reading
Body language
Warming Up
What is the purpose of language?
To communicate with each other.
speaking
ringing
writing
typing
Spoken
language
Written
language
Body
language
Ways of communicating
gestures
facial expressions
body movements
Body Language is a set of __________, _______________ and ____________ people use to make themselves understood.
What is body language ?
gestures
body movements
facial expressions
姿势;手势
肢体动作
面部表情
Do you know the meaning of the following gestures ?
Stop!
Come here.
You are very good.
/ Well done!
It’s ok.
Bye-bye.
Do you know the meaning of the following body movements ?
I’m very excited.
Welcome.
surprised
astonished
shy
happy
Do you know the meaning of the following facial expressions ?
In Russia, France and Arab countries men kiss each other.
When people meet each other…
In China, people shake hands.
When people meet each other…
In Japan, women bow.
When people meet each other…
In Arab countries, you should eat with your right hand not the left hand.
According to the text, is there anything wrong in the pictures?
According to the text, Is there anything wrong in the pictures?
In parts of Asia you must not sit with your feet pointing at another person.
Communication : No problem?
Reading passage:
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1．represent vt.代表；
2．greet vi. & vt.迎接；3．association n．社团；联系；联想4．communicate v.交流
5．curious adj.好奇的6．approach vt. & vi.接受；靠近
7. defend vt.保护；保卫
8．major adj.主要的9．misunderstanding n.误解；误会
10．truly adv.真实地；
昨天我 代表 东江中学去 迎接 英国的一个 社团 到我们学校
交流， 出于 好奇
我们 靠近 他们，但同时由于潜意识地 保护 自己，我们出现了 主要 的 误会 。 这是真实 发生的。
represent
greet
association
communicate
curiosity
approach
defend
major
misunderstanding
truly
ed
ed
ed

Mr. Garcia (Columbia)
Julia Smith (Britain)
George Cook (Canada)
a Japanese
(Para.1)
(Para. 2~3)
(Para. 4)
(Para. 5)
Different people have different
body language.
Meet the visitors at the airport.
Summary of body language.
Listen to the tape and match the main idea of each part with lines.
Part 1.
Part 2.
Part 3.
Part 4.
People from different countries express greetings in different ways.
Detailed reading : Para1
Time: __________________________
People: ______________________________
______________________________________
Place: _______________________________
What to do: ____________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
yesterday
another student and I,
the Capital International Airport
this year’s international students
We would take them first to
their dormitories and then to the
student canteen.
Find out the two cultural mistakes in Para2:
Tony Garcia
Julia Smith
The first mistake
(Columbia )
(Britain)
He approached Julia, ________ _____ _________and _______ her on the ________.
She ______ ________ appearing _________ and put up her hands, as if ___ _______.
shoulder
touched
her
kissed
cheek
stepped back
surprised
in defence
The second mistake
Akira Nagata
(Japanese)
George Cook
(Canada)
He ________ his hand ________ to the Japanese student.
He ________ so his nose ________George’s _______ ________.
bowed
touched
moving
hand
reached
out

How do men from Muslim countries greet others ?

2. How did Tony and Darlene greet each other?
Para3:
They shook hands and then kissed each other twice on each cheek, and this is the French custom when adults meet people they know.
To men:

To women:
stand close, and shake hands
nodding
Approach others closely and are more likely to touch them.
Do not stand very close to others or touch strangers when they meet.
Bow
Shake hands
Fill in the table according to Para4:

Para 5:
These _______ are not good or bad, but are _____ ways ____ _______ culture have developed.
Do all members of a culture behave in the same way?

In general, studying _____________ __________ can certainly help ______ ______________ in today’s world of cultural crossroads!
No, not all members of a culture behave in the same way.
international customs
avoid difficulties
actions
simply
in which
Body language is very important in our daily life, and it may vary from different cultures. When we are visiting other countries, we should follow their customs. That is to say, _________________________.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
入乡随俗
What can you learn from this passage?
Part 5: Summary
Englishmen often stand close to others or touch strangers as soon as they meet.
Most people around the world now greet each other by shaking hands .
Japanese will bow to others as greeting.
People from Jordan will shake hands with a woman as she introduces herself to them.
Body language in some countries is good while some in others is bad.
Read the passage again, and then decide the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
F
F
T
Homework:
1. Recite the new words in the text.
2. Go over “Learning about language” 1. 2. And 3 on P27-28.
Thanks for your attention!