英语口语课件 Unit 10 superstition Curiosity and Ignorance.ppt

Unit 10Curiosity and Ignorance Listen Unit 10 Curiosity and Ignorance Part A : Way to Speak Dialogue 1 A： What’s that? B： You don’t know? It’s a laptop computer. Sometimes people call it a notebook computer. I’m surprised that you’ve never seen one before. A： Well, I have… but I have never seen one so small and compact. I am only familiar with large computers that sit on the top of desks. Do they work the same? B： Of course. Desktop computers and laptop computers function in the same way. A： I really need to learn more about computers, don’t I? Unit 7Superstition * Unit 10 Curiosity and IgnoranceSuperstition and Speak Part A : Way to Speak Dialogue 2 A: I’m curious. My foreign teacher told me that March 17th is St Patrick’s Day. I don’t know what that means. Can you help me? B: I heard that St. Patrick’s Day（圣帕特里克节）is a religious festival that is celebrated in the English-speaking countries in the west, mainly by the people of Irish descent, but also by others. A: How do people celebrate this day? B: Some cities hold parades. There is a superstition that says you must wear green on St Patrick’s Day. If not, others have permission to come up and pinch you. On St Patrick’s Day, everyone who wants to get into the spirit of the day wears green. A: Hmm, it sounds very interesting. B: It’s all just for fun. Part A : Way to Speak Dialogue 3 A: Excuse me, I don’t mean to be nosy, but I wonder if you can tell me how old you are? B: I beg your pardon? A: I was wondering about your age. B: Well, I’m sorry, but that is none of your business. A: I’m sorry . I didn’t mean to offend you. B: Oh, don’t take it personally. I never tell anyone my age. Part A : Way to Speak Dialogue 4 A: Did you hear Xiao Wang? He just asked that foreign lady her age? B: You’re kidding? Doesn’t he know it is impolite to ask a foreigner