(共30张PPT)
Unit 3
Unit 3 Family matters
Saying sorry to family members
To listen to the conversation and talk about how to make an apology
To place stress on particular words in a conversation and understand its impact on the meaning and strength of apologies
To make a conversation in which you need to make an apology
How many tenses have you reviewed in the last lesson
What are they
2. Write down some words and expressions about physical appearances and exchange them with your partner.
Do you know the International Day of Families
Will you say sorry to your family members if you hurt them
Share an unforgettable experience with your group.
The International Day of Families, which was set by the United Nations in 1993, is held on 15 May every year. The day celebrates the importance of families. It aims to deepen
people’s understanding of issues that are related to families.
With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organised at local, national and international levels.
Did you know
Listen to the conversation and choose the feelings that the speakers express.
Listen again and complete Alice’s Journal entry.
Saturday 22 September
Today, I was in a(n)___________, but Mum missed it. Later, on the phone she apologised and explained that she was busy with work because someone was (2)_________. I wish she had come!
I know she’s been busy recently, and I understand that. I’m just worried about her. I don’t like seeing her so (3) _________
_____.
school play
off sick
tired and pale
I think she needs to take some time off work to (4)_______.
I told her my worries. To make up for it, next week we plan to go to the (5)____________ together. We’ll go camping and have a(n) (6)__________. Most importantly, we’ll have time to talk and (7)__________. I’m really looking forward to it!
relax
countryside
picnic
catch up
Now talk about how Alice’s mother makes an apology. Listen again if necessary.
Placing stress on particular words can have a big impact on the meaning and strength of apologies. For example, saying “I am sorry” has more of an impact than “I’m sorry”. Another way of strengthening an apology is by using and stressing adverbs: I’m really sorry, I’m so sorry.
Listen to the conversation again. This time pay attention to the stressed words in it. Think about why the speaker stresses these words.
Act out the conversation to apologise to a family member.
Student A
You’re Student B’s son / daughter. Student B asked you to teach him / her how to use a new app to take photos. You started to help but soon became very impatient. Now, you feel sorry about your behaviour. Apologise to Student B and make up.
I’m so sorry!
I’m really sorry that…
Can you forgive me
Please forgive me for…
Please don’t be angry with me…
I didn’t mean to...
Useful expressions
Student B
You’re Student A’s father / mother. You wanted to learn how to use a new photo-taking app, so you asked Student A for help. However, he / she was very impatient. Now Student A wants to apologise to you. Accept the apology and comfort him / her.
Useful expressions
It’s OK.
It’s all right.
I understand that…
Let’s forget about it.
Don’t worry about it.
A: Dad, can I talk to you for a second
B: Of course, sweetheart. What’s up
A: I just wanted to say I’m really sorry about earlier. When you asked me to show you how to use the new photo app, I got impatient.
B: It’s okay. I know I ask a lot of questions.
A: No, it’s not okay. You were just trying to learn something new, and instead of being patient, I just said, “It’s easy—just press here!” I made you feel slow, and I hate that.
B: I did feel a little upset. But I know you didn’t mean it.
A: I didn’t. I was stressed about homework, but that’s no excuse. I actually love that you’re curious about the app. Can you forgive me I’ll slow down and go step-by-step this time.
B: I’d like that.
A: And maybe after we figure it out we can take our first father-daughter selfie together.
Think about another situation in which you need to make an apology and have a similar conversation.
1. It aims to deepen people’s understanding of issues that are related to families.
它旨在加深人们对与家庭有关问题的理解。
aim v. to try or intend to achieve sth. 力求达到
e.g. We aim to finish the project by Friday.
These measures are aimed at preventing violent crimes.
Roy is aiming for a win in this race.
aim to do sth. / aim at doing sth. 力争做某事
be aimed at doing sth. 旨在做某事
aim for sth. 努力争取……
aim n. sth. you hope to achieve by doing sth. 目标,目的, 意图
e.g. The main aim of the course is to improve your writing.
She started the organisation with the aim of helping local people.
You will have to work hard to achieve your aim.
the aim of sth. 某事的目的
with the aim of 以……为目的
achieve one’s aim 达到某人的目标
【语境应用】根据括号内的汉语提示补全句子。
1) We ________________ (应该努力争取) a bigger share of the market.
2) She went to London _________________________ (是为了找份工作).
3) These measures __________________________________
__________ (旨在防止环境污染).
are aimed at preventing environmental pollution
should aim for
with the aim of finding a job
2. With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organised at local, national and international levels.
每年都有不同的主题，全球、国家、地方的人们组织各种活动来庆祝这一天。
observe v. to celebrate (festivals, birthdays, anniversaries, etc) 庆祝，过(节日、生日等)
e.g. Do they observe International Labour Day in that country
observe v. to see and notice sth. 看到，注意到，观察到
observe sb. doing / do sth. 注意到某人(正在)做某事
e.g. Have you observed any changes lately
She observed a man walking / walk on the opposite side of the street.
Keynes observed that humans fall into two classes.
observe v. to do what you are supposed to do according to a law or agreement or custom 遵守，奉行(法律或协议或习俗)
e.g. People must observe the law. Nobody should be an exception.
He always observes the speed limit.
The old people in the village still observe the local traditions.
【语境应用】根据括号内的汉语提示补全句子。
1) I together with my parents will go to ________________________________ (庆祝我爷爷的生日) on Sunday morning.
2) Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still _______________________________ (遵守中国传统风俗).
3) I ______________________________ (注意到他在擦地板) when I went downstairs.
observe my grandfather’s birthday
observe traditional Chinese customs
observed him cleaning the floor
3. Later, on the phone she apologised and explained that she was busy with work because someone was off sick.
后来，她在电话上道歉并解释了她工作很忙，因为有人请了病假。
apologise v. to tell sb that you are sorry that you have done sth wrong 道歉
apologise to sb. 向某人道歉
apologise for (doing) sth. 因(做)某事道歉
apologise to sb. for (doing) sth. 因(做)某事向某人道歉
【语境应用】翻译句子。
1. 我应该向老师道歉，因为我上课又迟到了。
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2. 我想见见你，为周六我的无理向你道歉。
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3. 我未经你妹妹同意拿走她的玩具, 我向她道歉。
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I should apologise to my teacher because I was late for class again.
I wished to meet you, to apologise for my rudeness on Saturday.
I apologise to your sister for taking her toy without her agreement.
Think about another situation in which you need to make an apology and have a similar conversation.
Preview the next part: Developing ideas.
