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Unit 4 History and Traditions
---Share views on historic sites
(Listening and Speaking)
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Context & Task
Confucius had a profound influence on later generations. He was already known as "the eternal saint" when he was alive. He was one of the most learned scholars in society at that time.
Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places
Activity 1: Warming up
Activity 2: Listening.
1.Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius.
He was ____________
He lived over_________ years ago.
Confucious has_____________________.
He was ___________ and had many ideas about __________
He was ____________________ in history.
Activity 2: Listening.
1.Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius.
He was ____a wise man_______
He lived over 2500_ years ago.
Confucious has over 3 million descendnets
He was a great educator and had many ideas about education
He was one of the greatest minds in history.
Activity 2: Listening.
2. Listen again and judge the following statements are true (T), false(F), or not mentioned (NM). Then answer the question.
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Activity 2: Listening.
2. Listen again and judge the following statements are true (T), false(F), or not mentioned (NM). Then answer the question.
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Activity 3: Work in groups and discuss.
Discuss the following questions in groups.
1. How many Confucius’s ideas do you know Give two or three examples.
温故而知新
己所不欲，勿施于人
敏而好学，不耻下问
学而不厌，诲人不倦
学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆
Bright as you are, do not feel ashamed to consult your inferiors.
Never be contented with your study; never be impatient with your teaching.
Do not impose on others what you yourself don't desire.
Learning the new while reveiwing the old.
Learning without thinking leads to confusion; thought without learning is perilous.
English idiom Meaning Chinese meaning
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
Something that is
sb’s____________
to______with sb.
feel _______________ in
an unfamiliar place.
fish out of water
4. Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents(对应语).
Wiliam: Excuse me, do you speak English I'm looking for the Confucius Temple, but I’m not good at maps-_____________________________!
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 ______________-I'm really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius He's one of my______________________. 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.
they’re my Achilles’ heel
my weakness
favorite philosophers
English idiom Meaning Chinese meaning
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
Something that is
sb’s____________
弱点，要害
to______with sb.
feel _______________ in
an unfamiliar place.
fish out of water
fatal weakness
4. Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents(对应语).
Listening Script—Listen again and fill the blanks in the script.
William: No way,_______________________, 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 ___________with someone. Anyway, so you're actually going to the temple___________________________________
you're pulling my leg
to joke
to pay respects to your relative
English idiom Meaning Chinese meaning
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
Something that is
sb’s____________
弱点，要害
to______with sb.
戏弄
feel _______________ in
an unfamiliar place.
fish out of water
weakness
joke
4. Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents(对应语).
Xiao Kong: Wait, you mean where Shakespeare was from What a _____________-Confucius and Shakespeare, two of the greatest minds in history! I really want to visit the UK-I’m really interested in British__________________.
William: Oh, that’s great! So later we can go for a cup of tea and have a chat about it. And it would be great if you could take me somewhere to___________________.
Xiao Kong: OK, no problem! So come and meet my study group-we can tell you all about the temple. And how long are you staying in Qufu I can show you the Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion as well…
William: Really That’s so kind! I need all the help I can get-_________________________!
coincidence
history and culture
get my watch fixed
I'm like a fish out of water
English idiom Meaning Chinese meaning
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
Something that is
sb’s____________
弱点，要害
to______with sb.
戏弄
feel _______________ in
an unfamiliar place.
不得其所
fish out of water
weakness
joke
uncomfortable
4. Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents(对应语).
An idom is an expression which means something different from the meaning of the individual words. Some idoms present an idea or paint a picture that gives a hint as to the meaning. Other idoms can only be understood from the context in which they appear.
take a French leave
bite the bullet
break a leg
a blessing in disguise
get cold feet
a black sheep
ants in one's pants
I am all thumbs
let the cat out of the bag
I am all ears.
speak of the devil
not even close
an eye for eye
go bananas/nuts
think out of the box

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