（新教材）人教版（2019）高中英语必修第二册 unit4 Listening and Speaking（共20张PPT）ppt课件.pptx

1、UNIT 4 History and Traditions Listening and Speaking Confucius How much do you know about Confucius? What do you know about his ideas? Confucius born in 551BCE, is an ancient Chinese thinker, politician, educator and founder of Confucianism. Confucius initiated the private lecture style, advocating

2、benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trust. He led some of his disciples to travel around the world for 14 years, and in his later years revised the Six Classics(“Poetry”, “Book”, and “Spring and Autumn”). After his death, his disciples and his disciples recorded the words and deeds, sa

3、yings and thoughts of Confucius and his disciples, and compiled them into the Analects of Confucius. His ideas have had a profound impact on China and the world. In memory of Confucius, people built Confucius Mansion, Confucius Temple and Confucius Forest, collectively known as the Three Confucius,

4、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 Confucius Temple Temple of Confucius is famous for its long history, unique architectural style and

5、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. The Three Con

6、fucius 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 It was listed as one of the World Cultural Heritage sites.World Cultural Heritage sites. Listening WilliamXiao

7、 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. 2. Listening to a conversation and then write down what they say about Confucius. Fact/Opini

8、on William 1. Confucius is one of his favorite philosophers. 2. He was a wise man. 3. He lived overed 2000 years ago. Xiao Kong 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. 3. Listen again

9、and decide whether these statements are True(T), False(F), or not mentioned(NM). Then answer the question. 1. Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion. 2. Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy. 3. As one of Confucius descendants, Xiao Kongs name i

10、s recorded in the family tree. 4. Dacheng Ha is the tallest building in Qufu. Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu? A. There are famous halls in his hometown. B. There are no tall buildings in his hometown. C. Both places have a famous person who was born there. D. His home

11、town doesnt allow other buildings to be more noticable than the historic buildings. T F F NM D W: Excuse me, do you speak English? Im looking for the Confucius Temple, but 1._ theyre my Achilles heel! X: Oh, hello, yes. Come with me-2._. By the way what does Achilles heel mean? W: Oh, it means that

12、3._ Im really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius? Hes 4._. He was such a wise man. X: Oh, yes. I was born here. In fact, I believe I am a descendant of Confucius himself. W: No way, youre pulling my leg, right? So how do you know youre related to Confucius? Didnt he live over 2,500 y

13、ears ago? X: Yes, but 5._. He has over three million descendants. Sorry again, what does pulling my leg mean? W: Oh, sorry, 6._. Anyway, so youre actually to the temple to pay respects to your relative? X: Well, yes. But Im also meeting my study group there. We are 7._ on Confucius ideas on educatio

14、n. You know, Confucius was a great educator, and he had many great ideas about education. For example, he talked about the relationship between learning and reflecting. He believed that learning without reflecting leads to confusion. Oh, look, the temple is just over there . Im not good at maps Im g

15、oing to the temple right now something is my weakness one of my favourite philosophers his family tree is well recorded it means to joke with someone doing a research project W: Oh, great! Whats that big building over there? X: Oh, thats the famous Dacheng Hall. You know, 8._ in Qufu that no other b

16、uilding in the city can be taller than it. W: Wow, now thats respect. Thats a little bit like my hometownStratford-upon- Avon. X: Wait, you mean where Shakespeare was from? What a coincidenceConfucius and Shakespeare, 9._ ! I really want to visit the UKIM really interested in British history and cul

17、ture W: Oh, thats great! So later we can 10._. And it would be great if you could take me somewhere to get my watch fixed. X: OK, no problem! So come and meet my study groupwe can tell you all about the temple. And how long are you staying in Qufu? I can show you the _ and the Kong Family Mansion as

18、 well. W: Really? Thats so kind! I need all the help I can getIm_. its so well-respected two of the greatest minds in history go for a cup of tea and have a chat about it Cemetery of Confucius like a fish out of water someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place. 4. Write

19、down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents. EnglishmeaningChinese equivalents Achilles heelsomething that is someones weakness弱点，要害 pull ones legjoke with someone戏弄 fish out of watersomeone who feels uncomfortable becaus

20、e they are in an unfamiliar place 如芒在背 Lets try to use them to make a conversation with your partners! fish out of waterAchilles heel pull ones leg Two students are discussing about how to selet a club in the new term. Families are cooking in the kitchen. Some British students are learning chinese c

21、alligraphy. Lets pick a setting and try to use them to make a conversation with your partners. Can you think of more Can you think of more Chinese/ English idioms?Chinese/ English idioms? Please try to translate Please try to translate these sayings into these sayings into Chinese!Chinese! 1. Reciew

22、 the old and learn the new. 5. When seeing a person with high caliber, strive to be this equal. 4. Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you. 3. To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt, isnt that all a pleasure? 2. Make no social distinctions in teaching. 温故而知新 有教无类 学而时习之，不亦乐乎? 己所不欲勿施于人 见贤思齐 A people without the knowledge of their past A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tress without history, origin and culture is like a tress without roots.roots. -Marcus Garvey -Marcus Garvey