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UNIT 4
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
What do you know about the buildings in the photo above What traditions of that city/ country do you know about
the Palace of Westminster, the home of the UK government
Big Ben
Westminster Bridge
London has a famous tradition called “Changing of the Guard”. This happens at Buckingham Palace, the home of the queen. The guards of the palace are changed for new guards. They wear special red uniforms with tall black hats. There are many other traditions in the UK such as drinking tea, playing cricket, and eating fish and chips.
What do you know from the picture
Confucius
Pre-listening
Lead-in
the Mogao Caves (Grottos)
Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius.
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Fact/Opinion about Confucius
William 1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.
2.
3.
Xiao Kong 1.
2.
3.
He was a wise man.
He lived over 2,500 years ago.
Confucius has over 3 million descendants.
He was a great educator and had many ideas about education.
He was one of the greatest minds in history.
Listen again and decide whether these statements are true (T), false (F),or not mentioned (NM).
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T
F
NM
T
F
NM
T
T
T
F
NM
T
F
NM
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Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion.
Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy.
As one of Confucius' descendants, Xiao Kong's name is recorded in the family tree.
Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.
reflecting
education
Answer the question.
Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu
There are famous halls in his hometown.
There are no tall buildings in his hometown.
Both places have a famous person who was born there.
His hometown doesn't allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the historic buildings.
P38 3
While-Listening
Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu
There are famous halls in his hometown.
There are no tall buildings in his hometown.
Both places have a famous person who was born there.
His hometown doesn’t allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the historic buildings
Post-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 a picture that gives a hint as to the meaning. Other idioms can only be understood from the context in which they appear.
Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents.
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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
What is William looking for A. Confucius Temple B. Kong Family Mansion C. Cemetery of Confucius
How many descendants does Confucius have A. 3000 B. 3000000 C. 1300000
What's Xiao Kong's study group doing
They're doing a research project on Confucius' ideas about education.
They're doing a research project on Confucius' ideas about philosophy.
They're doing a research project on Confucius' ideas about politics.
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Activity 1
Activity 2
Fact/Opinion about Confucius
William 1. Confucius is one of his favorite philosophers.
2. He was a _______ ________.
3. He lived over _______ years ago.
Xiao Kong 1. Confucius has over ___ _____ descendants.
2. He was a great __________ and had many ideas about ______________.
3. He was one of the great ________ in history.
wise man
2500
3 million
educator
education
minds
Why do you think William 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 buildings.
D
After-listening
English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent
Achilles' heel
pull one's leg
fish out of water
Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some of Chinese equivalents.
sth. that is sb's weakness
to joke with sb.
Sb. who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place
弱点；要害
戏弄
如芒在背
Fact / Opinion about Confucius
William 1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.
2. He was a _________.
3. He lived over __________________.
Xiao Kong 1. Confucius has over ___________ descendants.
2. He was a great ___________ and had many ideas about ____________.
3. He was one of the ______________ in history.
wise man
2,500 years ago
3 million
educator
education
greatest minds
Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius.
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？)
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What do you know about Confucius' ideas on education Think of two or three examples.
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。)
What else do you know about Confucius and his philosophy

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