1、Listening&SpeakingUnit 4What do you know about him?Lead-inBorn in the village of Zon in the country of Lu in 551BCDied in 479BCPosition:The first educator of private schoolFounder of the Confucian school and ConfucianismSymbol of Chinese cultureThinkerEducatorStatesmanPhilosopherShare views on histo
2、ric sitesBefore you listen,look at some photos of Qufu.What can you say about these places?Pre-listeningTemple of ConfuciusKong Family Mansion Cemetery of ConfuciusTemple of Confucius The most famous and (large)temple honours the great sage.It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It covers 16,000 sq
3、uare metres and has 460 rooms.The main part consists of nine courtyards with several (gate).Dacheng Hall stands the centre and is the principal place for offering sacrifices to Confucius.largestgatesat Cemetery of Confucius This is where Confucius and his descendants (bury).There are more than 10,00
4、0 of them,buried here over 2,000 years.The cemetery has had many renovations(翻新翻新)and extensions(扩建扩建)in its history.Kong Family Mansion (locate)to the east of the Temple of Confucius,this was the historical home of the descendants of Confucius they managed sites and ceremonies in Qufu.Today it is m
5、useum.Locatedwhereaare buriedListen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Cinese student in Qufu,and then write down what they say about Confucius.While-listeningFact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliam1.Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.2.3.Xiao Kong1.2.3.He was a wise man.He li
6、ved over 2,500 years ago.Confucius has over 3 million descendents.He was a great educator and had many ideas about education.He was one of the greatest minds in history.1 Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion.2 Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philos
7、ophy.3 As one of Confucius descendants,Xiao Kongs name is recorded in the family tree.4 Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T),false(F),or not mentioned(NM).Then answer the question.Why do you think Wliam said his hometown was simila
8、r 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 buildigs.TNMFFreflectioneducationWhy are we still talking about o
9、r learning from Confucius who lived 2,500 years ago?Is it necessary?A people without the knowledge of their past history,origin and culture is like a tree without roots.-Marcus Garey As Chinese,we should know our nations history,traditon and culture.Confucius is a great symbol in the history of Chin
10、a and his great thoughts on education still paly an important role at home and abroad.With the global development,we must keep who we are and never lose our identity when the great ship of history moves forward.Only then will we be strong enough to promote our extraordinary culture and help other pe
11、ople around the world understand China better.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 watersomething that is someones weaknessto joke wi
12、th someonesomeone 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 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
13、can only be understood from the context in which they appear.William:.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 study group-we can tell you all about the temple.And how long are you staying in Qufu?I can show you the Cemete
14、ry of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion as well.William:Really?Thats so kind!I need all the help I can get-Im like a fish out of water!Discuss the questions in groups.Post-listening1.What do you know about Confucius ideas on education?Think of two or three examples.What else do you know about Co
15、nfucius and his philosophy?2.Think about a historic site that you have visited,and give an introduction to its history and importance.To prefer it is better than only to know it.To delight in it is better than merely to prefer it.知之者不如好之者，知之者不如好之者，好之者不如乐之者。好之者不如乐之者。What you know,you know,what you do
16、nt know,you dont know.This is knowledge.知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。Listening&T TalkingWhat aspects are included when you talk about a trip you had in the past?What you had expectedWhat you sawWhat you heardWhat you ateYour feelingYour commentPre-listeningHow do you feel when you see this?Its am
17、azing that the paintings are well preserved.I was amazed by the fascinating landscape of Tibet.Its really interesting to make a tie-dyed painting in person.amazement Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international hostel in Pingyao,China.Listen to the conversation and tick the place
18、s mentioned.BackpackerAn international hotelA receptionistMing-Qing Street Ancient Government OfficeQiao Family CourtyardWang Family Courtyard Rishengchang Bank Mount Mianthe city wall Zhengguo Temple Shuanglin TempleBackpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pi
19、ngyao,China.Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned.Task1while-listeningMing-Qing StreetAncient Government officeZhenguo Temple Rishengchang Bank Shuanglin Templethe City Wallplaces of interestfamous local food and snacksHow did Paul feel about Pingyao?Read the sentences aloud and h
20、ow the speakers felt.I had expected something different.Paul sounded _It was like walking into history.Paul sounded _It wasnt 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 y
21、ou didnt see the wall.Xao Yan sounded _Listen once more.Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt.disappointedamazeddisappointedamazedsurprisedsurprisedTone(语调语调)is important to express one feeling.So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties So today you walked along
22、the city wall,right?Yes,Pingyao has a long historyover 2,000 years.It used to be a very important banking centre in China Yes,so I visited the Rishengchang Bank and learnt all about the Jin Businessmen.But it was still interesting to learn about what banks were like almost 200 years ago.Some of the
23、snacks there are amazing.I just cant get enough of those beef noodles.And some of those sculptures(雕像)wow!I couldnt believe how big and lifelike they were.Buildings History&culture Food Art A:How is your trip to?B:Wow,its fantastic.At first,I went to ,where I was amazed at .A:That sounds attractive.
24、So how about there?B:To be honest,was(not)as as I had expected,and/but is a good choice.A:Yeah,I know what you mean.Which tourist attraction do you like best?B:of course.You couldnt imagine how interesting it is to .A:It seems that you really enjoyed your trip.Im eager to have a trip to .I cant wait
25、 for my vacation.Post-listeningA:How is your trip to Pingyao?B:Wow,its fantastic.At first,I went to Ming-Qing Street,where I was amazed at so many well-preserved old buildings.A:That sounds attractive.So how about the food there?B:To be honest,the food there was(not)as tasty as I had expected,and/bu
26、t beef noodle is a good choice.A:Yeah,I know what you mean.Which tourist attraction do you like best?B:Rishengchang of course.You couldnt imagine how interesting it is to learn about Jin Businessmen and bank culture.A:It seems that you really enjoyed your trip.Im eager to have a trip to Beijing.I ca
27、nt wait for my vacation.Talk about a visit to a historic tourist destinationExcitementI was eager/excited to+(原因原因/目的目的/结果结果/补充补充)I cant wait to doSurprise/amazementIts amazing thatIt was so much fun!I couldnt believedisappointmentI was disappointed that+(原因原因/目的目的/结果结果/补充补充)It was disappointing that+(原因原因/目的目的/结果结果/补充补充)It wasnt as good/interesting as Id expected.Buildings History&culture Food Art 观看谢谢
