Unit 4 Body Language Reading and Thinking 导学案-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

Unit4 Body Language Reading: Listening to how bodies talk Learning Objectives 1. Read about the functions 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. I Lead-in Game time. II Pre-reading Activity1: Make a prediction based on the title and the picture The passage might be about the we use . III While-reading Activity2: Read for text type What is the text type? A. A narration B. An argumentation C. An exposition D. An application Activity3: Read for main idea Underline the topic sentences of each paragraph and circle the key words in each topic sentence. Activity4: Read for structure What is the structure of this passage? Activity 5: Read for details 1. Read Para.1 and answer the following 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 2. Read Para.2-5 and fill in the chart. 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. 3. Read Para.6 and underline the uses of smiling. IV Post-reading Activity 6: Group discussion 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. You may use your body language to show the dos and don’ts in your presentation. Situation1: when meeting people for the first time; Situation2: when talking to others; Situation3: when sitting or standing. Useful expressions shake hands; nod the head; a smiling face; point a finger at…; kiss on the cheek; look down; place your hands on...; shake legs; stand/sit with crossed arms/ legs; keep a proper distance； be appropriate to…; had better do/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 ... V Summary VI Homework 参考答案 Activity1: Ways；body language Activity2: C Activity3: Para1: the last sentence key word: important Para2: the first sentence key word: vary Para3: the first sentence key word: different Para4: the first and the last sentence key word: differ; differences Para5: the first sentence key words: same meaning Para6: the first sentence key words: different use Activity4: C Activity 5: 1. our thoughts and opinions; C 2. Interest ; Respect；Japan; Money；Japan；Zero; France；Not polite；Brazil/ Germany；Yes; No; A greeting; France & Russia; I’m sleepy；I’m full; everywhere. 3.get through difficult situations; find friends; break down barriers; to apologize; to greet; to start a conversation; to make yourself feel happier and stronger; to comfort us. Summary thoughts, opinions and feelings; varies; clues 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $