1、Unit 4 Unit 4 History History and and TraditionsTraditionsWhere is it?Why is the picture placed in the opening page?the Palace of Westminster,built in the 11th century historic site show history and traditions A people without the knowledge of their past history,origin and culture is like a tree wit
2、hout roots-Marcus Garvey How can we get the knowledge of our past history,origin and culture?Before listening Who is the person of the statue?Confuciusa great educator a philosopher born in Qufu Shangdong about 2500 years agowho had many ideas about educationsWatch a video to know more about Confuci
3、us.There are some famous sayings from Confucius.What else do you know?Look at some photos of Qufu and share what you can say about these places.Temple of ConfuciusKong Family MansionIt is the most famous and largest temple honoring Confucius.Located to the east of the Temple of Confucius,this was th
4、e historical home of the descendants of Confucius.Before listening Cemetery of ConfuciusDacheng hallThis is where Confucius and his descendants are buried.No other building in the city can be taller than Dachenghall Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu,and
5、 then write down what they say about Confucius.Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliamXiao 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.Listen to a conversation
6、between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu,and then write down what they say about Confucius.Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliamXiao Kong2.He was a wise man.3.He lived over 2,500 years ago.1.Confucius has over 3 million descendants.2.He was a great educator and had many ideas about educ
7、ation.3.He was one of the greatest minds in history.1.Confucius is one of his favorite philosophers.Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu,and then write down what they say about Confucius.Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliamXiao Kong2.He was a wise man.3.He
8、lived over 2,500 years ago.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.1.Confucius is one of his favorite philosophers.1.Confucius is one of his favorite philosophers.2.He was a wise man.2.He wa
9、s a great educator and had many ideas about education.3.He was one of the greatest minds in history.Opinion about Confucius3.He lived over 2,500 years ago.1.Confucius has over 3 million descendants.fact The difference between FACT and OPINION Facts are statements that can be proven.Opinions can not
10、be proven.They are based on somebodys thoughts,their feelings and their understanding.Listening and speaking W=William X=Xiao Kong W:Excuse me,do you speak English?Im looking for the Confucius Temple,but Im not good at maps-theyre my Achilles heel!X:Oh,hello,yes.Come with me-Im going to the temple r
11、ight now.By the way,what does“Achilles heel mean?W: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.X:Oh,yes.I was born here.In fact,I believe I am a descendant of Confucius himself.W:No w
12、ay,youre pulling my leg,right?So how do you know youre related to Confucius?Didnt he live over 2.500 years ago?X:Yes,but his family tree is well recorded.He has over three million descendants.Sorry again,what does pulling my leg”mean?W:Oh,sorry,it means to joke with someone.Anyway,so youre actually
13、going to the temple to pay respects to your relative?X: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 talked about the relationship be
14、tween learning and reflecting.He believed that learning without reflecting leads to confusion.Oh,look,the temple is just over there.W:Oh,great!Whats that big building over there?X:Oh,thats the famous Dacheng Hall.You know,its so well-respected in Qufu that no other building in the city can be taller
15、 than it.W:Wow,now thats respect.Thats a little bit like my hometown-Stratford-upon-Avon.X: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 UK-Im really interested in British history and culture.W:Oh
16、,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.X: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 o
17、f Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion as well.W:Really?Thats so kind!I need all the help I can get-Im like a fish out of water!3rd listening for details Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T),false(F)or not mentioned(NM).1.Confucius said that learning without understanding le
18、ads 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 building in Qufu.reflectingConfucius ideas on education.FFNMTThink about the question Why do you think Willi
19、am 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.What is an idiom?An idio
20、m is an expression which means something different from the meaning of the individual words.Some idioms represent an idea or paint a picture that gives a hint as to the meaning.Other idioms can only be understood from the context in which they appear.(saying/proverbs)Write down the English idioms in
21、 the conversation,explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents.English idiommeaningChinese equivalentAchilles hillpull ones legfish out of waterThey often make some cultural reference and understanding them can help with understanding a culture.something that is someones weaknesst
22、o joke with someonesomeone who feels uncomfortable because they are in unfamiliar place弱点,要害戏弄如芒在背 Review the old and learn the new.(温故而知新温故而知新)Make no social distinctions in teaching.(有教无类有教无类)To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt,isnt that after all a pleasure?(学而时习学而时习之之,不亦乐乎不亦乐乎
23、？)He believed strongly in strong family loyalty(忠诚忠诚)and respect for others.I visited the Mogao Grottoes with my family last summer.They are famous for their amazing paintings and statues.They were constructed over the period of 16 dynasties and are an important record of tradition and belief in China during that time.Summary QufuThe historic sites of QufuConfuciusTemple of ConfuciusConfucius ideas on educationCemetery of ConfuciusKong Family Mansion1.Read the listening material aloud.2.Prepare an oral presentation about“An introduction of a historic site”.Homework
