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Unit 4
History
and
Tradition
Part I Listening and Speaking
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture
is like a tree without roots.
—Marcus Garvey
一个不了解自己历史,起源和文化的民族,就如同一棵无根之树。
1 do a research project on
2 Confucius philosophy
3 as one of Confucius’ descendants
4 be similar to
5 present an idea
6 Achilles’ heel
7 pull one’s leg
8 fish out of water
做一个……的研究项目
孔子哲学
作为孔子的弟子之一
与……相似
呈现观点
弱点;要害
戏弄
如芒在背;感到不自在/不适应
1 a historic tourist destination
2 talk to a receptionist
3 expect something different
4 walk into history
5 be eager to do sth
6 as interesting as I’ve expected
7 expect to do sth
8 some great snacks
历史旅游胜地
和接待员交谈
期待一些不同的事情
走进历史
渴望做某事
如我期待的那般有趣
期待做某事
一些很棒的小吃
Learning Objectives
Listen to people share views on historic sites and learn to
understand idioms.
Distinguish the linking sounds.
Talk about a visit to a historic tourist destination.
4
Confucius
Born in 551 BC, Confucius is an ancient Chinese __________, ___________, __________, ___________ and founder of Confucianism.
thinker
politician
educator
How much do you know about Confucius?
philosopher
1. Read the old and learn the new.
2. Make no social distinctions in teaching.
3. To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt, isn’t that all a pleasure?
4. Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.
5. When seeing a person with high caliber, strive to be this equal.
温故而知新。
有教无类。
学而时习之,不亦说乎?
己所不欲,勿施于人。
见贤思齐。
William: Excuse me, do you speak English? I'm looking for ______________, but I'm not good at ____—they're my Achilles'heel!
Xiao Kong: Oh, hello, yes. _________________—I'm going to the temple right now. By the way, what does “Achilles”heel mean?
William: Oh, it means that something is my ___________. I'm really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius? He's one of my favourite philosophers. He was such a _____ man.
Xiao Kong: Oh, yes. I was born here. In fact, I believe I am a _______________ of Confucius himself.
William: No way, you're pulling my leg, right? So how do you know you're related to Confucius? Didn't he live over 2.500 years ago?
the Confucius Temple
maps
Come with me
weakness
wise
descendant
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 to ______ with someone, Anyway, so you're actually going to the temple to _______________ your relative?
Xiao Kong: Well, yes. But I'm also meeting my study group there. We are doing a research project on Confucius' ideas on ___________. You know, Confucius was a great educator, and he had many great ideas about education. For example, he talked about the relationship between learning and reflecting. He believed that learning without __________ leads to confusion. Oh, look, the temple is just over there.
William: Oh, great! What's that big building over there?
Xiao Kong: Oh, that's the famous _______________. You know, it's so well-respected in Qufu that no other building in the city can be taller than it.
joke
education
pay respects to
Dacheng Hall
reflecting
William: Wow, now that's ________. That's a little bit like my hometown-Stratford-upon-Avon.
Xiao Kong:ait, you mean where Shakespeare was from? What coincidence—Confucius and Shakespeare, two of the greatest minds in history! I really want to visit the UK—I'm really interested in ________________________.
William: Oh, that's 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 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 Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion as well...
William: Really? That's so kind! I need all the help I can get—I'm like a fish out of water!
British history and culture
respect
Fact/ Opinion about Confucius
William Confucius is one of his _______ philosophers;
He is a ____ man;
He lived __________ years ago.
Xiao Kong Confucius has over ________ descendants;
He was a great ________ and had many ______ about _____
He was one of the greatest ____ in history.
favorite
wise
over 2500
3 million
educator
education
ideas
minds
Task 1 listen and fill in the blanks.
Task II Listen again 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 Kong’s name is recorded in the family tree.
4. Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.
F
F
NM
T
reflecting
Confucius’ ideas on education
Task III Why 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 was born there.
D. His hometown doesn’t allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the historic buildings.
English idiom Meaning Chinese meaning
Achilles’ heel
pull one’s leg
fish out of water
Something that is sb’s weakness
弱点,要害
to joke with sb.
戏弄
feel uncomfortable in
an unfamiliar place.
如芒在背
Task IV listen again and fill in the blanks.
Ming-Qing Street
Ancient Government Office
Qiao Family Courtyard
Wang Family Courtyard
Rishengchang Bank
Mount Mian
the city wall
Zhenguosi Temple
Shuanglin Temple
Listening and talking
disappointed
amazed
disappointed
amazed
surprised
surprised
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