Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are？单元整合课件（听说+阅读+写作）内嵌音频

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Unit 3
Could you please tell me where the restrooms are
Polite requests make harmonious communication
requests
1. Could you please pass the salt
2. I wonder what just happened.
3. How can I get to the second floor
4. Pardon me, could you please tell me how to get to the nearest bookstore
5. Excuse me, do you know if there is restroom/ bathroom/washroom nearby
6. Pardon me, do you know where I can buy some stamps, please
Whom would you say it to (To a stranger or to someone you know )
In which situation(情境) might it happen
Do you know how to use suitable language
Lead in
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 them
similar requests for directions
correct (right)
Pre-reading
Read the article and underline the topic sentence for each paragraph.
1
2
3
4
2b
It is important to know how to make requests politely.
The choice of language depends on the situation.
Use more words/expressions to help you sound more polite.
It seems difficult to speak politely, but good speakers need to know how.
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.
While-reading
2c
Find all the direct questions and polite requests from the passage.
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
Direct questions Polite requests
1. 2. 3. 1.
2.
3.
While-reading
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
While-reading
Further thinking
What will happen if you don’t ask for help impolitely
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…
Post-reading
situation polite lead communicate depend on correct
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.
Post-reading
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!
Pre-writing
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
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.
While-writing
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.
While-writing
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...
Post-writing
1. Where is it
2. What do people usually play there
3. Do people often ask for directions there
Why
Situation 1
In an amusement park
Yes. Because …
The swing ride、roller coaster、ferris wheel、merry-go-round、…
Pre-reading
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!
While-reading
While-reading
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!
Post-reading
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 go on the new ride
2. What did He Wei suggest her do if she was scared during the ride
3. Did she feel scared after the ride How do you know
4. What will they do after the ride
No, because she thought that the ride looked pretty scary.
They want to go to Water World.
She could shout or hold his hand.
No. She said that He Wei was right and she was so glad she tried it.
While-reading
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
While-reading
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.
While-reading
Find out the sentences in the conversations with similar meanings to the statements below.
You should try first before you give up.
I want to eat something.
You don't have to worry too much.
There are always lots of people.
I suggest we not eat now but return to eat after we do something else.
Come on!
You never know until you try something.
I'm getting hungry.
The restaurant is always busy.
Why don't we come back here for dinner later
While-reading
Underline the longer questions or statements in the conversation that ask for information.
3b
I wonder...
Could you please tell me ...
I'd like to know ...
Do you know ...
Would you mind telling me ...
[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!
entrance/exit
Valley Canteen
Boonie Bears Burger House
FT. Wildland
Look at the picture and answer the following questions.
1. Where are they
2. Who are they
3. What are they talking about
Situation 2
Pre-listening
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
What quality is important for the food
What food does Green Land serve
Are the public restrooms clean
What do they think of these museum
The final exam is just around the corner.
While-listening
Could tell me where there’s a good place to eat
Do you know if there are any public restrooms around here
Could tell me if there’s a good museum in Sunville
Where’s a good place to eat there
Is there a good museum in Sunville
Are there any public restrooms around here