1、 Unit 4History And TraditionsListening and Speaking&Language Points课前准备：课本，学案。积累本，双色笔 A people without the knowledge of theirpast history,origin and culture is like a treewithout roots Marcus Garvey导致混乱做一个的研究项目家谱与相似允许某人做某事致命的弱点同某人开玩笑因环境不熟悉而感到不舒服或尴尬的人lead to confusiondo a research project on family t
2、reebe similar toallow sb.to do sth.achilles heelpull ones lega fish out of waterascend v 登上,爬上(a 向上+scend)descend v 下降,传下(de向下+scend=向下爬)transcend v 超越,胜过(trans超过+scend=爬过去=超越)descendant n 子孙,后代(descend传下+ant人=传下的人=后代)scend,scens,scent=climb,表示”爬,攀”ascend v 登上,爬上(a 向上+scend)1.Before you listen,look
3、at some photos of Qufu.What can you say about these places?1.Before you listen,look at some photos of Qufu.What can you say about these places?Temple of ConfuciusThe most famous and largest temple honouring the great sage (圣人),it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It covers 16,000 square metres an
4、d has 460 rooms.The main part consists of nine courtyards with several gates.Dacheng Hall stands at the centre and is the principal place for offering sacrifices to Confucius.Kong Family Mansion(宅第)Located to the east of the Temple of Confucius,this was the historical home of the descendants(后代)of C
5、onfucius from where they managed sites and ceremonies in Qufu.Today it is a museum.1.Before you listen,look at some photos of Qufu.What can you say about these places?Cemetery(墓地)of ConfuciusThis is where Confucius and his descendants are buried.There are more than 10,000 of them,buried here over 2,
6、000 years.The cemetery has had many renovations(修复)and extensions in its history.1.Before you listen,look at some photos of Qufu.What can you say about these places?2.Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu,and then write down what they say about Confucius.Fa
7、ct/Opinion about ConfuciusWilliam Confucius is one of his _;He is a _;He lived _ years ago.Xiao KongConfucius has over _;He was a great _ and had many _ about _He was one of the greatest _ in history.favourite philosopherswise manover 25003 million descendantseducatoreducationideasmindsListen again
8、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 research project on Confucius philosophy.3.As one of Confucius descendants,Xiao Kongs name is recorded
9、in the family tree.4.Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.FFNMTreflectingConfucius ideas on educationWhy 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 wa
10、s born there.D.His hometown doesnt allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the historic buildings.English idiomMeaningChinese equivalentAchilles heelpull ones legfish out of waterThe English idioms that are used in the conversation.Something that is sbs_弱点，要害 fatal weaknessto_with sb.joke戏弄
11、feel _ in an unfamiliar place.uncomfortable不得其所Wiliam:Excuse me,do you speak English?Im looking for the Confucius Temple,but Im not good at maps-_!Xiao Kong:Oh,hello,yes.Come with me-Im going to the temple right now.By the way,what does“Achilles heel”mean?William:Oh,it means that something is _-Im r
12、eally bad with maps!So do you know much about Confucius?Hes one of my favorite philosophers.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.theyre my Achilles heel my weaknessThe English idioms that are used in the conversation.William
13、:No way,_,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 over three million descendants.Sorry again,what does“pulling my leg”mean?William:Oh,sorry,it means _with someone.Anyway,so youre actually going t
14、o the temple to pay respects to your relative?youre pulling my legto jokeThe English idioms that are used in the conversation.Xiao Kong:Wait,you mean where Shakespeare was from?What a _-Confucius and Shakespeare,two of_ in history!I really want to visit the UK-Im really interested in British history
15、 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 me somewhere to_.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 t
16、he Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion as wellWilliam:Really?Thats so kind!I need all the help I can get-_!coincidenceget my watch fixedIm like a fish out of waterthe greatest mindsThe English idioms that are used in the conversation.Discuss in paris and guess the Chinese equivalent of
17、 the following English idioms.English idiomChinese equivalentLove me,love my dog.Kill two birds with a stone.a piece of cakeWhen pigs flybreak a leg祝你好运爱屋及乌一石二鸟小菜一碟母猪上树1.similar Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu?(Page 38)adj.相像的;相仿的;类似的 be similar in sth 在方面相似 be similar
18、 to sb/sth 与相似;跟相仿similarly adv.相似地;类似地;差不多地;同样;也 similarity n.相像性;相似性;类似性语境领悟(1)The two houses are similar in size and design.(2)My daily routine is similar to yours.(3)Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers.(4)They are both doctors but that is where similarity ends.学以致用(1)My teaching style is similar _ that of most other teachers.(2)The report stresses the _(similar)of the two groups.(3)The two brothers are similar _ many aspects.tosimilarity in
