Unit4 Body language Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

该高中英语课件聚焦身体语言的文化差异、功能及跨文化交际应用，通过Warming up表演猜意图、Pre-reading预测内容等活动激活学生经验，搭建从感知到分析的学习支架，引导学生理解作者用举例和对比阐释差异的写作方法。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、文化意识与思维品质培养，通过“OK手势”“yes/no手势”等案例对比，结合George在南非的交际情境讨论，提升学生跨文化理解与批判性思维。采用任务型教学，学生通过写信给外国朋友、观看推荐视频拓展学习，教师可借助清晰的活动设计与实践案例提高教学效果。

Learning objectives In this class, you will read and understand about the functions of body language and its implications in different cultures explore the way of expressing the differences in expository writing text through key words understand and compare the differences and similarities of body language in different cultures think critically about cultural differences in body language LISTENING TO HOW BODIES TALK Reading and Thinking Choose three sentences and act them out without speaking. Guess what you are trying to communicate. Hello! Goodbye! Come here! Go away! Too expensive! I'm surprised! I'm tired! I'm confused! OK! Good luck! I'm happy! I'm upset! I'm sad! I forgot! You're great! P38 1 Warming up LISTENING TO HOW BODIES TALK Pre-reading According to the title and picture, what do you think will be talked about in the text? ⑥ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ varies differ same Read and underline the answers to the questions. While-reading ②Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact...in some countries is a way to display interest.In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries.... In Japan,it may demonstrate respect... ③The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money. …In France, a person may interpret it as meaning zero... However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany...  ④Even the gestures we use for "yes "and "no" differ around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means "no" and nodding means "yes". By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning. There are also differences in….In some countries,...,kiss their friends on the cheek Elsewhere, ...shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head...meet ... What are the differences of body language? How did the writer explain the differences of body language? By giving examples and by making contrast. Body language In some countries In many Middle Eastern countries Making eye contact Display interest Not approved of by contrast However By comparison for example ②Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact...in some countries is a way to display interest.In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries.... In Japan,it may demonstrate respect... ③The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money. …In France, a person may interpret it as meaning zero... However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany...  ④Even the gestures we use for "yes "and "no" differ around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means "no” and nodding means "yes". By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning. There are also differences in….In some countries,.... Elsewhere,... What are the differences of the same body language? What advice did the writer give to us on using body language? ②Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact--looking into someone’s eyes--in some countries is a way to display interest.In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact.In Japan,it may demonstrate respect to look down when talking to an older person. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. What attitude should we take towards the cultural differences of body language? We can have better interactions with people. What are the uses of smiling ? A smile can help us... We can use a smile to ... Experts suggest smiling... There is nothing better than seeing... ⑥ Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps the best example is smiling. A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers. A smile can break down barries. We can use a smile to apologise, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend. What I hide by my language, my body utters. --Rolan Barthes LISTENING TO HOW BODIES TALK /ˈʌtər/ v. to make a sound with your voice; to say sth How do we deal with the differences of body language? LISTENING TO HOW BODIES TALK significance differences similarities different uses Learn about body language Use it appropriately to different cultures Show respect and understanding Smile Conclusion One of my students George now is studying in South Africa. Last week he sent me a message to ask me for help. Could you help him? Discuss with your partner and try to give your advice to help George. Body language George People around him in South Africa Greetings Wave hands Curl the index finger(食指) Discussion Write a letter of advice to a foreign friend on his\her first trip to China. If you want to know more information about body language, you may refer to : https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV19A411i7nh?vd_source Assignment Lavf58.20.100 $