小组课笔记(中级6)

选择酒店

Target language

hotel facilities: balcony, business center, conference room, jacuzzi, laundry service, massage/spa, restaurant, satellite TV, swimming pool, wireless internet

Final task

Students will discuss which hotel facilities they think are essential and which are an added bonus.

I like it very much.

a lot of fun, very interesting

 in myopinion

 I don't like to travel outside

internet

 all kinds ofinformation

pieces of information

 I think I choose

 I am choosing

 The hotel has a swimming pool

be + verb-ing = progressive, continuous

Terry:  facilities (pronunciation)

for young for youngpeople

 massage (pronunciation)

morning call service

added bonus

essential

Terry:use the jacuzzi

 All the service people have a smile.

 when it doesn'thave a bathroom

Target language:

 hotel facilities: balcony, business center, conference room, jacuzzi, laundry service, massage/spa, restaurant, satellite TV, swimming pool, wireless internet

Camping

it is a little noisy

If I travel to another city

write a lot of reports

I can't communicate with my customers

I wash clothese veryday

I think that Wi-Fi is very important and necessary.

I also think that laundry service is very important because I wash clothes everyday.

we can use the jacuzzi to relax ourselves

We can see a beautiful scenery

free airport transportation for going and coming back.

Which do you think are the  most important facilities

air condition, balcony. are important to me

...the jacuzzi and other services

A quiet environment is very important

Sometimes I send emails to my clients

Sometimes the hotel doesn't have a restaurant

描述人际关系

Actions to show love;

Holding hands

Kissing

Calling each-other pet names

Eye catching

Hugging

Phrases;

Chat somebody up

Split up with somebody - Break up to somebody

Ask somebody out

Have a row (argument) with someone

A mutual breakup - when two people agree to break up

'We argue over silly little things'

Final task;

It was a warm evening in July and Michael is walking in the street alone,

Daniella was at the end of the road and the moonlight was shining on her,

She was enjoying the night view and suddenly she forgot about the people around her and bumped into Michael,

Michael was really shocked and he didn't know what to do,

When he first saw Daniella he thought "wow, what a beautiful girl, she's the one I've been looking for",

Daniella felt so embarrassed and kept apologising to Michael, 

Michael said "it doesn't matter, may I have your name please?"

进行投诉

VOCABULARY

chipped

leaking

stained

torn/ripped

doesn't work/malfunctioning

broken

shrunken

rotten

spoiled

bugged

fake

crushed

GRAMMAR

The two of them are broken.  = they are broken NOW

The two of them were broken. = they are broken in the PAST

The cup is broken. = it is broken NOW

The cup was broken. = it was broken in the PAST

The fruit is rotten. I would like to return them.

 I'm sorry to hear about this.

事故与伤害

Common accidents around the house

cutting your hand on a knife

burning yourself on something hot e.g. oven, pan

slipping in the bathroom

hitting your head on cupboards

burning your mouth on hot food

Accidents

tripped on

slipped on

ran into

Injuries

bruised

broke

cut

Examples

I ran into the wall and broke my nose.

I fell down on the road and broke my arm.

I cut my finger on some paper when I was printing some documents.

When I was taking a shower, I slipped on the floor and bruised my arm.

I tripped on the stairs and broke my leg.

Corrections

I was focused on my meeting

I was on my business trip

When I was taking a shower

Your mum said that you broke your arm

Accidents and injuries

Verbs to describe accidents:tripped on, ran into, slipped on

Injuries:bruise, broke, cut

I have hurt myself before.

present perfect tense:

I have hurt myself.

simple past tense:

We rode a bike for 30 km.

Accidents = verb = event that caused the injury 

tripped on

slipped on

ran into

fell down

explode

stub your toes = to injure your toes while kicking something too hard

Injuries = noun/adjective  = the result of an accident

bruised

broke

burn

bleed

fractured

kick = NOT an accident

to kick a stone = NOT an accident = to use your foot to move a stone and not be injured in any way

We kick a ball.

to stub

to kick something too hard = to stub your toe

I stubbed all my toes on the rock.

I stubbed all my toes on the rock.

Relative adverbs:

I hurt myself when I was riding a bike.

拒绝要求

Lesson Language

I’m afraid that ______.

I’m sorry, but _____.

I doubt that _____.

I doubt we can do that by then.

I’m afraid we won’t be able to that for you.

Sorry, As I said, I don’t think that’ll be possible.

I’m sorry, I just don’t think that I can do that for you. 

