1. Unit 2 Giving Thanks and Expressing Regrets

2. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Session 3 Section III Maintaining a Sharp Eye Section IV Trying Your Hand

3. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Passage II Thank-you Notes Are Heart-warming

4. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 1. Do you write a thank-you note to someone who has helped you somehow? Why or why not? Warm-up questions

5. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 2. When you receive a thank- you note, how do you feel about it and what will you do with it? Warm-up questions

6. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Thank-you Notes Are Heart-warming Reading of the passage passag e passag e

7. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Para. 1: What kind of writing is the author interested to improve? Reading comprehension

8. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Para. 2: Why does Ken write a thank-you note to Mrs. Dalton? Reading comprehension

9. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Para. 3: What do people usually attach to their gift? And Why? Reading comprehension

10. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Para. 4: What does the author think of sending or receiving thank-you notes? Reading comprehension

11. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Pick out and practice the sentences often used in a thank-you note in this passage. Reading comprehension

12. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Thanks for everythin g. Sentences used in a thank-you note: No. 1 Reading comprehension

13. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Thank you for visiting us. Sentences used in a thank-you note: No. 2 Reading comprehension

14. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Thank you for your generous hospitality. Sentences used in a thank-you note: No. 3 Reading comprehension

15. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 I enjoyed working with you very much. Sentences used in a thank-you note: No. 4 Reading comprehension

16. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 It’s very kind of you and your husband to let us stay with you for the wonderful week. Sentences used in a thank-you note: No. 5 Reading comprehension

17. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 We enjoyed and appreciated all of your kindness more than we can say. Sentences used in a thank-you note: No. 6 Reading comprehension

18. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 With the help of the following blank-filling paragraph, retell the last two paragraphs WITHOUT looking back at the passage. Reading comprehension

19. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Sometimes _______ attach ________ _______________ to ______. The ______ may be ____ or _____. It is ___________ ___________ that really count! They _____ to _______ the writers’ _________, __________ and ______ to the ________. Sometimes, ___________ are drawn ____________ to make it _________ and __________. people a thank-you note a giftgift bigsmall the words on the card helpconveymessage gratitude lovereceiver cartoons on the cardmore vivid personal Reading comprehension

20. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 I like ______________ because _____________________ are always _______________. the custom those thank-you notes heart-warming Reading comprehension

21. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Do dictation of Paragraph I of the passage. Reading comprehension

22. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 a. enjoy doing: 这个小男孩喜欢和哥哥踢足球。 Useful words and expressions getting pleasure from doing The little boy enjoyed playing football with his brother.

23. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 b. more than we can say: Our gratitude for your kind help is more than we can say. we can’t express it in words Useful words and expressions

24. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 c. have the pleasure of doing: attend 我们很高兴参加您关于计算 机科学未来发展的讲座。 We have the pleasure of attending your lecture on the future development of computer science. lecture do sth. with pleasure Useful words and expressions

25. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 d. join sb. in doing: I’d like to join you in offering my service to the disabled people. 我想和你们一起为残疾人提供服。 disabled people do sth. together with sb. Useful words and expressions

26. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 e. send/give kindest regards to sb.: Please send my kindest regards to your parents. 请代我问候你的父母。 give sb.’s kindly thoughts and wishes to sb.; remember sb. to sb. Useful words and expressions

27. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 f. count: For a good product, it is not the appearance, but the quality that really counts. have value, force, influence or importance Useful words and expressions

28. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Trying Your Hand Trying Your Hand Section IV

29. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Sample analysis Thank-you notes are usually exchanged between friends and acquaintances, and they are brief, direct and in an informal style. They are often written in simple language, using courteous words and sentences to express the writer’s good wish or thanks. Applied writing: A thank-you note

30. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 1. I want to thank you for all the help you’ve given me. 2. Thank you once again for bringing this to my attention. 3. It was very kind of you to send me such a nice gift. Applied writing: A thank-you note The sentences used in thank-you notes:

31. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 4. Many thanks to you for inviting us. 5. I’m really very grateful to you. 6. Thank you for offering me such a nice place to stay. The sentences used in thank-you notes: Applied writing: A thank-you note

32. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 7. I hope some day I will be able to pay back the hospitality I received during my stay at your home. 8. This is to thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and to tell you how much I enjoyed seeing you again. Applied writing: A thank-you note The sentences used in thank-you notes:

33. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 9. Thank you for doing so much to make my trip to Shanghai very interesting. 10. First, I’d like to thank you for your kindness and hospitality. Applied writing: A thank-you note The sentences used in thank-you notes:

34. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 People often write and send a congratulation card to congratulate people on such joyful occasions as celebrating one’s promotion, wedding, birthday, graduation, etc. Congratulation cards are also exchanged on holidays. The language used in a congratulation card usually sounds courteous and complimentary. Sample analysis Applied writing: A congratulation card

35. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 1. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2. Congratulations and all good wishes! 3. Best wishes from all of us on your birthday. The sentences used in a congratulation card: Applied writing: A congratulation card

36. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 4. The best of luck to you and your family. 5. I wish you every success at your new post. 6. We hope you will have nothing but joy and happiness. The sentences used in a congratulation card: Applied writing: A congratulation card

37. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 7. Let me offer my warmest congratulations. 8. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on the successful completion of the project. Applied writing: A congratulation card The sentences used in a congratulation card:

38. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 An apology letter is written to apologize for having done something wrong or for failing to do something. Apology letters are usually brief and direct to the point. Of course, they should sound sincere and polite. Applied writing: An apology letter Sample analysis

39. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 1. I’m very sorry to have kept you waiting so long for this late reply. 2. I’m terribly sorry for not being able to offer you the help you needed. 3. I must apologize for letting you down. The sentences used to make an apology: Applied writing: An apology letter

40. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 4. I hope you will accept my sincere apologies. 5. I can’t tell you how sorry I was. The sentences used to make an apology: Applied writing: An apology letter

41. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 6. I sincerely apologize for being late for the work luncheon yesterday. 7. I regret that I shall not be able to come to the evening party next Sunday. The sentences used to make an apology: Applied writing: An apology letter

42. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Key to Ex. 2: 尊敬的史密斯博士： 非常感谢您同意为我写推荐信。得知您在期末 这段时间特别忙，我尤为感谢您的帮助。随信附上 一个给该大学研究生院的邮资已付的信封，以便您 直接把信寄出。如我能得到奖学金，我会立即奉告。 再次感谢您的支持和理解。 您真诚的 比尔 · 米勒 Applied writing - Exercises

43. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Dear Yuan Zhi, I have just heard from a friend that you’ve got your Master of Engineering. Congratulations! I have seen you work hard in your studies in the past years and I admire you very much. I believe you will be successful in the field of computer science. Best wishes to you for an even brighter and happier future. Yours ever, Lin Fan Key to Ex. 3: Applied writing – Exercises

44. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Key to Ex. 4: 尊敬的怀特夫人： 我刚刚从儿子那里得知这个糟糕的消息：我家 的狗爬进您家的后院把花坛弄坏了。此刻我先生正 在把围栏加高，狗不能再爬过围栏。我希望能在您 方便的时候同您谈一谈有关赔补损坏的花草之事， 尽管我知道损失是难以挽回的，我也无法弥补您为 侍弄这些花草所付出的时间和精力。对此，我只能 向您致以最诚挚的歉意。 您真诚的 玛丽 · 格林 Applied writing - Exercises

45. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Sample analysis There are two kinds of articles, indefinite (a, an) and definite (the). They are used to make a generic or specific reference to an English noun. We use a/an when we do not refer to a specific thing or person, but one in general. We use the when we make a specific reference to a particular thing or person, or things or persons. Sentence writing: Articles

46. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Key to Ex. 7: Exercises Sentence writing: Articles 1. I have a set of VCD on English learning. It is very helpful to me. 2. Xiao Li has handed in a job application letter to a travel agency. 3. She likes fruit juice, but the juice in this glass is too sweet.

47. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Key to Ex. 7: Exercises Sentence writing: Articles 4. She is the only girl who enjoys playing the piano in the department. 5. This is a used (second-hand) car, but it is in very good condition.

48. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 1.Write a thank-you letter to your parents for their bringing you up. 2. Read and learn by heart the new words in Unit 3. 3. Prepare for the speaking activities in Section I of Unit 3.

49. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 I'm not yet very good at it, but there is one thing I want to learn to do better. It is writing thank-you notes. When you leave after working or staying with someone in the US, you often get a card saying, for instance, "Mary, I enjoyed working with you very much. Thanks for everything. Cindy." Or "Dear Bob, thank you for visiting us. We had such a good time with you. Please come back in the near future. Love, Tom." Of course, it is not just when you leave that you get a thank-you note. They usually give one to you when they leave after being your guests, though in this case, they might write you another more formal letter of thanks later on. The letter may read like this: Reading of the passage

50. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Dear Mrs. Dalton, It is so kind of you and your husband to let us stay with you for the wonderful week. We enjoyed and appreciated all of your kindness more than we can say. We hope that you will come to China some time soon so that we may have the pleasure of seeing you in our home. In the meantime, thank you for your generous hospitality, and my wife joins me in sending kindest regards to your family. Sincerely yours, Ken Reading of the passage

51. New Practical English 1 Unit 2 Reading of the passage Sometimes people attach a thank-you note to a gift. The gift may be big or small. It is the words on the card that really count! They help to convey the writers' message, gratitude and love to the receiver. Sometimes, cartoons are drawn on the card to make it more vivid and personal. I like the custom because those thank-you notes are always heart-warming.