选修七 Unit 19 Lesson 2 课件.pptVIP

Part IV Speaking Speaking Strategies: Being polite For requests in all situations, always use “please” and “thank you”. In formal situations, use more indirect expressions (see Function File). Try to use polite intonation. When refusing a request, give a reason, e.g. I’m sorry but…, I’m afraid that… Try to look friendly and smile at the person you are talking to. Indirect questions: the polite and friendly questions Indirect questions are very useful, so you should learn how to use them! They help you sound polite, by not asking a question directly to someone. They are very easy to use. Lets compare some examples of direct and indirect forms. Direct: Can I use your telephone? Indirect: Would it be possible to use your telephone? Here’s another example: Direct: Are you coming to my party this weekend? Indirect: Do you know if you are coming to my party this weekend? One more example: Direct: Where can I catch a bus? Indirect: Could you tell me where I could catch a bus? Learn some question beginnings. ? Could you tell me …? ? Do you know …? ? Would it be possible to …? ? Would you mind telling me …? ? Do you mind if …? Work in pairs. Student A and Student B turn to page 103. Could you possibly…? Part V Language Notes 1. People have different English accents depending on where they come from. 人们持有不同的英语口音，这取决于他们来自何处。 depend on: to change according to what else happen or whether something else changes 取决于，视……而定 例如：Choosing the right bike depends on what you want use it for. 选择合适的自行车要视用它做什么而定。 The expenses you claim can vary enormously, depending on travel distances involved. 你要求得到的费用可能变化非常大，这要视所涉及的旅程长短而定。 Try to guess its meaning when you meet a new word. Don’t just _______ your dictionary all the time. A. look up B. take on C. keep on D. depend on D 2. You see I’m just helping out. 你看我正在帮忙。 help out: to help someone because they are busy or have problems 帮……分担工作。例如： Do you need anyone to help out in the shop? 店里需要帮忙吗？ Organizing the school trip wil