Module 2 Great booksUnit 1 Confucius’ works are read by many people workinfluencerespectthinkerwiseas far asnot--- any moreliteraturemillions of作品影响尊敬思想家睿智的就 --- 来说不再文学数百万的Talk something about the picturesConfucius (circa 551-479 BC). He sometimes went by the name Kong Zi though he was born - Kong Qiu - styled Zhong Ni. He was born in the village of Zou in the country of Lu. Shakespeare (1564 － 1616 ) He was considered the greatest playwright in the world and the finest poet who has written in the English language. Mark · Twain ( l835 ～ 1910 ) He was the US critical realism literature founder, world renowned short story master. 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 1.Listening and vocabulary 1.What do you think of Confucious?3.What about Mark Twain?2.What do you know about Shakespeare?2.Listen and Answer the questions. ① Who do you think Mr Jackson is? ②What are Mr Jackson and Betty talking about? Mr Jackson is Betty’s workmate .They are talking about starting the school magazine . ④ What does Betty think of Mark Twain’s books? She was looking for something by Confucius and by Shakespeare. Because she 'd like a monthly article called “Great Books”.She thinks his books aren’t as popular as Confucius’ .③What was Betty looking for in the library ? Why ?3.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box in Activity. ① Teahouse is a(n) ________by Lao She. ②The Tang _______ are great works of Chinese literature. ③Confucius was a great________. ④Confucius is known for his _______ thoughts. playgrea...
