Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?
Section A 1b
Listen and complete the conversations in the picture in 1a.
Conversation l
Excuse me, could you tell me where I can buy some stamps?
Yes. There’s a post office on center Street.
Oh, could you tell me how to get to Center Street?
Sure. You see that bank there?
Hmm…oh, yes
Just go past the bank and then turn right. The post office is on the right, next to the library
Thanks a lot!
Conversation 2
Excuse me, do you know where I can get a dictionary?
Sure. There’s a bookstore on Main Street.
Oh, could you please tell me how to get there?
Yes. Go along Center Street and then turn left on Main Street. Then you will see the bookstore on the other side of the street.
Thanks! Do you know when the bookstore closes today?
I think it closes at 7:00 p.m. today.
Section A 2a
Listen. You will hear some of the directions below. Number the directions in the order you hear them
Excuse me, can you tell me where I can buy some medicine?
Yes, there’s a supermarket in this shopping center
Do you know how to go there?
Yes. Go to the second floor and then…then turn left. Let’s see…Then go past the bookstore. And umm…the supermarket is between the flower store and the bookstore.You should be able to get medicine there.
OK, great. Oh, and one more thing. Do you know when this shopping center closes tonight?
I’m not sure, but you can ask for information over there.
OK, thanks a lot.
You’re welcome.
Section A 2b
Listen again. Draw a line in the picture above to show how the boy walks to the supermarket.
Excuse me, can you tell me where I can buy some medicine?
Yes, there’s a supermarket in this shopping center.
Do you know how to go there?
Yes. Go to the second floor and then…then turn left. Let’s see…Then go past the bookstore. And umm…the supermarket is between the flower store and the bookstore. You should be able to get medicine there.
OK, great. Oh, and one more thing. Do you know when this shopping center closes tonight?
I’m not sure, but you can ask for information over there.
OK, thanks a lot.
You’re welcome.
Section A 2d
Role-play the conversation.
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 toilets?
Alice: Yes! Sorry, maybe people in China don't often use the word “restroom” when they speak English.
He Wei: that's Right, In China, we normally say "toilet" or "washroom" in English .Anyway, they're over there.
Alice: OK. I'll be quick!
He Wei: No problem you don’t need to rush!
Section B 1c
Listen to the conversations and complete the sentences.
Conversation 1
Could you tell me where there’s a good place to eat?
Of course. There are a lot of good restaurants in Sunville.
What kind of food are you looking for?
I’d like fresh vegetables.
I’d try Green Land. They have delicious salads.
Conversation 2
Do you know if there are any public restrooms around here?
Yes. You’ll find some at the corner of Market and Middle Streets.
Umm…are they clean?
Oh, yes. They’re very clean.
Conversation 3
Could you tell me if there is a good museum in Sunville?
Well, we have several.
What kind of museums do you like—History? Science? A children’s museum?What about history? I like history museums. They’re fascinating
Oh, Dad! History museums are boring. Let’s go to a science museum.
Science? We always go to science museums. I want to go to a children’s museum. They’re more fun
Well, I’m too old for a children’s museum. Why don’t we go to an art museum?
Why don’t you go to the computer museum? There are a lot of fun things for children there. You can learn all about the history of computers, as well as learn about science
That’s a great idea! Let’s go to the computer museum.
Section B 1d
Listen again. Check your answers in 1c.
Conversation 1
Could you tell me where there’s a good place to eat?
Of course. There are a lot of good restaurants in Sunville.
What kind of food are you looking for?
I’d like fresh vegetables.
I’d try Green Land. They have delicious salads.
Conversation 2
Do you know if there are any public restrooms around here?
Yes. You’ll find some at the corner of Market and Middle Streets.
Umm…are they clean?
Oh, yes. They’re very clean.
Conversation 3
Could you tell me if there is a good museum in Sunville?
Well, we have several. What kind of museums do you like—History? Science?
A children’s museum?
What about history? I like history museums. They’re fascinating.
Oh, Dad! History museums are boring. Let’s go to a science museum.
Science? We always go to science museums. I want to go to a children’s museum. They’re more fun.
Well, I’m too old for a children’s museum. Why don’t we go to an art museum?
Why don’t you go to the computer museum? There are a lot of fun things for children there. You can learn all about the history of computers, as well as learn about science.
That’s a great idea! Let’s go to the computer museum.
Section B 2b
Read the article underline the topic sentence for each paragraph.
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. 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 your classmates because you know them well. However, If you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip?”, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?”, this will sound much more polite.
Usually polite questions are longer. They include expressions such as “Could you please ...?” or “May I ask ...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address?” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.”
Sometimes we even need to spend time leading into a request. For example, we might first say to a stranger “Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me”
or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but ...” before asking for help.
It might seem more difficult to speak politely than directly. However, it is important to learn how to use the right language in different situations. This will help you communicate better with other people.
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Section A 1b
听录音，完成图片中1a的对话。
对话1
请问，你能告诉我哪里可以买到邮票吗?
可以。中心街上有一家邮局。
哦，那你能告诉我怎么去中心街吗?
当然可以。你看到那边的银行了吗?
嗯……哦，是的。
从银行旁边走过去然后右转。邮局在右边，图书馆旁边。
非常感谢!
对话2
请问，你知道哪里可以买到一本字典吗?
当然。主街上有一家书店。
哦，那你能告诉我怎么去那里吗?
可以。沿着中心街走，然后在主街左转。之后你会看到书店在街的另一边。
谢谢!你知道书店今天什么时候关门吗?
我想它今天晚上7点关门。
Section A 2a
听录音。你会听到下面的一些指示。按照你听到的顺序给指示编号。
请问，你能告诉我哪里可以买到药吗?
