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1. Unit 4 Welcome to the unit

2. 在虔诚的印度教徒眼中，蛇并非毒物，而是通人性的神

3. 图腾崇拜 totem

4. 300万穆斯林沙特阿拉伯西部小城麦加朝觐围绕在大清真寺的“天房”周围祈祷300万穆斯林沙特阿拉伯西部小城麦加朝觐围绕在大清真寺的“天房”周围祈祷 Muslims are worshiping

6. 佛祖的泪滴－斯里兰卡 印度圣地

7. 西方三圣 观世音菩萨 寒山寺藏经楼

9. The yinyang of Taoism 中国的道教

10. Many people in different parts of the world have different beliefs or religious. Now open the book, turn to Page 49 and look at the pictures.

11. Picture 1 1. What are they doing? They are celebrating Christmas. 2. When is it now? It’s Christmas Eve. 3. What do people eat on Christmas Day? People will prepare lots of chocolates, nuts and snacks. A roast turkey or goose is usually served for Christmas dinner.

12. Picture 2 Have you ever read this book?What do you know about it? ●a classic piece of Chinese literature ●a combination of myth, parable and comedy ●a trip to India for Buddhism ●main characters inclde a Buddhist monk who is alse know as the Priest of Tang and his three followers, Monkey King, Pigsy and Friar Sand

13. ◆How many obstacles do they meet during the journey? 81. ◆Why do you think they face these obstacles?

14. ●to give the monk and his three followers an insight into their own characters and show that people must ofter struggle to succeed ● to symbolize the difficulties and challenges that people meet in the course of doing what they believe in

15. Picture 3 1. What is a mosque used for? A mosque is a place for Muslims to worship. 2. Do you know any famous mosques in China?

16. ● the Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar, Xinjing. This mosque was built in 1442 and is the largest in China. ●the Great Mosque in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. It was built in the 18th century with a traditional Chinese architectural style.

17. Picture 4 ●Taoism is one of the major religions in China. It was founded by Lao-tzu in about the 6th century BC. The most important text of Taoism is Tao-te-Ching. In the 5th century AD, Taoism develop as a religious system.

18. ●Taoism believes in ‘wuwei’, which means that everything must follow its course and happen naturally. ●The yinyang of Taoism has greatly influenced Chinese philosophy.

19. Although there are so many beliefs or religions, do you think they have something in common? ●Encourage people to do good ●Have a power to call on people to devote themselves to that religion ●Help people live their lives in a positive way ●Motivate people to be compassionate, kind and loving

20. Can you name any other religious around the world that you have heard of? 伊斯兰教 犹太教 印度教 佛教 Hinduism Judaism Buddhism Islam

21. Do you know any famous religious places? The Mogao Grottoes Sri Lanka The White Horse Temple Hubei Province Luoyang,Henan The Vatican Anuradhapura Dunhuang,Gansu Saudi Arabia Mecca Italy Mount Wudang

22. Do you know any festivals that are associated with these different religions?

23. 一般认为，泼水节源于印度，是婆罗门教的一种古老宗教仪式。一般认为，泼水节源于印度，是婆罗门教的一种古老宗教仪式。 后被佛教所吸收，距今大约七百年，经缅甸，随南传上座部佛教传入云南傣族地区。

25. Halloween"万圣节的一个有趣内容是“Trick or treat”，这习俗却并非源自爱尔兰，而是始于公元九世纪的欧洲基督教会 另外还有南瓜雕空当灯笼的故事。

26. Nirvana Day For Buddhists Buddha’s Day Bodhi Day Good Friday Easter Day For Christians All Saints’ Day Christmas Day Eid The festival of sacrifice Muslims Forgiveness Day

27. Homework: 1. Search and discuss more knowledge about beliefs. 2. Preview the reading part.

28. Thank you!