Model Sentences

Sorry, I have no time I am working on an important project.

I have dinner plans with my family.

I never refuse to do anything my boss ask me to do.

I am sick.

Sorry, I can find someone else to help you.

Sorry, I don't any free time this week.

I can work overtime.

I am getting married this weekend.

生存指南

you should prepare....

..... is necsessary

...... can give you energy

.... is essential

.... can protect you from....

Knowledge is the best emergency kit!

Whistle

DO:

make sure....

it's essential to....

DON"T:

avoid

under no circumstances

Corrections:

 avoid going....

/ If you feel bored....

Government requests...

Target language

make sure; avoid; under no circumstances; it’s essential to;

water bottle, first-aid kit, flashlight.

Practice: Cir-cum-stances

Scen - ario

Debris - Debri

适应新环境

Vocabulary:

Relocating

New apartment

Moved to abroad

Pronunciation:

Corrections:

I  retired before my retirement age.

I felt so excited

I went jogging everyday.

 I made a mistake. I was confused.

The best way is to find who is his/her mother tongue is English.

GOOD EXAMPLES:

Moving to a new house was my  big life changes.

I passed my entry examination and I relocated to a different country for 8 years

Target language:

Lexis

adjust to, acclimate, get used to, become accustomed to, get in the habit of, etc.

homesick, culture shock, frightened, nervous, frustrated, etc.

Vocabulary:

Suspended

Graduation

Promotion

Marriage

Birth

Retirement

Moving to a new city

Final examination

Divorce

Death

Illness

New job

Good points:

 I was admitted to a new university last year

I felt happy and nervous

I asked someone with experience for help

I did some things that I like

I felt so nervous, it was a hard work

I couldn't communicate well with my classmates

I improved my communication with my classmates

It was difficult of me to look after myself

I needed to become independent

I learn some skills to do laundry and other housework

My friend gave me some advises

I felt upset

I adjusted to a new environment

In my free time, I developed some hobbies

Make some friends

You need learn from other parents

Read some books about parenting

I feel fearful and worried about whether I could get used to it. Can you give me some effective advises?

It would be helpful if you could make some new friends. You could also learn a bit about their culture

You can take some lessons and read some books, Keep practicing and you will make progress

Try to get used to this life

Join some new activities around your place

Reconnect with your old friends and tell them about your feelings

Pronunciation:

Divorce: dəˈvɔrs

Adaptation: ædəpˈteɪʃn

Suggestions:

I persevered at the time

Overcome weaknesses

When I graduated from high school

作出请求

Your good sentences:

I think it’s not okay to smoke in a restaurant because it is an impolite behavior.

Sir, would you mind stop smoking here? This is a public place and smoking here is prohibited. 

In the company, the manager asked the employee to work overtime and maybe they don’t want to work overtime.

I have seen playing music on their cellphones on the subway. And I will say, hello sir, this is a public place and you are going to disturb people. 

When you don't want to play with it.

But I really don't have enough money at hand.

My colleague pointed out to me that you are the expert.

If you don't know the gender of the person you are speaking about (he/ she), you can just use the word (they).

Vocabulary:

Making requests

Impolite

Consider other

Prohibited

Public place

Bad manners

Direct vs indirect

refusal

persuade

Phrases:

I thought whether I can

Can you do me a favor

Could you help me

Could you please

I'd love to

Would you like

May I have your attention please

Making requests

It is not allowed to smoke in restaurants in my city.

You are not allowed to smoking.

If you want to smoke, you should go to the designated smoking area.

second hand smoke

Of course we can´t smoke in the restaurants.

I think it´s not appropriate to smoke in the restaurant.

You´re not allowed to smoke here.

It is not allowed to smoke here.

I don´t think it´s ok to smoke in restaurants. / I think it´s not ok to smoke.

There aren´t many regulations against smoking in restaurants in China.

If you insist on smoking, you should go outside.

Let me give an example for you.

If you cook, I will cook wash/do the dishes.

If your boss asks you to do something, you can´t refuse to do it.

You can be/get fined for smoking in public in China.

We used zoom for classes at University.

I don´t remember specifically what the reasons where.

I ask me teacher to change my schedule in hopes to attend the class the following/next week.

Is is possible for me to attend next/ the following because I am very busy this week?

I usually ask people have a good relationship with me.

Pretty please, with a cherry on top.

Sorry to bother you, could you.......?

I don´t want to be a bother, but .....

