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

Unit 4 History and Traditions Listening and Speaking Lead in 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 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 5,000 dynasties festivals Cao Cao What can you say about these places? It is the most famous and largest temple honoring Confucius. Dacheng Hall stands at the center and is the principal place offering sacrifices to Confucius. This is where Confucius and his descendants are buried. There are more than 10,000 of them, buried here over 2,000 years. Located to the east of the Temple of Confucius, this is the historical home of the descendants of Confucius. Today this is a museum. Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius Lead in Do you know this man? Confucius What would you comment if you saw this post on Moments? 1. What did Confucius do? An educator B. An engineer C. A philosopher D. A Thinker How much do you know about him? A British tourist,William, asks a Chinese, Xiao Kong, for directions when he wants to visit the Confucius Temple. On the way to the Confucius Temple,they talk about Confucius and his ideas. William Xiao Kong 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 What does William think of Confucius? 2. 孔子生活在什么时候 When did Confucius live? Over 2500 years ago. 3. 孔子有多少后代？ How many descendents does Confucius have? Over three million descendants. 4.小孔和他的研究小组在做什么？ What is Xiao Kong and his study group doing? They are doing _______________on Confucius’ ____________________. 5. 曲阜最高的建筑是什么？ What is the tallest building in Qufu? Confucius is one of his ___________________. He thinks he was a _____________. favourite philosophers wise man 1. 威廉如何看待孔子？ a research project ideas on education Dacheng Hall. listen and 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 Someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar place 弱点；要害 戏弄 如芒在背 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 Watch the video Watch the video Born in 551 BC, Confucius has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture of anyone in history. Although he was raised in a poor family, he visited famous scholars and learned a lot. He developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy known as confucianism. Confucianism emphasized self-cultivation, harmonious relationships with each other and respect for the elderly. Friends should be honest to each other. Rulers should make an effort to provide a happy life for people. 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. He is a great Chinese spiritual leader. Over the last 2000 years, his philosophy has continued to influence China and the rest of the world.It is also regarded as the symbol of oriental culture. What do you know about Confucius’ ideas on education? Confucius is a leading figure in the field of education which was one of Confucius’ core values. He believed learning about the past would help us know the future. He emphasized that education helped build our confidence which would help bring peace and prosperity. He also thought it was important to use and apply what we have learned in our education. Discussion What else do you know about Confucius and his philosophy? Confucius is widely regarded as a great thinker, educator, and philosopher. His principles had 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. Confucius’ ideas Learning without reflecting leads to confusion. Review the old and learn the new. To learn and at due time to repeat what one has learnt, isn't that after all a pleasure? 温故而知新 学而不思则罔 学而时习之，不亦乐乎？ Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you. 己所不欲，勿施于人 Make no social distinction in teaching. 有教无类 When seeing a person with high caliber, strive to be this equal. 见贤思齐 Lead-in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Lavf57.62.100 null 182083.42 null 92082.805 null 65121.867 Lavf57.62.100 $