You are hiking round the New York city with your brother Sam, and he’s he s too tired to carry the heavy bag. You offer to help. (he may accept / decline the offer)
When you offer to help others or ask for permission to be allowed to do something, you need to consider the type of the task and the relationship between you and your addressee. In another word, different expressions with different degrees of politeness should be used in different contexts.
Pair Work
Page 77 Groups 1 & 2 —— Situations 2 & 8 Groups 3 & 4 —— Situations 3 & 7 Groups 5 —— Situations 4 & 6
Group Discussion (An Interview)
In the 21st century, especially the globalization of the world, more and more youngsters prefer to celebrate western festivals, such as Christmas Day, Valentine s Day, Thanksgiving Day Valentine’s and so on, rather than traditional Chinese festivals. This phenomenon is usually caused by cultural shock. How do you understand cultural shock?
A: Sir, I hope you don’t mind, but would it be at all possible for our class to hold a barbecue here? B: Well, I’m afraid not. A: Well, Sir, you see. We are longing for the barbecue for weeks and I promise to end it before 4:30 and not to barbecue on the lawn. Could you please do me a favor? B: In that case, it’s OK. But make sure not to spit and litter anywhere! A: Certainly. Thanks very much, Sir.
A Speech Contest
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Homework
Role-play 15-minute’s episode performance of classic films. 1. Creation 30% 2. Team Cooperation 30% 3. Expressive Abilities 20% 4. Pronunciation and Intonation 20%
B: Oh, my gosh, it’s that heavy. I can’t breathe. A: Hey, want me to take it ? Okay, come on, give me! B: Oh, would you? Here you are. Thanks. A: Boy, it seems too heavy. I’ll take it for you. B: Oh, no, it’s quite all right. I can manage myself. Thanks all the same.
Unit 6
Offering Assistance and Asking for Permission
I. Lead-in II. Pair work III. Group work IV. Phonetics Learning V . Homework
Offering Assistance
Situation 1
Situation 2
Your class wants to hold a barbecue in a local park. You are trying to get permission from the park’s department on behalf of your class. (he may refuse to give you permission and you have to introduce your explanation)
Situation 2
Molly, a new exchange student from Korea, worries about her poor Chinese. And you offer to help. (she may accept / decline the offer)
B: Lily, I always make mistakes in Chinese phonetic alphabet. I wish mine were as good as yours. A: It’s really difficult for new-learners. Would you like me to teach you some rules and skills? B: Oh, that’s very nice of you. Thank you very much. A: Molly, it seems you have some difficulties in the study of Chinese pinyin. If you don’t mind, I think I can help you. B: Oh, that’s so kind of you. But I really want to have a try by myself. Thanks all the same, though.
Enjoy an Episode
Asking for Permission
Situation 1
It’s around 11:00 pm., your roommate Jack wants to sleep while you are thirsty for a new film on TV. So you ask him for permission. A: Boy, is that all right for me to watch The twilight now? I’ve been waiting for it half a month, you know. B: But I’m so sleepy. And…… A: Well, Jack, I’ll switch off the lights and turn the volume down as much as possible, I promise. Please. B: OK, all right.