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Section A (2d&GF-4c) Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are? 1 To learn to use Objective clauses with wh- questions. I wonder where we should go next. Use Objective clauses with wh- questions to ask for information politely. Could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening? 2 He Wei Alice Alice, an American, has gone to China. I can see a swing ride. Where can you see it? In an amusement park. Look and guess What can you see in this picture? Watch the video and answer the questions. What’s the amusement park called? 2. Who is from China? 3. Is Alice looking for a place to rest? 4. What is the meaning of “restroom”? Fun Times Park. He Wei. No. She’s looking for a restroom. It means toilet or washroom/bathroom. 2d Where does Alice want to go before they try the rides? He Wei _ Alice because he thinks Alice wants to _. misunderstands Listen and answer have a rest Chinese people normally say _ in English instead of “restroom”. “toilet” or “washroom” Culture difference 1.What does the word “restroom” mean in He Wei’s mind? A place for taking a rest. 2.What does the word “restroom” really mean? It means toilet or washroom. 3.Why does He Wei misunderstand Alice? Because Chinese people don’t often use the word “restroom”. 英语中常见表示“厕所”的委婉表达有:restroom, washroom, bathroom, Men, Men’s, Men’s room, Women, Women’s, Ladies’, comfort room等。委婉表达“上厕所”的说法有:May I go to the restroom?或May I wash my hands? restroom/ washroom/ bathroom(家用带洗浴的卫生间)/ toilet(英式) restroom: public (美式) bathroom: private He Wei: This is Fun Times Park, the biggest amusement park in our city! Alice: I’m excited to try the rides! He Wei: What should we start with? There’s Space World, Water World, Animal World… Alice: Before we decide, could you first tell me where the restrooms are? He Wei: Pardon? Restroom? You want to rest? But we haven’t even started yet! Alice: Oh no, I don’t mean that. I mean… you know, a washroom or bathroom. He Wei: Hmm…so you mean…the toilet? Alice: Yes! Sorry,