1、Warming up and readingdisappointed / sadshy astonished What does his / her facial expression mean?sadconfusedhappyangryThere are three major parts in human communication which are body language, spoken language, and written language. According to the research, 55% of impact is determined by body lan
2、guage - postures, gestures, and eye contact, 38% by the tone of voice, and 7% by the content or the words used in the communication process. Body Language is a form of non-verbal communication. It uses movements or positions of our body to show other people what we are thinking or feeling. It includ
3、es body movements, facial expressions, gestures, posture, speaking distance and other non-verbal signals.What is body language?What does each body movement mean?Try to use your body to act out the next actions!ActionActionStop! Come here. You are very good. Its OK.Bye-bye. be thankfulreel nervousfee
4、l sickput up ones handlook down upon sb.feel proudfeel hungryhave no ideaThank you!Keep silent / quiet!Well done! / Good!I cant believe it! / Thats incredible!All right! Number 8Thats crazy! Come here!Whats the purpose of language? To communicate with others. To tell and express our thoughts, feelin
5、gs, reactions etc.What does the gesture V mean?In China, it means number 2. In western countries, it means victory and success. In Japan, it means peace. Because of cultural differences, there are differences between the same body language. What is the best example of universal body language? Smile
6、is a bridge to the world!Fast readingWhat is the main idea of the passage?Some examples of cultural body language in greeting people. Find the characters and where they are from.CharacterCountry Julia SmithColumbiaCanadaAhmed AzizFranceChinaBritainJapanJordanTony GarciaGeorge CookAkira NagataDarlene
7、 CoulonIMeet international students from several countries.Not all cultures greet each other the same way.A conclusion of the passagePara 2Para 4Para 5Para 1Para 3Main idea of each partCareful reading1. How long did the writer wait at the airport?2. How did Julia behavior when Tony approached her?3.
8、 What does the phrase cultural mistake mean?Read again and answer the questions.Half an hour.People from different countries misunderstand each other.She appeared surprised and put up her hands to defence.Decide whether the statement is true or false.1. Only Australia and central America are not rep
9、resented by the visitors. 2. Not all cultures greet each other the same way, so people everywhere act the same. 3. Julia Smith is surprised because Mr. Garcia touches her shoulder and kisses her. 4. French people will often bow and kiss people they know on both cheeks. 5. The main character is femal
10、e. FFTFFFind out the two mistakes the writer found in the airport.Mr. Garcia Julia SmithThe first mistakefromfrom(Columbia )(Britain)He approaches Ms Smith by _ _ _ and _ her on the _.She _ _ appearing _ and put up her hands _ _.shouldertouchingherkissingcheekstepped backsurprisedin defenceThe secon
11、d mistakeAkira NagataGeorge Cookfrom(Canada)He _ _ _ _ to Akira Nagata.He _ to Mr. Cook and his nose _ Mr. Cooks _ _.bowedtouchedmovinghandreached his handout(Japan)fromWhat does the following sentence mean? What can we learn from the whole passage? These actions not good or bad.Body language varies
12、 from culture to culture. Not all members of all cultures behave the same way. We should try to master and respect each others culture in order to make good communication.Situation 1: Tony Garcia (Columbia, South America) meet Julia Smith (Britain, Europe)Situation 2: George Cook (Canada, North Amer
13、ica) meet Akira Nagata (East Asia)Situation 3: Chinese (East Asia) meet Ahmed Aziz (Jordan, West Asia)Situation 4: Darlene Coulon (France, West Europe) meet Tony Garcia (Columbia, South America )If you go to travel in a Muslim country, what should you pay attention to according to the passage?Imagin
14、e you are the boss of the company and you want to employ a man as your assistant. Judging from the body language of the four men, which one will you choose? Why?Four students come to the front and act out different gestures.A. putting both hands in pockets (lazy)B. crossing arms (self-assured, like a boss)C. Looking around from time to time (paying no attention)D. Standing straight with a smile
