Unit 2 Giving Thanks and Expressing Regrets

New Practical English 1

Unit 2

Session 3Section III Maintaining a Sharp EyeSection IVTrying Your Hand


Unit 2

Passage II

Thank-you Notes Are Heart-warming


Unit 2

1. Do you write a thank-you

note to someone who has

helped you somehow? Why

or why not?

Warm-up questions Warm-up questions


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 Warm-up questions


Unit 2

Thank-you Notes Are

Heart-warming

Reading of the passageReading of the passage


Unit 2

Para. 1:

What kind of writing is the author

interested to improve?

Reading comprehensionReading comprehension


Unit 2

Para. 2:

Why does Ken write a thank-you

note to Mrs. Dalton?



Unit 2

Para. 3:

What do people usually attach

to their gift? And Why?



Unit 2

Para. 4:

What does the author think of sending or receiving thank-you notes?

Reading comprehension

Reading comprehension


Unit 2

Pick out and practice the

sentences often used in a

thank-you note in this

passage.



Unit 2

Thanks for

everything.

Sentences used in

a thank-you note:

No. 1



Unit 2

Thank you for visiting us.

Sentences used in

a thank-you note:

No. 2



Unit 2

Thank you for your generous hospitality.

Sentences used in

a thank-you note:

No. 3



Unit 2

I enjoyed working with you very much.

Sentences used in

a thank-you note:

No. 4



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



Unit 2

We enjoyed and appreciated all of your kindness more than we can say.

Sentences used in

a thank-you note:

No. 6



Unit 2

a. enjoy doing:

这个小男孩喜欢和哥哥踢足球。

Useful words and expressionsUseful words and expressions

getting pleasure from doing

The little boy enjoyed playing

football with his brother.


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



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



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.



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.



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



Unit 2

Trying Your Hand

Trying Your Hand

Section IV Section IV


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 Applied writing: A thank-you note

The sentences used in thank-you notes:


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 Applied writing: A thank-you note


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 Applied writing: A congratulation card


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 Applied writing: A congratulation card


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 letterApplied writing: An apology letter


Unit 2

4. I hope you will accept my sincere

apologies.

5. I can’t tell you how sorry I was.




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.




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.

Unit 2 Giving Thanks and Expressing Regrets

Documents

Transcript of Unit 2 Giving Thanks and Expressing Regrets