2. Module 2 Great books Unit 1 Confucius’ works are read by many people

3. work influence respect thinker wise as far as not--- any more literature millions of 作品 影响 尊敬 思想家 睿智的 就 --- 来说 不再 文学 数百万的

4. work influence respect thinker wise as far as not--- any more literature millions of 作品 影响 尊敬 思想家 睿智的 就 --- 来说 不再 文学 数百万的

5. Talk something about the pictures Confucius (circa 551- 479 BC). He sometimes went by the names Kong Zi though he was born - Kong Qiu - styled Zhong Ni. He was born in the village of Zou in the country of Lu.

6. Shakespeare (1564 － 1616 ) He was considered the greatest playwright in the world and the finest poet who has written in the English language.

7. Mark · Twain ( l835 ～ 1910 ) He was the US critical realism literature founder, world renowned short story master.

8. Work in pairs. Match the words in the box with the box with the people in the pictures. work influence respect thinker wise as far as not…any more monthly literature millions of Listening and vocabulary

9. 1.What do you think of Confucious? 3.What about Mark Twain? 2.What do you know about Shakespeare?

10. Confucius: great influence, respect, thinker,thought,wise Mark Twain: Story, writer Shakespeare: writer, play, poem

11. Listen and answer the questions. 1 Who do you think Mr Jackson is? 2 What are Mr Jackson and Betty talking about? 3 What was Betty looking for in the library ? Why ? Mr Jackson is Betty’s workmates. They are talking about starting the school magazine. She was looking for something by

12. 4 What does Betty think of Mark Twain’s books? Confucius and by Shakespeare. Because she 'd like a monthly article called “Great Books”. She thinks his books aren’t as popular as Confucius’.

13. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box in Activity. 1 Teahouse is a(n) ________by Lao She. 2 The Tang _______ are great works of Chinese literature. 3 Confucius was a great___________. 4 Confucius is known for his ________ thoughts. play great thinker poems

14. 5 Mark Twain is Mr Jackson’s favourite _______. 6 Confucius’ _________are mainly found in Lunyu. Make a list of. 1 two great plays 2 two poems 3 two wise thinkers 4 two important writers 5 two great stories thought writer

15. Key points: 1.It was called---- 它叫做 ----- 2.As far as--- 就 ----- 来说 3.did not---- any more----- 不在 --- 4.think about sth/doing sth. 考虑 -------- 5.sound like+ 名 / 形容词 听起来 ----- 6.monthly----- 每月的 /monthly meeting 7.millions of----- 好几百万 8.is known as----- 作为 ----- 而出名

16. What’s up ? It’ a pity. Sounds like a good idea ! Go on. Really ? I see.

17. Wb. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4&5