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课件网) Module 7 Great books Unit1 We are still influenced by Confucius’s ideas discuss wise thinker review influence sense make sense by the way suppose well-known 讨论；谈论 影响 思想家 明智的；有判断力的 评论（文章） 道理；意义；合理性 合情理；明智；有意义 顺便提一下 Words and expressions 猜想；猜测 著名的 Module 7 Great books Unit1 We’re still influenced by Confucius’s ideas. A: Do you like reading B: Yes, I do. A: Which book is your favourite B: My favourite one is … A:Have you ever read any great books Which one B: I have read... Pair work Confucius was a Chinese thinker. He is also called Kong Zi. He is known for his wise thought. One of his works is Lunyu. We are influenced (被影响） by his ideas. Who Guessing game William Shakespeare He was a writer of plays and poems. Some of his most famous plays are Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. He was born in 1564 in England. His plays are seen by millions of people every year. Who Mark Twain He was a famous American writer. He wrote a lot of stories. His books are still read widely. For example, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Who Can you name any great books and great writers in China Great books The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong The Water Margin by Shi Nai’an A Dream in Red Massions by Cao Xueqin The Journey to the West by Wu Cheng’en _____ is written by _____. Great books should be helpful to us. They can widen our outlook and make us grow as a person. They help to develop our thinking ability. Are you familiar（熟悉） with these sentences Where do they come from Who wrote them Lun Yu by Confucius We remember him . He is still remembered by us. Confucius’s thoughts are still learned all over the world. People all over the world still learn Confucius’s thoughts. When three people are walking together, I am sure to find teachers among them. 三人行，必有我师焉 He can be a teacher who finds what is new in reviewing（复习） what is old. 温故而知新，可以为师矣。 Listen and write down the name of each person. Confucius Shakespeare Mark Twain 1 Listen again and complete the sentences. 1 Confucius is well-known in _____. 2 Shakespeare wrote _____. 3 Mark Twain’s stories are set _____ of the US. many countries plays and poems in the south 2 ( )1.What does Betty join an Internet group for A. To travel B. To discuss great books C. To write a book ( )2.What does Mr. Jackson think of the great writer Confucius A. Wise. B. Good. C. Friendly. Watch and choose the best answer. B A Task 1 ( ) 3.What make sense to us today A. Confucius’s ideas. B. Shakespeare’s plays. C. Mark Twain’s books. B a) He was a very wise man. b) He is not as well-known as the other two people, but his works are still popular. c) His plays are read by millions of people. d) He was more a teacher and thinker than a writer. e) People are still influenced by his ideas. Confucius 2. Shakespeare 3.Mark Twain Now listen and match the people with the descriptions. ... ...
