Lesson 19 Sold out（课件）新概念英语第二册

Lesson 19 Sold out New Concept English 2 First listen and then answer the question When will the writer see the play? New Concept English 2 “The play may begin at any moment,” I said. “It may have begun already,” Susan answered. I hurried to the ticket office. “May I have two tickets please?” I asked. “I’m sorry, we’ve sold out,” the girl said. “What a pity!” Susan exclaimed. Just then, a man hurried to the ticket office. “Can I return these two tickets?” he asked. “Certainly” the girl said. I went back to the ticket office at once. “Could I have those two tickets please?” I asked. “Certainly,” the girl said, “ but they’re for next Wednesday’s performance. Do you still want them?” “I might as well have them,” I said sadly. New Concept English 2 New words ticket office: 售票处 exclaim: [iks‘kleim] 大声说，惊叫 pity: [’piti] 可惜的事，遗憾的事 New Concept English 2 Notes 1. may +动词原形 表示可能发生的事 2. may +动词完成时 表示可能已经发生的事 3. sell out 脱销，卖完 4. What a pity! 5. might as well 还是…好 比may as well语气委婉 New Concept English 2 About can/could/may/might ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ a. They can be used to request permission. Can is usual among friends and equals; Could and may are both common “polite” forms; Might suggests hesitation, trying to be very polite (as to one’s superior) May I ask you a question? Can I help you? New Concept English 2 b. may/might +动词原形 表示对现在或将来的推测 may 比 might 的可能性大 He may come tomorrow. He might come tomorrow. may/might +完成时 表示对过去的推测 He may have telephoned last night. He might have telephoned last night. About can/could/may/might ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ New Concept English 2 c. may/might as well+动词原形 表示 “还是…好 ” “不妨” I may / might as well come with you. I might as well have them. About can/could/may/might ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ New Concept English 2 Structure 1. The play may begin at any moment. It _. a. has begun b. won’t begin for a long time c. hasn’t begun yet d. began a long time ago 2. May I have two tickets please? _ two ticket