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UNIT 4
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
Listening and Speaking
Share your views on historic sites
By the end of this lesson, I will be able to:
retrieve some facts of Confucius, the meanings of English idioms, and the rule of height limit for buildings in Qufu
use at least 2 English idioms to adapt and role play the conservation
provide solutions to the protection of historic relics in Qufu
Learning objectives
Lead in
Dacheng Hall
Shakespeare’s former residence
(莎士比亚的故居)
What do these two places have in common?
Why are they considered cultural symbols?
If you meet a foreign tourist at the Temple of Confucius,what would you introduce?
Historic rites
Representing the peaks of Eastern and Western cultures respectively
What can you say about these places?
Temple of Confucius
Kong Family Mansion
Cemetery of Confucius
Pre-listening
Enjoy a video
Fact / Opinion about Confucius
william 1. Confucius is one of his favorite philosophers.
2.He was ____________.
3. He lived over ______________.
Xiao Long 1. Confucius has over ______________.
2. He was a great _______ and had many ______ about ________.
3. He was one of ______________ in history.
a wise man
2500 years ago
3 million descendants
educator
ideas
education
the greatest minds
Listen and fill in the blanks.
While-listening
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.
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reflecting
Confucius’ ideas on education
Listen again and decide whether these statements are true, false or Not mentioned.
While-listening
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.
While-listening
Post-listening
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 anxious because they are in an unfamiliar place
弱点、要害
开某人的玩笑、
愚弄某人
局促不安、
格格不入
Complete the form.(pair work)
Role play
How would you introduce the Cemetery of Confucius to a foreign tourist?
Cemetery of Confucius
Historical Significance The world’s oldest family cemetery; spans 2500 years; Confucius’ descendants
Cultural Characteristics Sacred burial ground; ancient cypress trees
Useful Expressions This place has been...
It reflects...
This building represents...
Role play
Revise the conversation and role play it with your partner.
William: Excuse me, my Chinese is a fish out of water here! Can you help me find the Cemetery of Confucius?
Xiao Kong: Of course! I’m heading there now. By the way, are you pulling my leg? You speak good Chinese!
William: Haha, no! So why is this cemetery so famous?
Xiao Kong: It’s the oldest family cemetery in the world – over 100,000 descendants buried here!
William: Wow! But why are there so many ancient trees? Xiao Kong: They’re cypress trees planted by scholars to honor Confucius. Oh, and no building in Qufu can be taller than Dacheng Hall – it’s a sign of respect!
William: That’s amazing! But maps are my Achilles’ heel... Can you guide me?
Xiao Kong: Sure! Let’s go – even Confucius said, "Learning without reflecting leads to confusion!"
Criterion
1. The conversation include at least 2 English idioms.
2. The cultural information is correct.
3. The language is natural and fluent.
4. The pronunciation is accurate.
Analysis
Do we need to protect historic rites?Why?
Witness of history(历史的见证)
The carrier of culture
(文化的载体)
Analyse the importance of height limit
Analysis
William: Oh, great! What's that big building over there?
Xiao Kong: 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.
William: Wow, now that’s respect. That’s a little bit like my hometown—Stratford-upon-Avon.
What is the significance of the height limit for buildings in Qufu?
1. Protect cultural heritage: Temple of Confucius, Kong Family Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius are the symbol of ancient Chinese culture.
2. Respect history and tradition: Qufu is an important representative of Chinese culture, and building height restrictions are a form of respect for history and tradition.
3. Enhance tourism experience: The ancient architecture and culture of Qufu are important factors that attract tourists.
Analyse the importance of height limit
Find a solution
1. Problem: ________ (e.g., overcrowding)
2. Solution:_________(e.g., Tourist numbers)
3. Action:_________(e.g., use online booking systems)
Criterion
1. Is this a possible problem for the protection of historic sites?
2. Is the solution workable?
3. Is the action effective?
Provide a solution to protect historic sites in Qufu.
Summary & Homework
Create a conversation:Introduce the history and cultural characteristics of the Cemetery of Confucius to a foreign tourist by using at least 2 English idioms learned in this lesson.
Reviewing the old, we can gain new insights.
——Confucius
Find solutions to the problems faced by the protection of historic relics in Guilin.
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