Unit4 Listening and Speaking and Talking 导学案1. To understand the content of listening texts in terms of the whole and key details;2. To guess the meaning of words in listening; discuss with their peers how to talk about historic spots and great person.3. To use functional sentences of showing one’s excitement, surprise and disappointment.1. To understand the content of listening texts in terms of the whole and key details;2. To discuss with their peers the related topics.3. To use the functional items of showing one’s excitement, surprise and disappointment.Part 1: Listening and SpeakingStep 1: Lead in•Share views on historic sites•Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places?Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of ConfuciusStep 2: PredictionAfter their small talk, the teacher can ask students to predict what the listening text is about by looking at the pictures.The listening text is probably about ___________________________________________Step 3：Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius.William’s opinions / facts about Confucius：1.He is one of his favorite __________.2. He was a __________man.3.He lived over _____years ago.Xiao Kong’s opinions / facts about Confucius:1.Confusius has over ___million descendants.2.He was a great ______and had many ideas about ________.3.He was one of the ___________minds in history.Step 4: After finishing the task above, the teacher plays the same material again and after finishing listening, the students need to solve the following task.• 1.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 is the tallest building in Qufu.2. Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu?His hometown doesn’t allow other __________________to be more ______________________than his historic buildings.Step 5: Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents.English Idioms Meaning Chinese equivalentAchilles’ heel Something that is someone’s __________________________Pull one’s leg To _______ with someone _______Fish out water Someone who feels _______ because _______they are in an unfamiliar placeListening tip:Understand idiomsAn 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.Step 6: Speaking ProjectWork in pairs or groups and role play a conversation.•Discuss the questions in groups.1. What do you know about Confucius' ideas on education? Think of two or three examples.2. What else do you know about Confucius and his philosophy?3. Think about a historic site that you have visited, and give an introduction to its history and importance.Part 2: Listening and TalkingStep1：Listen to the tape, which is about Pingyao ancient town for the first time, and then ask the students to solve the following tasks.Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao, China. Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned.•Ming-Qing Street•Ancient Government Office•Qiao Family Courtyard•Wang Family Courtyard•Rishengchang Bank•Mount Mian•the city wall•Zhengguosi Temple•Shuanglin TempleStep 2. Listen once more. Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt.•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.•Xiao Yan sounded_________________________Step 3: Speaking ProjectWork in groups.Imagine one of you has just visited Pingyao. Work in pairs and role-play the conversation below. Then continue the conversation using the following expressions.Expressing excitement, surprise, and disappointment:I had no idea ...;I didn't know .;I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that ;It was so much fun! It was a little disappointing; It wasn't as good/interesting/fun as I'd expected._________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________Homework:Work in groups.Take turns telling each other about a historic place that you have been to.【答案】Part 1: Listening and SpeakingStep 1: Lead in•Share views on historic sites•Before you listen, look at some photos of Qufu. What can you say about these places?The buildings are famous historic spots which were built to honor a famous Chinese educator called Confucius.Step 2: PredictionAfter their small talk, the teacher can ask students to predict what the listening text is about by looking at the pictures.The listening text is probably about the introduction of a great educator--ConfuciusStep 3：Listen to a conversation between a British tourist and a Chinese student in Qufu, and then write down what they say about Confucius.William’s opinions / facts about Confucius：1.He is one of his favorite __________.2. He was a __________man.3.He lived over _____years ago.Xiao Kong’s opinions / facts about Confucius:1.Confusius has over ___million descendants.2.He was a great ______and had many ideas about ________.3.He was one of the ___________minds in history.1.philosophers2.wise3.25004.3catorcation7.greatestStep 4: After finishing the task above, the teacher plays the same material again and after finishing listening, the students need to solve the following task.• 1.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. F• 2. Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy.F• 3. As one of Confucius' descendants, Xiao Kong's name is recorded in the family tree.NM• 4. Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.T• 2.Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu?•His hometown doesn’t allow other __________________to be more ______________________than his historic buildings.Buildings /noticeableStep 5: Write down the English idioms that are used in the conversation. Explain their meanings and think about some Chinese equivalents.English Idioms Meaning Chinese equivalentAchilles’ heel Something that is someone’s weakness 弱点要害Pull one’s leg To joke with someone 戏弄Fish out water Someone who feels uncomfortablebecause they are in an unfamiliar place 如芒在背Listening tip:Understand idiomsAn 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.Step 6: Speaking ProjectWork in pairs or groups and role play a conversation.•Discuss the questions in groups.1. What do you know about Confucius' ideas on education? Think of two or three examples.1).It is useful to go over what we have learned regularly.2).Teachers should educate their students based on their different learning styles and talents.2.What else do you know about Confucius and his philosophy?He thought that students should turn to those who knows better than them for help. There is no need to feel ashamed if the person to whom they ask for help is less intelligent than them.3. Think about a historic site that you have visited, and give an introduction to its history and importance.The old palace is a place where the Chinese emperors once lived and is world famous historic spot, which is well worth a visit and finds great value in history and importance.Part 2: Listening and TalkingStep1：Listen to the tape, which is about Pingyao ancient town for the first time, and then ask the students to solve the following tasks.Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao, China. Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned.•Ming-Qing Street•Ancient Government Office•Qiao Family Courtyard•Wang Family Courtyard•Rishengchang Bank•Mount Mian•the city wall•Zhengguosi Temple•Shuanglin TempleStep 2. Listen once more. Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt.•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.•Xiao Yan sounded_________________________1.disappointed2.amazed3.disappointed4.amazed5.surprised6.surprisedStep 3: Speaking ProjectWork in groups.Imagine one of you has just visited Pingyao. Work in pairs and role-play the conversation below. Then continue the conversation using the following expressions.Expressing excitement, surprise, and disappointmentI had no idea ...I didn't know .I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that -It was so much fun! It was a little disappointing-It wasn't as good/interesting/fun as I'd expected.A: Wow, I've 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 ticket?A. It is not very dear about 125yuan. And the transport is very convenient. You can reach there by flight, car or bus.B. sounds cool. Anything else to share?A:Pingyao ancient city is the outstanding example of Chinese Han nationality cities during Ming and Qing Dynasties; remaining all features of such periods, Pingyao ancient city reveals-a picture of unexpected cultural social, economic and religious development in Chinese history. If you travel to this place, it will be unforgettable forever.B: I will absolutely go there.Homework:Work in groups.Take turns telling each other about a historic place that you have been to.。
