高中英语 Module 1《British and American English-Function,Everyday English and》学案 外研版必修5

Period 2: FUNCTIONGiving reasonsObjectives To learn to give reasons in English To ask and give reasons in situational dialoguesProcedures Warming up by learn to “reason” Id like to know the reason why youre so late. We arent going for the simple reason that we cant afford it. She gave no reasons for her decision. I have no particular reason for doubting him. He said no but he didnt give a reason. Give me one good reason why I should help you. For some reason (= one that I dont know or dont understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. The man attacked me for no apparent reason. She resigned for personal reasons. For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. Why do you want to know? No reason (= I do not want to say why). Why did she do that? She must have her reasons (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). (formal) He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. They have reason to believe that he is lying. We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic. This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). I cant get her to listen to reason. Why cant they see reason? Hes looking for a job and hes willing to do anything within reason. It stands to reason that theyll leave if you dont pay them enough. She reasoned that she must have left her bag on the train. They couldnt fire him, he reasoned. Reason it out for yourself! I tried to reason with him, but he wouldnt listen.How to ask and give reasons in English? We might use the following sentence patterns.I think that our products are better quality than theirs.How do you feel about the new design?I dont feel that our ads are reaching customers.What do you think about the new marketing strategy?I agree with you about selling direct to the customer.Sandra feels the price is too high and I think so too.Giving Opinions in EnglishTo give opinions in English you can use the following expressions:I think.I feel.In my opinion,.If you ask me,.Examples:I think televised violence affects children negatively.I believe teen drinking is a serious problem.I think bungee jumping is thrilling, but also dangerous.In my opinion, you have to be crazy to go sky diving!If you ask me, cloning of humans is wrong.Try It! Express your own opinions.Think about how you would answer these questions about some of the topics you have read about in this magazine. Begin each answer with the expression that follows it.What is the most thrilling sport?I think.What is the most dangerous sport?I feel.Which is more exciting, surfing or skiing?In my opinion.Does tv violence desensitize children?I dont believe.Do you think parents should control what their children watch on TV?If you ask me,.Are movies too violent these days?In my opinion,.Is it acceptable to clone animals?If you ask me,.Should scientists clone humans?In my opinion.Would you like to be cloned yourself?I dont think.Do you think.?Should.?Asking and giving reasons in situational dialoguesNow in pairs you are going to practice asking and giving reasons. The following example might be of help to you. A: What do you think of that tea set (茶具) as a gift for my parents?B: Not bad, but I dont particularly care for the design. Id prefer something more typically Chinese.A: Yes, maybe youre right. How about that design over there? Its typically Chinese, isnt it, Jack?B: Very much so. But somehow the color doesnt appeal to me.A: Nor to me. Lets look for something else. Oh, look at those tablecloths there. Theyre lovely. Theyd be useful, too. Dont you think so, Jack?B: I quite agree. Learning more useful expressionsHere are some more examples of asking and giving reasons. Read them and make similar sentences.1. I think our English teacher is better than yours. He is more experienced and humorous. 我认为我们的英语老师比你们的要好。他更有经验、更幽默。2. I agree with you about selling direct to the customer. 我同意你的观点，直接销给顾客。3. In my opinion, the house isnt worth the price theyre asking. 依我看，这房子不值他们要的价。4. If you ask me, I think men and women should be equal. 如果你要征求我的意见，我认为男女应该平等。5. From my point of view, this plan is practical. 我认为这个计划是可行的。6. Personally, I think high school students shouldnt own mobile phones. 我个人认为高中生不应该拥有手机。7. We think Super Voice Girls is very enjoyable. And at the same time this contest offers young people an opportunity to show their personalities and realize their own values. 我们认为超级女声娱乐性很强，同时，这种比赛为年轻人提供了展示个性，实现自我价值的机会。8. As I see it, your teachers advice is better. 依我看，你老师的建议更好。Closing down by learning to asking for and giving opinionsAsking for opinionsWhat do you think?Whats your opinion?What are your ideas?Do you have any thoughts on that?How do you feel about that?Giving OpinionsI think we should get a