Unit08Expressing and Responding to Compliments课件.ppt

Expressing and Responding to Compliments Unit 8 * * * 外语教学与研究出版社 Unit 8 * 外语教学与研究出版社 Unit 8 * 外语教学与研究出版社 Unit 8 Contents Task 1 Responding to Compliments Task 2 Complimenting on Appearance or Possessions Task 3 Complimenting on Skills or Abilities Task 4 Complimenting on Performance Task 5 Role Plays Task 1 Responding to Compliments Compliments are words of praise, respect or admiration for someone or something. How to respond to compliments graciously so as to make the giver feel good? Here are some commonly used expressions. 1) Thank you for saying so. 2) Thank you. I’m glad you like it. 3) Thanks. That’s a nice compliment. 4) My brother gave it to me. 5) I bought it for the trip to Thailand. 6) Do you really think so? 7) So are you. 8) You’re a good listener. 9) What are you after? 对别人的恭维和赞扬可以接受并表示感谢(1-3)，可以提及第三者(4)，可以进行简单的客观评论(5)，可以问问题、讨论、说夸奖的话(6)，也可以用夸奖话回敬对方(7-8)，或者以幽默的方式反问对方(9)。 1) A: You’re looking very smart today. B: . 2) A: I love your clock. It looks great in your living room! B: . 3) A: That’s a nice shirt you are wearing! B: . 4) A: You did an excellent job yesterday, Jim! I really enjoyed your presentation. B: . A: Oh, yeah, it was fabulous. Respond to the following compliments. You may use the expressions listed above. Do It Yourself Task 1 Responding to Compliments Task 2 Complimenting on Appearance or Possessions Compliments on someone’s appearance or possessions are the most common type of compliments in English. The five most commonly used adjectives in