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UNIT 12 Have You Seen the Tree? How to express beliefs I dont doubt your words. I think what you said is true I totally believe you. Ill take your word for it. I was convinced that he was brighter than average. 我确信他比一般人聪明. Im convinced that you are right. I am fully convinced of it. 我完全相信这件事. I am convinced of his honesty. 我相信他的诚实. How to express disbeliefs 1. Come on, dont pull my leg! 2. Are you kidding/joking/serious? 3. You are kidding! 4.You must be joking! 5.It cant be true. 6. Do you think I was born yesterday? 7.I wasnt born yesterday! 8. I dont believe a word for it. 9.Thats incredible! Recording script A: Which season do you like best, Xiao Chen? B: Autumn. A:Autumn? But many people think autumn is sad time, when many plants begin to die and winter is not very far behind. B: Thats only one side of coin... and if you are a cheerful person, you may not find autumn very sad. In fact, I like autumn partly because tree leaves are falling. A:Because of the fallen leaves? You must be joking! B:No, I find the fallen leaves in the streets a very beautiful scene. You know, Xiao Wang, most of the streets in this city are lined with plane trees(梧桐树) on both sides ... A: Yes, so ...? B: So when the autumn comes, the leaves fall and it looks as if streets are paved with（铺满了） golden carpets. Absolutely gorgeous! A: Really? I havent noticed any beauty in the piles of dead leaves. Perhaps Ill take a good look this autumn. B: Youve never noticed the beauty because you are a late riser. This can be seen only for a short time in the early morning. They are soon wiped up and removed. A:Oh, what a shame! They should be kept longer on the road. B:Yes, and in fact, those leaves are very clean, and beautiful, too. Discuss the following questions 1.Beauty can be found in spring: (trees, grass, flower,duck,delligent farmers) 2. Beauty can be found in summer: 3.Beauty can be found in autumn: Beauty can be found in winter: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening ?By