Unit 4 Body language Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 4 BODY LANGUAGE Reading and Thinking Understand body language Learning objectives 1. Read about the function of body language and its implications in different cultures; 2. Practice making inferences by looking at the clues in the passage; 3. Think critically about body language by relating it to your own culture and personal experiences. 2 Lead-in THANKS S1: Act like the person in the picture (without speaking) S2&S3: Guess what S1 means (say it in English) Winner: the group with most correct guesses. 3 Listening to how bodies talk The ways Body language. Tip: we can get the main idea from the title. The passage might be about the we use . ways body language Activity 1: Make a prediction 4 What is the type of this passage? A. A narration B. An argumentation C. An exposition D. An application Activity 2: Read for text type 5 What’s the structure of the passage? A B C ①② ③④ ⑤⑥ ① ②③④ ⑤ ⑥ ① ②③④⑤ ⑥ Para 1: Introduction Para2-4: The differences Para 5: The similarities Para 6: Different uses Underline the topic sentence and circle the key words of each topic sentence. general specific 总 ｜ 分 Tip1:A topic sentence is usually the first or last sentence of a paragraph. Tip2:Sometimes there may be more than one topic sentence in one paragraph. Activity 4: Read for structure Activity 3: Read for main idea 6 We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. 1.Read Para 1 and answer the questions. Q1: What will our body language tell us? Q2: Can you guess the meaning of “interaction”? A. competition B. dining C. communication D. entertainment Activity 5: Read for details 7 Body language Meaning Countries/Region Eye contact between men and women Some countries Not polite Middle East Look down when talking to someone OK sign Shaking one’s head Bulgaria and southern Albania Nodding one’s head 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. 2.Read Para.2-5 and fill in the chart. 8 Body language/ Gesture Meaning Country/Region Eye contact Look down when talking to someone Interest Not polite Some countries Middle Eastern countries Respect Japan Body language/ Gesture Meaning Country/Region OK sign Money Japan Zero France Not polite Brazil/ Germany Shaking one’s head Nodding one’s head Body language/ Gesture Meaning Country/Region Yes NO Bulgaria and Southern Albania Kissing on the cheek A greeting France & Russia 11 Body Language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region 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.   I’m sleepy I’m full Everywhere 12 3. Read Para.6 and find out the uses of smiling. 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 barriers. 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. comfort us 14 3. Read Para.6 and find out the uses of smiling. A smile costs nothing, but gives too much. What advice on body language can you give a foreign friend on his/her first trip to China? Give your advice and reasons in the following situations. Situation 1: When meeting people for the first time; Situation 2: When talking to others; Situation 3: When sitting or standing. Activity 6: Group discussion 16 shake hands; nod the head; a smiling face; point a finger at…; kiss on the cheek; make eye contact; look down; place your hands on...; shake legs; stand/sit with crossed arms/ legs; keep a proper distance； be appropriate to…; had better not/do display interest; demonstrate respect; break down barriers; When ..., Chinese people prefer to ..., because... In China, it’s good manners to... In China,when we ..., it is appropriate to ... Useful expressions 17 Summary We can use body language to express our Body language from culture to culture. We can make inferences by looking at the in the passage. thoughts, opinions and feelings varies clues 18 Enjoy and imitate! 19 Assignment Writing: 你的美国笔友John下个月第一次来中国参加交换生活动，给你发e-mail询问在中国期间与人交往时，需要注意的肢体语言的含义和禁忌。请你给他回信，内容包括： 1.欢迎他的到来； 2.介绍中国常见肢体语言的含义和禁忌； 3.期望对他有帮助。 注意：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.词数：80词左右。 20 Thanks for your attention! 21 null, track 1/1 Other 190626.3 22 2 Read the text and fill in the table on page 39. 人民教育电子音像出版社 普通高中教科书 英语 选择性必修 第一册 2020 vocal 219233.17 Lavf58.20.100 $