unit11 reading1.pptVIP

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. * Zhang Ming who is from USA is traveling in Shuitou No 1 Middle School. He wants to go to a supermarket /restaurant/ hotel/bank…. But he doesnt know the way now. What should he do? Hi! Where is the restaurant? Sorry. I can’t help you. Excuse me. Could you please tell me where the China Bank is? Sure. Go down…. And turn left… it’s on the right of the…. Unit 11 Could you please lend me your pen ? Before You Read If you need help with your homework, how would you ask : 1. your mother of father 2. your best friend 3. a teacher Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Mom, Can you help me with my homework ? Could you please help me with my homework? Excuse me, Sir ? Could you please help me with my homework ? Unit 11 Could you please lend me your pen ? Before You Read Discuss the language you used to make this request. Was it the same each time ? If not, discuss why not. Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 How can we try not to offend people when making requests? Is language etiquette as important as learning grammar or vocabulary? Why? Unit 11 Could you please lend me your pen ? While You Read 1. 用5分钟时间通读短文. 2. 将生词和不熟悉的短语 及有困难的句子打上记号. Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Unit 11 Could you please lend me your pen ? 3.和同桌讨论一下你的难点. While You Read Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Unit 11 Could you please lend me your pen ? While You Read 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. 询问信息和求助帮助是非常普通也是 很重要的一项活动, 特别是当我们去 国外参观学习时. 所以知道如何有礼貌 的询问信息是很重要的. Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Unit 11 Could you please lend me your pen ? In English, “Where are the restroom?” and “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” are similar req