1. Unit 4 Project Reporting on a historic religious site 常德市二中 龚佳佳

2. 2 Wutai Mountain in Shanxi

3. 3 Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang

4. 4 Emei Mountain in Sichuan

5. 5 Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui

6. 6 The first Buddhist temple in China The White Horse Temple in Luoyang

7. 7 Listening Listen to a report about a historic religious site The White Horse Temple. While listening, please find out what aspects about the White Horse Temple the report mainly covers. Listen to a report about a historic religious site The White Horse Temple. While listening, please find out what aspects about the White Horse Temple the report mainly covers.

8. 8 So what’s the structure of the report? ParaPart 1 (Para ) A brief introduction about the temple. A brief introduction about the temple. ParaPart 2 (Para ) The story behind the temple. The story behind the temple. ParaPart 3 (Para ) The architecture of the temple. The architecture of the temple. Part 4 (Para ) The importance of the temple. The importance of the temple. 1 2-5 6 7-9

9. 9 Para 1 A brief introduction of the temple Read Para 1 again and fill in the blanks. The White Horse Temple is _________ in __________, Henan Province in the _________ east of China. Being the ______ __________ temple in China, it remains one of the most ________ temples in all of China. _________ east of China. Being the ______ __________ temple in China, it remains one of the most ________ temples in all of China. located Luoyang central Buddhist important f irst

10. 10 Para 2-5 Read Paras 2-5 again and try toRead Paras 2-5 again and try to answer the following questions. answer the following questions. The story behind the temple.

11. 11 1.What did Mingdi dream of that night? How did the officials interpret his dream? How did the officials interpret his dream? 2. What did the officials bring back to Luoyang from India? to Luoyang from India? 3. Why did the Honglu Temple get its present name, the White Horse Temple? Answer the following questions.

12. 12 1.What did Mingdi dream of that night? How did the officials interpret his dream? He dreamt of a golden man flying over the palace. The officials interpreted that the Emperor had dreamt of Buddha, a god from India.

13. 13 2. What did the officials bring back to Luoyang from India? to Luoyang from India? They brought back to Luoyang two monks who were Buddhist masters and some Buddhist readings and images of Buddha as well.

14. 14 3. Why did the Honglu Temple get its present name, the White Horse Temple ? To remind people of the white horse that the Buddhist readings and images had that the Buddhist readings and images had travelled on.

15. 15 The temple got its present name because of the White Horse because of the White Horse

16. 16 Para 6 Read Para 6 again and try to find out the characteristics of the architecture of the temple.Read Para 6 again and try to find out the characteristics of the architecture of the temple. The architecture of the temple

17. 17 The temple complex is centered around a southern- facing _________ that is shaped like a ________. On both sides are different ____ and the rooms where the ______ live. courtyard rectangle halls monks

18. 18 Para 7-9 Read Paras 7-9 again and then do the pair work. Pair work:Pair work: Make a list of things that make the White Horse Temple important to Chinese People and history. Make a list of things that make the White Horse Temple important to Chinese People and history.

19. 19 Things that make the White Horse Temple important It is not only the oldest Buddhist temple in China, but also the oldest one still in use.It is not only the oldest Buddhist temple in China, but also the oldest one still in use. It has a lot of history.It has a lot of history. The new Indian-style pagoda, located westThe new Indian-style pagoda, located west of the White Horse Temple, represents the of the White Horse Temple, represents the friendship between India and China. friendship between India and China. It is one of the first historic buildings theIt is one of the first historic buildings the governmemt listed to receive special state governmemt listed to receive special state protection. protection. It is a famous tourist attraction and will remain a popular sightseeing destination.It is a famous tourist attraction and will remain a popular sightseeing destination.

20. 20 Project I am sure you have known a lot about the famous religious site “The White Horse Temple” after reading the report and know how to write a report like this. It’s your turn to write your own report about a historic religious site. I am sure you have known a lot about the famous religious site “The White Horse Temple” after reading the report and know how to write a report like this. It’s your turn to write your own report about a historic religious site.

21. 21 What do you think can be covered in your own report? A brief introduction of the religious siteA brief introduction of the religious site The story/ history behind the religious siteThe story/ history behind the religious site The architecture of the religious siteThe architecture of the religious site The importance/uniqueness of the religious siteThe importance/uniqueness of the religious site Etc.Etc.

22. 22 write a complete report about the historic religious site----Qian Ming temple in Deshan( 常德市德山乾明寺 ) 德山乾明寺 Write your own report

23. 23 Overview of the Qian Ming Temple

24. 24 iron dharani pillar 铁经幢

25. 25 Gu Feng pagoda ( 孤峰塔 ), originally named Wen Feng pagoda, which was built in 1617 and symbolized the prosperity.

26. 26 Qian Ming Temple in sunset

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33. 33 Homework Review how to report about the historic religious site. Review how to report about the historic religious site.

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