1、Confuciusmansioncemeteryphilosophydescendant individualheelAchilles heeln.孔子孔子 n.公馆;宅第公馆;宅第n.墓地;公墓墓地;公墓n.哲学哲学n.后裔后裔;后代后代;子孙子孙adj.单独的;个别的单独的;个别的n.个人个人n.足跟;足跟;(脚脚,袜子、鞋等的)袜子、鞋等的)后跟后跟(喻)(希雅神语)(喻)(希雅神语)阿喀琉斯的脚跟阿喀琉斯的脚跟,致命的弱点致命的弱点The building is The building is the Palace of the Palace of WestminsterWestmin
2、ster,the home of the UK,the home of the UK government.government.The tower The tower is is commonly commonly known known as as Big BenBig Ben,although that is,although that is actually the name of actually the name of the bell the bell insideinside.The bridge is The bridge is Westminster BridgeWestm
3、inster Bridge.A people without the knowledge of their history,origin and culture is like a tree without roots.An Introduction to Historic LondonLondon sits upon the River Thames in the southeast of England.It is the capital of the United Kingdom,and-with almost nine million people-Europes largest ci
4、ty.Video TimeWATCHA Big Ben B Buckingham Palace白金汉宫白金汉宫C Houses of Parliament国会大厦国会大厦 D Tower of London E National Gallery F Trafalgar Square特拉法加广场特拉法加广场 G Tower Bridge H Westminster Abbey威斯敏斯特教堂威斯敏斯特教堂HGDBE F A C 1 The Tower Bridge2 Westminster Abbey3 Buckingham Palace4 The National Gallery5 Trafal
5、gar Square6 The Houses of Parliament7 Big BenWHILE YOU WATCH1 Complete the sentences below by writing 1-7 on the lines._ A.is a symbol of the city of London._ B.is also called the Palace of Westminster_ C.is where the king or queen lives_ D.is where all royal funerals and most coronations take place
6、_ E.is in fact the name of the bell in the tower._ F.is a traditional place for public meetings_ G.contains a great art collection.1234567Share views on historic sites What do you know about these places?This is where Confucius and his descendants are buried.It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.T
7、here are more than 10,000 of them,buried here over 2,000 years.The cemetery has had many renovations (整修整修)and extensions(扩展扩展)in its history.What do you know about What do you know about ConfuciusConfucius and his and his ideas on education as well as ideas on education as well as philosophyphiloso
8、phy?Confucius was a great thinker,educator,and philosopher.His principles had a great influence on Chinese traditions and beliefs.He believed in the so-called“golden rule”of philosophy:Do not do to others Do not do to others what you do not want others do to you.what you do not want others do to you
9、.(己所不欲,勿施于人。己所不欲,勿施于人。)Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliam1.Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.Xiao Kong The difference between FACT and OPINION Facts are statements that can be proven.Opinions can not be proven.They are based on somebodys thoughts,their feelings and their understanding.
10、Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliam1.Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.Xiao Kong2.He was_.3.He lived_1.Confucius has _descendants.2.He was _ and had many ideas about education.3.He was _in history.a wise manover 2,500 years ago.a great educator one of the greatest minds over 3 million L
11、isten again and decide whether these statements are true(T),false(F),or not mentioned(NM).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 is recorded in the famil
12、y tree.4.Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.TFNMTFNMTFNMTFNM reflectingAnswer the question.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 t
13、here.D.His hometown doesnt allow other buildings to be more noticeable引人注目引人注目 than the historic buildings.Wiliam:Excuse me,do you speak English?Im looking for the Confucius Temple,but Im not good at maps-theyre my Achilles heel!Xiao Kong:Oh,hello,yes.Come with me-Im going to the temple right now.By
14、 the way,what does“Achilles heel”mean?William:Oh,it means that something is my weakness-Im really bad with maps!So do you know much about Confucius?Hes 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.Wil
15、liam:No way,youre pulling my leg,right?So how do you know youre related to Confucius?Didnt 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?William:Oh,sorry,it means to joke with someone.An
16、yway,so youre actually going to the temple to pay respects to your relative?Xiao Kong:Well,yes.But Im also meeting my study group there.We are doing a research project on Confucius ideas on education.You know,Confucius was a great educator,and he had many great ideas about education.For example,he t
17、alked about the relationship between learning and reflecting.He believed that learning without reflecting leads to confusion Oh,look,the temple is just over there.William:Oh,great!Whats that big building over there?Xiao Kong:Oh,thats the famous Dacheng Hall.You know,its so well-respected in Qufu tha
18、t no other building in the city can be taller than it.William:Wow,now thats respect.Thats a little bit like my hometown-Stratford-upon-Avon.Xiao Kong:Wait,you mean where Shakespeare was from?What a coincidence-Confucius and Shakespeare,two of the greatest minds in history!I really want to visit the
19、UK-Im really interested in British history and culture.William:Oh,thats great!So later we can go for a cup of tea and have a chat about it.And it would be great if you could take me somewhere to get my watch fixed.Xiao Kong:OK,no problem!So come and meet my study group-we can tell you all about the
20、temple.And how long are you staying in Qufu?I can show you the Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion as wellWilliam:Really?Thats so kind!I need all the help I can get-Im like a fish out of water!1.Achilless heel2.pull ones leg3.fish out of water4.break the ice5.rain cats and dogs6.dont c
21、ry over spilt milk7.butterflies in my heart8.Betterlatethannever.弱点弱点 something that is ones weakness戏弄戏弄 to joke with sb.如芒在背如芒在背 feel uncomfortable because you are in an unfamiliar place破冰破冰 bmake people feel willing to talk each other下倾盆大雨下倾盆大雨 Its raining heavily 覆水难收覆水难收Its no use feeling sorry about an earlier mistake七上八下七上八下 to be nervous迟做总比不做好迟做总比不做好 even if sth.happens late,its better than never happening
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