Unit 9 Can you come to my party

Unit 9 Can you come to my party? Period (Section A: Grammar Focus-3 c) Two

Warmming up: Talk Show Please try to blurt out the following proverbs as clearly loudly and quickly as you can.

Proverbs v. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. v牵马近水易，逼马饮水难。 q Can you can as a canner can a can? q你能够像罐头 人一样装罐头吗？

Let’s chant 小 诗 一 首 RHYTHM I can, you can, everybody can. Sing, dance, jump and run. He can, she can, everybody can. Come, go, sit and stand. You can, they can, everybody can. Cook, clean, wash our pants. Play, laugh and have a lot of fun.

Play a game: I can. . . Can you? Make a chain conversation A: I can play basketball. Can you? B: I can play soccer. Can you? C: I can. . Can you? D: I can. .

Invite your classmates to your party/. . See if they are available. Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon? Anna I’m afraid not. I have the flu. Mary May Sure. I’d love to.

Can Mary cometoto May come Anna's party on Saturday afternoon? No, she can’t. Yes, she can. She has the flu.

2 d. Role-play the conversation. Jeff: Hey, Nick, can you come to my house on Saturday? My cousin Sam from Xi’an is going to be here. Nick: Oh, Sam! I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you. Jeff: Yes, that’s right.

Nick: I’d love to come, but I’m afraid I can’t. I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it. Jeff: That’s really too bad! Oh, but Sam isn’t leaving until next Wednesday. Can you hang out with us on Monday night? Nick: Sure! Catch you on Monday!

Grammar Focus Can you come to my party on Saturday? Sure, I'd love to. Sorry, I must study for a math test. Can you go to the movies tomorrow night? Sure. That sounds great. I'm afraid not. I have the flu. Can he go to the party? No, he can't. He has to help his parents. Can she go to the baseball game? No, she's not available. She must go to the doctor. Can they go to the movies? No, they're not free. They might have to meet their friends.

Try your best! Fill in the blanks. 1. 星期六你能来我的聚会吗？ Can you come _____ to my party on Saturday? 2. 当然，我乐意去。Sure, ____ I’d ____ love ___. to 3. 对不起，我必须为数学考试而学习。 must ______ study ____ for a math test. Sorry, I _____ 4. 明天晚上你能去看电影吗？ Can go to the movies _____ you ____ tomorrow night?

A: Can you go to the concert with me? B: Sorry, I can’t. I might have to meet my friend/ visit my grandpa/. . .

Can Kate go to the baseball game with us tomorrow morning? No, she can’t. She must prepare for the math exam.

Can Jim hang out on Saturday afternoon? No, he’s not available. He has to help his mom.

Please work in group. Discuss: “ How to accept an invitation? ” And “ How to turn down an invitation? ” Write down as many sentences as possile.

How to accept an invitation • • • Yes, I’d love/like to. Certainly, I’d love/like to. Sure, I’d love/like to. Thanks for your invitation. Thanks for asking me. Do you know? Conclusions:

How to turn down an invitation • I’m sorry, I can’t. I have to… • I’d love to, but I have to… • Sorry, I can’t. I’m going to the movies. • Thanks for your invitation. • Thank you for asking me. Do you know? Conclusions:

A while lie is a harmless lie told in order to not hurt someone's feelings. For example, the students in the pictures may not all want to go to the party and therefore make up an excuses (i. e. “white lie”) for not going. Honesty is the best policy. 诚实至上。 Do you know? Culture Focus:

Complete the answers with might 3 a and one of the phrases in the box. watch TV, on the weekend, my cousin, visit my grandparents, practice the violin 1. A: What are you going to do on Saturday? watch TV B: I’m not sure. I might _____. 2. A: What are you planning to do after school? B: I don’t know. I___________. might practice the violin

3. A: When will you finish the science homework? I might finish it on the weekend B: _______________. 4. A: Who are you going to the movies with? B: _____________. I might go with my cousin 5. A: Are you free to come to my place on Saturday? B: ________________. Sorry. I might visit my grandparents

Complete the sentences below. Use 3 b the words in brackets to help you. Can you play tennis with us? 1. Inviting: ______________ (can/play tennis) Sure. I’d love to. Accepting: ____________ Would you like to go to the movies? 2. Inviting: _______________ (would like to/go to the movies) I’m afraid I can’t. Refusing: ___________ I might have to prepare for the math exam. Reasons: ______________ (might have to)

Can you hang out with us tonight? 3. Inviting: ______________ (can/hang out with us tonight) Sorry. I can’t. Refusing: _____________ must help my mom at home. (must) Reason: I___________ Would you like to come to my 4. Inviting: ______________ birthday party? _____________ (would like to / come to my birthday party) Sure. I’d love to. Accepting: _____________

Do you know these new words? 1. invite v. 邀请 e. g. I’d like to invite you to dinner. 我想邀请你吃晚饭。 2. accept v. 接受 e. g. They didn’t accept his money. 他们没有接受他的钱。 3. refuse v. 拒绝 e. g. The girl refused his invitation. 女孩拒绝了他的邀请。

3 c Write down everything you have to do next week. Choose a day and time to have a party. Then invite classmates to your party. help my mom at home MON. TUE. practice the violin WED. prepare for the math exam THUR. go to the baseball game FRI. meet sb's friend SAT. have a party SUN. watch TV

Now, invite your classmates to your party. See if they are available. Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon? Sure. I’d love to.

Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon? I’m sorry. I must practice the violin on Saturday afternoon. I’m afraid not. I have the flu. I’m sorry. I have to stay at home to help my mum.

Hold a PARTY yourself! Invite your friends and classmates to your house. You will be very happy because you can do a lot for others and receive best wishes from others. Giving is the best communication! 给予是最好的沟通。 Do you know? Culture notes:

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4 Student A, look at your calendar on the right. Student B, look at yours on Page 81. Find a time when you can both go shopping. （Page 72)

Student A’s calendar MONDAY FRIDAY Daytime: school Evening: Susan's party TUESDAY SATURDAY Daytime: school Morning: play tennis with Dad Evening: study for Afternoon: do homework math WEDENDAY SUNDAY Daytime: school Morning: visit grandparents Evening: go to a concert THURSDAY Daytime: school Evening: help parents

Can you go shopping with me next week? Well, what are you going to do on Monday evening? Sure. I’d love to. When? I must study for the English test. What about Tuesday evening?

1. calendar n. 日历；日程表 e. g. Is there a calendar here? 这里有日历吗？ 2. daytime n. 白天；日间 e. g. I can’t sleep in the daytime. 我白天睡不着觉。