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Unit 4 History and Tradition
Listening and speaking
1. Know about the historic sites in Qufu about Confucius;
2. Listen to people talk about historic places;
3. Understand English idioms and accumulate some common English idioms.
Watch a video to know more about Confucius.
Lead-in
Confucius
born in 551 BC, is an ancient Chinese thinker, statesman, educator and founder of Confucianism.
Confucius initiated the private lecture style, advocating benevolence
(仁慈）, righteousness （正义）, propriety （礼节）, wisdom and trust.
His ideas have had a profound impact on China and the world.
[pr pra ti]
[ ra t sn s]
What can you say about these places
Temple of Confucius
Kong Family Mansion
Cemetery of Confucius
Pre-listening
It is the world’s most famous and _________ Confucius temple.
largest
It is the Kong Family Mansion.This is the home of the _______________of Confucius. Today this is a museum.
descendants
Listen to the conversation and write down what they say about Confucius.
Fact/ Opinion about Confucius
William Confucius is one of his ____________________;
He was a ___________;
He lived __________ years ago.
Xiao Kong Confucius has over ____________descendants;
He was a great ________ and had many ______ about __________
He was one of the greatest _______ in history.
favourite philosophers
wise man
over 2500
3 million
educator
education
ideas
minds
Listening and Speaking
Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T),
false(F), or not mentioned(NM).
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.
T F NM
T F NM
T F NM
T F NM
reflecting
Confucius’ ideas on education




Listening and Speaking
English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
fish out of water
The English idioms that are used in the conversation.
Listening and Speaking
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 favorite 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.
they’re my Achilles’ heel
my weakness
Listening and Speaking
Something that is
sb’s____________
弱点，要害
fatal weakness
English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
fish out of water
Listening and Speaking
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 to pay respects to your relative
you're pulling my leg
to joke
Something that is
sb’s____________
弱点，要害
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).
English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
fish out of water
to______with sb.
joke
戏弄
Xiao Kong: Wait, you mean where Shakespeare was from What a _____________-Confucius and Shakespeare, two of_____________________ in history! I really want to visit the UK-I’m really interested in British history and culture.
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
get my watch fixed
I'm like a fish out of water
the greatest minds
Listening and Speaking
Something that is
sb’s____________
弱点，要害
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).
English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
fish out of water
to______with sb.
joke
戏弄
feel _______________
in an unfamiliar place.
uncomfortable
不得其所
What do you know about Confucius’ ideas on education
儒家教育思想
Speaking and discussion
Learning without reflecting leads to confusion.
Review the old and learn the new.
Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.
Make no social distinctions in teaching.
When seeing a person with high caliber（才干）, strive to be his equal.
To learn and at due time（在适当的时候） to repeat what one has learnt, isn’t that after all a pleasure
己所不欲勿施于人
温故而知新
学而不思则罔
有教无类
见贤思齐
学而时习之，不亦乐乎
Thank You !
Listening and Speaking

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