九年级上册 Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are Section B 2a-3b 课件(共33张PPT)

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Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are
Ask imformation politely and follow directions
Dean’s Restaurant
Sunville Bank
Killeen’s Bookstore
Daily’s Department Store
Post office
Library
Where can I... There’s a...on....
___ get some money ___ get some information about the town
___ get some magazines ___ buy a newspaper
___ have dinner ___ buy some stamps
___ get a dictionary ___ get a pair of shoes
Excuse me, do you know/could you please tell me where I can....
Sure. There’s a ...on....
Listen and complete the conversation.
1b
buy some
stamps
post office
Center Street
get
a dictionary
bookstore
Main Street
a
b
c
d
e
f
Can you follow the directions and mark their position
Read the conversation and find out some polite expressions.
1c
A: Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the bookstore
B: Sure, just go along Main Street until you pass Center Street. The
bookstore is on your right, beside the bank.
A: Thanks. Do you know when the bookstore closes today
B: It closes at 7:00 p.m. today.
Make conversations politely by using the information in 1a.
1c
A: Excuse me, could you please tell me ...
B: Sure, just go along/straight .... The
... is on your right/left, beside/...
A: Thanks. Do you know when /how...
B: ....
___ get some money
___ get some magazines
___ have dinner
___ get a dictionary
___ get some information
about the town
___ buy a newspaper
___ buy some stamps
___ get a pair of shoes
___ Go to the third floor.
___ Turn left.
___ Go to the second floor.
___ Turn right.
___ The supermarket is between the
flower store and the bookstore.
___ Go past the bookstore.
Look at the picture and answer the following questions.
1. Where are they
2. What are they talking about
2
1
3
4
Listen. You will hear some of the directions below. Number the directions in the order you hear them.
2b
Listen again. Draw a line in the picture above to show how the boy walks to the supermarket.
Pre-reading
1. Where is it
2. What do people usually play there
3. Do people often ask for directions there Why
In an amusement park
Yes. Because …
The swing ride、roller coaster、ferris wheel、merry-go-round、…
He Wei: This is Fun Times Park, the biggest amusement park in our city!
Alice: I’m excited to try the rides!
He Wei: What should we start with There’s Space World, Water World, Animal
World …
Alice: Before we decide, could you first tell me where the restrooms are
He Wei: Pardon Restroom You want to rest But we haven’t even started yet!
Alice: Oh no, I don’t mean that. I mean … you know, a washroom or bathroom.
He Wei: Hmm … so you mean … the toilet
Alice: Yes! Sorry, maybe the people in China don’t often use the word
“restroom” when they speak English.
He Wei: That’s right. In China, we normally say “toilet” or “washroom”. Anyway,
they’re just over there.
Alice: OK. I’ll be quick!
He Wei: No problem. You don’t need to rush!
Read the conversation and find out Alice's problem.
2d
What does the word “restroom” mean in He Wei’s mind
What does the word “restroom” really mean
Why does He Wei misunderstand Alice
Culture difference!
Listen to the tape and read after it.
2d
He Wei: This is Fun Times Park, the biggest amusement park in our city!
Alice: I’m excited to try the rides!
He Wei: What should we start with There’s Space World, Water World, Animal
World …
Alice: Before we decide, could you first tell me where the restrooms are
He Wei: Pardon Restroom You want to rest But we haven’t even started yet!
Alice: Oh no, I don’t mean that. I mean … you know, a washroom or bathroom.
He Wei: Hmm … so you mean … the toilet
Alice: Yes! Sorry, maybe the people in China don’t often use the word
“restroom” when they speak English.
He Wei: That’s right. In China, we normally say “toilet” or “washroom”. Anyway,
they’re just over there.
Alice: OK. I’ll be quick!
He Wei: No problem. You don’t need to rush!
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
A: They ask a staff person when the band starts.
B: They decide on which ride to try first.
C: They talk about how they feel after the ride.
D: They find out something special about a restaurant.
1. Did Alice want to try the new ride
2. What did He Wei advise her to do if she was scared during the ride
3. Did she feel scared after the ride How do you know
4. Where will get some food
No, because she thought that the ride looked pretty scary.
