1、Unit 4 History and Traditions A people without the knowledge of their past history,origin and culture is like a tree without roots.Marcus GarveyWhat do you know about the buildings?Big Benthe Palace of Westminsterthe Parliament Buildingsthe Westminster Bridgethe Thames威斯敏斯特宫威斯敏斯特宫What traditions of
2、the country do you know?Greeting by talking about the weatherEating fish and chipsDrinking afternoon teaChanging of the guardIn this class,you will:1.Learn some facts and opinions about Confucius.2.Learn some English idioms.Listening and Speaking Who is the person of the statue?great educatorphiloso
3、phergreat mindsLook at some photos of Qufu and share what you can say about these places.Before listening Temple of ConfuciusKong Family MansionIt is the most famous and largest temple honoring Confucius.People go to the temple to pay respect toConfucius.Located to the east of the Temple of Confuciu
4、s,this was the historical home of the descendants of Confucius.n.官邸；住所官邸；住所Before listening Cemetery of ConfuciusDacheng hallThis is where Confucius and his descendants are buried.No other building in the city can be taller than Dacheng hall.n.坟地；墓地坟地；墓地 Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliamXiao KongL
5、isten for fact and opinionListen to the conversation and write down what they say about Confucius.Tip 1:write down(short hand)the key words，especially verbs,nouns,adjectives,numbers.1.Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliam 2 He was .3 He lived .Xiao Kong 1
6、 Confucius has .2 He was and had .3 He was in history.Listen to the conversation and write down what they say about Confucius.a wise man over 2,500 years ago.1 Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.over 3 million descendants a great educator one of the greatest minds many ideas about educat
7、ionTip 1:write down(short hand)the key words，especially verbs,nouns,adjectives,numbers.Listen for fact and opinionListening 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 leads to confusion.2.
8、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.Tip 2:read through the sentences before listening and guess which is true or false reflectingConfucius ideas o
9、n education.FFNMTThink about 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
10、 noticeable than the historic buildings.4.Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation.Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents.English idiomMeaningChinese equivalentAchilles heelpull ones legfish out of water如芒在背如芒在背something that is someones weaknessto jok
11、e with someonesomething who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place弱点；要害弱点；要害戏弄戏弄.By the way,what doesmean?.Oh,it means that something is my weakness.Sorry again,what does mean?.it means to joke with someone.I need all the help I can get-Im like a!Discuss in pairs and guess the C
12、hinese equivalent of the following English idioms.English idiomChinese equivalentLove me,love my dog.Kill two birds with a stone.a piece of cakeWhen pigs fly.break a leg祝你好运祝你好运爱屋及乌爱屋及乌一石二鸟一石二鸟小菜一碟小菜一碟母猪上树母猪上树Listening and speaking William:Excuse me,do you speak English?Im looking for the Confucius
13、Temple,but Im not good at mapstheyre my Achillesheel!Xiao Kong:Oh，hello，yes.Come with meIm going to the temple right now.By the way，what does“Achillesheel 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 philos
14、ophers.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.William: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
15、 over three million descendants.Sorry again,what does pulling my legmean?弱点 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 Conf
16、ucius 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 between learning and reflecting.He believed that learning without reflecting leads to confusion.Oh,look,the temple is just over there.William:Oh,g
17、reat!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 it戏弄 William:Wow,now thats respect Thats a little bit like my hometown-Stratford-upon-Avon.Xiao Kong:ait,you mean where Shak
18、espeare was from?What coincidenceConfucius and Shakespeare,two of the greatest minds in history!I really want to visit the UKIm 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
19、 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 well.William:Really?Thats so kind!I need all the help I can ge
20、tIm like a fish out of water!如鱼离水，不自在Discuss the quetions in groups.What do you know about Confucius ideas on education?Teach students in accordance of their aptitude.(天资，习性天资，习性)因材施教因材施教三人行，必有我师焉。三人行，必有我师焉。When I walk along with two others,they may serve me as my teacher.In teaching there should be
21、 no distinction of classes.有教无类有教无类Listening and TalkingListening and TalkingIn this class,you will:1.Learn about something about historic places.2.Know some useful patterns and expressions showing ,and.3.Express your own opinions on a historic place that you have been to.Have you been to Pingyao?Wh
22、at is your impression of it?Can you mention some places of interest or historic sites there?Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao,China.1.Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned.p Ming-Qing Streetp Ancient Government Officep Qiao Fa
23、mily Courtyardp Wang Family Courtyardp Rishengchang Bankp Mount Mianp the city wallp Zhengguosi Templep Shuanglin Temple 2.Listen once more.Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt.I had expected something different.Paul sounded _It was like walking into history.Paul sounded _It wasn
24、t as big as I had expected.Paul sounded _Some of the snacks there are amazing.Xiao Yan sounded _I had no idea there would be so many tourists.Paul sounded _Wow,I cant believe you didnt see the wall.Xiao Yan sounded _disappointedamazedsurprisedsurpriseddisappointedamazedCan you tell me more feeling w
25、ords you know?Disappointed,surprised,amazed andXiao Yan:Hi,Paul.Im sorry to hear youre leaving tomorrow.So what did you make of Pingyao?Paul:Well,to be honest,when I first arrived,I was a little disappointed.I had expected something different.But then I walked into the old city.I was so amazed!It wa
26、s like walking into history.So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynastiesXiao Yan:Yes,Pingyao has a long historyover 2.000 years.It used to be a very important banking centre in ChinaPaul:Yes,so I visited the Rishengchang Bank and learnt all about the Jin Businessmen.Ive got to say th
27、ough,it wasnt as big as I had expected.But it was still interesting to learn about what banks were like almost 200 years ago.Xiao Yan:Oh,well,what about the Ming-qing Streetthats pretty big.Some of the snacks there are amazing.Paul:Oh,that place,yes.But I had no idea there would be so many tourists!
28、So I decided to leave and ride out to Shuanglin Temple.Xiao Yan:Oh,cool,thats one of my favourite places!Its so peaceful out there.Paul:Yeah,that place is really quiet.And some of those sculptureswow!I couldnt believe how big and lifelike they were.Xiao Yan:Yes,theyre amazing.So today you walked alo
29、ng the city wall,right?Paul:Unfortunately,no.I just didnt have the time.Xiao Yan:Wow,I cant believe you didnt see the wall!You have to stay longer,Paul.Theres so much more of Pingyaos history to see.Paul:Oh,dont worry,Ill be back in Turtle City one dayI just cant get enough of those beef noodles.Ima
30、gine one of you has just visited Pingyao.Work in pairs and role-play the conversation below.Then continue the conversation using the expressions in the box.Expressing excitement,surprise,and disappointmentI had no idea I didnt know.I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that.It was so much fun!It w
31、as a little disappointing.It wasnt as good/interesting/fun as Id expected.A:Wow,lve just come back from Pingyao.It was amazing!B:Oh,I loved Pingyao!So did you see the Ming-Qing Street?A:Of course,but I didnt expect to see so many tourists.B:Yeah,I know what you mean,but there are some great snacks there.How about the.?.
