Unit 4 Listening and Speaking ppt课件-（2019）新人教版高中英语必修第二册 (3).pptx

1、HISTORY AND TRADITIONSTemple of ConfuciusKong Family MansionCemetery of ConfuciusWhat do you know about these places in Qufu, Shangdong Province? Have you been there? Temple of Confucius The most famous and (large) temple honours the great sage. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers 16,

2、000 square 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 t

3、han 10,000 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 Quf

4、u. Today it is museum.Locatedwhereaare buriedTemple of ConfuciusKong Family MansionCemetery of ConfuciusThese places in Qufu, Shangdong Province are well preserved in honor of Confucius. What do you know about Confucius? Listen to a conversation and finish the following. Fact/Opinion about Confucius

5、William1. Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers. 2. 3. Xiao Kong1. 2. 3. He was a wise man.He lived 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. Whats the relationship

6、 between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Tour guide and the tourist. 2. Set down the fact or opinion about Confucius. 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,

7、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 similar to Qufu?A There are famous ha

8、lls 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 or learning from Confucius who

9、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 China and his great thought

10、s 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 people around the worl

11、d 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 with someonesomeone w

12、ho 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 can only be unde

13、rstood 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 Cemetery of Con

14、fucius 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!1. Choose one of Confucius famous sentence, and try to translate it into English.2. Write down more English idioms with your partner.3. Finish the relative exercises.