A. followed Confucius’s teachings B. influenced Confucius 2. Mencius believed that people are _____important than rulers. A. less B. more 3. Mohism began _______.
A. in 476 BC B. by mozi 4. Mozi did not agree with ________. A. kindness B. war
5. Mencius had important government positions, _________.
A. but Mozi did not B. and so did Mozi
Suggested answers:
1. A 2. |B 3. B 4. B 5. A c. Detailed-reading
Step 3 Post-reading
Ex1. Read the passage again, and then decide whether the
following statements are true or false. 1.
Confucius lived in a country where there was no war a long time
ago.
2. Confucius was a philosopher whose influence has been the greatest for more than 2000 years. 3. Mencius was a student taught by Confucius.
4. Some rulers followed the advice which was given by Mencius.