导游英语情景口语Item 9-3 孔子庙.ppt

Model 3: Visiting the Confucius Temple 孔子庙 Warm-up: Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions with your partner. 1. What are your ideas about Confucius and Confucianism? 2. Have you been to Confucius’ hometown Qufu in Shandong Province? What is Qufu well-known for? 1. What are your ideas about Confucius and Confucianism (儒家)? Confucius is a great thinker, statesman, educator in China‘s history, one of the greatest philosophers in the world and the founder of Chinese Confucianism. Confucius thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships,justice and sincerity. In more than 2,000 years Confucianism has gradually become the orthodox culture of China and influenced countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia. 2. Have you been to Confucius’ hometown Qufu in Shandong Province? What is Qufu well-known for? Qufu, situated in southwest Shandong Province and with 1/5 of its population surnamed Kong, is an “Oriental Holy City” with the history of over 5,000 years. Qufu is a world-renowned city for close association with Confucius. The three basic attractions in Qufu: The Temple of Confucius, the Mansion of Confucius and the Forest of Confucius, is a symbol in China to commemorate Confucius and advocate Confucianism throughout the dynasties. Qufu is regarded as one of the three holy cities in the world. Words and Phrases itinerary ? n. 旅程，行程 Confucius ? n. 孔子 venerate vt. 崇敬；敬重 sage n. 圣人，智者 disciple n. 弟子，门徒 scholar n. 学者 prominent adj. 卓越的，突出的 pillar n. 柱子 Oriental Holy City 东方圣城 architectural complex 建筑群 an imperial tablet “Ode to Xingtan” “杏坛赞”御碑 the Confucian temple 文庙 the Apricot Altar 杏坛 the Dacheng Palace 大成殿 the Thirteen-Monument Pavilion