Unit 8 Speaking
A. Talk time A. 对话时间
Disagreeing in a polite way. 以一种礼貌的方式表达不同意见
Disagreeing with people in a polite way is a very important skill. In discussions, we need to be able to disagree and present our own opinions in a friendly way.
以礼貌的方式表达与人不同的意见是一个非常重要的技能。在讨论中，我们要求不同意（对方意见），并以友好的方式表达自己的意见。
I like O. Henry's short stories. All of them are very interesting.
我喜欢欧?亨利的短篇小说，它们都很有意思。
Perhaps you're right, but I think some of the stories are too simple.
也许你是对的，但我觉得有些故事过于简单。
I'm sorry, but I don't agree. I think his stories are out of date.
抱歉，但我不认同，我觉得他的故事已经过时了。
Read the conversation below and practise it in pairs. Pay attention to the words in blue.
阅读下面的对话并结伴练习，注意蓝色的字词。
Wendy: I love reading short stories. “The gifts” is fantastic.
Wendy：我喜欢读短篇小说，《礼物》真是太棒了。
Jim: I'm sorry. But I'm afraid I didn't enjoy it very much. The story is too simple.
Jim：抱歉，恐怕我没有那么喜欢，这个故事太简单了。
Wendy: I'm sorry, but I don't agree. I love the surprise ending. I also like Della and Jim. They gave up something for each other. It was really touching.
Wendy：不好意思，我不同意，我喜欢它意外惊喜的结局，我也很喜欢 Della 和 Jim。他们为了对方而放弃了一些东西，这真的很感人。
Jim: Perhaps you're right, but I think the story is out of date. No one keeps a watch on a chain any more.
Jim：也许你是对的，但我觉得这个故事过时了，没有人还留着链表了。
Wendy: I'm sorry that you feel that way. It may be old, but many people still think it's a moving story.
Wendy：抱歉让你有这样的感觉。它可能是老了，但许多人仍然认为这是一个动人的故事。
B. Speak up B. 大声说
In groups, talk about the kinds of gifts you usually give on special days. Use the pictures and the questions below to help you. Follow the example.
分组讨论在特殊的日子你们通常送的各种礼物。使用下面的图片和问题来帮助你们，依照例子。
S1: What kinds of gifts do you give to your mother on Mother's Day?
S1：母亲节你给你妈妈送什么礼物？
S2: I usually choose some flowers.
S2：我通常选择一些花。
S1: Does she like you gift?
S1：她喜欢你的礼物吗？
S2: Yes, she likes it very much.
S2：是的，她非常喜欢。
S1: What do you say when you give her the flowers?
S1：当你给她时你说些什么？
S2: I often say, “Mum, I love you.”
S2：我通常说：“妈妈，我爱你。”