Unit 4 Body Language 重点词汇精讲 课件-2027届高三英语一轮复习专项

该高中英语高考复习课件聚焦人教版选择性必修一Unit 4 Body Language，覆盖核心词汇、词组及语用考点，依据高考评价体系梳理词汇辨析、语法填空等考查维度，通过2025-2026新课标卷及模考真题分析，明确“派生词转换”“语境应用”等高频考点权重，归纳词性转换、翻译表达等常考题型，体现备考针对性。 课件亮点在于“词汇深度学习+真题情境迁移+跨文化思维训练”，如以2025新课标I卷“anxiety”真题为例，解析“词根词缀记忆+语境翻译”突破方法，培养语言能力与思维品质。结合不同文化手势差异案例渗透文化意识，设“高考易错点警示”和“外刊改编阅读”，帮助学生掌握答题技巧，教师可据此精准指导，提升复习效率。

人教版选择性必修一 Unit 4 Body Language 重点词汇讲解 Language Points 1 ① appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/ adj. 合适的；恰当的 派生词：appropriately adv. 恰当地 inappropriate adj. 不合适的 【课文原句】 Using appropriate gestures can make your message clearer. 使用恰当的手势能让你的意思更清楚。 【高考链接】 Appropriately, the book took shape during a summer spent between sea and mountains. （2026·新高考II卷） 【用法搭配】 be appropriate for / to 适合于 an appropriate response/measure/method 恰如其分的反应；恰当的措施/方法 【语境应用】 ① He always behaves on formal occasions. (appropriate) ① He always behaves appropriately on formal occasions. (appropriate) ② （翻译）在不同场合选择恰当的肢体语言很重要。 ② It is important to choose appropriate body language for different occasions. 2 ② approve /əˈpruːv/ vi. & vt. 赞成；同意；批准 派生词：approval n. 批准；赞成 disapprove vi. & vt.不赞成，反对 【课文原句】 His parents did not approve of his rude gestures. 他的父母不赞成他粗鲁的手势。 【高考链接】 That doesn't mean you approve of negative events and situations. （2025·新课标I卷） 【用法搭配】 approve of (doing) sth 赞成（做）某事 win one's approval 获得某人的赞同 【语境应用】 ① Her request by the school only last week. (approve) ① Her request was approved by the school only last week. (approve) ② （翻译）我父母不赞成我熬夜。 ② My parents do not approve of my staying up late. 3 ③ employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ vt. 雇用；使用；运用 派生词：employment n. 雇用；工作 employee n. 雇员 employer n. 雇主 unemployment n. 失业 【课文原句】 Good speakers employ body language to hold their audience. 优秀的演讲者运用肢体语言来吸引听众。 【高考链接】 Its digital success comes from a strategy aimed at employing digital technologies for progress. （2026·佛山一模） 【用法搭配】 employ sb (as) 雇用某人（当） be employed (in) doing sth. 从事，忙于（做某事） 【语境应用】 ① Hundreds of workers by the factory at present. (employ) ① Hundreds of workers are employed by the factory at present. (employ) ② （翻译）这位老师善于运用各种手势来吸引学生。 ② The teacher is good at employing various gestures to attract students. 4 ④ differ /ˈdɪfə/ vi. 不同；相异 派生词：difference n. 差异 different adj. 不同的 【课文原句】 Gestures often differ greatly from culture to culture. 手势在不同文化之间常常大相径庭。 【高考链接】 Opinions differ greatly on how to understand body language. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 differ from 与……不同 differ in 在……方面不同 make a difference (to) 有影响，起作用 【语境应用】 ① There is a big between the two cultures' gestures. (differ) ① There is a big difference between the two cultures' gestures. (differ) ② （翻译）人们对如何解读肢体语言看法不一。 ② People differ in how they read body language. 5 ⑤ favour /ˈfeɪvə/ n. 喜爱；赞同；恩惠 vt. 偏爱 派生词：favourite adj. 最喜爱的 favourable adj. 有利的 【课文原句】 A friendly smile is always in your favour. 友好的微笑总是对你有利。 【高考链接】 Most members spoke strongly in favour of the new proposal. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 in favour of 支持；赞成 do sb a favour 帮某人一个忙 【语境应用】 ① Basketball is his sport of all. (favour) ① Basketball is his favourite sport of all. (favour) ② （翻译）你能帮我个忙，把门关上吗？ ② Could you do me a favour and close the door? 6 ⑥ anger /ˈæŋɡə/ n. 愤怒；怒火 vt. 使发怒 派生词：angry adj. 生气的 angrily adv. 愤怒地 【课文原句】 A red face may be a sign of anger. 满脸通红可能是愤怒的迹象。 【高考链接】 He could hardly hide his anger when he heard the unfair decision. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 in anger 愤怒地 with anger 气愤地 【语境应用】 ① （翻译）他强忍着怒火，一句话也没说。 ① Holding back his anger, he said nothing. ② （翻译）她气得满脸通红。 ② Her face turned red with anger. 7 ⑦ reliable /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ adj. 可靠的；可信赖的 派生词：reliability n. 可靠性 rely v. 依靠 【课文原句】 Body language is often a reliable sign of one's true feelings. 肢体语言往往是一个人真实情感的可靠信号。 【高考链接】 It is not always reliable and can sometimes lead us to a wrong way. （2025·新课标I卷） 【用法搭配】 a reliable source / friend 可靠的来源／朋友 rely on 依靠；依赖 【语境应用】 ① The of the data still needs to be checked. (reliable) ① The reliability of the data still needs to be checked. (reliable) ② （翻译）面部表情并不总是可靠的。 ② Facial expressions are not always reliable. 8 ⑧ pose /pəʊz/ vt. 造成（问题）；摆姿势 n. 姿势 【课文原句】 Crossing your arms may pose a barrier in communication. 双臂交叉可能在交流中造成障碍。 【高考链接】 This new book addresses the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution. （2024·新课标II卷） 【用法搭配】 pose a problem / threat 造成问题／威胁 strike a pose 摆姿势 【语境应用】 ① The rapid change a serious challenge to teachers. (pose) ① The rapid change poses a serious challenge to teachers. (pose) ② （翻译）他们为合影摆好了姿势。 ② They posed for a group photo. 9 ⑨ occupy /ˈɒkjupaɪ/ vt. 占用（时间、空间）；占领；使忙碌 派生词：occupation n. 职业；占领 occupied adj. 占用的 【课文原句】 Hand gestures occupy an important place in daily talk. 手势在日常交谈中占有重要地位。 【高考链接】 Reading and writing occupy most of his spare time every day. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 occupy oneself with 忙于 be occupied with / in 忙于 【语境应用】 ① She kept herself with painting all afternoon. (occupy) ① She kept herself occupied with painting all afternoon. (occupy) ② （翻译）备战考试占去了她大部分空闲时间。 ② Preparing for the exam occupies most of her free time. 10 ⑩ stare /steə/ vi. & vt. 盯着看；凝视 n. 凝视 【课文原句】 It is impolite to stare at others while talking. 交谈时盯着别人看是不礼貌的。 【高考链接】 One afternoon, I sat staring at a glass vase that hadn't seen daylight for years. （2023·新课标I卷） 【用法搭配】 stare at sb / sth 盯着……看 give sb. a stare 注视某人 【语境应用】 ① at the strange sign, the boy stood there in surprise. (stare) ① Staring at the strange sign, the boy stood there in surprise. (stare) ② （翻译）安迪盯着桌上那个白色的信封看。 ② Andy stared at the white envelope on his desk. 11 ⑪ distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ vt. & vi. 区分；辨别；使有别于 派生词：distinguished adj. 杰出的 distinct adj. 截然不同的 【课文原句】 We can distinguish real smiles from fake ones by the eyes. 我们能通过眼睛区分真笑和假笑。 【高考链接】 It is sometimes hard to distinguish a polite smile from a sincere one. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 distinguish A from B 把A与B区分开 distinguish between 区分……之间 【语境应用】 ① He is a scientist known all over the world. (distinguish) ① He is a distinguished scientist known all over the world. (distinguish) ② （翻译）婴儿很早就能分辨熟悉的声音。 ② Babies can distinguish familiar voices very early. 12 ⑫ anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/ n. 焦虑；担忧；渴望 派生词：anxious adj. 焦虑的 anxiously adv. 焦虑地 【课文原句】 Biting one's nails may show inner anxiety. 咬指甲可能显示出内心的焦虑。 【高考链接】 Accept that anxiety is a part of living. （2025·新课标I卷） 【用法搭配】 with anxiety 焦虑地 【语境应用】 ① The mother grew about her son's safety. (anxiety) ① The mother grew anxious about her son's safety. (anxiety) ② （翻译）许多学生在考试前都感到焦虑。 ② Many students feel great anxiety before exams. 13 ⑬ embarrassed /ɪmˈbærəst/ adj. 尴尬的；窘迫的 派生词：embarrass v. 使尴尬 embarrassing adj. 令人尴尬的 embarrassment n. 尴尬；害羞，难堪 【课文原句】 A red face often shows that someone feels embarrassed. 满脸通红常常表明某人感到尴尬。 【高考链接】 When he finished his speech, he felt a little embarrassed. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 be embarrassed about / at 对……感到尴尬 to sb’s embarrassment 令某人尴尬的是 【语境应用】 ① She felt deeply when she forgot her lines on stage. (embarrass) ① She felt deeply embarrassed when she forgot her lines on stage. (embarrass) ② （翻译）当众出错让她感到很尴尬。 ② Making a mistake in public made her feel embarrassed. 14 ⑭ ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj. 惭愧的；羞愧的 派生词：shame n. 羞愧；遗憾 shameful adj. 可耻的 【课文原句】 He lowered his head, ashamed of his rude behaviour. 他低下了头，为自己粗鲁的行为感到羞愧。 【高考链接】 He lowered his eyes, ashamed of what he had said in anger. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 be ashamed of 为……感到羞愧 be ashamed to do 耻于做 【语境应用】 ① To his , he had wrongly blamed his friend. (ashamed) ① To his shame, he had wrongly blamed his friend. (ashamed) ② （翻译）他为自己说了谎而深感羞愧。 ② He felt deeply ashamed of having told a lie. 15 ⑮ bother /ˈbɒðə/ vt. & vi. 打扰；使烦恼 n. 麻烦 【课文原句】 Don't let small worries bother you before a speech. 演讲前别让小烦恼困扰你。 【高考链接】 Don't bother to wait for me, for I may arrive quite late. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 bother to do / doing 费心做 bother sb with sth 拿……麻烦某人 【语境应用】 ① Stop me with such silly little questions. (bother) ① Stop bothering me with such silly little questions. (bother) ② （翻译）嘈杂的声音一点也没有打扰到她。 ② The noise did not bother her at all. 16 ⑯ weep /wiːp/ vi. & vt. 哭泣；流泪 (wept, wept) 【课文原句】 She wept quietly, hiding her face in her hands. 她双手掩面，默默地哭泣。 【高考链接】 On hearing the news, the old woman wept with joy in front of everyone. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 weep for / over 为……哭泣 weep with joy 喜极而泣 【语境应用】 ① with joy, she hugged her long-lost son tightly. (weep) ① Weeping with joy, she hugged her long-lost son tightly. (weep) ② （翻译）听到这个好消息，她高兴得哭了。 ② She wept with joy when she heard the good news. 17 ⑰ conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/ n. 冲突；矛盾 vi. 冲突；抵触 派生词：conflicting adj. 相互矛盾的 【课文原句】 Body language and words may sometimes be in conflict. 肢体语言与言辞有时可能相互矛盾。 【高考链接】 This sensory conflict can lead to dizziness, nausea and overall discomfort. （2026·杭州一模） 【用法搭配】 in conflict with 与……冲突 come into conflict 发生冲突 【语境应用】 ① The two reports gave information about the event. (conflict) ① The two reports gave conflicting information about the event. (conflict) ② （翻译）这种感官冲突会让人感到头晕。 ② This sensory conflict can make people feel dizzy. 18 ⑱ adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ vt. & vi. 调整；适应；校准 派生词：adjustment n. 调整；适应 【课文原句】 We often adjust our gestures to suit the situation. 我们常常调整手势以适应不同情境。 【高考链接】 That night, I came up with a practical plan to adjust my lifestyle. （仿真） 【用法搭配】 adjust to sth 适应某事 adjust sth 调整某物 【语境应用】 ① After a short period of , she settled into the new job. (adjust) ① After a short period of adjustment, she settled into the new job. (adjust) ② （翻译）我们必须学会调整自己以适应变化。 ② We must learn to adjust ourselves to changes. 19 ⑲ react /riˈækt/ vi. 反应；回应；起反应 派生词：reaction n. 反应 reactive adj. 反应的 【课文原句】 People react differently to the same gesture. 人们对同一个手势会作出不同的反应。 【高考链接】 However, hedgehogs remain open to others' reactions and inputs. （2025·新课标I卷） 【用法搭配】 react to sth 对……作出反应 a positive/negative reaction 正面/负面反应 【语境应用】 ① His angry surprised everyone in the room. (react) ① His angry reaction surprised everyone in the room. (react) ② （翻译）不同的人对压力的反应各不相同。 ② Different people react to stress in different ways. 20 【本单元重点词组】 Key Phrases & Expressions 1. by contrast 相比之下 2. in other words 换句话说 3. break down 失败；分解；坏掉 4. call on 号召；拜访 5. at work 在工作；在起作用 6. make inferences 作出推断 21 【真题演练】 The Power of Body Language   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication. People often express their feelings more clearly (clear) through gestures than through words. A warm smile, for example, shows (show) friendliness, while crossed arms may suggest discomfort. However, the same gesture may carry different meanings (meaning) in different cultures. When we travel abroad, we should learn the local customs first. In this way, many embarrassing situations can be avoided. Scientists have found that more than half of our messages are sent (send) through body language. If we pay attention to these silent signals, we can understand others much better. Reading body language is a useful skill that / which everyone should learn. It helps us build reliable and friendly (friend) relationships with the people around us. 22 【外刊改编】 The Body's Silent Language (adapted)   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value.   Body language is a silent but powerful means of communication that people use every day. Studies show that more than half of every message is carried (carry) by gestures, posture and facial expressions rather than words. Crossing (cross) one's arms, for example, may suggest that a person feels uneasy, while a warm smile usually makes others feel welcome. A gesture polite in one country may, in another , cause real offence. In China, nodding politely shows respect, but elsewhere it may carry the opposite meaning. To understand (understand) these silent signals is therefore an important social skill. When we travel abroad, learning the local customs helps (help) us avoid awkward moments. By observing body language closely, we can communicate more clearly (clear) and build relationships based (base) on trust. After all, the ability to read others' feelings is a gift of great value. 23 $