1、Unit 4 History & Traditions Period 1 Listening & Speaking Warming Up How much do you know about Confucius?Confucius Born in 551 BC, Confucius has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture. He is a great _, who developed Confucianism empharizing self-cultivation, harmonius relationships with
2、each other and _ for the elderly. He was a great _, who promoted education for ordinary people. He is a great Chinese _, whose philosophy has contiuned to influence China and the rest of the world and is also regarded as the _ of oriental culture.Video TimeWhile watching, try to catch the keys words
3、 for the blanks.Confucius Born in 551 BC, Confucius has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture. He is a great _, who developed Confucianism empharizing self-cultivation, harmonius relationships with each other and _ for the elderly. He was a great _, who promoted education for ordinary pe
4、ople. He is a great Chinese _, whose philosophy has contiuned to influence China and the rest of the world and is also regarded as the _ of oriental culture.philosopherrespectteacherspiritual leadersymbolConfucius (551479 BC)u Thinkeru Educatoru Statesmanu Philosopheru Founder of the Confucian schoo
5、l and Confucianism u Symbol of Chinese culture Qufu the hometown of Confucius Located in Shandong Province, Qufu, which includes the Mansion, Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, enjoys a worldwide fame as a traditional Chinese cultural site. They attract numerous tourists from both home and abroad ann
6、ually. In 1994, they were listed as world cultural heritage sites. It is the most famous and largest temple honoring Confucius. Dacheng Hall stands at the center and is the principal place for offering sacrifices to Confucius.Located to the east of the Temple of Confucius, this was the historical ho
7、me of the descendants of Confucius. Today this is a museum. This is where Confucius and his descendants are buried. There are more than 10,000 of them, buried here over 2,000 years. Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of ConfuciusListen again and catch the missing words.Fact/Opinion abo
8、ut ConfuciusWilliam1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers. 2.3.Xiao Kong1.2.3.Confucius has _ descendants. He was _ and had many _ about education.He was one of _ in history.wise over 3 millionListening Task 1 He was a _ manHe lived _ years ago.a great educator ideas over 2,500 the greate
9、st mindsTFNMTFNMT TTFNMTFNMListening Task 2 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 family tree.4. Dacheng Hall is the tallest buil
10、ding in Qufu.reflectingeducationTFNMTFNMT TTFNMTFNMListen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and decide whether these statements are true (T), false (F),or not mentioned (NM). Why do you think Wlliam said his hometown was similar to Qufu?A. There are famous ha
11、lls 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 hometown doesnt allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the historicbuildings.Wiliam: Excuse me, do you speak English? Im looking for the Confucius Temple, but Im
12、 not good at maps-theyre my Achilles heel!Xiao Kong: Oh, hello, yes. Come with me-Im going to the temple right now. By 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 favourite He
13、was such a wise man.Tape scriptXiao Kong: Oh, yes. I was born here. In fact, I believe I am a descendant of Confucius himself.William: No way, youre 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 o
14、ver three million . Sorry again, what does “pulling my leg” mean?William: Oh, sorry, it means to joke with someone. Anyway, 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 Confu
15、cius ideas on education. You know, Confucius was a great 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.William: Willia
16、m: Oh, great! Whats that big building over there?Xiao Kong: Oh, thats the famous Dacheng Hall. You know, its so well-respected in Qufu that no other building in the city can be taller than itWilliam: Wow, now thats respect. Thats a little bit like my hometown-Stratford-upon-Avon.Xiao Kong: Wait, you
17、 mean where Shakespeare was from? What a -Confucius and Shakespeare, two of the greatest minds in history! I really want to visit the 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 i
18、f 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 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 nee
19、d all the help I can get-Im like a fish out of water!An Introduction about ConfuciusSuppose you were Xiao Kong, please introduce Confucius to the British tourist in detailsHi, XXX, Id like to share more information about Confucius with you. Born in 551 BC, Confucius has made . He is .Understand idio
20、msAn idiom is an expression which means something different from the meaning of the individual words. Some idioms present an idea or paint a picture that gives a hint as to the meaning. Other idioms can only be undersood from the context in which they appear.English idiomMeaningChinese equivalentAch
21、illes heelpull ones legfish out of watersth that is someones weaknessto joke with sb.feel uncomfortable in an unfamiliar place弱点，要害弱点，要害戏弄戏弄如芒在背如芒在背Understand idiomsAn idiom is an expression which means something different from the meaning of the individual words.In school he was a big fish in a sma
22、ll pond, but once he moved to the city he was just another struggling actor.In the middle of the picnic it started to rain cats and dogs.That dress costs me an arm and a leg.Youd better shake a leg if you dont want to be late for work.= rain heavily= a lot of money= hurry up1. What do you know about
23、 Confucius ideas on education? Think of two or three examples.Suggested answer: Education was one of Confucius core values. He believed learning about the past would help us know the future. He also thought education helped our confidence which would help bring peace and prosperity. He also thought
24、it was important to use and apply what we have learnt in our education.2. What else do you know about Confucius and his philosophy?Suggested answer: Confucius was a great thinker, educator, and philosopher. His principles had a great influence on Chinese traditions and beliefs. He believed strongly
25、in strong family loyalty and respect for others. He believed in the so-called “golden rule” of philosophy: Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.3. Think about a historic site that you have visited, and give an introduction to its history and importance.Suggested answer: I vis
26、ited the Mogao Caves with my family recently. They are famous for their amazing paintings and statues. They were constructed over many dynasties and are an important record of tradition and belief in China during that time.Speaking Confuciuss ideasLearning without reflecting leads to confusion； thin
27、king without studying results in tardiness .Review the old and learn the new.Make no social distinctions in teaching.To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt, isnt that after all a pleasure?Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.When seeing a person with high cali
28、ber, strive to be his equal.uWhat you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. 己所不欲，勿施于人。己所不欲，勿施于人。uKeep what you say and carry out what you do. 言必信，行必果。言必信，行必果。uIs it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters? 有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎u All Men Are Brothers. 四海之内皆兄弟也四海之内皆兄弟
29、也uBy nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart. 性相近也，习相远也。性相近也，习相远也。uLearning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. 学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。uIf a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand. 人无远虑，必有近忧。人无远虑，
30、必有近忧。 uThose whose courses are different cannot lay plans for one another. 道不同，不相为谋。道不同，不相为谋。 uWhen I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers. I will select their good qualities and follow them, their bad qualities and avoid them.三人行，必有我师焉。择其善者而从之，其不善者而改之。三人行，必有我师焉。择其善者而从之，其不善者而改之。 See You Next Class!
