unit11could you please tell me where the restroom are (reading)第六课时( 1 ).pptVIP

Reading(2013.11.27) Could you please lend me your pen? Paragraphy One. Asking for information or help is a very common and necessary activity, especially when we visit a foreign country, so knowing how to ask for information politely is important. Paragraphy one. Paragraghy one. It’s important to use correct language, but sometimes this alone is not enough-we need to learn how to be polite when we make requests. Paragraphy Two. In English, just like in Chinese, we change the way we speak when talking with different people. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. 正如用汉语说话一样,我们在遇到不同们的说话方式.你使 方式可能是取决你要谈话的人或是你对他的认识程度. Paragraphy two. …On the other hand, it might be alright to say “Where is my book?” in some situations, perhaps with people you know well. Paragraphy Three. …Usually in English polite questions are longer and include extra language such as “Could you please..?” or “ Can I ask…?” Paragraphy three. …Sometimes, we might even need to spend some time leading in to a question or request. Paragraphy three. For example, if you stop a stranger in the street, we might first say, “Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me” or “ I am sorry to trouble you but,” before asking them for help. Paragraph Four. It might seem that speaking politely is more difficult than being direct, and in a way this may be true Paragraph four. However, in order not to offend people, learning about language etiquette is just as important as learning grammar or vocabulary. * * * * * * * * The culture of a nation is in its language. It is not enough to only know correct grammar. It is also very important to know how to choose suitable language for every situation. 运用合适的语言 文化 国家 情况 询问信息和请求帮助是非常普通也是 很重要的一项活动, 特别是当我们去 国外的时候. 所以知道如何有礼貌 的询问信息是很重要的. In English, “Where are the restroom?” and “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” are similar requests-both are correct English, but the first could sound rud