UNIT 3 RELIGIOUS UNIT 3 RELIGIOUS ATTRACTIONSATTRACTIONS

Text B Mt. WutaiText B Mt. Wutai

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Pre-reading Preparation Basic Knowledge Language Focus Questions Based on Text Phrases Translation Homework

Pre-reading Questions

• What are the four sacred Buddhist Mountains in China?

• When did Buddhism enjoy its zenith?

• How much do you know about Shanxi?

Basic Knowledge

Shanxi

Mt. Wutai

Map of Shanxi

Four sacred Buddhist Mountains in China

• Mt. Emei---Sichuan

Mt. Putuo---zhejiang

Mt. Jiuhua---Anhui

Five Most Famous Temples

• Xiantong Temple

Tayuan Temple

Manjusri Temple

Shuxiang Temple

Luohou Temple

Wooden lotus-shaped flower

sacred adj. 神圣的；宗教的Sacred fire / cow/ art

e.g. We have a sacred trust for people who put on the uniform of the United States.

zenith n. 顶峰；顶点；最高点 e.g. His career is now at its zenith.

prestigious adj. 有名望的；享有声望的 e.g. It is the first time the prestigious art prize has been held in Northern

Ireland.

Language Focus

Lie in 位于

Four major Buddhist Mountains 佛教四大名山

Pay homage 朝拜

Enjoy its zenith 处于鼎盛

Be dedicated to 献给

Language Focus

Legend says that …… 传说……

Around the time of …… 大约在……时候

Language Focus

• What attracts visitors to go to Mt. Wutai?

• Where is Mt. Wutai?

• Can you name at least 3 famous temples on Mt. Wutai?

• Which temple attracts you most?

• Mt. Wutai is said to be dedicated to whom?

Questions

佛教经文

来自中国以及亚洲其他国家的朝圣者

佛教仪式

晨钟暮鼓

吸引眼球的白塔

Translation

Homework

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