新视野大学英语听说教程教案第三册 Unit 1.pptVIP

AIMS Describing Good and Poor Memory; Expressing Sympathy; Resulting Interrupted Speech; Lead-in What factor’s may weaken one’s memory? Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory? What can you do to make sure all your relatives and friends are on the guest list for your birthday party? How do you ensure important phone numbers are always at your fingertips? I. Create a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary. A wants to have a party and asks B to suggest some guests. B names John, who has just lost his job and is feeling low. B then mentions Julia, who has just moved to the city. (B can add more.) A admits to be being forgetful and thanks B. Useful Expressions Do you have anything in mind? Are you thinking about anything in particular? Remember I asked the chef for the recipe? Don’t you remember I asked the chef for the recipe? Useful Expressions …did you forget that Linda doesn’t eat chicken? Don’t you remember Linda doesn’t care for chicken? I forgot to invite Linda! I forgot Linda. I should invited her. Useful Expressions It just slipped my mind. I just forgot it. … everyone forgets something sometimes. Everyone forgets one thing or another from time to time. Useful Expressions … I am getting forgetful. My memory is going/failing/fading. Sample Dialog (part 1) A: I’m going to throw a party, and I’ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives. B: That’s good. But don’t forget to invite everyone you should invite. A: I think I have invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind? B: Did you invite John? He’s lost his job after a recent quarrel with his boss. A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He’ll be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind. B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don’t worry. It’s not too late. Make a phone call right away. Sample Dialog (part 2) A: Did I forget anybody else that I should invite? B: There’s