Unit 4 Body Language Reading and Thinking 课件 -2026-2027学年英语人教版选择性必修第一册

Unit 4 Body Language Reading and Thinking 选择性必修第一册 1 Lead-in Imagine you are trapped in a remote island where a group of indigenous people(原住民) live, and they do not understand English or Chinese. Invite one student to convey the following information 1: “I am hurt and I need medicine.” 2: “I am hungry. Can I have some food?” Lead-in Ways of Communication without Speaking Body Language facial expressions gestures 手势 eye contact postures 姿势 physical touch 身体接触 Let’s explore the world of body language by reading the passage! body language Prediction： Based on the title and the picture, what would be talked about in the text? Pre-reading The text may be about . Task 1：Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph . Tips: Pay attention to the first and last sentences of each paragraph; Notice the key words(v./adj./conj.) in these sentences Read for structure 5 Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. varies The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures. different Even the gestures we use for "yes" and "no" differ around the world. differ Task 2. Choose the right structure: Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. same Some body language has many different uses. ①② ③④ ⑤⑥ ① ②③④⑤ ⑥ ① ②③④ ⑤ ⑥ A B C Task 1. The topic sentences and key words: Read for structure C C ① ②③④ ⑤ ⑥ Introduction Differences Similarities Different uses The structure of the text: Read for structure General ⬇ specific 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. What can body language tell us? It can tell us ________________________________________ Task 3: Read paragraph 1 and answer the question. people’s thinking and feelings. Read for details The differences The similarities Body language /Gesture Country /Region Meaning Eye contact between men and women Middle East Not polite Looking down when talking to someone OK sign 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 Task 4： (1)Read Para 2-5 and complete the table. Read for details Body language/Gesture Country/Region Meaning Eye contact between men and women Middle East Not polite Looking down when talking to someone OK sign Kissing on the cheek Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes. sleep Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal I am full. show respect Money Zero Not polite A greeting Japan Japan France Brazil and Germany France and Russia Meaning in China? display interest show guilt /fear/ shyness... agreement/approval show love everywhere Think: What leads to the differences in body language? Task 4：(2)Check your answers and have a discussion. Read for details 10 Cultures lead to the differences in body language. Think: What leads to the differences in body language? ....body language varies from culture to culture. The gesture... has different meanings in different cultures. Read for details 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. Task 5. Read para. 6 and find: What are the different uses of smiling? Read for details get through difficult situations and find friends break down barriers make yourself feel happier and stronger To apologize/to greet someone /to ask for help/to start a conversation Smile costs nothing , but gives too much. Task 5. Read para. 6 and find: What are the different uses of smiling? Read for details Summary: Content of the text Cultures lead to the differences in body language.. Smile costs nothing ,but gives too much. Body language tells us people’s thinking and feelings . Think: Based on the text, how could we behave ourselves when in a different culture ? Post-reading There exist similarities in body language. REFLECTION& DISCUSSION: Do these natives really understand the meanings of your body language? What might happen afterwards? How do these natives respond to your body language？ Misunderstanding; Conflict Cultures lead to the differences in body language.. Smile costs nothing ,but gives too much. Think: How could we behave ourselves when in a different culture? Increase our understanding of culture. Keep your smile. The most important(crucial) thing is ... Do as Romans do when in Rome(入乡随俗). “KIND" principle Body language tells us people’s thinking and feelings . Notice body language in communication. Self-assessment 1 (excellent) 2(good) 3(in need of improvement) Items 1 2 3 1. I know the structure of the text 2. I learn different meanings of body language in different cultures. 3. I learn some gestures have the same meaning everywhere. 4. I know the use of body language. 5. I know how to behave myself in a different culture. 6. I want to know more about body language. 7. I ‘m willing to learn some body language to improve my communication ability. Assignment 你的美国网友Joe下个月第一次来中国，将在中国待两周时间。他给你发了email,询问在中国期间与中国朋友交往时注意哪些肢体语言含义和禁忌。请你给他回信，内容包括： 1. 表示欢迎他的到来； 2. 介绍常见肢体语言含义和禁忌； 3. 期望对他有帮助。 注意：1. 可增加细节，以使行文连贯；2.字数80词左右。 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 219259.3 $