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Unit 4
Body Language
人教版2019选择性必修第一册
Reading and Thinking
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get a general idea of body language.
read about the function of some body languages and their implications in different cultures.
Develop a sense of cross-cultural communication by identifying the feature of body language.
Learning objectives
In this class we will:
Lead-in Watch and Answer
1. What are the feelings of the students ?
2. How can we figure out their
feelings when they didn’t
say a word.
happy, excited, nervous...
From their body language.
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What is Body Language?
posture 姿态
facial expression
面部表情
gesture 手势
eye contact
眼神
physical touch
身体接触
space 距离
to express our thoughts, feelings, attitudes, ...
and to understand others better
shake hands
make eye contact
The gesture for “Ok”
Kiss on the cheek
Nod the head
shake the head
Words review
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Listening to How Bodies Talk
The text talks about _______________.
body language
Look at the title & picture and predict what the text is about.
Pre-reading
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Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
D. Body language is important in daily interactions.
E. Just like spoken language, body language
varies from culture to culture.
A. The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in
different cultures.
F. Even the gestures we use for "yes "and "no"
differ around the world.
B. Some gestures seem to have the same
meaning everywhere.
C. Some body language has many different uses.
While-reading
-- Fast-reading
Reading strategy:read the first or the last sentence of the paragraph
Read and match the main idea with each paragraph.
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.
While-reading
-- careful-reading
Read Para. 1 and fill in the blanks
Body language is a way to express our , and
.
thoughts
opinions
feelings
Body language/
Gesture
Country/Region
Meaning
Eye contact
Some countries
Interest
Middle Eastern
countries
Not polite
Look down when talking to an older person
Japan
Respect
(Para. 2)
Body language varies from culture to culture.
How about in China?
1.When you meet your friend in France, you will .
2.When you meet your business partner in China, you will .
3.When you meet your boss in Japan, you will .
4.When you say good morning to your teacher at school, maybe he will .
A
B
C
D
kiss on the cheek
shake hands
bow
nod the head
(Para. 4).choose the correct answer.
shake hands
kiss on the cheek
bow
nod the head
(Para. 5)
Meaning
I’m full.
sleep
Meaning
Reading &Performing
Now please act them out .
What gestures are mentioned in paragraph 5?
What’s the function of “smile”?
find
feel
get through
2
4
function of smile
3
5
6
give us
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to , to greet someone, to ask for help, to start a conversation
(道歉、问候、寻求帮助、主动攀谈)
barriers
(摆脱困境)
difficult situations
(交到朋友)
(打破隔阂)
friends
(感到快乐和坚强)
break down
apologise
happier and stronger
(给予安慰)
comfort
Smile costs nothing,
but gives too much.
一个微笑不费什么事,却可能改变他人的一生。
(Para.6 )
Introduction to Body Language( Para.1)
Body Language with different meanings in different cultures. ( Para.2-4)
Body Language with the same meaning everywhere.
Para.5
Body Language with different uses.
Para.6
Summary
others
yes and no
eye contact
The gesture for “OK”
sleep
I am full
smile
Post-reading
to classify, explain and inform fairly other people's view, or to report about an event or situation
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When we face cultural or language differences, what should we do?
When in Rome, do as Romans do.
入乡随俗。
Refuse? Receive?
1. Avoid misunderstanding. 避免误解。
2. Avoid cultural conflicts. 避免文化冲突。
Thinking
Homework
1.Preview :to find out the difficulties when understanding the text
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Thank you !
See You Next Class!
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