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Unit 4 Body language
Reading
I. Pre-reading
Review
1) When we humans are worried or frightened,
we sometimes … Chimps however …
2) When we are angry, we often …Chimps
however …
3) When we want to feel safe and protected,
we … Chimps however …
4) When we want to show that we accept and
love someone, we … Chimps however …
2. Discuss the questions:
What do you think is the purpose of language?
How would you communicate with someone if you cannot speak? Give an example.
How many ways can you think of to greet someone if you CANNOT speak?
Pre-reading
3. Make predictions:
Look at the title and picture of the passage on the next page. What do you think the topic will be?
Where do these people come from? From only one country? Why or why not?
How do you think they will communicate ?
Pre-reading
II. Reading
1. Skim the passage and find out:
1) What is the main idea of the text?
2) How many parts can we divide the passage
into?
3) What’s the main idea for each part?
1) What is the main idea of the text?
The passage introduces some examples of cultural body language when greeting people.
2) How many parts can we divide the
passage into?
Part 1 (para. 1)
Part 2 (para. 2 and 3 )
Part 3 (para. 4 and 5 )
Reading
3) What’s the main idea for each part?
Reading
Part 1 (para. 1) You are sent to Capital International Airport to meet some international students.
Part 2 (para. 2 and 3) Examples of learned or cultural “body language”.
Part 3 (para. 4 and 5) Different people have different physical ways to greet others. Learning about their customs can help avoid difficulties in communication.
Reading
2. Scan the text and find out:
Country / Area Ways to greet each other
Britain Shake hands. Do not stand very close to others or touch strangers when they meet.
Canada Shake hands.
Japan Bow.
Spain, Italy, South American countries Approach others closely and are more lik