北师大高二选修7Module 7 Unit 19 Lesson 2.ppt

Listen and decide which requests are: a) polite and indirect? b) too direct and possibly rude? 1. I want a seat by the window. 2. Could you possibly give me a seat by the window? 3. If you’d like to wait a moment, please. 4. Could you just wait a moment, please? 5. Is it all right if I pay by credit card? 6. I’ll pay by credit card. 7. Help me with my bags, will you? 8. I was wondering if you could help me with my bags. b) a) a) a) a) a) b) b) Part IV Speaking Speaking Strategies: Being polite For requests in all situations, always use “please” and “thank you”. In formal situations, use more indirect expressions (see Function File). Try to use polite intonation. When refusing a request, give a reason, e.g. I’m sorry but…, I’m afraid that… Try to look friendly and smile at the person you are talking to. Indirect questions: the polite and friendly questions Indirect questions are very useful, so you should learn how to use them! They help you sound polite, by not asking a question directly to someone. They are very easy to use. Lets compare some examples of direct and indirect forms. Direct: Can I use your telephone? Indirect: Would it be possible to use your telephone? Here’s another example: Direct: Are you coming to my party this weekend? Indirect: Do you know if you are coming to my party this weekend? One more example: Direct: Where can I catch a bus? Indirect: Could you tell me where I could catch a bus? Learn some question beginnings. ? Could you tell me …? ? Do you know …? ? Would it be possible to …? ? Would you mind telling me …? ? Do you mind if …? Work in pairs. Student A and Student B turn to page 103. Could you possibly…? Part V Language Notes 1. People have different English accents depending on where they come from. 人们持有不同的英语口音，这取决于他们来自何处。 depend on: to change according to what else happen or whether something else changes 取决于，视……而定 例如：Choosing the right bike depends on what you want use it for. 选择合适的自行车要视用它做什