大学英语二册ashisnameis~unit6节.pptVIP

Unit 6 What’s in a Name? Words Review elegant, substitute, impulsively, specific, the former… the latter…, impressive, appealing, despair, for better or worse, ill at ease, turn down, out of character. be related to, have something to do with, relationship between… and…, have… in common. How to Address people How to address your family members, close friends and other people? Watch the video clips and find out. video clip He says My friends call me___.My secretary calls meMr.___.I signs ____ on thedocument. William (first name/given name) Mr. Smith (title+surname)William Jeremy Smith  (full name) What did they call me before I got married ? Nora Diane Miss James How did people address me after I got married? She says Story Behind the Name Why does a person need a name? Why doesn’t he use just a number as his name? Tips Names identify people. Names describe people. Idioms of Names average Joe, a plain Jane; not know a person from Adam; Jack of all trades; Uncle Sam; John Hancock; Jeez Louise; Rob Peter to pay Paul; All shall be well, Jack shall have Jill. 与某人素不相识 一般人 杂而不精的人 亲笔签名 US=United States 天啊，老天爷 拆东墙，补西墙 有情人终成眷属 Group Discussion Prepare a three-minute oral report on the following topic Why My Parents Gave Me My Name? In-class Activity A debate within your group Do you want to change your name or not? Directions: Step 1 express your opinions Step 2 list at least three reasons or examples to support your idea Step 3 fight against the opinions of the other part. Expressions to help: I think it’s a good idea to … It may help if … The reasons I decide to … are as follows: Firstly, … Secondly, … By changing my name, I can … I don’t think it’s a good idea to … It is impossible to … I will never … The best to … is … 2) Naming yourself Please search online to find an English name for yourself and your group members, and then explain it to the class