A. Talk time
A. 對(duì)話時(shí)間
Disagreeing in a polite way
以一種禮貌的方式表達(dá)不同意見
Disagreeing with people in a polite way is a very important skill. In discussions, we need to be able to disagree and present our own opinions in a friendly way.
以禮貌的方式表達(dá)與人不同的意見是一個(gè)非常重要的技能。在討論中,我們要求不同意(對(duì)方意見),并以友好的方式表達(dá)自己的意見。
I like O. Henry's short stories. All of them are very interesting.
我喜歡歐?亨利的短篇小說,它們都很有意思。
Perhaps you're right, but I think some of the stories are too simple.
也許你是對(duì)的,但我覺得有些故事過于簡單。
I'm sorry, but I don't agree. I think his stories are out of date.
抱歉,但我不認(rèn)同,我覺得他的故事已經(jīng)過時(shí)了。
Read the conversation below and practise it in pairs. Pay attention to the words in blue.
閱讀下面的對(duì)話并結(jié)伴練習(xí),注意藍(lán)色的字詞。
Wendy: I love reading short stories. “The gifts” is fantastic.
Wendy:我喜歡讀短篇小說,《禮物》真是太棒了。
Jim: I'm sorry. But I'm afraid I didn't enjoy it very much. The story is too simple.
Jim:抱歉,恐怕我沒有那么喜歡,這個(gè)故事太簡單了。
Wendy: I'm sorry, but I don't agree. I love the surprise ending. I also like Della and Jim. They gave up something for each other. It was really touching.
Wendy:不好意思,我不同意,我喜歡它意外驚喜的結(jié)局,我也很喜歡 Della 和 Jim。他們?yōu)榱藢?duì)方而放棄了一些東西,這真的很感人。
Jim: Perhaps you're right, but I think the story is out of date. No one keeps a watch on a chain any more.
Jim:也許你是對(duì)的,但我覺得這個(gè)故事過時(shí)了,沒有人還留著鏈表了。
Wendy: I'm sorry that you feel that way. It may be old, but many people still think it's a moving story.
Wendy:抱歉讓你有這樣的感覺。它可能是老了,但許多人仍然認(rèn)為這是一個(gè)動(dòng)人的故事。
B. Speak up
B. 大聲說
In groups, talk about the kinds of gifts you usually give on special days. Use the pictures and the questions below to help you. Follow the example.
分組討論在特殊的日子你們通常送的各種禮物。使用下面的圖片和問題來幫助你們,依照例子。
S1: What kinds of gifts do you give to your mother on Mother's Day?
S1:母親節(jié)你給你媽媽送什么禮物?
S2: I usually choose some flowers.
S2:我通常選擇一些花。
S1: Does she like you gift?
S1:她喜歡你的禮物嗎?
S2: Yes, she likes it very much.
S2:是的,她非常喜歡。
S1: What do you say when you give her the flowers?
S1:當(dāng)你給她時(shí)你說些什么?
S2: I often say, “Mum, I love you.”
S2:我通常說:“媽媽,我愛你。”