2017-2018学年译林牛津版高中英语选修10课件：Unit 4 Grammar and usage（共23张PPT） .pptVIP

To learn the differences between spoken and written forms To know the differences between formal and informal styles To practise what you’ve learned by finishing two exercises What is formal style and what is informal style? Read the two texts and decide which is formal and which is informal. Text 1 A: Hi, Mike. It’s Alice’s birthday tomorrow. Shall we buy her a present? B: Yes, of course, what about some flowers? A: Flowers are lovely. But I’d prefer to get her a CD. You know she loves music. B: Good idea. Text 2 A: Good morning, Mr Smith. The report is finished. Shall I present it to you? B: Please give it to me in an hour. I am now in a meeting with some customers about our new product. A: I am sorry to have interrupted you. Please inform me when you are finished and have time to look at the report. B: Yes, I will. use simple sentence structures; the active voice; less formal language and contractions use the passive voice; a formal setting Text 1 Text 2 Informal style Formal style People use different language styles in different situations. talking to people we know well formal speeches; addressing strangers Spoken language letters to friends or family; e-mails; text messages essays; reports; letters of application Written text Informal Formal Complex sentence structures, including the passive voice and subordinate clauses, as well as abstract nouns are often found in the formal style of English. Read Part 1 on Page 56, and find some features about formal style. Simple sentence structures and active voice are often used in the informal style. A lot of colloquial language and contractions are found as well. Read Part 2 on Page 56, and find some features about informal style. A. a telephone conversation with a friend B. a telephone call to a teacher C. an e-mail to a penfriend D. a presentation to the class E. a job interview F. a scientific report G. the entertainment section of a newspa