(
课件网) Unit 4 History and Traditions Period 1 Listening and Speaking Warming-up What do you want to know about Confucius Pre-listening 1. What can you say about these places Work in groups. Discuss the questions. Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius Pre-listening 2. What else do you want to know about these places in Qufu While-listening 1. Listen and choose the correct answers. 1. What’s William looking for A. Confucius Temple. B. Kong Family Mansion. C. Cemetery of Confucius. 2. How many descedants does Confucius have A. 3,000. B. 3,000,000. C. 1,300,000. 3. What’s Xiao Kong’s research project about A. Confucius’ ideas about education. B. Confucius’ ideas about philosophy. C. Confucius’ ideas about politics. While-listening 2. Listen and write down what they say about Confucius. Fact/Opinion about Confucius William Xiao Kong 1 Confucius is one of his favorite philosophers. 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 and had many ideas about education. He was one of the greatest minds in history. 1 2 3 While-listening 3. Listen again and decide whether these statements are true (T), false (F) or not mentioned (NM). 1. Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion. T F NM 2. Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy. T F NM 3. As one of Confucius’ descendants, Xiao Kong’s name is recorded in the family tree. T F NM 4. Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu. T F NM √ √ √ √ reflecting Confucius’ ideas on education While-listening 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. English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water Post-listening Explain the English idioms and think of some Chinese equivalents. something that is someone’s weakness 弱点；要害 to joke with someone 戏弄 someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place 如芒在背 What is an idiom Post-listening break the ice cost an arm and a leg rain cats and dogs Don’t cry over spilt milk 打破僵局 花了一大笔钱 倾盆大雨 覆水难收 Match the idioms with their Chinese equivalents. Post-listening Discuss the questions in groups. 1. What do you know about Confucius’ ideas on education Education was one of Confucius’ core values. He believed learning about the past would help us know the future. He also thought education helped our confidence which would help bring peace and prosperity. He also thought it was important to use and apply what we have learnt in our education. Confucius’ ideas on education Post-listening Instruction knows no cl ... ...
