1、Listening and Speaking&Listening and Talking【版本：人教册别：必修二】Learning ObjectivesuListen to people share views on historic sites and learn to understand idioms.uDistinguish the linking sounds.uTalk about a visit to a historic tourist destination.contentsLead-inListening and SpeakingLanguage PointsListeni
2、ng and TalkingHomeworkLead-inHow many historic sites do you know?It has a long history.It was used for protecting the country.the Great Wallthe Forbidden CityIt served as the home of emperors and their households,as well as the political centre of Chinese government.The oldest and largest in northwe
3、stern China,and the most outstanding representatives of ancient Chinas grotto art.the Mogao Caves(Grottos)It features life-sized sculptures of warriors and horses all with different facial expressions and postures.Qin Dynasty Terracotta Warriors and Battle SteedsTaj MahalLocated in India,it is the g
4、rave a king built in memory of his wife.Abu SimbelBuilt in the 13th century BC,it is one of the most important temples along the River Nile.The ColosseumAn oval amphitheatre(圆形剧场圆形剧场)in the centre of the city of Rome,Italy.IIListening and SpeakingP38 Exercise 1:What can you say about these places?Te
5、mple of ConfuciusKong Family MansionCemetery of ConfuciusThe most famous and largest temple honouring the great sage,it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It covers 16,000 square metres and has 460 rooms.The main part consists of 9 courtyards with several gates.Dacheng Hall stands at the centre an
6、d is the principal place for offering sacrifices to Confucius.P38 Exercise 1:What can you say about these places?Temple of ConfuciusP38 Exercise 1:What can you say about these places?Located to the east of the Temple of Confucius,this was the historical home of the descendants of Confucius from wher
7、e they managed sites and ceremonies in Qufu.Today it is a museum.Kong Family MansionP38 Exercise 1:What can you say about these places?This is where Confucius and his descendants are buried.There are more than 10,000 of them,buried here for over 2,000 years.The cemetery has had many renovations and
8、extensions in its history.Cemetery of ConfuciusFact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliam1.Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers.2.He was a _.3.He lived over _.Xiao Kong 1.Confucius has over _ descendants.2.He was a great _ and had many ideas about _.3.He was one of the _ in history.wise man 2,500
9、 years ago 3 million educator education greatest minds P38 Exercise 2:Listen to a conversation Fact/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliam1.Confucius is one of his favourite philosopher.2._3._Xiao Kong 1._2._ _3._He was a wise man.He lived over 2,500 years ago.Confucius has over 3 million descendants.He was
10、 a great educator and had many ideas about education.He was one of the greatest minds in history.P38 Exercise 2:Listen to a conversationP38 Exercise 3:Listen again and decide whether these statements are T,F,or NM.1.Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion.T F NM2.Xiao K
11、ong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy.T F NM3.As one of Confucius descendants,Xiao Kongs name is recorded in the family tree.T F NM4.Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.T F NMP38 Exercise 3:Answer the question.Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu?
12、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.An idiom is an expression which means something different the mea
13、ning of the individual words.Some idioms present an idea or paint a picture that gives a hint as to the meaning.Other idioms can only be understood from the content in which they appear.P39 Exercise 4:Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation.English idiomMeaningChinese equival
14、entAchilles heelpull ones legfish out of waterSomething that is someones weaknessto joke with 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1.What do you know about Confucius ideas on education?2.What else do you know about Confucius and his phil
15、osophy?P39 Exercise 5:Discuss the questions in groups.Education was one of Confucius core values.He believed learning about the past would help us know the future.He thought education helped build our confidence which would help bring peace and prosperity.He also thought it was important to use and
16、apply what we have learnt in our education.Confucius ideas on educationP39 Exercise 5:Discuss the questions in groups.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 respec
17、t 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.Confucius and his philosophyP39 Exercise 5:Discuss the questions in groups.P39 Pronunciation1.Read the poem and mark the linking sounds after the model.If you can make one
18、 heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,And lose,and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss;If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone,And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the
19、 Will which says to them:Hold on!Listening and TalkingP43 Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned.Blackpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao,China.Ancient Government Office Rishengchang Bank Zhengguosi Temple Ming-Qing StreetWang Family
20、 Courtyard the city wall Qiao Family Courtyard Shuanglin Temple Mount MianP43 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 wasnt as big as I had expected.Paul sounded _Some of the snacks th
21、ere 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 _disappointedamazeddisappointedamazedsurprisedsurprisedImagine one of you has just visited some historic sites.Work in pairs and role-play the conv
22、ersation below.Then continue the conversation using the following expressions.I had no idea.I didnt know.I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that It was so much fun!It was a little disappointing.It wasnt as good/interesting/fun as Id expected.Expressing excitement,surprise,and disappointmentA pe
23、ople without the knowledge of their past history,origin and culture is like a tree without roots.Language Points1do a research project on 2Confucius philosophy3as one of Confucius descendants 4be similar to5present an idea6Achilles heel7pull ones leg8fish out of waterImportant phrases(P38 P39)做一个做一个
24、的研究项目的研究项目孔子哲学孔子哲学作为孔子的弟子之一作为孔子的弟子之一与与相似相似呈现观点呈现观点弱点弱点；要害；要害 戏弄戏弄如芒在背如芒在背；感到不自在感到不自在 /不适应不适应1 a historic tourist destination 2 talk to a receptionist3 expect something different 4 walk into history 5 be eager to do sth 6 as interesting as Ive expected 7 expect to do sth8 some great snacks 历史旅游胜地历史旅游胜地和接待员交谈和接待员交谈期待一些不同的事情期待一些不同的事情走进历史走进历史渴望做某事渴望做某事如我期待的那般有趣如我期待的那般有趣期待做某事期待做某事一些很棒的小吃一些很棒的小吃Important phrases(P43)Homework1.Write a short paragraph about Pingyao or other historic sites in China.2.Search for information about the history and culture of the UK.