He Wei suggests Water City Restaurant in Water World because it serves delicious food.
She could shout or hold his hand.
No. She said that it was fun and she was so glad she tried it.
Polite expressions:
I wonder….
How about…
Come on!
I promise….
Do you know…
I suggest….
You should try first before you give up.
I want to eat something.
You don't have to worry too much.
They went to Water City Restaurant after the ride. On their way to the restaurant, they _______ ___ Uncle Bob’s. It looks interesting because a ______ _____ plays there every evening. So they decided to ask ______ _____ the band _______ playing.
passed by
rock
what
started
band
time
I suggest we not eat now but return to eat after we do something else.
Polite expressions:
The sign says….
Why don’t we…
Let’s ask….
What time does the band start playing
2. What’s the staff’s suggestion Why
At eight o’clock.
They should get there early to get a table because the restaurant is always busy at that time.
Polite expressions:
Excuse me, could you tell us …
Thank you!
There are always lots of people.
Role play the play.
3b
[Alice and He Wei are in Space World]
Alice: I wonder where we should go next.
He Wei: How about that new ride over there
Alice: Well... it looks scary.
He Wei: Come on! I promise it'll be exciting! If you're scared, just shout or hold my hand.
[After the ride...]
Alice: You were right! That was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting did help.
He Wei: See, that wasn't so bad, right You never know until you try something.
Alice: Yes, I'm so glad I tried it!
He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now
Alice: Sure, but I'm getting hungry. Do you know where we can get some good food quickly
He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It serves delicious food.
[On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob's.]
Alice: Look! This restaurant looks interesting. The sign says a rock band plays here every evening.
He Wei: Why don't we come back here for dinner later Let's ask what time the band starts playing.
[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]
He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening
Staff: Eight o'clock. The restaurant is always busy at that time, so come a little earlier to get a table.
He Wei: OK. Thank you!
Polite expressions:
I wonder….
How about…
Come on!
I promise….
Do you know…
I suggest….
The sign says….
Why don’t we…
Let’s ask….
Excuse me, could you tell us …
Thank you!
Recommend a good place that you like best and tell us why.
My favourite city park/ restaurant/ department store…
interesting fascinating inexpensive quiet uncrowded
big beautiful convenient safe clean polite …
Match the adjectives with their opposites.
(Ⅰ) (Ⅱ)
1. crowded A. safe
2. dangerous B. inexpensive
3. dirty C. big
4. expensive D. beautiful
5. small E. clean
6. Ugly F. uncrowded
7. polite G. impolite/rude
What qualities are important for each place Write the words from the box next to each place below. Write the most important words first.
1a
interesting fascinating inexpensive quiet uncrowded big
beautiful convenient safe
clean
Places Qualities
restroom clean,
museum
restaurant
park
subway
mall
uncrowded, convenient
interesting, quiet, uncrowded,fascinating
clean, inexpensive, uncrowded
beautiful, safe, uncrowded
convenient, safe, uncrowded
big, inexpensive, convenient
I think it's important for a ... to be...
Pre-listening
1. Where are they
2. Who are they
3. What are they talking about
Listen to the conversations and complete the sentences.
1c
Conversation 1
The boy asks about ________________, and the clerk tells him to go to Green Land.
Conversation 2
The girl asks about ______________, and the clerk tells her to go to the corner of Market and Middle Streets.
Conversation 3
The mother asks about _____________. The father wants to go to a ________ museum. The younger girl wants to go to a _______ museum. The boy wants to go to a __________ museum. The older girl wants to go to an ______ museum. The clerk suggests they go to the _________ museum.
a good restaurant
public restrooms
a good museum
history
science
Children’s
art
computer
The final exam is just around the corner.
What quality is important for the food in the boy’s opinion
What food does Green Land serve
What quality is important for the restroom in the girl’s opinion
What does the father think of the history museum
Why does clerk suggest the computer museum
It’s important to be fresh.
It serves delicious salads.
It’s important to be clean.
It’s fascinating.
There are a lot of fun things for children.
