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Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?
Look and say
Who is more polite? Why?
Pardon me, could you please tell me where to park my car?
Where’s the post office?
A.Where are the restrooms?
B.Excuse me, could you please tell me where the
restrooms are?
A.Is there beef, chicken or potatoes in the restaurant?
B.Pardon me, I wonder if there’s beef, chicken or
potatoes in the restaurant?
A.When does the class begin ?
B.Excuse me, do you know when the class begins?
At school
In a restaurant (when order food)
In a park
Why?
Which request do you choose?
Lead-in
Did you go to an amusement park?
Do you want to try these in the amusement park?
Reading
[At the bustling amusement park, Sarah and Jake found themselves lost among the sea of attractions.]
Sarah: Excuse me, could you please suggest where the restroom is? I really need to freshen up.
Jake: Sure, let’s ask that staff member beside the popcorn stand. They might know.
Sarah: Great idea! Let’s rush over before the next show starts.
[Approaching the attendant, Sarah politely made her request.]
Sarah: Hello, could you kindly direct us to the nearest restroom?
Attendant: Of course! Head east towards the central fountain, and you’ll pass by the restrooms on your left. They’re quite convenient and uncrowded.
Jake: Thank you so much for the helpful directions! By the way, could you also suggest an inexpensive and fascinating ride that’s not too crowded?
Attendant: I’d recommend the carousel near the east entrance. It’s both fascinating and budget-friendly.
Sarah: Perfect! Could you please confirm if we’re heading in the correct direction?
Attendant: Absolutely. Just continue straight this way, and you’ll see the carousel on your right.
Jake: Thanks again for your help. Could you also provide the park’s address in case we get separated?
Attendant: Certainly. The park’s address is 123 Fun Street. Have a great time exploring!
How many parts are there in the article?
Read the article quickly. Then answer the following question.
Fast Reading
Two
[At the bustling amusement park, Sarah and Jake found themselves lost among the sea of attractions.]
Sarah: Excuse me, could you please suggest where the restroom is? I really need to freshen up.
Jake: Sure, let’s ask that staff member beside the popcorn stand. They might know.
Sarah: Great idea! Let’s rush over before the next show starts.
reading
Read the first part, true or false the sentence.
F
Careful Reading
They decide to ask that staff member beside the ice cream stand.
[Approaching the attendant, Sarah politely made her request.]
Sarah: Hello, could you kindly direct us to the nearest restroom?
Attendant: Of course! Head east towards the central fountain, and you’ll pass by the restrooms on your left. They’re quite convenient and uncrowded.
Jake: Thank you so much for the helpful directions! By the way, could you also suggest an inexpensive and fascinating ride that’s not too crowded?
Attendant: I’d recommend the carousel near the east entrance. It’s both fascinating and budget-friendly.
Sarah: Perfect! Could you please confirm if we’re heading in the correct direction?
Attendant: Absolutely. Just continue straight this way, and you’ll see the carousel on your right.
Jake: Thanks again for your help. Could you also provide the park’s address in case we get separated?
Attendant: Certainly. The park’s address is 123 Fun Street. Have a great time exploring!
reading
1.Which ride did the attendant suggest ?
Read the second part and answer the question.
The carousel near the east entrance.
2.What’s the address of the park ?
The park’s address is 123 Fun Street.
[At the bustling amusement park, Sarah and Jake found themselves lost among the sea of attractions.]
Sarah: Excuse me, could you please suggest where the restroom is? I really need to freshen up.
Jake: Sure, let’s ask that staff member beside the popcorn stand. They might know.
Sarah: Great idea! Let’s rush over before the next show starts.
Language Point
eg: I suggest that we wait a day or two.
eg: All the evidence suggests that he stole the money.
v.使人认为/想到;表明
v.建议
Are you suggesting that I am lazy?
v.暗示,言下之意是说
suggestion cn. 建议
My physics teacher often gives me some useful suggestions.
He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date.
(向某人)建议某事suggest sth (to sb)
建议做某事suggest doing sth
suggest + that从句 (此时宾语从句用虚拟语气,即谓语动词用“(should)+ V原”)
suggest sb to do sth. (×)
Language Point
Have a try
1.Barry suggested _______ medicine in a disaster survival kit.
A.to put B.put C.putting D.to putting
2.I’m not good at math. Can you give me some ________ to improve it?
A.suggestion B.questions C.operations D.examinations
[At the bustling amusement park, Sarah and Jake found themselves lost among the sea of attractions.]
