Warming
up and Reading I
Unit 4 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 expression
body movements
stop
Shake hands
Happy
Ok! Or zero
A review of body language
Different feelings of the baby
happy
sad
interested
angry
surprised
curious
Well-done
Ok
stop
quiet
Gestures
victory!
Body language is the movements or positions of our body that show other people what we are thinking or feeling.
What is body language?
Victory/win!

I love you!

Ok!
Be quiet!
Call me!
Stop!
I don’t know
Can you guess

what is in

Yao Ming's mind?
Let’s do a quiz.
inspired/disappointed
regretful/excited
confident/confused
confused
inspired
regretful
You’re great!
Come and join us!
I’m listening carefully!
What are they trying to tell us?How are they expressing themselves?
Please stop!
Nice to meet you!
I’m sorry!
Give me a little time!
I’m thinking!
It’s important.
I give up.
OK!
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 ?
Different ways to meet or part
handshake
a loving hug
a kiss on the cheek
nose- kiss
two palms together
bowing
1
2
3
4
=very tired
5
6
7
Summary
Just like verbal language(言辞), body language is part of culture. It plays an important role in daily communication. So, it is very important to understand and use it correctly. And for a foreign language learner, it is as necessary to learn the body language as to learn the verbal language.
COMMUNICATION:
NO PROBLEM?
Reading
welcome!
Communication : No problem?
Reading passage:
Words and expressions preview
represent
association
dormitory
approach
defence
curious
vt. 代表；象征
defend against
保卫…以免受
in general
总的来说，通常
adj. 好奇的
n. 防御；保卫
vi. & vt. 接近；靠近；走进
n. 宿舍
n. 社团；联系；联想
Where are the international students going to study?

How many international students are mentioned in the passage?
Do all students greet each other in the same way ?
Six students.
No, they don’t.
They were going to study in Beijing University.
Fast reading
Match the right main idea of each part.
I went to the Airport to meet the international students.
People from different countries have different body language.
Summary of body language.
Part 1
(Para. 1)
Part 2 (Para. 2-4 )
Part 3
(Para. 5 )
A
B
C
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
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
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?
Summary
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!
Do you think body language is important?
Can you give some examples in our daily life?
Discussion
Facial Expressions
angry
scared
恐惧
happy
sad
contempt
轻视
surprised
disgust
厌恶
Act and Guess
Now, it’s your turn
one student will be invited to come to the front; act the words out using body language, and the other students try to guess what he/she means.
Part 3
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Make the list of feelings and act it out
A smile and a handshake
Twisting hands together or holding head
Patting or rubbing stomach
Hanging head
Smiling, arms open and head back
Shaking head