I would use language that  is used to make negotiations in order to get someone to do something I want them to do for me.

My colleague is always gossiping a lot at the office.

I always tell her that she can hurt peoples´ feelings.

Phrases for making polite requests:

Could you possibly ........

Would you mind if......

I was wondering if........

Would it be ok if...........

Would it be cool if.................

Sorry to bother you, could you.......?

I don´t want to be a bother, but .....

Final Task

We are going to have dinner at 9pm.

I am sorry I can´t help you because I have a zoom class online.

I think it will be more convenient for you to make the reservation online.

I have a class online, but you can ask another colleague to do.

Can you recommend someone else to do that( make the reservation).

You said you are busy and studying, but you can make the reservation online or on the smartphone.

When the class finishes in 30 minutes, I can make the conversation.

You know why I am asking you to help me because we are both very close friends.

I am also glad to help you.

I was wondering if you could/can do me a favor?

What does that mean?

You know our meeting will be starting in 10 minutes.

Can you go downstairs to get my report?

I don´t have enough time to go downstairs to pick up the report.

I have to go to a meeting right now.

This morning we only had one meeting.

Our management team has just called me and wanted to talk only with me.

I really can´t go get it by myself, so please help me.

I have other problems to solve right now, but I can call someone else to pick up your report.

I think someone else can help get your report.

Please have someone do it as soon as possible. / Please have someone do it at once.

Can you do me a favor?

I was wondering if you could teach me some math?

过去和现在

Vocabulary:

do the laundry

prepare meals

do household repairs

prepare meals

take out the trash

vacuum the carpet

do the dishes

Grammar

They communicated through letters.

washing machine = used to wash laundry or clothes

dishwasher = used to wash dishes

When I was young, I always took out the trash and did the dishes.

did, took = past tense

do, take = present tense

What’s your favorite piece of technology?

 tablet

 Buying on the internet is very convenient.

 piece of technology----> laptop, WeChat, apps, phone

 I think that the phone is very small and convenient. It is easy to carry anywhere. It has a lot of features.

Smartphone. Every day we use smartphone…

In China I don't have lot of friends…so I really need the smart phone to connect with them.

Go to work and meet friends or family.

We use petal.

We can use this app to control air conditioning and lights and so many things in the house. But in the past, we don't have this intelligent life. Maybe we needed to walk to the home and do cooking by ourselves and we don't have air conditioner.

In the past, people could use to watch the soap opera to kill the boring time.

The man is watching the video to kill time. I remember when we don't have iPad and we can watch the television…black and white television.

People use it to listen music, send message, set alarm and watch news on the internet and connection with people and watch the weather situation.

The write letter.

by the carrier pigeons

By the post/mail.

Yes, I do because we don't take smart time on working and communicating with people. And mobile phones and tablets are easier to carry.

In my opinion, I think they have advantages and disadvantages… I think this made me have little time with my friends. When I was a child, I have a lot of time play with my friends, but not…Especially for the child. They spend so much time with the smart phone.

I think these make life better and convenient.…But people get used to depend on technology. People get lazy.

Yes, of course I think this technology has make our technology better and do many things in a much more convenient way.

Yeah. We can killing time to playing games. We don't need to go outside to go shopping. And we can watch a movie all the time. But they have disadvantage, like on social media, the people…will compare to each other. Many girls take some picture, and they will use the beauty cam…The technology make the humans sick.

meet virtually = meet online

on demand = whenever you want / right away

stream = watch or listen online

streaming online = music you listen to online

cheque

radio

Karaoke

CDs

buy clothes

shops online

supermarket = store for food

listen to cassettes

I think the advantage of meetings online is convenient and we can meet online whenever and wherever we want. The disadvantage is sometime we will lost the connection. Sometimes it's very annoying.

团队合作

Never visit a foreigner country

He have foreigner colleagues

Never visit a foreigner country

No foreigner friends

Visit Thailand

She have a foreigner friend who is a guy

Never visit a foreigner country

She have America friends...

different working styles:

foreign customer = over-reacting

                              very polite in emails

                              not as strict or direct in asking

                              normally very understanding

                              hardworking, but dislike overtime

Verb                                                Noun

congratulate                              congratulation

present                                      presentation

interrupt                                     interruption

negotiate                                    negotiation

resolve                                        resolution

create                                           creation

revise                                            revision

delegate                                       delegation

receive                                          reception

discuss                                         discussion

invite                                              invitation                                         

meet                                               meeting

greet                                               greeting

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