Sarah: Excuse me, could you please suggest where the restroom is? I really need to freshen up.
Jake: Sure, let’s ask that staff member beside the popcorn stand. They might know.
Sarah: Great idea! Let’s rush over before the next show starts.
Language Point
eg: He sat beside her all night.
prep:在...旁边
We have lots of things in common besides music.
I don’t really wan to go. Besides, it’s too late now.
易混淆besides
除...之外(还); 此外,也
besides除...外,包含在内
except 除...外,包含在外
apart from 除...外,两者均可
除了足球,我喜欢一切运动。
除足球外,你还喜欢哪些运动?
考点辨析:besides/except/apart from
I like all sports except/apart from football.
What other sports do you like besides/apart from football?
Have a try
1.I wonder if there is ______ underground parking lot ______ the bank?
A.a; besides B.an; beside C.the; beside D.the; besides
2.—My father thinks using mobile phones is a waste of time. ________, it’s harmful to my mind and body.
—So does my father. He refuses to let me have a phone of my own.
A.Instead B.Therefore C.However D.Besides
[At the bustling amusement park, Sarah and Jake found themselves lost among the sea of attractions.]
Sarah: Excuse me, could you please suggest where the restroom is? I really need to freshen up.
Jake: Sure, let’s ask that staff member beside the popcorn stand. They might know.
Sarah: Great idea! Let’s rush over before the next show starts.
Language Point
eg:He rushed to review his lessons after dinner.
v.迅速移动;急促
赶紧做某事 rush to do sth.
eg: You must be careful while driving at rush hour.
n.仓促;急促
匆忙地 in a rush
Have a try
1. —Anna, hurry up! The movie will start soon.
—Oh, it is 7 o’clock now. We have enough time. There is no need to________.
A.develop B.rush C.increase D.improve
2.The soldier rushed into the room _________ the baby in the fire.
A.to save B.saving C.and save D.saved
[Approaching the attendant, Sarah politely made her request.]
Sarah: Hello, could you kindly direct us to the nearest restroom?
Attendant: Of course! Head east towards the central fountain, and you’ll pass by the restrooms on your left. They’re quite convenient and uncrowded.
Language Point
eg:I politely refused their invitation.
adv.有礼貌地;客气地
词变:polite adj. 有礼貌的,客气的
impolite adj. 无礼的,粗鲁的
politeness n. 有礼貌,礼貌的行为
Have a try
1.If we want to be a ________ visitor in a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help ________.
A.politely, polite B.polite, politely C.politely, politely
2.—Does my question sound ________ enough?
—I don‘t think so. You can ask more ________ by using “could”.
A.politely; politely B.politely; polite
C.polite; politely D.polite; polite
[Approaching the attendant, Sarah politely made her request.]
Sarah: Hello, could you kindly direct us to the nearest restroom?
Attendant: Of course! Head east towards the central fountain, and you’ll pass by the restrooms on your left. They’re quite convenient and uncrowded.
Language Point
The room is a bit small, so Carla made a request for a larger one.
cn. 要求;请求(后常接介词for)
eg:
She requested some stamps from Li Ming.
They requested him to fold his clothes.
She requested that we finish the work on time.
v. 要求;请求
(向某人)请求某事/某物request sth (from sb)
请求某人做某事request sb to do sth
request+ that从句 (从句的谓语动词用虚拟语气, should +动词原形, should 可以省略
Have a try
1.—Can I order a super large cake in your shop?
—Yes, sir. We will do everything at our customers’ ________.
A.needs B.requests C.wishes D.hopes
2.—Jack, you’ve grown up. You shouldn’t always request money ________ your parents.
—Sorry, I won’t.
A.from B.with C.by D.about
[Approaching the attendant, Sarah politely made her request.]
Sarah: Hello, could you kindly direct us to the nearest restroom?
Attendant: Of course! Head east towards the central fountain, and you’ll pass by the restrooms on your left. They’re quite convenient and uncrowded.
Language Point
①eg:A new manager has been appointed to direct the project.
v.管理;监督;指导
②eg:The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg.
③eg:Could you direct me to the station?
v.导演(戏剧或电影);指挥(管弦乐队)
v.给(某人)指路;为(某人)领路
④eg:You'll have to get used to his direct manner.