可以，这个购物中心里有一家超市。
你知道怎么去那里吗?
是的。去二楼然后……左转。让我想想……然后经过书店。嗯……超市在花店和书店之间。你应该能在那里买到药。
好的，太棒了。哦，还有一件事。你知道这个购物中心今晚什么时候关门吗?
我不确定，但你可以去那边问问。
好的，非常感谢。
不客气。
Section A 2b
再听一遍。在上面的图片中画一条线，表示男孩如何走到超市。
请问，你能告诉我哪里可以买到药吗?
可以，这个购物中心里有一家超市。
你知道怎么去那里吗?
是的。去二楼然后……左转。让我想想……然后经过书店。嗯……超市在花店和书店之间。你应该能在那里买到药。
好的，太棒了。哦，还有一件事。你知道这个购物中心今晚什么时候关门吗?
我不确定，但你可以去那边问问。
好的，非常感谢。
不客气。
Section A 2d
角色扮演对话。
何伟：这是欢乐时光公园，我们城市最大的游乐园!
爱丽丝：我很兴奋想试试那些游乐设施!
何伟：我们应该从哪里开始?有太空世界、水世界、动物世界……
爱丽丝：在我们决定之前，你能先告诉我洗手间在哪里吗?
何伟：什么?洗手间?你想休息吗?但我们还没开始玩呢!
爱丽丝：哦，不，我不是那个意思。我是说……你知道，就是洗手间或浴室。
何伟：嗯……所以你是说……厕所?
爱丽丝：是的!抱歉，可能中国人用英语时不太常用“restroom”这个词。
何伟：对，在中国，我们通常用英语说“toilet”或“washroom”。不管怎样，它们就在那边。
爱丽丝：好的。我会很快的!
何伟：没问题，你不用着急!
Section B 1c
听对话，完成句子。
对话1
请问你知道哪里有好吃的地方吗?
当然。桑维尔有很多不错的餐厅。
你想找什么样的食物?
我想吃新鲜的蔬菜。
那你可以试试绿地餐厅。他们的沙拉很美味。
对话2
你知道这附近有没有公共洗手间吗?
有。你会在市场街和中街的交叉口找到一些。
嗯……它们干净吗?
哦，是的。它们非常干净。
对话3
请问桑维尔有没有好的博物馆?
嗯，我们有几个。
你喜欢哪种博物馆——历史的?科学的?儿童博物馆?历史的怎么样?我喜欢历史博物馆。它们很吸引人。
哦，爸爸!历史博物馆很无聊。我们去科学博物馆吧。
科学?我们总是去科学博物馆。我想去儿童博物馆。它们更有趣。
嗯，我年纪太大了，不适合去儿童博物馆。我们为什么不去艺术博物馆呢?
你们为什么不去计算机博物馆呢?那里有很多适合孩子的有趣东西。你们可以了解计算机的历史，还可以学习科学知识。
好主意!我们去计算机博物馆吧。
Section B 1d
再听一遍。检查你在1c中的答案。
对话1
请问你知道哪里有好吃的地方吗?
当然。桑维尔有很多不错的餐厅。
你想找什么样的食物?
我想吃新鲜的蔬菜。
那你可以试试绿地餐厅。他们的沙拉很美味。
对话2
你知道这附近有没有公共洗手间吗?
有。你会在市场街和中街的交叉口找到一些。
嗯……它们干净吗?
哦，是的。它们非常干净。
对话3
请问桑维尔有没有好的博物馆?
嗯，我们有几个。你喜欢哪种博物馆——历史的?科学的?
儿童博物馆?
历史的怎么样?我喜欢历史博物馆。它们很吸引人。
哦，爸爸!历史博物馆很无聊。我们去科学博物馆吧。
科学?我们总是去科学博物馆。我想去儿童博物馆。它们更有趣。
嗯，我年纪太大了，不适合去儿童博物馆。我们为什么不去艺术博物馆呢?
你们为什么不去计算机博物馆呢?那里有很多适合孩子的有趣东西。你们可以了解计算机的历史，还可以学习科学知识。
好主意!我们去计算机博物馆吧。
Section B 2b
阅读文章，并为每段画出主题句。
请问可以……吗?
当你访问一个国家时，知道如何礼貌地寻求帮助是很重要的。例如，你可能会问“洗手间在哪里?”或者“请问你能告诉我洗手间在哪里吗?”
这两个都是类似的问路请求。两者都是正确的，但第一个听起来不那么礼貌。那是因为它是一个非常直接的问题。仅仅正确地提问是不够的。我们还需要学习如何在寻求帮助时保持礼貌。
好的说话者会根据不同的情况改变他们的说话方式。他们使用的表达方式可能取决于他们正在与谁交谈或他们彼此了解的程度。向你的同学直接提问是可以的，因为你很了解他们。然而，如果你对你的老师说：“学校旅行是什么时候?”，这可能会听起来不礼貌。但如果你说：“请问，韦斯特先生，你知道学校旅行是什么时候吗?”，这会听起来更有礼貌。
通常，礼貌的问题会更长一些。它们包括诸如“请问你能……吗?”或“我可以问……吗?”这样的表达。说“彼得，请问你能告诉我你的电子邮件地址吗?”比说“彼得，告诉我你的电子邮件地址。”听起来更有礼貌。
有时我们甚至需要花时间引出请求。例如，我们可能会先对陌生人说：“请问，你能帮我一下吗?”或“很抱歉打扰你，但是……”然后再请求帮助。
礼貌地表达可能比直接表达更难。然而，学习如何在不同情况下使用恰当的语言非常重要。这将帮助你与他人更好地沟通。
