Language Goals: Make polite requests; Ask for permission politely . do the dishesfold the clothestake out the rubbishsweep/clean the floormake the bedWhat chores do we have to do? In your family, who does these chores? do the dishes take out the rubbish fold the clothes sweep/clean the floor make the/one’s bed clean the living room Listening practice I:Task 1: In Peter’s family, who will do these chores? Check Peter’s mother or Peter.Summary: Make polite requests: Could you please do sth? Responses: 肯： Yes, sure(of course)./ No problem./All right./ With pleasure. 否： Sorry, I can’t. I have to …Task 2: As Peter’s mother, try to make some polite requests: Could you please… ？ As Peter, try to answer: … … Listening practice II:Task 1: What does Peter’s father say? Check yes or no. Why does his father say “no”? Draw lines to the reasons.Summary: Aks for permission politely : Could I do sth ？ Responses: 肯： Yes, you can./ Sure./ Of course./ Certainly. 否： No, you can’t. / Sorry, you can’t./ I’m afraid you can’t. Task2: As Peter, try to aks for permission politely: Could I … ？ As Peter’s father, try to answer: … … Exercises: Are these polite requests or permissions?1. Could you please pass me the salt?2. Could I watch TV?3. Could you help me fix up my bike?4. Could I use your computer?5. Could I leave now?6. Could you lend me some money? Make your own conversation according to the key words. Try to use: Could you please… ？ Could I … ？Conversation 1 (between a sister and a brother): help out with a few things finish watching this show Mom will be back from shopping take out the rubbish fold clothes do the dishesConversation 2 (between Sandy and her mom) : go to the movies with friends finish your homework first borrow your bike broken hang out with friends after the movie have a math test tomorrowWork with your partner.Choose one conversation from the two. Come on!