⑤eg:His death was a direct result of your action.
adj.直接的;亲自的;亲身的
adj.直爽的;直率的;坦率的
Language Point
词变:directly adv. 直接地
indirect adj. 间接的
director n.导演
direction n. 方向,方位
Have a try
1.Excuse me, can you show me the way to the museum? I can’t find the correct ________.
A.introduction B.station C.information D.direction
2.—How can I keep the food?
—It should be stored in a cool and dry places, away from ________ sunlight.
A.normal B.active C.direct D.wide
3.It will sound much more to ask people in a(n) way.
A.polite; directly B.impolite; directly
C.polite; indirect D.impolite; indirect
[Approaching the attendant, Sarah politely made her request.]
Sarah: Hello, could you kindly direct us to the nearest restroom?
Attendant: Of course! Head east towards the central fountain, and you’ll pass by the restrooms on your left. They’re quite convenient and uncrowded.
Language Point
eg:
1.With the development of 5G, Huawei makes people's life more convenient.
2.It's convenient for people to buy tickets online.
It's convenient (for sb.) to do sth.(对某人来说)做...很方便
adj 便利的,方便的
词变: convenience n.方便,便利
inconvenient adj. 不便的,打扰的
[Approaching the attendant, Sarah politely made her request.]
Sarah: Hello, could you kindly direct us to the nearest restroom?
Attendant: Of course! Head east towards the central fountain, and you’ll pass by the restrooms on your left. They’re quite convenient and uncrowded.
Language Point
eg:Can you tell me how to find an uncrowded beach ?
adj. 宽敞的;不拥挤的,人少的
词变: crowded adj 拥挤的,塞满的
crowd n. 人群,观众
Have a try
1.Our city is going to have its subway. That will make people’s life more ______.
A.convenience B.convenient C.inconvenient
2.AI technology (人工智能技术) has made it more ________ for teachers to correct the test papers.
A.convenient B.comfortable C.direct D.successful
3.The park is becoming much more ________, for more and more children go camping there.
A.crowded B.peaceful C.traditional
43Let’s take this bus instead. It’s ________. There are fewer people on it.
A.crowded B.clean C.big D.uncrowded
Attendant: I’d recommend the carousel near the east entrance. It’s both fascinating and budget-friendly.
Sarah: Perfect! Could you please confirm if we’re heading in the correct direction?
Attendant: Absolutely. Just continue straight this way, and you’ll see the carousel on your right.
Jake: Thanks again for your help. Could you also provide the park’s address in case we get separated?
Attendant: Certainly. The park’s address is 123 Fun Street. Have a great time exploring!
Language Point
eg:The movie was so fascinating that it held my attention right to the very end.
adj. 极有吸引力的,迷人的
词变:fascinate v.使着迷,入迷
fascinated adj.着迷的;被深深吸引的
fascinatingly adv.极有吸引力地;迷人地
fascination n.魅力;魔力;入迷
Attendant: I’d recommend the carousel near the east entrance. It’s both fascinating and budget-friendly.
Sarah: Perfect! Could you please confirm if we’re heading in the correct direction?
Attendant: Absolutely. Just continue straight this way, and you’ll see the carousel on your right.
Jake: Thanks again for your help. Could you also provide the park’s address in case we get separated?
Attendant: Certainly. The park’s address is 123 Fun Street. Have a great time exploring!
Language Point
①eg:Only one of the answers is correct.
②eg:Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find.
adj. 正确的,无误的;恰当的,合适的;
v. 改正,纠正;批改;指出错误;
Attendant: I’d recommend the carousel near the east entrance. It’s both fascinating and budget-friendly.
Sarah: Perfect! Could you please confirm if we’re heading in the correct direction?
Attendant: Absolutely. Just continue straight this way, and you’ll see the carousel on your right.
Jake: Thanks again for your help. Could you also provide the park’s address in case we get separated?
Attendant: Certainly. The park’s address is 123 Fun Street. Have a great time exploring!
Language Point
eg:What's your name and address?
n. 地址,住址
eg: tonight's televised presidential address
今晚总统的电视演讲
n. 演讲,演说;
Have a try
1.—The sight of our hometown never fails to impress visitors.
—So it is. It’s so ________.
A.available B.crowded C.fascinating D.tiring
2.Before handing in your paper, check if your name and number are _________.
A.direct B.correct C.special D.convenient
3.—I want to visit you this weekend, Judy. Can you tell me your ________?
—Of course. I’m looking forward to your coming.
A.hobby B.menu C.address D.diary
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