He Wei: This is Fun Times Park, the biggest amusement park in our city!
Alice: I'm excited to try the rides!
He Wei: What should we start with? There's Space World, Water World, Animal World...
Alice: Before we decide, could you first tell me where the restrooms are?
He Wei: Pardon? Restroom? You want to rest? But we haven't even started yet!
Alice: Oh no, I don't mean that. I mean... you know, a washroom or bathroom.
He Wei: Hmm... so you mean... the toilet?
Alice: Yes! Sorry, maybe people in China don't often use the word "restroom" when they speak English.
He Wei: That's right. In China, we normally say "toilet" or "washroom" in English. Anyway, they're over there.
Alice: OK. I'll be quick!
He Wei: No problem. You don't need to rush!
He Wei：这就是Fun Times公园，我们市最大的游乐场！
Alice：我很兴奋想玩游乐设施！
He Wei：我们从哪开始？有太空世界、水上世界、动物世界……
Alice：在我们决定之前，你能先告诉我洗手间在哪吗？
He Wei：什么？洗手间？你想休息？但我们还没开始呢！
Alice：哦不，我不是那个意思。我是说……你知道，洗手间或卫生间。
He Wei：嗯……所以你的意思是……厕所？
Alice：对！抱歉，也许中国人说英语时不常用'restroom'这个词。
He Wei：没错。在中国，我们用英语通常说'toilet'或'washroom'。不管怎样，在那边。
Alice：好的。我很快！
He Wei：没问题。不用急！
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Could you tell me where...?
Could you first tell me where the restrooms are?（你能先告诉我洗手间在哪吗？）本单元核心语法：宾语从句的语序。疑问词引导的宾语从句用陈述语序（where the restrooms are，不是where are the restrooms）。
[Alice and He Wei are in Space World]
Alice: I wonder where we should go next.
He Wei: How about that new ride over there?
Alice: Well... it looks scary.
He Wei: Come on! I promise it'll be exciting! If you're afraid, just shout or hold my hand.
[Alice和He Wei在太空世界]
Alice：我想知道我们接下来该去哪。
He Wei：那边那个新游乐设施怎么样？
Alice：嗯……看起来好吓人。
He Wei：来吧！我保证会很刺激！如果你害怕，就喊出来或握住我的手。
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I wonder + 宾语从句
I wonder where we should go next.（我想知道接下来该去哪。）I wonder + 疑问词 + 陈述语序。
[After the ride...]
Alice: You were right! That was fun! I was scared at first, but shouting did help.
He Wei: See, I told you. You never know until you try something.
Alice: Yes, I'm so glad I tried it.
He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now?
Alice: Sure, but I'm getting hungry. Do you know where we can get some good food quickly?
He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. It serves delicious food.
Alice: Great! Let's go!
[乘坐之后……]
Alice：你说得对！太好玩了！我一开始很怕，但喊出来确实有帮助。
He Wei：看，我跟你说了。不试永远不知道。
Alice：对，我很高兴试了。
He Wei：现在想去水上世界吗？
Alice：当然，但我饿了。你知道哪儿能快速弄到好吃的吗？
He Wei：当然！我建议水上世界的水城餐厅。那里提供美味食物。
Alice：太棒了！走吧！
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Do you know where...?
Do you know where we can get some good food?（你知道哪儿能弄到好吃的吗？）疑问词引导的宾语从句用陈述语序（we can get，不是can we get）。
until 时间状从
You never know until you try something.（不试永远不知道。）not...until = 直到……才。
[On their way to Water City Restaurant, Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bob's.]
Alice: Look! This restaurant looks interesting. The sign says a rock band plays here every evening.
He Wei: Why don't we come back here for dinner later. Let's ask what time the band starts playing.
[去水城餐厅的路上，Alice和He Wei路过Bob叔叔餐厅。]
Alice：看！这家餐厅看起来有意思。牌子上写着每晚有摇滚乐队演奏。
He Wei：我们为什么不晚点回来这里吃晚饭。问问乐队几点开始演奏。
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Let's ask + 宾从
Let's ask what time the band starts playing.（问问乐队几点开始。）ask + 疑问词 + 陈述语序。
要点摘要
第一段：太空世界——Alice害怕新设施，He Wei鼓励尝试（怕就喊或握手）。
第二段：坐完后Alice觉得好玩——不试不知。饿了去水城餐厅。
第三段：路过Bob叔叔餐厅——每晚有乐队，打算晚饭回来。
Section B 2b (Reading)
Could You Please...?
你能……吗？
When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know how to ask for help politely. For example, you may ask "Where are the restrooms?" or "Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?" These are similar requests for directions. Both are correct, but the first one sounds less polite. That is because it is a very direct question. It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn how to be polite when we ask for help.
Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?（你能告诉我洗手间在哪吗？）疑问词引导的宾语从句用陈述语序（主+谓）。Where are the restrooms?是直接问句；...where the restrooms are是宾语从句。
It is important to do
It is important to know how to ask for help politely.（知道如何礼貌求助很重要。）It is + adj. + to do。
Good speakers change the way they speak in different situations. The expressions they use might depend on whom they are speaking to or how well they know each other. It is all right to ask direct questions to your classmates because you know them well. However, if you say to your teacher, "When is the school trip?", this might sound impolite. But if you say, "Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is?", this will sound much more polite.
The expressions they use might depend on whom they are speaking to.（使用的表达可能取决于在和谁说话。）depend on + 宾语从句。whom作介词宾语。
Do you know + 宾从
Do you know when the school trip is?（您知道学校旅行是什么时候吗？）Do you know + 疑问词 + 陈述语序。
Usually polite questions are longer. They include expressions such as "Could you please...?" or "May I ask...?" It sounds more polite to say, "Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address?" than "Peter, tell me your e-mail address." Sometimes we even need to spend time leading into a request. For example, we might first say to a stranger, "Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me" or "I'm sorry to trouble you, but..." before asking for help.
polite questions are longer（礼貌问题更长）。It sounds more polite to say...（说……听起来更礼貌）。比较级的运用。
It might seem more difficult to speak politely than directly. However, it is important to learn how to use the right language in different situations. This will help you communicate better with other people.