Цели и задачи:
- систематизация и обобщение знаний учащихся по теме “Речевое поведение”;
- овладение диалогом этикетного характера;
- развитие умения и навыков чтения и аудирования;
- развитие коммуникативных умений и навыков в процессе говорения.
I. Организационный момент. Введение в тему урока.
We can describe language by using words to talk about grammar (grammatical description). But we can also describe language by saying how it is used. This is the function of the language (functional description).
If I were you, I’d leave now (grammatical description: second conditional, functional description: giving advice).
What other functions of the language do you know?
- asking for and giving advice
- apologising
- ending a conversation
- greeting
- asking for information
- inviting
- offering something
- introducing yourself and others.
So, at today’s lesson we’ll practise these functions and possible responses.
II. Повторение и обобщение теоретического материала.
Everyone is supposed to choose what to say. Our choice of words can be influenced by the situation we are in, by the person we are talking to, and by what we are talking about. Compare these different phrases for asking permission.
Asking permission from a friend:
Is it all right if I use the phone?
Asking permission from the same person, but about a more serious topic:
Do you think I could possibly phone Australia?
Asking permission from a stranger:
Do you mind if I open the window?
The first example was informal and friendly. The second two examples were more formal and polite. There are some rules about when to use an informal phrase and when to use a polite phrase.
Working in groups try to discuss and formulate 3-4 rules when we usually use polite language.
(We use polite language when we:
- talk to strangers or people we don’t know well;
- talk to people who have higher status;
- talk about sensitive topics).
III. Развитие навыков чтения.
Of course, our choice of words depends on the situation, our relationship with the person we are talking to, and what we are talking about. We should respond in an appropriate way, informally or politely and in accordance with how the other person speaks to us first.
If we so not use polite forms, there is a risk that the other person will think we are being rude. We may not get the result from the conversation that we want.
Read the text and say:
What annoys the author, if it could really be a problem when you are in a foreign country, if you think it would be better when you do in Rome as the Romans do?
What pieces of advice would you give to the person?
In which way would you answer his very last question?
Say one thing, mean another
Do you ever get annoyed by people who say one thing but mean another? For example, they say you, “That’s very kind of you, I’d love to”, when you invite them to the cinema, but really they are thinking of an excuse so they can avoid you! People who ask for advice also annoy me. They say things like “What do you think I should do?” but then they don’t listen to what you tell them. Sometimes they don’t even let you answer, but answer themselves! This really gets on my nerves. Politeness is also a problem. When people ask you to open the window, they say “Excuse me, but could you possibly open the window for me?” I prefer to be more direct. Why shouldn’t we just say “Can you open the window?” or something like that? I’ve tried this a few times, but people either look annoyed, or they don’t do what I ask them to. I wonder why?
IV. Развитие навыков аудирования.
Now listen to the tape and try to explain why the man had poor experience in asking for information.
Asking for directions
Have you ever tried asking people for directions? I had to go to London on business recently, and I soon realized that I should have bought a street map. Whenever I followed the directions of passers-by, I got lost. “You can’t miss it”, they would say. “Carry straight on, it’s opposite the bank”. After walking for half an hour, I would realise that I must have gone wrong somewhere. “Could you tell me where the bank is, please?” I would ask someone. I ought to have known that this was a mistake. “Which bank do you mean? I think you should go back to the station…” I now see that I should have taken a taxi. After all, London taxi drivers have to pass a test on their knowledge of its streets. But of course whenever I thought of this, I could not find a taxi. In the end I found the solution. I went up to the first tourists I saw and asked if I could look at their tourist map. They turned out to be from Scotland and they gave me very detailed instructions. The only problem was that I wasn’t able to understand exactly what they said.
V. Активизация лексико-грамматического материала. Тренировочные упражнения.
1. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
a) I’m sorry I broke your keyboard.
apologise
I do apologize for breaking your keyboard.
b) Can you give me directions for the station?
how
Could you tell _____the station?
c) You must be thirsty, so can I offer you some tea?
like
You must be thirsty, so _____.
d) If I were you, I wouldn’t buy a dog.
should
I don’t _____.
e) I’m sure that Jack hasn’t left home yet.
have
Jack _____ home yet.
f) I suppose that this is Trafalgar Square.
be
This _____ Trafalgar Square.
g) Perhaps Jean’s plane was delayed.
been
Jean’s plane _____ delayed.
h) It was unnecessary for you to come early today.
have
You _____ come early today.
