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课件网) Unit 4 History and Tradition Listening and speaking 1. Know about the historic sites in Qufu about Confucius; 2. Listen to people talk about historic places; 3. Understand English idioms and accumulate some common English idioms. Watch a video to know more about Confucius. Lead-in Confucius born in 551 BC, is an ancient Chinese thinker, statesman, educator and founder of Confucianism. Confucius initiated the private lecture style, advocating benevolence (仁慈）, righteousness （正义）, propriety （礼节）, wisdom and trust. His ideas have had a profound impact on China and the world. [pr pra ti] [ ra t sn s] What can you say about these places Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius Pre-listening It is the world’s most famous and _____ Confucius temple. largest It is the Kong Family Mansion.This is the home of the _____of Confucius. Today this is a museum. descendants Listen to the conversation and write down what they say about Confucius. Fact/ Opinion about Confucius William Confucius is one of his _____; He was a _____; He lived _____ years ago. Xiao Kong Confucius has over _____descendants; He was a great _____ and had many _____ about _____ He was one of the greatest _____ in history. favourite philosophers wise man over 2500 3 million educator education ideas minds Listening and Speaking Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T), false(F), or not mentioned(NM). Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion. Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy. As one of Confucius’ descendants, Xiao Kong’s name is recorded in the family tree. Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu. T F NM T F NM T F NM T F NM reflecting Confucius’ ideas on education Listening and Speaking English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water The English idioms that are used in the conversation. Listening and Speaking Wiliam: Excuse me, do you speak English I'm looking for the Confucius Temple, but I’m not good at maps-_____! 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 _____-I'm really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius He's one of my favorite philosophers. He was such a wise man. Xiao Kong: Oh, yes. I was born here. In fact, I believe I am a descendant of Confucius himself. they’re my Achilles’ heel my weakness Listening and Speaking Something that is sb’s_____ 弱点，要害 fatal weakness English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water Listening and Speaking William: No way,_____, right So how do you know you're related to Confucius Didn't he live over 2,500 years ago Xiao Kong: Yes,but his family tree is well recorded. He has over three million descendants. Sorry again, what does “pulling my leg” mean Wil ... ...
