1、Task,Writing a Letter of Advice,Unit 2,Warming up,Dialogue A: I am ill. B: Im sorry to hear that. What can I do for you? A: I got a fever, and I always feel thirsty. What should I do? B: Oh, I think you should drink some hot water with honey. A: Does it really work? B: It is worth trying. A: I will
2、try it later. Whats more? B: you should go to bed to have a good rest. A: Thank you so much. B: youre welcome.,1. When do you need to ask for advice or help? 2. What will you say in English if you want to ask for advice or help?,Skills building 1: asking for and giving advice,When to ask for advice/
3、help: cant get on well with parents feel worried before an exam have difficulty in study had a quarrel with a good friend,How to ask for advice/ help: Could you give me some advice about what I should do before the exam? How can I do better in my study? Should I talk to my friend first after the qua
4、rrel?,When asking for advice, keep these points in mind: State the problem clearly and give only necessary information Should ask clearly for help. It is often using modal verbs, such as can or should.e.g. What can/ should I do?How can/ should I do it (sth)?,When giving advice, keep these points in
5、mind: Ask questions to make sure you fully understand the problem Before giving advice, its often good to show sympathy to the person you are talking with. e.g. Im sorry to hear that!,Advice often uses modal verbs such as should or must, phrases such as make sure, or imperatives.e.g. You should/ mus
6、t talk to her.You must make sure to study hard.Eat plenty of vegetables!,Listening Listen to five people asking for advice and complete the sentences. Answers: 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _,football,lonely,science,actress,refuses,listens,shouts,exam,worried,Step 1: Listening to a radio programme,Answers:
7、 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _,Jane,William,Richard,Christina,A. Listen to a radio show and write the names of the callers.,B. Complete the notes. Answers: 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _,join,honest,thought,feel,sports,shouting at,What is the most important part of reading?,To be able to understand the main point of the
8、 reading passage.,Skill building 2: reading for the main point,Skills building 3: planning a letter of advice,When you receive a letter asking for advice, can you explain what you should do or should not do in such a letter? What should we pay attention on?,Suggestions: Find the main points of the l
9、etter asking for advice Answer each of these points directly Do not give advice for points not discussed in the letter,Offer comfort and support. Do not find fault with the person you are writing toUse modal verbs such as should or must, phrases such as make sure, or imperative to give your advice,H
10、ow to a letter of advice,A letter of advice,首段,中段,尾段,表明自己的立场,提出建议,给予希望,I am writing to express my views about Its my great pleasure to give you some suggestions,I would like to suggest that I would advise you to do,I hope my suggestions are helpful / useful to you I believe that you can solve the pr
11、oblem,Language points,1. a little bit,2. be proud of,3. stay up,4. regret,5. handle,6. Insist on,7. prevent,8. forbid,A.熬夜,B.后悔,C.有一点,D. 以为荣,E.禁止,F.处理,G.坚持,H.阻止,选词填空,regret handle a little bit are proud of stayed up insisted on prevent forbids,I know the bicycle is _ expensive. I dont know how to _
12、the problem. I studied a lot yesterday and _ very late. He refused to do his homework, and instead _ wasting his time listening to foreign music. Mum and Dad may _ that they bought me such an expensive bike. At present, to _ upsetting his mother with an argument, I am allowing him his freedom. They _ me for being so hardworking. He even _ me from chatting with my friends in the Internet cafe.,a little bit,handle,stayed up,insisted on,regret,prevent,are proud of,forbids,Homework Review what we have learnt today Write a letter of advice,
