Unit 4 Body language Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 4 Body Language Period 1 Reading and Thinking (speaking) (writing) Spoken language Written language Body language Ways of communicating gesture facial expression action n. 手势； 姿势； 姿态 facial expressions gestures physical distance posture 3 3 What is body language? body movements, facial expressions, gestures, posture, speaking distance and other non-verbal signals. non-verbal communication. It is a form of It includes What I hid by my language, my body utters. —— Roland Barthes 我的身体会说出我用言语掩饰的话。 4 4 Discussion gestures Body language can be used to communicate with others. But does everyone use the same body language to express one thing? What is the style of this writing? A. Argumentation B. Narration C. Exposition Listening to how bodies talk How is the passage developed? A. By giving data B. By giving examples C. By giving definitions D. By giving explanations Read for structure and main ideas Paragraph 1：________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2：________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 3：________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 4：_________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 5：_________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 6：_________________________________________________________________ Words are important, but body language can also give us information about their feelings. Like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world. Some body language has many different uses. Step 1: Find the topic sentence of each paragraph Body language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region Eye contact between men and women Look down when talking to someone OK sign kissing on the cheek Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal Middle East Not polite A sign of respect Money Japan France Zero Brazil/Germany Not polite Step2：Read para 2-4 and finish the blanks. Q: What is important in dealing with the differences？ Japan A greeting France/Russia I’m sleepy. I’m full. Most places 1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A. The feelings expressed by body language. B. The function of body language. C. The importance of words. D. The interactions between people. 2. What does the word “varies” in paragraph 2 mean?　 A. Stays the same.　　 B. Develops slowly. C. Advances rapidly. D. Changes accordingly. 答案: B 答案: D Step 3: Read the text again and choose the best answers (P金版60) 3. Why is the “OK” sign avoided in Brazil and Germany? A. It means money. B. It means zero. C. It is regarded to be impolite. D. It is regarded to be foolish. 4. What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. “Yes” and “No” gestures have the same meaning everywhere. B. People in Bulgaria express agreement through shaking their heads. C. People in southern Albania express agreement through nodding. D. The Russians usually shake hands when they meet. 答案: C 答案: B 5. Why does the author take smiling for example in the last paragraph? A. To prove smiling is the most powerful body language. B. To prove body language varies from culture to culture. C. To prove smiling can be easily misunderstood. D. To prove some body language has many different uses. 答案: D What should we pay attention to when we “listen to bodies talk” in the context of Globalization? Thinking Treat every culture equally Appreciate differences Learn ways of communication Know cultures and customs “TALK” principle (Para.1) (Para. 2~4) (Para. 5) (Para. 6) Body language with the same meaning everywhere. Body language plays an important role in daily communication. Body language with different uses. Match the main idea of each part. Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. Body language with different meanings in different cultures. Summary When we interact with other people, we use words as well as body language _________(express) our thoughts and opinions. Important as words are, body language can also give us ____________ (inform) about people’s feelings. However, body language means ___________ (different) in different countries. Take “making eye contact” as _____ example. In some countries it is a way to display interest, __________ in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. The meaning of the gesture for “OK” ______ (vary) from culture to culture. In Japan, people might think it means money while in France, people may interpret it as ________ (mean) zero. to express information differently an but/while varies meaning Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Placing your hand together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. Some body language has many different ______ (use). A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers. We can use a smile to apologise, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest smiling at _________ (you) in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger. If you feel down, there is nothing ______ (good) than seeing the smile of your good friends. uses yourself better Watch the video Smile Trial, and then discuss the questions in groups. 17 1. Apart from fake smiles, is there any other kind of body language that can sometimes be fake? There are “crocodile tears”. This is when a person fakes feeling sad or sympathetic for another person. 2.Which is a more reliable guide for understanding someone's feelings, their body language or the words they speak? Their body language is much more reliable than the words they say, because most people have trouble hiding their anger, disappointment, or irritation. Lavf58.20.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 Lavf58.20.100 $$