1、Listening and SpeakingHow much do you know about Confucius?What do you know about his ideas?born in 551 BCE, is an ancient Chinese thinker, politician, educator and founder of Confucianism.Confucius initiated the private lecture style, advocating benevolence(仁慈）仁慈）, righteousness （正义）（正义）, propriety
2、 （礼（礼节）节）, 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, Rites, Music, Yi and Spring and Autumn). After his death, his disciples and his disciples recorded the words and deeds, sayings and thoug
3、hts of Confucius and his disciples, and compiled them into the Analects （文（文选；论集）选；论集）of Confucius. His ideas have had a profound impact on China and the world.Qufu, Jining, Shandong Province, is the hometown of Confucius. Confucius opened the altar in this learning, the establishment of Confucian c
4、ulture. In memory of Confucius, people built Confucius Mansion, Confucius Temple and Confucius Forest, collectively known as the Three Confucius, to commemorate Confucius.overview of the Three Confuciusoverview of the Three Confuciusthe Ceremony of Confuciusthe Ceremony of ConfuciusConfucius TempleC
5、onfucius TempleTemple of Confucius is famous for its long history, unique architectural style and high artistic value. Kong Family MansionKong Family MansionKong Family Mansion is a typical building of government house in feudal society of ChinaCemetery of ConfuciusCemetery of ConfuciusCemetery of C
6、onfucius also known as the Holy Forest, is the special cemetery for Confucius and his family. It is an ancient man-made garden.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
7、. It was listed as one of the World Cultural Heritage sites. A British tourist, William, asks a Chinese student, 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. Listening William Xiao Kong2. Listening
8、 to a conversation and then write down what they say about Confucius. Fact/Opinion about Confucius William 1. Confucius is one of his favorite philosophers. Xiao Kong2. He was a _ man .3. He lived over _ years ago.3. He was one of the greatest _ in history. 2. He was a great _ and had many _ about e
9、ducation. 1. Confucius has over 3 million _. A persons descendants are their children, their childrens children.a person who studies or writes about philosophy wise2000descendantseducatormindsideas3. Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T), false(F), or not mentioned(NM). Then a
10、nswer 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 is recorded in the family tree.4. Dacheng Ha is the tallest building in Qufu.Why do you th
11、ink 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 hometown doesnt allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the historic buildings. DTNMFFW: E
12、xcuse 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 3._ Im really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius? Hes 4._. He was such a wise man.
13、X: Oh, yes. I was born here. In fact, I believe I am 5._ of Confucius himself.W: o way, youre pulling my leg, right? So how do you know 6._Confucius? Didnt he live over 2500 years ago?X: Yes, but 7._. He was over three million descendants. Sorry again, what does “pulling my leg” mean?W: Oh, sorry, i
14、t means to 8._. Anyway, so youre actually going to the temple to 9 _?X: Well, yes. But Im also meeting my study group there. We are 10_ on Confucius ideas on education. You know, Confucius was11._, and he had many great ideas about education. For example, he talked about the 12._. He believed that l
15、earning without reflecting 13._ look, the temple is just over there.Im going to the temple right nowmapsIm not good atyoure related to a descendant something is my weaknessone of my favourite philosopherspay respects to your relativejoke with someonehis family tree is well recordedleads to confusion
16、relationship between learning and reflectinga great educatordoing a research project Understand idioms An 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
17、can only be understood from the context in which they appear. Achilles heel Achilles was the beloved son of the mortal hero（凡人英雄） Peleus and the sea goddess（海洋女神） Thetis, in an attempt to make his son invulnerable(刀枪不入的), set out to wash Achilles in an magic river. When doing so, she held Achilles b
18、y the ankle and therefore immersed every part of the babys body except the heel which she held in her hand. So the unwashed heel became the only weakness in Achilles body. At last, Achilles died of a wound after being hit by an arrow (箭) on that heel.Peter was the best athlete in the competition and
19、 everyone believed he would win the champion. But he lost it finally. After the competition, he said with great remorse(万分懊悔): “ Carelessness is my Achilles heel! I must get rid of it.”An example:Nowadays, “Achilles heel” is used to refer to the fatal weakness.Carelessness is my fatal weakness!W: Oh
20、, great! Whats that big building over there?X: Oh, thats the famous Dacheng Hall. You know, 14._in Qufu that no other building in the city can be taller than it. W: Oh, thats respect. Thats a little bit like my hometown Stratford-upon-Avon.X: Wait, you mean where Shakespeare was from? What a coincid
21、ence Confucius and Shakespeare, 15._! I really want to visit the UK Im really interested in British history and culture.W: Oh, thats great! So later we can 16._. And it would be great if you could talk me somewhere to 17._.X: Ok, no problem! So come and meet my study group we can tell you all about
22、the temple. And how long are you staying in Qufu? I can show you 18._ and the Kong Family Mansion as wellW: Really? That so kind! I need all the help I can get - Im 19. _!get my watch fixedgo for a cup of tea and have a chat about ittwo of the greatest minds in historylike a fish out of waterthe Cem
23、etery of Confucius Someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place. its so well-respectedEnglish meaningChinese equivalentAchilles heelpull ones legfish out of water 4. Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about som
24、e Chinese equivalents. something that is someones weakness someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar placejoke with someone 弱点，要害弱点，要害如芒在背如芒在背戏弄戏弄Lets try to use them to make a conversation with your partners!Achilles heelfish out of water pull ones legSome British students a
25、re learning Chinese calligraphy. Two students are discussing about how to select a club in the new term. Families are cooking in the kitchen.Lets pick a setting and try to use them to make a conversation with your partners! Can you think of more Chinese/English idioms?1. Review the old and learn the
26、 new.2. Make no social distinctions in teaching3. To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt, isnt that after all a pleasure?4. Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.温故而知新温故而知新己所不欲勿施于人己所不欲勿施于人学而时习之，不亦乐乎？学而时习之，不亦乐乎？有教无类有教无类Please try to translate these sayings into Chinese! A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tress without roots.-Marcus Garvey
