Unit 4 History and Traditions Listening and Speaking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

Unit 4 History and Tradition Listening and speaking 1. Know about the historic sites in Qufu about Confucius; 2. Listen to people talk about historic places; 3. Understand English idioms and accumulate some common English idioms. Watch a video to know more about Confucius. Lead-in Confucius born in 551 BC, is an ancient Chinese thinker, statesman, educator and founder of Confucianism. Confucius initiated the private lecture style, advocating benevolence (仁慈）, righteousness （正义）, propriety （礼节）, wisdom and trust. His ideas have had a profound impact on China and the world. [prəˈpraɪəti] [ˈraɪtʃəsnəs] 4 What can you say about these places? Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius Pre-listening It is the world’s most famous and _________ Confucius temple. largest It is the Kong Family Mansion.This is the home of the _______________of Confucius. Today this is a museum. descendants Listen to the conversation and write down what they say about Confucius. Fact/ Opinion about Confucius William Confucius is one of his ____________________; He was a ___________; 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. favourite philosophers wise man over 2500 3 million educator education ideas minds Listening and Speaking Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T), false(F), or not mentioned(NM). Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion. Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy. As one of Confucius’ descendants, Xiao Kong’s name is recorded in the family tree. Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu. T F NM T F NM T F NM T F NM reflecting Confucius’ ideas on education ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Listening and Speaking English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water The English idioms that are used in the conversation. Listening and Speaking Wiliam: Excuse me, do you speak English? I'm looking for the Confucius Temple, but I’m not good at maps-_____________________________! Xiao Kong: Oh, hello, yes. Come with me-I’m going to the temple right now. By the way, what does “Achilles’ heel” mean? William: Oh, it means that something is ______________-I'm really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius? He's 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. they’re my Achilles’ heel my weakness Listening and Speaking Something that is sb’s____________ 弱点，要害 fatal weakness English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water Listening and Speaking William: No way,_______________________, right? So how do you know you're related to Confucius? Didn't 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 you're actually going to the temple to pay respects to your relative? you're pulling my leg to joke Something that is sb’s____________ 弱点，要害 fatal weakness 4. Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents(对应语). English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water to______with sb. joke 戏弄 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-I’m really interested in British history and culture. 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___________________. 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-_______________________! coincidence get my watch fixed I'm like a fish out of water the greatest minds Listening and Speaking Something that is sb’s____________ 弱点，要害 fatal weakness 4. Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents(对应语). English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water to______with sb. joke 戏弄 feel _______________ in an unfamiliar place. uncomfortable 不得其所 What do you know about Confucius’ ideas on education? 儒家教育思想 Speaking and discussion Learning without reflecting leads to confusion. Review the old and learn the new. Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you. Make no social distinctions in teaching. When seeing a person with high caliber（才干）, strive to be his equal. To learn and at due time（在适当的时候） to repeat what one has learnt, isn’t that after all a pleasure? 己所不欲勿施于人 温故而知新 学而不思则罔 有教无类 见贤思齐 学而时习之，不亦乐乎? Thank You ! Listening and Speaking Lavf58.51.100 null 196948.55 null 179235.8 null 179209.67 null 179235.8 null 179209.67 $