牛津译林版英语高三Module 9《Unit2 Witnessing time》（task）课件ppt.pptVIP

* U  NIT 2 Task writing a letter about the Tower of London Skills building 1: listening for discourse markers Discussion: What are discourse markers? Read the following passage, and pay attention to how the ideas are connected. Then underline the phrases in the passage. Different colours are often associated with different cultures. Of all the colours, I like green best. There are a variety of reasons for this. To begin with, this colour is often associated with nature. It may remind you of green grass or green willows in spring. In addition, green is thought of as a cold colour which may help people calm down and become less stressed. Staying in a room coloured green, you may keep a cool head. Apart from these, this magical colour can also help you feel comfortable. For example. if you feel tired of working or studying, by focusing on some green trees far away, your eyes will definitely have a good rest. Taking all the above into consideration, I think green has a magic power and is certainly my favourite colour. Discussion: What are discourse markers? Discourse markers can show the connection between what the speaker is saying and what has already been said. They also can reflect the speaker’s attitude to what is being said. TIPS: Here are some of the most commonly used discourses markers and their functions: Showing the structure of the talk: first of all, secondly… Giving additional information on the same point: what’s more, in addition, apart from… Giving examples: for instance, let me give you an example… Generalizing: in general, on the whole… Expressing consequence: therefore, as a result… TIPS: Here are some of the most commonly used discourses markers and their functions: Clarifying, giving details: what I mean, actually… Giving emphasis: you need to remember, in particular… Showing contrast: on the other hand, however… Showing similarity: similarly, in the same way… Change of topic: anyway, well now… Digression: by