Unit4 History and Traditions Listening and Speaking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

A people without the konwledge 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。 ---马库斯·加维 Unit 4 History and Traditions analogy类比 1. a long history of more than years 2. different : Xia Shang Zhou...Ming Qing 3. many : Spring Festival, May Day... 4. traditonal arts: calligraphy, Kungfu, Paper cutting... 5. famous figures: Confucius, Li Bai, ... The history and traditions of our country History Traditioons TOGETHER 5,000 dynasties festivals Cao Cao Lead in Do you know this man? Confucius What would you comment if you saw this post on Moments? Watch the video 1. What did Confucius do? An educator B. An engineer C. A philosopher [fəˈlɒsəfə(r)] n.哲学家 D. A Thinker How much do you know about him? He was a great teacher as well and promoted education for ordinary people. He traveled around to promote his political thinking but failed. But he never gave up. Kong Zi is a great Chinese spiritual leader. Over the last 2,000 years, his philosophy has continued to influence China and the rest of the world. It is also regarded as the symbol of oriental culture. 20 40 60 Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius (孔庙) (孔府) (孔林) Pre-listening Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places? 课本P38 In 1994, it was listed into the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. San Kong in Qufu 1. Temple of Confucius . 2.顺便问一下 . 3. my favourite philosophers . 5.a descendant of Confucius . 6. pull one's leg . 7.与......有关系 . 8.a family tree . 9.pay respects to . 10.Cemetery of Confucius . 11.Kong Family Mansion . 12.a fish out of water . 孔庙 by the way 我最喜欢的哲学家 孔子后裔 be related to 家谱 向......表示敬意 孔林 孔府 13. my weakness . 14. joke with sb . 15. be well recorded . 16. my Achilles’ heel . 18. No way. . 19. pay respects to your relative . 21. study group . 22. do a research project . 23. a great educator . 24. Dacheng Hall . 我的弱点 戏弄某人 被很好地记录 做一个研究项目 研究团队 不可能 对亲人表达敬意 一个伟大的教育家 大成殿 Prediction Where does this conversation most likely take place? A. In a library B. At a historic site C. On a university campus What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student B. Tourist and local guide C. Fellow researchers Listen and answer the following questions 1. Where is William going? 2. What is William not good at? 3. What does William think of Confucius? 4. Where is William from? What’s special about Stratford-upon-Avon? 1. When did Confucius live? 2. How many descendents does Confucius have? 3. How does Xiao Kong know the number of the descendents? 4. What is Xiao Kong and his study group doing? 5. What is the biggest building in Qufu? 1. Where is William going? He is going to the Confucius Temple. 2. What is William not good at? He is not good at maps. 3. What does William think of Confucius? Confucius is one of his favourite philosophers. He thinks he was a wise man. 4. Where is William from? What’s special about Stratford-upon-Avon? He is from UK. It was Shakespeare’s hometown. 1. When did Confucius live? Over 2500 years ago. 2. How many descendents does Confucius have? Over three million descendants. 3. How does Xiao Kong know the number of the descendents? Confucius’ family tree is well recorded. 4. What is Xiao Kong and his study group doing? They are doing a research project on Confucius’ ideas on education. 6. What is the biggest building in Qufu? Dacheng Hall. Pre-listening Listen and write down what they say about Confucius. Fact/Opinion about Confucius William 1. Confucius is one of his______________; 2. He is a ___________; 3. He lived __________ years ago. Xiao Kong 1. Confucius has over _________ descendants; 2. He was a great ________ and had many ______ about __________ 3. He was one of the greatest _______ in history. favourite philosophers wise man over 2500 3 million educator ideas education minds 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(大成殿) is the tallest building in Qufu. T F NM T F NM T F NM T F NM reflecting Confucius’ ideas on education While-listening Thinking: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. Stratford-upon-Avon 埃文河畔斯特拉特福, 英国英格兰沃里克郡的一个集镇,著名剧作家威廉·莎士比亚 William Shakespeare 的故乡 What do we learn about Dacheng Hall? A. It is the tallest building in Qufu. B. It is shorter than other buildings. C. It was built by Confucius. 2.What will Xiao Kong probably do next? A. Show William around the Cemetery of Confucius. B. Take William to fix his watch. C. Take William to the temple to meet his study group. Listen again and answer the following questions. 听力原文 Listen and fill in the blanks and guess the meaning of idioms W: Excuse me, do you speak English? I’m looking for the Confucius Temple, but 1._______________________– they’re my Achilles’ heel! X: Oh, hello, yes. Come with me –I’m going to the temple right now. By the way, what does “Achilles’ heel” mean? W:Oh, it means that 2.__________________________– I’m really bad with maps! So do you know much about Confucius? He’s one of my favourite philosophers. He was such a wise man. X:Oh, yes. I was born here. In fact, I believe I am a descendant of Confucius himself. W:No way, you’re pulling my leg, right? So how do you know you’re related to Confucius? Didn’t he live over 2500 years ago? X:Yes, but his family tree is well recorded. He has over three million descendants. Sorry again, what does “pulling my leg” mean? W:Oh, sorry, it means to 3.__________________. Anyway, so you’re actually going to the temple to pay respects to your relative? X:Well, yes. But I’m also meeting my study group there. We are doing a research project on Confucius’ ideas on education. 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 reflecting leads to confusion… oh, look, the temple is just over there. I’m not good at maps something is my weakness joke with someone W:Oh, great! What’s that big building over there? X:Oh, that’s the famous Dacheng Hall. You know, it’s so well-respected in Qufu that no other building in the city can be taller than it. W:Oh, that’s respect. That’s a little bit like my hometown– Stratford-upon-Avon. X: Wait, you mean where Shakespeare was from? What a coincidence– Confucius and Shakespeare, two of the greatest minds in history! I really want to visit the UK– I’m really interested in British history and culture. W: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 talk me somewhere to get my watch fixed . X: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… W:Really? That’s so kind! I need all the help I can get --- I’m 4. _____________________! like a fish out of water English Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pulling my leg like a fish out of water something that is someone’s weakness 弱点，要害 to joke with someone 戏弄;开玩笑 someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place 如芒在背 Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents. An idiom习语 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. 对等物，同类 More idioms There's no such thing as a free lunch. cost an arm and a leg break the ice raining cats and dogs Don't cry over spilt milk. break a leg apple of one’s eye when in Rome, do as the Romans do. hit the nail on the head a piece of cake 倾盆大雨 入乡随俗 祝好运 小菜一碟 天下没有免费的午餐 价格昂贵 打破僵局 掌上明珠 一语中的；说中要害 不要做无益的后悔 Speaking 1. What do you know about Confucius' ideas on education ? Think of two or three examples. What else do you know about Confucius and his philosophy? Confucius’ideas on education Make no social distinctions in teaching. 有教无类 Learning without reflecting leads to confusion. 学而不思则罔 Review the old and learn the new. 温故而知新 Quick to learn and eager to ask; not ashamed to consult those below. 敏而好学，不耻下问 Read the following sentences and guess the meanings Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. 己所不欲，勿施于人 A craftsman who wishes to do his work well must first sharpen his tools. 工欲善其事，必先利其器 If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand. 人无远虑，必有近忧 Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters? 有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？ Read the poem and mark the linking sounds after the model. If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’ 一般来说,相邻的两个单词属于同一意群时,前一词末尾的某些音素和后一词词首的某些音素，可能连起来读。 辅音十元音:前一词以辅音结尾,后一词以元音开头时。 e.g. Look at the photos. 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