新目标九年级Unit 3 could you please tell me where the restrooms areUnit 3 Section B 2a-2d.ppt

Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are? Sure, go east along this street, then you’ll see it. Could you please tell me where the nearest bank is? You are a tourist in a city, you want to know something about the city. And do you know where the biggest hospital is? Sure. Walk along this street, the restaurant is on you right. Can you tell me if there is a delicious restaurant near here? Go down this street, turn left at the first crossing, you will see it. After dinner, I want to buy a pair of shoes, would you mind telling me where the nearest supermarket is? It’s over there, just across from you. Haha! I see it. Thank you very much! You are welcome. 2a Where do you need to make polite requests? Think of some possible situations. Discuss them with your partner. politely direction request correct polite direct speaker whom impolite address underground parking lot adv. 礼貌地；客气地 n. 方向；方位 n.v. 要求；请求 adj. 正确的；恰当的 adj. 有礼貌的；客气的 adj. 直接的；直率的 n. 讲（某种语言的人） pron. 谁；什么人 adj. 不礼貌的 n. 住址；地址；通讯处 adj. 地下的；n. 地铁 停车场；停车区 Words Review Using suitable language使用恰当的语言 In different situations, you need to choose and use suitable language based on cultural knowledge. 在不同的情况下，你需要选择并使用基于文 化知识的恰当语言。 Could You Please ...? When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, you may ask“ Where are the restrooms?” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” These are similar requests for directions. Both are correct, but the first one sounds less polite. 2b Read the article and underline the topic sentence for each paragraph. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite when we ask for help. Good speakers change the way they speak in different situations. The expressions they use might depend on whom they are speaking to or how well they know each other. It is all right to ask direct questions to you