You can learn all about the history of computers, as well as learn about science.
Role-play the conversations between the clerk and the tourists.
1e
A: Can you tell me where there’s a good place to eat
B: Of course. What kind of food do you like
A: ...
B: There’s a… at/on….
A: I wonder when/how…
B: …
A: Thank you for your help.
Pardon me, could you please tell me where to park my car
Sorrry, I can't help you.
Sure. There's an underground parking lot over there.
Where's the post office
polite
(much longer)
impolite
(too direct)
Pardon me, could you please...
Where are they
What's the relationship between them
What do you think of the request
similar requests for directions
correct (right)
Read the article and underline the topic sentence for each paragraph.
1
2
3
4
2b
In different situations, you need to choose and use suitable language based on cultural knowledge.
USING SUITABLE LANGUAGE
When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely.
Good speakers change the way they speak in different situations.
Usually polite questions are longer.
It is important to learn how to use the right language in different situations.
2c
Find all the direct questions and polite requests from the passage.
Direct questions Polite requests
1. 2. 3. 1.
2.
3.
Where are the restrooms
When is the school trip
Peter, tell me your e-mail address.
Could you please tell me where the restrooms are
Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is
Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address
for example
if you say
such as
Different examples
What are these examples used to explain
Where are the restrooms
When is the school trip
Peter, tell me your e-mail address.
Could you please tell me where the restrooms are
Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is
Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address
It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite when we ask for help.
The expressions they use might depend on whom they are speaking to or how well they know each other.
Polite questions include expressions.
Different purposes
We need to spend time leading into a request.
Further thinking
What will happen if you don’t ask for help politely
The expressions could also depend on_____________. (Give an example.)
What other ways/expressions do you know to lead into a request
Besides using the right language in different situations, what will also help to communicate better with other people
I’m sorry to trouble you, …
Would it be possible for you to…
I was wondering if you could…
If it’s not too much trouble, could you…
Do you know how to communicate better with other people As a stranger in a foreign country, how to ask for help Can you change the way you speak in different _________ Here’are some tips for you about using suitable language.
Firstly, it is not enough to just ask a question _________. It’s also important to know how to make requests politely. Remember, direct quesions usually sound _________.
Secondly, the choice of language ________ the situation, which means whom you are speaking to , how well you know each other and even where you are.
Thirdly, Spend some time ________ into a request. Polite questions are longer which may include expressions like “Could you please... ” or “May I ask... ”
Finally, pay attention to your facial expressions and tones to show your politeness while _____________ with others.
situation polite lead communicate depend on correct
Imagine you are going on a short study vacation at a school in an English-speaking country. What would you like to know before you go
3a
Think about it!
Imagine you are going on a short study vacation at a school in an English-speaking country. What would you like to know before you go Write some polite, indirect questions about the following topics.
Topic Question
The course you will study
The time of the course
Where and what you can eat
Where you will stay
What activities you can do
Travel to the school
Other
Excuse me, can you tell me what course I will study
Pardon me, could you please tell me when the course will start
Excuse me, would you mind telling me where and what I can eat
Excuse me, do you know where I will stay
Excuse me, can you tell me what activities I can do
Pardon me, could you please tell me how to get to school
Write a polite letter to the school asking for the information you want to know. Use your notes in 3a.
3b
In your letter, you should:
﹡introduce yourself
﹡say when you are coming
﹡politely ask for information
﹡thank the person for helping you
Use the following expressions to help you:
My name is … and I’m from …
I’ll be coming to your school for …
I’d like to know about …
I would like to thank you for …
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Jie and I'm from Beijing, China. I'll be coming to your school for a short study vacation this year. I’d like to know more about your school and the course I would like to take.
First, I would like to find out exactly how long the course is and when it will begin. I wonder if you could send us the course outline and some information about the course fees. Could you please also send me some information about student housing and transport to your school ln addition, it would be interesting for me to know about the activities that students can take part in and the places where they can hang out and have their meals after school.
I would like to thank you for your help and I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Li Jie
Remember to use linking words:
besides, what's more, however, although, even if, as a result, in fact, to be honest, after all, for example, in a word...