(
课件网) Unit 4 History and Tradition Listening and Speaking A people without the konwledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. -- Marcus Garvey 一个不了解自己历史，起源和文化的民族，就如同一棵无根之树。 ———马库斯·贾维 Teaching objectives: By the end of this period, you will be able to… 1. get familiar with Confucius Temple, Confucius, Confucius' descendants and Confucius' educational thoughts. 2. understand English idioms and related cultural allusions. 3.talk about Confucius' educational thoughts. 4.communicate with the words and idioms in listening. Lead-in: What do you know about the buildings in the photo The building is the Palace of Westminster, the home of the UK government. The tower is commonly known as Big Ben, although that is actually the name of the bell inside. The bridge is Westminster Bridge. What traditions of that city/country do you know about London has a famous tradition called "Changing of the Guard". This happens at Buckingham Palace, the home of the queen. The guards of the palace are changed for new guards. They wear special red uniforms with tall black hats. There are many other traditions in the UK such as drinking tea, playing cricket, and eating fish and chips. Why is it important to protect historic buildings and cultural traditions It is important to protect historic buildings and cultural traditions because they are a record of our shared history and tell us a lot about who we are as a country and people. Look and discuss Changing of the Guard drinking tea in the afternoon eating fish and chips red uniforms tall black hat Look and discuss Q1: What do you know about the buildings in the photo Q2: What traditions of the city/country do you know about Q3: Why is it important to protect historic buildings and traditions a symbol of our shared history ; tells a lot about our country and people Look and discuss A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. --Marcus Garvey Past history Present culture Better future Q4: What’s your understanding of the quote Q1: What do you know about Confucius Q2: Can you think of any Confucius’ educational ideas and translate them into English 学而不思则罔 温故而知新 有教无类 学而时习之，不亦乐乎？ Learning without reflecting leads to confusion. Review the old and learn the new. Make no social distinction in teaching. To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt, isn’t that after all a pleasure Confucius a great philosopher/an educator What do you know about Qufu Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius Qufu The largest temple honoring the sage The place where the descendants live The tomb of Confucius’ descendants Fact/ Opinion about Confucius William Confucius is one of his _____; He is a _____; He lived _____ years ago. Xiao Kong Confucius has over _____; He was a great _____ and had many _____ abo ... ...
