(
课件网) A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. -- Marcus Garvey simile (明喻) Listening and Speaking 学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆 知之为知之,不知为不知,是知也 Listening and Speaking 开卷有益 君子讷于言而敏于行 Listening and Speaking 己所不欲勿施于人 君子怀刑，小人怀惠。 Listening and Speaking Part One Confucius and Qufu Listening and Speaking What do you know about Confucius Watch a video to know more about Confucius. Listening and Speaking Born in 551 BC, Confucius, Kong Zi, has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture of anyone in history. Although he was born in a poor family, he visited famous scholars (学者) and learned a lot. He developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. Confucianism emphasized(强调) self-cultivation, harmonious relationships with each other and respet the elderly. Friends should be honest to each other. Rulers should make an effort to provide a happy life for people. He was a great teacher as well and promoted education for ordinary people. He traveled around to promote his political thinking but failed. But he never gave up. Kong Zi is a great Chinese spiritual leader. Over the last 2000 years, his philosophy has continued to influence China and the rest of the world. It is also regarded as the symbol of oriental (东方的) culture. 1. Philosopher 2. Educator 3. Born in Qufu, Shangdong about 2500 years ago 4. It is said he had about 3000 students. 5. Contributions: 1) developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism, which stresses self-cultivation, harmonious relationships and respect the elderly. 2) promoted education for ordinary people 3) a spiritual leader 4) his philosophy has continued to influence China and the rest of the world. 5) symbol of oriental culture. Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion It is the most famous and largest temple honoring Confucius. Located to the east of the Temple of Confucius,this was the historical home of the descendants of Confucius. Cemetery of Confucius Dacheng hall This is where Confucius and his descendants are buried. No other building in the city can be taller than Dacheng hall Listen to a conversation between a British tourist a nd a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about confucius. Listening and Speaking Fact/Opinion about Confucius William 1. Confucius is one of my favourite philosophers. 2. 3. Xiao Kong 1. 2. 3. He was a _____ man. He lived over _____ years ago. Confucius has over 3 million _____. He was a great _____ and had many _____ about education He was one of the greatest _____ in history. wise 2500 descendants educator ideas minds 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. Dache ... ...
