1、Listening Speaking Unit 4 History and Traditions Pre-listeningWatch a video to know more about Confucius.There are some famous sayings from Confucius.What else do you know?Do you know Qufu?Have you been there?What do you know about it?While-listeningListen to the conversation betweena British touris
2、t and a Chinese student in Qufu.Listen again and write down what they say about Confucius.Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliam1 Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.2 3 Xiao Kong12 3 He was a wise man.He lived over 2,500 years ago.Confucius has over 3 million descendants.He was a great educ
3、ator and had many ideas about education.He was one of the greatest minds in history.Listen again 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 rese
4、arch 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 building in Qufu._ FFNMTreflectingideas on education.Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T),false(F),or not mentioned(NM).Then a
5、nswer 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 there.D His hometown doesnt allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the hi
6、storic buildings.William:Excuse me,do you speak English?Im looking for the Confucius Temple,but Im not good at _ theyre myAchilles heel!Xiao Kong:Oh,hello,yes.Come with meIm going to the temple right now.By the way,what does“Achilles heel”mean?William:Oh,it means that something is my _ Im really bad
7、 with maps!So do you know much about Confucius?Hes one of my _ philosophers.He was such a _man.Xiao Kong:Oh,yes.I was born here.In fact,I believe I am a descendant of Confucius himself.William:No way,youre pulling my leg,right?So how doyou know youre related to Confucius?Didnt he live over_ years ag
8、o?mapsweaknessfavorite2500wiseXiao Kong:Yes,but his family tree is well recorded.He has over _ million descendants.Sorry again,what does“pulling my leg”mean?William:Oh,sorry,it means to _ with someone.Anyway,so youre actually going to the _ to pay respect to your relative?Xiao Kong:Well,yes.But Im a
9、lso meeting my study groupthere.We are doing a research project on Confucius ideas oneducation.You know,Confucius was great _,and he had many great ideas about education.For example,he talked about the relationship between learning and _.He believed that learning without reflecting leads toconfusion
10、.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 that no other building in the cityreflectingthreetempleeducatorjokecan be _ than it.William:Wow,now thats respect.Thats a littl
11、e bit like my hometownStratford-upon-Avon.Xiao Kong:Wait,you mean _ Shakespeare was from?What a coincidence Confucius and Shakespeare,two of the greatest minds in history!I really want to visit the UK Im really interested in _ history and culture.William:Oh,thats great!So later we can go for a cup o
12、f _ 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 studygroupwe can tell you all about the temple.And _are you staying in Qufu?I can show you the Cemetery ofConfucius and the Kong Family Mansion as well.
13、William:Really?Thats so kind!I need all the help I canget.Im like a fish out of water!tallerwhereBritishteahow long 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.Ot
14、her idioms can only be understood from the context in which they appear.English idiomMeaningChinese equivalentAchilles heelpull ones legfish out of waterWrite down the English idioms that are used in the conversation.Explain their meanings and think about some of Chinese equivalents.sth.that is sbs
15、weaknessto joke with sb.Sb.who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place弱点；要害弱点；要害戏弄戏弄如芒在背如芒在背After-listeningLearning without reflecting leads to confusion.学而不思则罔Review the old and learn the new.温故而知新Make no social distinctions in teaching.有教无类To learn and at due time to repeat wha
16、t one has learnt,isnt that after all a pleasure?学而时习之，不亦说乎？Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.己所不欲勿施于人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 hel
17、p bring peace and prosperity.He also thought it was important to use and apply what we have learnt in our education.Confucius was a great thinker,educator,and philosopher.His principles had a great influence on Chinese traditions and beliefs.He believed strongly in strong family loyalty and respect
18、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.lPlace name lLocation lAppearance l.lHistory and originlCultural/Historic valuelLegends I visited 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.
