Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are? Section A 1a-2d) 课件（共30张PPT，内嵌音频）

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Unit 3
Could you please tell me where the restrooms are
Section A 1a-2d
One day, Li Yue is walking on the streets in Chongqing.
She doesn’t know how to get to the airport, so she asks people for help.
Man: Sorry, I can’t help you.
Li Yue: Where is the bank
Woman:Sorry, I’m unable to help you.
Li Yue: Is there a bank near here
Do you think Li Yue has bad luck, or there are other reasons
At this time, an old man notices it.
Old man: Child, if you need help, you should be more polite.
For example, you can say “Excuse me, could you please tell me if there is a bank nearby ”
Li Yue: I didn’t realize the importance of politeness.
Illl remember to be more polite when asking for help.
Here is a picture of the nearby streets.
How can Li Yue go to the bank
Go along the street, and turn right at the first crossing, the bank is on your right, between the restaurant and the bookstore.
get some money have dinner
buy a newspaper get a dictionary
buy some stamps
get a pair of shoes
get some magizines
get some information about the town
Where can we...
How can we get there
Listen and complete the conversation.
1. -Excuse me, could you tell me where I can ________________
-Yes. There’s a ________ on __________.
2. -Excuse me, do you know where I can ________________
-Sure. There’s a ___________ on
____________.
buy some stamps
post office
Center Street
get a dictionary
bookstore
Main Street
Listen again and complete the chart.
How to get Routes
_____ Street Go ______ the bank and then turn right. The post office is on the ______,next to the library.
the bookstore Go ______ Center Street and then turn left on _______ Street. Then you will see the bookstore on the other ______ of the street.
Center
past
right
along
Main
side
Asking directions
Excuse me, ...
I’m sorry to trouble you, but...
Asking
could you please tell me how to get to...
could you tell me which is the way to...
could you please tell me where I can...
could you please tell me how I can...
could you tell me the way to...
could you please tell me where ... is
I wonder if there is ...
do you know if there is...
may I ask...
Giving directions
Giving
Go along/down this road/street, then...
You can take the No.4 bus and get off at...
Turn left/right at the second corner / crossing / turning.
Go east along this street...
Go past...
... is on your left/ right.
Go to the second floor.
It’s across from / behind...
Prepositions of directions
on the other side of
beside
at the corner of
across from / opposite
by
in the center of
on the left / right
behind
in the middle of
in the east / south /west/ north of
near
in front of
between ... and...
next to
on ... street
Can you number the directions
based on the picture and text
Prediction
____ 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.
Listening
Listen and choose the best answers.
1. Where can we buy some medicine accroding to the conversation
A. A supermarket. B. A post office
C. A drug store.
2. The supermarket is on ____
A.2nd floor. B. 1st floor. C. 3rd floor.
3. Does the shopping center close at night
A.Yes, it does. B.No, it doesn’t. C.We don’t know.
Listen again and check your
predictions.
Chceking
____ 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.
1
2
3
4
Make conversations
about the other places in the picture.
Conversation
A. Excuse me, do you know where I
can get some postcards
B. Sure. Take the escalator to the
second floor. There’s a bookstore
between the bank and the
supermarket.
(escalator / esk le t r/ 扶梯
elevator / el ve t r/ / lift 直梯)
Listen and repeat.
Boy 1: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can buy some medicine
Boy 2: Yes, there’s a supermarket in this shopping center.
Boy 1: Do you know how to go there
Boy 2: Yes. Go to the second floor and then…then turn left. Let’s see…Then go past the bookstore. And umm…the supermarket is between the flower store and the bookstore. You should be able to get medicine there.
Boy 1: OK, great. Oh, and one more thing. Do you know when this shopping center closes tonight
Boy 2: I’m not sure, but you can ask for information over there.
Boy 1: OK, thanks a lot.
Boy 2: You’re welcome.
Do you know the words for “卫生间” in English
restroom
bathroom
washroom
men’s room
ladies’ room
toilet
W.C.
loo
在美很常见(在英休息室)
在美用(在英指浴室)
在美用
在美常见
在美常见
在英最常用(在美指马桶)
water closet较旧
英俚语，很常见
不同地方的人大多都能理解你所表达的意思，只是表达习惯上有所差异。
Read the dialogue and mark T or F.
1. Fun Times Park is the biggest amusement park in their province.
2. They would like to go Space World first.
3. Restroom is not commonly used in China.
Read the dialogue and answer the questions.
Where are He Wei and Alice
2. What different parts does Fun Times Park have
4. What does He Wei think the word “restroom” mean
5. What does the word “restroom” actually mean
3. Why does He Wei misunderstand Alice What is the word she used
Read the dialogue and answer the questions.
Where are He Wei and Alice
2. What different parts does Fun Times Park have
In the Fun Times Park.
There’s Space World, Water World, Animal World and so on.
3. Why does He Wei misunderstand Alice What is the word she used
Because they have different habits to describe the same thing.
And he uses “toilet” or “washroom” instead.
Read the dialogue and answer the questions.
4. What does He Wei think the word “restroom” mean
5. What does the word “restroom” actually mean
He thinks it means someone wants to have a rest.
It means toilet, washroom, or bathroom.
Listen and repeat.
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!
be excited to do sth.
be excited about sth.
start with...
start to do sth.
before + 从句
before doing sth.
Listen and repeat.
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 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” in English. Anyway, they’re over there.
Alice: OK. I’ll be quick!
He Wei: No problem. You don’t need to rush!
rush to do sth.
rush off 匆忙跑开
rush into... 冲进...
in a rush 匆忙地
rush hour 高峰期