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课件网) Unit 4 BODY LANGUAGE Reading and Thinking Learning objectives In this class we will: Hear and talk about how people use and understand body language. Learn about the function of body language and its implications in different cultures. Master some words and expressions on body language. Learning key points Learn about the function of body language and its implications in different cultures. Master some words and expressions on body language. Follow the video. Do it togeter! Warm up Body language Now let's focus on Lead in Do you often use body language When do you use body language What do these pictures show He is _____. He is _____. sad surprised He is _____. This means _____. tired great Eye contact 眼神接触 Facial expressions 面部表情 Postures 姿势 Gestures 手势 Body Language is a kind of nonverbal communication. It includes eye contact, gesture, posture and facial expressions Choose one sentence and act out without speaking. Guess which sentence you are trying to communicate. Hello! Goodbye! Come here! Go away! Too expensive! I'm surprised! I'm tired! I'm confused! OK! Good luck! I'm happy! I'm angry! I'm sad! I forgot! You're great! Listening to how bodies talk Reading and thinking 2. What do you think the young girl wants to say with her body language She might want to say yes. Personification (拟人) 1. What do you think will be talked about in the text Body language. She might want to say three. Pre-reading ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Read the text and find out the topic sentence in each paragraph. At the beginning In the middle At the end ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Body language plays an important role in daily communication. 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. Main idea of each paragraph. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Some body language has many different uses. Para. 5 Para. 6 Read para 1 and then answer the following questions. 1. What does the circled word “interaction” in Para1 means A. exchange B. relationship C. communication D. reaction Careful reading Careful reading Read paras 2-5 , find the differences & similarities and then fill in the blanks. Group work Careful reading Read the text and fill in the table. Body Language/ gesture Meaning Country/ Region Eye contact between men and women Not polite Middle East Looking down when talking to someone OK sign A sign of respect Money Japan Japan Zero France Not polite Brazil, Germany Careful reading Body Language/ gesture Meaning Country/ Region 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 Read the text and fill in the table. A greeting I’m sleepy. I am full France ... ...
