I am tired today because I didn't sleep well last night.
The reason why I am tired today is that I didn't sleep well last night. b. Explanation
How to give reasons?
…because …,The reason why …is(was) that… c. Practice
7. we remember the ancient philosophers because their ideas are important. 8. I bought the book because it is about philosophy.
9. Mencius resigned because the ruler was not following his advice.
10. Mozi hated the idea of war because he thought people should not kill each other.
Suggested answers:
1. The reason why we remember the ancient philosophers is that their ideas are important. 2. The reason why I bought the book is that it is about philosophy.
3. The reason why Mencius resigned was that the ruler was not following his advice.
4. The reason why Mozi hated the idea of war was that he thought people shouldn’t kill each other.
Step 6. Discussion:
1. Choose two ideas in Step 4 that you agree with most. Write one or two sentences explaining why. 2. Say three things you know about Confucius. 3. Say what you know about Mencius and Mozi.
Homework:
1. To get more information about great philosophers in ancient China from other resources. 2. Preview the content of the passage in reading and vocabulary. Period 2
Step 1 Pre-reading:
Q1. How do people usually measure a country’s achievement? Q2. Why can “Education” measure a country’s achievement? Q3. What have you known about Confucius, Mencius, and Mozi? Q4. Can you translate the following sentences into Chinese?
a. Where there are three men walking together, one of them is bound to be able to teach me something. b. What you do not want done to you, don’t do to others.
c. To study and not think is a waste; to think and not study is dangerous. Suggested answers:
1. life expectancy; education; income
2. It is very important factor for the development of a country not only at present but also in ancient time and in
future. 3. open.
4. a. 三人行，必有我师焉。
b. 己所不欲，毋施于人。
c. 学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。 Step 2 While-reading: a. Skimming:
Read the passage quickly and find the answer to the questions:
Who are the three great persons that the writer is talking about? b. Scanning
Read the passage quickly and try to find the answers.
1. The Chinese people ______for over 2,000 years.