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Traditions and history
Listening and speaking
Share views on historic sites
Lead in
Do you know this man
Confucius
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How much do you know about him
Thinker
Educator
Statesman 政治家
Philosopher 哲学家
Founder of the Confucian school and Confucianism
Symbol of Chinese culture
Where is his hometown
Qufu
Temple of Confucius
Kong Family Masion
Cemetery of Confucius
In 1994, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
San Kong in Qufu
Prediction
Where does this conversation most likely take place
A. In a library
B. At a historic site
C. On a university campus
What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student
B. Tourist and local guide
C. Fellow researchers
Listen and answer the following questions
Pre-listening
Listen and write down what they say about Confucius.
Fact/Opinion about Confucius
William 1. Confucius is one of his ____________________;
2. He is a ___________;
3. He lived __________ years ago.
Xiao Kong 1. Confucius has over ____________descendants;
2. He was a great ________ and had many ______ about __________
3. He was one of the greatest _______ in history.
favourite philosophers
wise man
over 2500
3 million
educator
ideas
education
minds
Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T), false(F), or not mentioned(NM). Then answer the question.
1. Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion.
2. Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy.
3. As one of Confucius’ descendants, Xiao Kong’s name is recorded in the family tree.
4. Dacheng Hall(大成殿) is the tallest building in Qufu.
T F NM
T F NM
T F NM
T F NM
reflecting
Confucius’ ideas on education
While-listening
Thinking: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.
Stratford-upon-Avon 埃文河畔斯特拉特福, 英国英格兰沃里克郡的一个集镇,著名剧作家威廉·莎士比亚 William Shakespeare 的故乡
What do we learn about Dacheng Hall
A. It is the tallest building in Qufu.
B. It is shorter than other buildings.
C. It was built by Confucius.
2.What will Xiao Kong probably do next
A. Show William around the Cemetery of Confucius.
B. Take William to fix his watch.
C. Take William to the temple to meet his study group.
Listen again and answer the following questions.
Post-listening
Listen and fill in the blanks and guess the meaning of idioms
W: Excuse me, do you speak English I’m looking for the Confucius Temple, but 1._______________________– they’re my Achilles’ heel!
X: Oh, hello, e with me –I’m going to the temple right now. By the way, what does “Achilles’ heel” mean
W:Oh, it means that 2.__________________________– 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.
X:Oh, yes. I was born here. In fact, I believe I am a descendant of Confucius himself.
W:No way, you’re pulling my leg, right So how do you know you’re related to Confucius Didn’t he live over 2500 years ago
X:Yes, but his family tree is well recorded. He was over three million descendants. Sorry again, what does “pulling my leg” mean
W:Oh, sorry, it means to 3.__________________. Anyway, so you’re actually going to the temple to pay respects to your relative
X:Well, yes. But I’m also meeting my study group there. We are doing a research project on Confucius’ ideas on education. You know, Confucius was a great educator, and he had many great ideas about education. For example, he talked about the relationship between learning and reflecting. He believed that learning without reflecting leads to confusion… oh, look, the temple is just over there.
I’m not good at maps
something is my weakness
joke with someone
W:Oh, great! What’s that big building over there
X:Oh, that’s the famous Dacheng Hall. You know, it’s so well-respected in Qufu that no other building in the city can be taller than it.
W:Oh, that’s respect. That’s a little bit like my hometown– Stratford-upon-Avon.
X: Wait, you mean where Shakespeare was from What a coincidence– 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.
W: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 talk me somewhere to get my watch fixed .
X: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…
W:Really That’s so kind! I need all the help I can get --- I’m 4. _____________________!
like a fish out of water
English Meaning Chinese equivalent
Achilles’ heel
pulling my leg
like a fish out of water
something that is someone’s weakness
弱点，要害
joke with someone
戏弄;开玩笑
someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place
如芒在背
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.
More idioms
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
cost an arm and a leg
break the ice
raining cats and dogs
Don't cry over spilt milk.
break a leg
apple of one’s eye
when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
hit the nail on the head
a piece of cake
倾盆大雨
入乡随俗
祝好运
小菜一碟
天下没有免费的午餐
价格昂贵
打破僵局
掌上明珠
一语中的；说中要害
不要做无益的后悔
Speaking
1. What do you know about Confucius' ideas on education Think of two or three examples. What else do you know about Confucius and his philosophy
Confucius’ideas on education
Make no social distinctions in teaching. 有教无类
Learning without reflecting leads to confusion. 学而不思则罔
Review the old and learn the new. 温故而知新
Quick to learn and eager to ask; not ashamed to consult those below. 敏而好学，不耻下问
Read the following sentences and guess the meanings
Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you.
己所不欲，勿施于人
A craftsman who wishes to do his work well must first sharpen his tools.
工欲善其事，必先利其器
If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.
人无远虑，必有近忧
Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters
有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？
2. Think about a historic site that you have visited ,and give an introduction to its history and importance.
The Great Wall of China (Badaling Section)
History: Built during the Ming Dynasty (around 1505) to protect China from invaders. It's one of the most famous sections near Beijing.
Importance: It was a military defense system and is now a symbol of Chinese culture and history. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the wonders of the world.
My feeling: Walking on it was amazing—the view was beautiful, and I felt how old and powerful the history is.
西周时期-春秋战国时期-秦-汉、明
Pronunciation

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