九年级英语全册 Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are Section B 2课件.ppt

③ by the time 意为“到……时候；到……之前” ? By the tune we got to the cinema, the film had begun. 我们到达电影院时，电影已经开始了。 ④ at the same time 意为“同时”。 ?The twins always go to bed at the same time. 这对双胞胎总是同时上床睡觉。 2c Find all the direct questions and polite requests from the passage. Direct questions Polite requests 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Make a request using the pictures below. Make a request using the pictures below. * Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are? Sure, go east along this street, then you’ll see it. Could you please tell me where the nearest bank is? You are a tourist in a city, you want to know something about the city. And do you know where the biggest hospital is? Sure. Walk along this street, the restaurant is on you right. Can you tell me if there is a delicious restaurant near here? Go down this street, turn left at the first crossing, you will see it. After dinner, I want to buy a pair of shoes, would you mind telling me where the nearest supermarket is? It’s over there, just across from you. Haha! I see it. Thank you very much! You are welcome. 2a Where do you need to make polite requests? Think of some possible situations. Discuss them with your partner. Use more words to help you sound more polite. It is important to know how to make requests politely. Good English speakers need to know how to speak politely. The choice of language depends on the situation and the relationship between the speakers. Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Using suitable language In different situations, you need to choose and use suitable language based on cultural knowledge. Could You Please ...? When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, you may ask“ Where are the restrooms?” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” These are similar requests for directions. Both are correct, but the first one sounds less polite. 2b Read the article an