Unit4 History and Traditions Listening and Speaking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

BY YUSHEN Unit 4 History and traditions Listening and speaking A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains Learning objectives At the end of the class, you will be able to 1. learn about Chinese history and traditions; 2. listen for information and take notes; 3. know some English idioms by comparison. Activity 1: Brainstorming When it comes to Chinese history and traditions, what can pop into your mind? Patriotism Confucianism Heroes Poetry Calligraphy ... Activity 2: Before listening Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places? 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. Activity 2: Before listening Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places? Temple of Confucius Activity 2: Before listening Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places? Kong Family Mansion 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. Cemetery of Confucius Activity 2: Before listening Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. 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 over 2, 00 years. The cemetery has had many renovations and extensions in its history. Activity 3: While listening 1 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. 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 a great educator and had many ideas about education. He was one of the greatest minds in history. Activity 3: While listening 2 Listen again and decide whether these sentences 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 Activity 3: While listening 2 Listen again and decide whether these sentences are true (T), false (F) or not mentioned (NM). Then answer the question. 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. Activity 4: After listening Understand idioms (习语) 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 understood from the context in which they appear. Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents. English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water something that is someone’s weakness to joke with someone Something who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place 弱点；要害 戏弄 如芒在背 1. Learning without reflecting leads to confusion. 学而不思则罔。 2. Review the old and learn the new. 温故而知新。 3. Make no social distinctions in teaching. 有教无类。 4. To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt, isn’t that after all a pleasure? 学而时习之，不亦乐乎？ Activity 4: After listening Lines quoted from The Analects (论语) Confucius was a great thinker, educator, and philosopher. His principles exerted a great influence on Chinese traditions and beliefs. He believed strongly in strong family loyalty and respect 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. Activity 4: After listening What do you know about Confucius and his philosophy? Give an introduction to a historic site that you have visited. Activity 4: After listening Leshan Giant Buddha Old Summer Palace Mogao Caves The Forbidden City The Potala Palace The Terracotta Army Listening and talking □Ming-Qing Street □ Ancient Government Office □Qiao Family Courtyard □Wang Family Courtyard □ Rishengchang Bank □Mount Mian □the city wall □ Zhengguosi Temple □Shuanglin Temple Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao, China. Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned. √ √ √ √ Activity 1: While listening I had expected something different. Paul sounded ___________ It was like walking into history. Paul sounded ___________ It wasn’t as big as I had expected. Paul sounded ___________ Some of the snacks there are amazing. Xiao Yan sounded ___________ I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Paul sounded ___________ Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall. Xao Yan sounded ___________ Listen once more. Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt. disappointed amazed disappointed amazed surprised surprised Activity 1: While listening Can you use the phrases learnt today to talk about the Forbidden City? It was fantastic. How wonderful! That’s amazing! It was great fun! That sounds terrific! I’m really happy that... It was great/it’s always exciting for me/It’s good to spend time with my family/I loved .../everything was fine It can get a bit boring/ ...were really annoying/ I’m really looking forward to the next festival. Positive emotion Negative emotion Activity 2: After listening Make up the conversation to introduce the historic place you have been to. A: Wow, I have just come back from Pingyao. It was amazing! B: Oh, I loved Pingyao! So did you see the Ming-Qing Street? A: Of course, but I didn’t expect to see so many tourists. B: Yeah, I know what you mean, but there are some great snacks there. How about the ...? 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