Unit 4 Body Language Reading and Thinking 课件-2026-2027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 Learning Objectives By the end of this class, you will be able to: learn about the meanings of some body language in different cultures; think critically about body language by relating it to your own culture and personal experiences. Lead-in 1. Act these sentences out without speaking. 2.How many types of body language do you find? Hello! Goodbye! Come here! I’m happy! You’re great! Go away! posture gesture facial expressions Pre-reading Based on the title and the picture, predict what the passage may be about? 1.The passage may talk about_____________ 2.What is the type of the passage? A.An argumentation B.A narration C.An exposition body language Personification 拟人 Read for structure Skim to find out the topic sentence of each paragraph and pay attention to the key words. Para.1:__________________________________________________ Para.2:__________________________________________________ Para.3:__________________________________________________ Para.4:__________________________________________________ Para.5:__________________________________________________ Para.6:__________________________________________________ We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people. Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world. Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Some body language has many different uses. Read for structure What may be the structure of the passage? Body language... varies from...to... “OK” has different meanings “Yes” and “No” differ... Some gestures ...same meaning different uses introduction the differences the similarities different uses A ① ②③④⑤ ⑥ B ①② ③④ ⑤⑥ C ① ②③④ ⑤⑥ 总➡️分 Read for details-Paragraph 1 1. How do we communicate with each other? 2. What does the circled word “interaction” in Para1 mean? A. exchange B. relationship C. communication D. reaction Read for details-Paragraph 2 Body language/Gestures Meanings Country/Region looking into someone’s eyes Eye contact between men and women Not polite Middle East Display interest In some countries Read for details-Paragraph 2 Body language/Gestures Meanings Country/Region Looking down when talking to an older person a sign of Japan respect How is the paragraph organized? A. By giving data B. By giving examples C. By giving definitions (下定义）D. By giving explanations（解释） Read for details-Paragraph 2 Read for details-Paragraph 3 Body language/Gestures Meanings Country/Region OK sign Japan France Brazil and Germany Money Zero Not polite Read for details-Paragraph 4 Body language/Gestures Meanings Country/Region Kissing on the cheek A greeting France, Russia Reading skill: Make inferences(推理):Sometimes a passage does not say something directly. However, you can figure it out by looking at the clues in the passage. 有时一篇文章并不会直接说明某事。不过，你可以通过查看文章中的线索来把它推断出来。 Read for details-Paragraph 4 What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. “Yes” and “No” gestures have the same meaning everywhere. B. People in Bulgaria express agreement through shaking their heads. C. People in southern Albania express agreement through nodding. D. The Russians usually shake hands when they meet. Read for details-Paragraph 5 Body language/Gestures Meanings 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 sleep I’m full. Everywhere Read for details-Paragraph 6 the different uses of smiling benefits of smile get through__________ and____________ _____________barriers make yourself_____________ benefits of smile To_______________ To_______________ To_______________ To_______________ difficult situations find friends break down feel happier and stronger apologise greet someone ask for help start a conversation Post-reading 1. Learn about the cultures 2. Respect different cultures. 3.Observe local behaviour. 4. Avoid improper gestures. What should we do when we face cultural or language differences? When in Rome, do as Romans do.入乡随俗 Post-reading Discussion:What advice on body language would you give to your foreign friend Tom who is visiting China for the first time ? 1. How do people greet in China? 2. How do people talk to someone? 3.How do people behave when they listen? Advice on body language in China! When you meet someone, you can shake hands with him/her and smile at him or her. When you talk to someone, you can keep smiling and make eye contact with him/her. Don’t put your hands in pockets all the time while talking. It may seem rude. When you listen, you can keep gentle eye contact instead of staring. Thank You $