内容正文:
Unit 4 Body Language
Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives
1, Figure out the structure of the text.
2, Learn and talk about how people use and understand body language.
3, Learn about the function of body language and its implications in different cultures.
Step 1 Lead-in
What I hide by my language, my body utters. —Roland Barthes
What is body language?
Enjoy a video and act out your most impressive facial expression, gesture or posture.
Step 2 课前预习清单
匹配单词(请把单词和其对应的英语解释连线)
1. appropriate A. similar in every detail
2. demonstrate B. an object like a fence that prevents people from
moving forward from one place to another
3. identical C. a movement that you make with your hands, your
head or your face to show a particular meaning
4. interpret D. suitable,acceptable or correct for the particular
circumstances
5. barrier E. not genuine; appearing to be sth. it is not
6. fake F. to show sth. clearly by giving proof or evidence
7. gesture G. to explain the meaning of sth.
Based on the title and the picture, predict what the text may be about?
The text may be about how_____________ expresses our feelings, thoughts and opinions.
2. What’s the type of this passage?
A. a narration B. an argumentation
C. an exposition D. an application
Listen to the tape and match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures.
Para. 2 Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere.
Para. 3 Some body language has many different uses.
Para. 4 Body language is important in daily interactions.
Para. 5 Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture.
Para. 6 Even the gestures we use for "yes "and "no" differ around the world.
Step 3 课中研讨清单
Ⅰ While-reading
Read para 1 and choose the best answer.
1. What’s the purpose of the firs