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课件网) Listening and Speaking Unit 4 History and Traditions Share views on historic sites Teaching Objectives By the end of this class, students will be able to: 1. Understand the content of the listening text and locate specific imformation. 2. Introduce historic sites and great persons through cooperating with peers. 3. Guess the meaning of English idioms. Who is he Introduction Confucius (551—479 BC) Thinker Educator Statesman 政治家 Philosopher 哲学家 Founder of the Confucian school and Confucianism Symbol of Chinese culture His ideas have had a profound impact on China and the world. What do you know about Confucius Do you know anyting about Qu Fu Lead-in In memory of Confucius, people built Confucius Mansion, Confucius Temple and Confucius Forest, collectively known as the Three Confucius, to commemorate Confucius. Qufu, Jining, Shandong Province, is the hometown of Confucius. Confucius opened the altar in this learning, the establishment of Confucian culture. the Ceremony of Confucius The Three Confucius is famous for its rich cultural accumulation, long history, grand scale, rich collection of cultural relics, as well as its scientific and artistic value. It was listed as one of the World Cultural Heritage sites. Confucius Temple Temple of Confucius is famous for its long history, unique architectural style and high artistic value. Kong Family Mansion Kong Family Mansion is a typical of government house in feudal society of China. Cemetery of Confucius Cemetery of Confucius also known as the “Holy Forest”, is the special cemetery for Confucius and his family. It is an ancient man-made garden. Listening William Xiao Kong A B ritish tourist, William, asks a Chinese students, Xiao Kong, for directions when he wants to visit the Confucius Temple. On the way to the Confucius Temple, they talk about Confucius and his ideas. Listen and find out Listen to the conversation and write down what they say about Confucius. a person who studies or writes about philosophy Fact/ Opinion about Confucius William Confucius is one of his _____; He is 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 Listen and check Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T), false(F), or not mentioned(NM). Then answer the question. Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion. Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy. Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu. T F reflecting √ T F T F √ √ Confucius’ ideas on education Dacheng Hall Listen for idioms W: Excuse me, do you speak English I’m looking for the Confucius Temple, but 1._____– they’re my Achilles’ heel! X: Oh, hello, e with me –I’m going to the temple right now. By the way, w ... ...
