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课件网) Unit 3 English Around the World Topic 2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures. Section A&B Leading-in Look and say gesture/body language Leading-in Chinese shake hands and smile when they meet visitors. People in India and Thailand put their hands together and nod their heads. Greeting Leading-in Greeting Japanese and Korean bow to express respect. Maori people in New Zealand touch the noses. a e d c b f ___ Good luck. ___ I’m puzzled. ___ I’m just kidding. ___ It’s a secret. ___ Calm down. ___ Have a victory. 2a Look at these gestures that are common in the USA. Discuss and match each gesture with its meaning below. Pre-listening a b c d e f 冷静 希望一切顺利、如人所愿 表示开心、庆祝 ( )1.How does Jane say “hi” A. She waves her hand. B. She smiles. C. She bows. ( )2.How does Miss Wang show her unhappiness A. She raises her voice. B. She crosses her arms and stamps her foot. C. She puts her hands on her hips. A C Listen to 1a and choose the best answer. While-listening Post-listening When Yukio says “hi” he waves his hand. ( ) Bowing is a sign of peace. ( ) When Miss Wang puts her hands on her hips, she will punish students. （ ） When Jane’s sister stamps her foot, she may be angry. ( ) The three kids are talking about body language. ( ) F F T T T Mark T or F. Post-listening waves her hand bows peace friendship say “Hi” Jane Yukio in Canada Miss Wang happy angry smiles puts her hands on her hips (Jane meets Kangkang and Youkio at the school gate.) Jane: (Waving) Hi, Kangkang and Yukio! Yukio: (Bowing) Hello, Jane! Kangkang: Yukio, when Jane says “Hi” she waves her hand, but when you say “Hello” you bow. Yukio: In Japan, we bow when we are saying hello as a sign of respect. Jane: In Canada, we wave as a sign of peace and friendship. Kangkang: I think that is known as body language. We use body language to communicate how we feel, even if there is silence. Yukio: Did you notice that Miss Wang smiles when she is happy, and when she is angry she put her hands on her hips Then I know whether she will praise or punish us. 作为…的象征 以示尊重 作为和平和友谊的象征 be known/ famous as 作为…而出名 be known/ famous for 因为…而出名 be known to sb. 某事被某人所熟知 even if/ though 即使；纵然 silence (n.) 沉默, 无声; (v.) 使沉默 eg. in science 静静地 silent（adj.）沉默的；寂静的 eg. Keep silent 保持沉默 招手 notice (v.) 看（或听）到，注意到，意识到 notice sb. doing sth. 注意到某人正在做某事 notice sb. do sth. 注意到某人经常做某事 notice (n.) 注意，察觉，通知，布告 Jane: (Laughing) When my little sister is angry, she crosses her arms and stamps her foot! Kangkang: I wonder if body language means the same thing in all cultures. Jane: We should do some research. People could communicate better if they knew more about their body language. Yukio: Let’s ask Miss Wang and Ms. Jones if they will help us with our research. Jane: That’s a good idea. Goodbye, ... ...
