Unit 4 Listening and Speaking & Listening and Talking 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

History and traditions Unit 4 Listening and Speaking & Listening and Talking 1. Know about the historic sites in Qufu about Confucius; 2. Listen to people talk about historic places and share your own experiences. Lead-in Do you know Qufu? Have you ever been there? What do you know about it? Qufu, located in southwestern Shandong Province, is the hometown of the well-known Chinese philosopher Confucius (哲学家孔子). The three most famous cultural sites of the city, known as “San Kong”, have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places? Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius The 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 and 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. Temple of Confucius Located to the east of the Temple of Confucius, this was the historical home of the descendants (后代) of Confucius from where they managed sites and ceremonies in Qufu. Today it is a museum. Kong Family Mansion This is where Confucius and his descendants are buried. There are more than 10,000 of them, buried here over 2,000 years. The cemetery has had many renovations and extensions in its history. Cemetery of Confucius Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius. Fact/Opinion about Confucius William 1. 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 years ago 3 million educator education greatest minds Lis