Kong: Wait,you mean where Shakespeare was from What a coincidence巧合－Confucius and Shakespeare, two of the greatest minds in history! I really want to visit the UK－I’m really interested in British history and culture.
While-listening
Understand idioms
An idiom is an expression which means something different from the meaning of the individual words. Some idioms present an idea or paint the picture that gives a hint so as to the meaning. Other idioms can only be understood from the context in which they appear.
English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
fish out of water
something that is someone’s weakness
弱点；要害
to joke with someone
戏弄
如芒在背
Something who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place
While-listening
Wiliam:Excuse me, do you speak English I'm looking for the Confucius Temple, but I’m not good at maps－they’re my Achilles’ heel!
Xiao Kong: Oh, hello, e with me－I’m going to the temple right now. By the way, what does “Achilles’ heel” mean
William: Oh, it means that something is my weakness－I'm really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius He's one of my favourite philosophers. He was such a wise man.
Xiao Kong: Oh, yes. I was born here. In fact, I believe I am a descendant of Confucius himself.
William: No way, you're pulling my leg, right So how do you know you're related to Confucius Didn't he live over 2,500 years ago
Xiao Kong: Yes, but his family tree is well recorded. He has over three million descendants. Sorry again, what does “pulling my leg” mean
William: Oh, sorry, it means to joke with someone. Anyway, so you're actually going to the temple to pay respects to your relative亲戚
Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents(对应语).
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English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent
Achilles' heel
pull one's leg
fish out of water
sth. that is sb's weakness
弱点；要害
to joke with sb.
戏弄
sb. who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place
如芒在背
Understand idioms
An idiom is an expression which means sth. different from the meaning of the individual(单独的) words. Some idioms present an idea or paint a picture that gives a hint as to the meaning. Other idioms can only be understood from the context in which they appear.
What do you know about Confucius' ideas on education Think of two or three examples.
Possible answer:
Education was one of Confucius' core values.
Review the old and learn the new. (温故而知新。)
Make no social distinctions in teaching. (有教无类。)
To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt,
isn't that after all a pleasure (学而时习之，不亦乐乎？)
What else do you know about
Confucius and his philosophy
Confucius was a great thinker, educator, and
philosopher.
His principles had a great influence on Chinese
traditions and beliefs.
He believed strongly in strong family loyalty(忠诚) and
respect for others.
He believed in the so-called “golden rule” of
philosophy: Do not do to others what you do not want
others do to you.(己所不欲，勿施于人。)
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Think about a historic site
that you have visited, and
give an introduction to
its history and importance.
Possible answer:
I visited the Mogao Grottoes with my family last summer. They are famous for their amazing paintings and statues. They were constructed over the period
of 16 dynasties and are an important record of tradition and belief in China during that time.
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Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius.
Fact / Opinion about Confucius
William 1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.
2. He was a _________ man.
3. He lived ________________ years ago.
Xiao Kong 1. Confucius has ___________________ descendants.
2. He was a great _____________ and had many ideas about ______________.
3. He was one of the ____________________ in history.
wise
over 2500
over 3 million
educator
education
greatest minds
Listen again and add more information about Confucius.
Fact / Opinion about Confucius
1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.
2. He was a wise man.
3. He lived over 2500 years ago.
1. Confucius has over 3 million descendants.
2. He was a great educator and had many ideas about education.
3. He was one of the greatest minds in history.
For example, he talked about the relationship between ___________________________.
He believed ... .
learning and reflecting
His _________________ is well recorded.
family tree
The famous Dacheng Hall in the Temple of Confucius is so well-respected in Qufu that no other building in the city _______________________.
can be taller than it
Introduce Confucius according to the notes you’ve taken. Use at least three sentences.
Fact / Opinion about Confucius
1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.
2. He was a wise man.
3. He lived over 2500 years ago.
1. Confucius has over 3 million descendants.
2. He was a great educator and had many ideas about education.
3. He was one of the greatest minds in history.
For example, he talked about the relationship between ___________________________.
He believed ... .
learning and reflecting
His _________________ is well recorded.
family tree
The famous Dacheng Hall in the Temple of Confucius is so well-respected in Qufu that no other building in the city _______________________.
can be taller than it
Language points
教材原句p.38 Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu
你认为为什么威廉说他的家乡和曲阜相像？
核心词汇
1 be similar to 和……相似
My teaching style is similar to that of most teachers.
我的教学风格和大多数老师的相似。［词汇复现］
I think his pronunciation is similar to that of the native.
我认为他的发音和本地人相似。［词汇复现］
【用法比较】be similar in 在……方面相似
The two cars are very similar in size and design.
这两辆汽车的大小和设计都非常相似。［词汇复现］
【归纳拓展】
be the same as 与……相同 be different from 与……不同 be different in 在……方面不同
题组练·领悟方法
单句语法填空
（1） At our factory there are a few machines similar 　　　　　those described in this magazine.
（2）The two men are similar 　　　　　appearance.
（3） In many ways，the education system in the US is not very different 　　　　　that in the UK.
完成句子
（4）I bought some new shoes which 　　　　　 　　　　　（与……非常相似）a pair
I had before.
（5）Paul 　　　　　 　　　　　（在 ……方面相似）appearance to his brother.
to
in
are very similar to
from
is similar in
教材原句p.39 Achilles’ heel （喻）（希腊神话）阿喀琉斯的脚跟，致命的弱点
2 Achilles’heel（喻）（希腊神话）阿喀琉斯的脚跟，致命的弱点
Adam’s Achilles’ heel is that he is not confident.亚当的致命弱点是他不自信。 ［词汇复现］
【归纳拓展】
英语常用习语俚语：
pull sb.’s leg 同某人开玩笑 fly off the handle 大发雷霆 over the moon 欣喜若狂
laugh one’s head（s）off 大笑不止，狂笑不已 be all ears 全神贯注地听，洗耳恭听
be child’s play 极容易做；轻而易举 green fingers 园艺技能 last straw 救命稻草
an early bird 早起的人 a wet blanket 扫兴的人 a lucky dog 幸运儿 a tough nut 难对付的人
fish out of water 因环境不熟悉而感到不舒服或尴尬的人

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