2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
a) What’s your opinion of Roger’s new book?
think
What do you think of Roger’s new book?
b) Thank you very much for your help.
am
I _____ for your help.
c) May I leave my bag here?
if
Is it _____ leave my bag here?
d) Let’s go to the beach tomorrow.
we
Why _____ to the beach tomorrow?
e) I like going sailing more than swimming.
rather
I’d _____ swimming.
f) Could you open the window?
think
Do _____ the window?
g) Is it all right if you take care of the children?
mind
Do _____ care of the children?
h) I recommend going by train.
go
I think you _____ by train.
i) Excuse me, I can’t get past you!
in
Excuse me, you _____ way.
j) “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done!” said Carol.
on
Carol congratulated _____ driving test.
3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
a) Can I offer you a lift home?
like
Would you like a lift home?
b) What time does the next train leave?
tell
Could _____ the next train leaves?
c) I think you should sell the car.
I’d
If I _____ the car.
d) Shall I mow the lawn?
to
Would _____ mow the lawn?
e) Am I going the right way for Downwood?
this
Is _____ Downwood?
f) Do you have to make so much noise!
wouldn’t
I _____ so much noise!
g) Let’s go for a pizza.
going
How _____ a pizza?
4. Choose the most suitable response.
a) What do you think of my new car?
- It’s all right I suppose.
- I think a lot.
b) Do you promise to pay me back at the end of the month?
- I’ll pay.
- I promise.
c) Can I use your phone?
- You may not.
- Of course.
d) Where do you suggest I stay?
- I recommend the Hilton.
- Let’s stay at the Hilton.
e) Do you want beer or wine?
- I’d prefer beer, please.
- I’d rather beer, please.
f) I can’t stop worrying about my exam tomorrow.
- That’s all right, never mind.
- I’m sure you’ll do well.
g) Janet, make us some tea, will you?
- No I won’t, I’m afraid.
- I can’t, I’m afraid.
h) Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?
- Oh, sorry.
- No, I wouldn’t.
i) How kind, you really shouldn’t have bothered.
- It was nothing.
- Don’t worry, I didn’t bother.
j) Is it all right if I use your bike?
- Please accept it with my best wishes.
- Sure, go ahead.
5. Choose the most suitable response.
a) Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?
- That would be great.
- Thank you very much for your kind invitation.
b) More coffee anybody?
- Would it be all right if I had some more?
- I’d love some.
c) I wish you wouldn’t smoke in here!
- I don’t agree, I’m afraid.
- Sorry, shall I open the window?
d) Well, it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.
- Yes, I enjoyed talking to you too.
- OK, see you.
e) Could you tell me whether this train stops at Hatfield?
- I believe I could.
- I believe it does.
f) Shall I collect the tickets for you?
- That would be a real help.
- Yes, I think you shall.
g) What would you do in my situation?
- I think you should ask for a loan from the bank.
- I thought you would ask for a loan from the bank.
h) How do you do. I’m Bill Thompson.
- Very well thank you.
- How do you do.
6. Choose the most suitable expression for each situation.
a) You want to invite someone you have just met to go to the theatre with.
- May I go to the theatre?
- Would you like to come to the theatre?
- Do you think you should go to the theatre?
b) You are recommending a new restaurant to a friend.
- You really must try the new Italian restaurant in Green Street.
- You had better try the new Italian restaurant in Green Street.
- You would try the new Italian restaurant in Green Street.
c) Your boss suggests that you work overtime on Saturday, but you don’t want to.
- You must be joking!
- It’s nice of you to ask, but I refuse.
- Sorry, but I have something already arranged.
d) You want to ask the waiter to bring you another drink.
- I’d like another beer, please.
- Excuse me, but do you think I could take another beer?
- You can bring me a beer if you like.
e) You want someone to move out of the way.
- Look out!
- Excuse me!
- Pardon!
f) You greet a friend you haven’t seen for a few weeks.
- Hello Pauline, how do you do?
- Hello Pauline, what’s going on?
- Hello Pauline, how are you?
g) You are sitting on a bus and want the person in front of you to shut the window.
- Could you shut the window, please?
- May I shut the window, please?
- Do you want to shut the window, please?
h) You want to know how to get to the station, and you ask a stranger.
- Tell me, where is the station?
- Do you mind telling me where the station is?
- Could you tell me the way to the station, please?
i) You want some advice from a friend.
- What do you think I should do?
- Tell me what I must do.
- What could you do if you were me?
j) You ask your boss for permission to leave work early.
- Do you mind leaving early?
- Is it all right if I go now?
- I’m off now, bye!
VI. Развитие умений диалогической речи.
Invite your friend/teacher to go somewhere. He accepts/refuses your invitation.
Introduce your friend to your parents/school teacher.
Ask the police-officer/stranger the way to the nearest café/theatre/bank.
VII. Заключительный этап урока. Подведение итогов.