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课件网) Listening ＆Speaking Unit 4 History and Traditions Is it important for a people to know their history and traditions Why A people without the knowledge of their past story, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. -Marcus Gavey What do you know about Chinese history and traditions？ What do you know from the picture Confucius Pre-listening Watch a video to know more about Confucius. There are some famous sayings from Confucius. What else do you know Do you know Qufu Have you been there What do you know about it Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius While-listening Listen to the conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu. Listen again and write down what they say about Confucius. 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). 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 is the tallest building in Qufu. ____ F F NM T reflecting ideas on education. Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T), false(F), or not mentioned(NM). Then answer the question. 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. √ William: Excuse me, do you speak English I’m looking for the Confucius Temple, but I’m not good at _____ 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 _____ I’m really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius He’s one of my _____ philosophers. He was such a _____ 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 _____ years ago maps weakness favorite 2500 wise Tapescript Xiao Kong: Yes, but his family tree is well recorded. He has over _____ million descendants. Sorry again, what does “pulling my leg” mean William: Oh, sorry, it means to _____ with someone. Anyway, so you’re actually going to the _____ to pay respect to your relative Xiao Kong: Well, yes. But I’m also meet ... ...
