(
课件网) Unit 4 History and Traditions Listening and Speaking Confucius Lead in--Video Show Who is he How much do you know about him What information about Confucius can we get from the video According to the video, -- Confucius has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture. -- Confucius developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. -- Confucius was a great teacher and promoted education for ordinary people. -- Confucius travelled around to promote his political thinking but failed. -- Confucius is a great Chinese spiritual leader. -- His philosophy has influenced China and the rest of the world and is regarded as the symbol of oriental culture. Historic sites related to Confucius: Temple of Confucius The most famous and largest temple honouring Confucius, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dacheng Hall stands at the centre and is the main place for paying respects to Confucius. Historic sites related to Confucius: Kong Family Mansion Located to the east of the Temple of Confucius, this was the historical home of the descendants of Confucius. It covers 16,000 square metres and has 460 rooms. Historic sites related to Confucius: Cemetery of Confucius This is where Confucius and his descendants are buried. There are more than 10,000 of them, buried here for over 2,000 years. PRE-LISTENING 1. Look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius Temple of Confucius -- the most famous and largest temple honouring the great sage (圣人) -- one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites -- covers 16,000 square metres and has 460 rooms -- The main part consists of nine courtyards with several gates -- Dacheng Hall stands at the centre and is the principal place for offering sacrifices(祭品) to Confucius Dacheng Hall Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius. Fact / Opinion about Confucius William 1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers. 2. He was a _____ man. 3. He lived _____ years ago. Xiao Kong 1. Confucius has _____ descendants. 2. He was a great _____ and had many ideas about _____. 3. He was one of the _____ in history. wise over 2500 over 3 million educator education greatest minds Listen again and add more information about Confucius. Fact / Opinion about Confucius 1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers. 2. He was a wise man. 3. He lived over 2500 years ago. 1. Confucius has over 3 million descendants. 2. He was a great educator and had many ideas about education. 3. He was one of the greatest minds in history. For example, he talked about the relationship between _____. He believed ... . learning and reflecting His _____ is well recorded. family tree The famous Dacheng Hall in the Temple of Confucius is so well-respected in Qufu that no other building in the city _____. can be ... ...
