1、Explore body languageUnit4 Body LanguagePeriod 4选择性必修选择性必修一一 人教版（人教版（2019）Look at the photos and discuss what you think each person is communicating. Lead-inLead-infrown , tightly shut eyes, tight-lippedPrediction：He could be in great pain or he could be very upset. Pay attention to the tiny facial
2、expression and body languageLook at the photos and discuss what you think each person is communicating. Lead-inLead-infingers crossed, eyes closed，lips shut Prediction：He could be hoping for good luck or he could be praying for blessings. Look at the photos and discuss what you think each person is
3、communicating. Lead-inLead-insmile, hug, American Sign Language (hand gesture for love）Prediction：The woman could be using American Sign Language, meaning “I love you”. Or the family could be snuggling up （依偎）（依偎）to each other happily.Look at the photos and discuss what you think each person is comm
4、unicating. Lead-inLead-insmile, hold hands tightlyPrediction：The two children seem quite happy.Perhaps they have just won a table tennis match.Discuss the following body language in groups and tell what predictions they make. Lead-inDiscussionFrightened and surprisedAmazed Prediction: ?Prediction: ?
5、Discuss the following body language in groups and tell what predictions they make. Lead-inDiscussionExcited Zone out for a second Prediction: ?Prediction: ?DiscussionDiscuss what is body language. Body language is a part of nonverbal language. It includes things like gestures, facial expressions, an
6、d even small things that are barely identifiable like a brief shrug of the shoulder or nod of the head. We frequently communicate both bodily and verbally and an estimated 70% of what we communicate may be nonverbal. It must be understood that these are frequently specific to a culture.DiscussionDis
7、cuss when and where people need to use body language to communicate effectively. Its important to remember that body language isnt necessarily universal. If youre observing body movements that seem off, consider cultural or regional differences that may account for it. DiscussionDiscuss when and whe
8、re people need to use body language to communicate effectively.For example, when were being judged, particularly in things like or , we do have to be careful what we may be conveying. datingjob interviewDiscussionDiscuss when and where people need to use body language to communicate effectively.And
9、when we want to express our views, moderate gesturing may simply suggest were engaged and confident in what we have to say and body language can be helpful to know what youre saying.Listening TipsInfer meaningSometimes things are not said directly, and so you must guess the meaning, relationship of
10、the people, or context. You can do this by: drawing conclusions from the background information you already have. looking at clues that tell you the context. using logic to work out the meaning. While-listeningListen to a conversation about body language. Then answer the following questions. 1. How
11、did the man get the idea of using gestures to communicate?Woman: Oh, I get it, so you were sending him secret hand signals.Man: Yeah, we got the idea from an action movie last night and decided to try it out for fun. Listen to the key words and phrasesWhile-listeningListen to a conversation about bo
12、dy language. Then answer the following questions. 2. What did the police leader tell his team by using gestures?Listen to the key words and phrasesMan: In the movie So the police leader used hand gestures to tell his team what to do. For example, he used his gesture to tell them how many bad guys we
13、re in the house. Then he gave instructions on who should go where, and what they should do. While-listeningListen to a conversation about body language. Then answer the following questions. 3. What did the woman say about the acting classes that shes been taking?Listen to the key words and phrasesWo
14、man :Well, you know, you can say a lot without speaking. Ive been taking acting classes, and right now were learning how to use body language to express ourselves.Man: Wow, thats cool. So you mean youre not allowed to talk, right?While-listeningListen to a conversation about body language. Then answ
15、er the following questions. 4. What did the man mean by saying “Its good you tried” at the end of the conversation?Listen to the key words and phrasesWoman: Yeah, he was a real master. Everyone in my class loves his movies. We actually had to watch some of his movies and act out some scenes. I was s
16、uch an amateur!Man: Well, its good you tried. Now, by your body language, I can tell that you want to buy me lunch tomorrow. Am I right?He meant that even if she wasnt very good at it, her effort was still worthwhile.While-listeningListen to the conversation again. Are the following statements corre
17、ct inferences from the conversation? 1. The two speakers are married.Before listening, judge whether the statement is true or false. Then listening to the details and grasp the key words or phrases.No.The woman didnt know about the film the man watched, and the man didnt know about the womans acting
18、 class.While-listeningListen to the conversation again. Are the following statements correct inferences from the conversation? 2. Making too many gestures in communication is not polite.Before listening, judge whether the statement is true or false. Then listening to the details and grasp the key wo
19、rds or phrases.No. This is not mentioned in their conversation.3. The police team were probably successful in catching the criminals.Yes. The man says their actions were pretty cool, and he and his friends also adopted their body language to communicate. While-listeningListen to the conversation aga
20、in. Are the following statements correct inferences from the conversation? 4. Both speakers think body language is useful.Before listening, judge whether the statement is true or false. Then listening to the details and grasp the key words or phrases.Yes. The man sent his friends hand signals, and t
21、he woman took acting classes, learning how to use body language to express themselves.5. The woman is not very confident about her silent acting ability.Yes. The woman says that she was such an amateur. After-listeningListen to the conversation again. Fill in the following information. Woman: Oh, I
22、get it, so you were sending him secret .Man: Yeah, we got the idea from an last night and decided to try it out for fun. Man: In the movie So the police leader used hand gestures to tell his team what to do. For example, he used his to tell them how many bad guys were in the house. Then he gave on w
23、ho should go where, and what they should do. hand signalsaction movie gestureinstructionsAfter-listeningListen to the conversation again. Fill in the following information. Woman :Well, you know, you can say a lot . Ive been taking acting classes, and right now were learning how to use body language
24、 to .Man: Wow, thats cool. So you mean youre not allowed to talk, right?Woman: Yeah, he was a real master. Everyone in my class loves his movies. We actually had to and act out some scenes. I was such an amateur!Man: Well, its good you tried. Now, by your , I can tell that you want to buy me tomorro
25、w. Am I right?without speakingexpress ourselveswatch some of his movies body languagelunch Pronunciation1 Read the quotes and notice the pause after each sense group.1. There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contactwith the world. We are evaluated and classified by these four cont
26、acts : what we do, how we look, what we say, and how we say it. Dale Carnegie2. If language was given to men to conceal their thoughts then gestures purpose was to disclose them. John Napier 3. Body language is a powerful tool. We had body language before we had speech, and apparently, 80% of what y
27、ou understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words. Deborah BullPronunciation2 Read this passage. Then mark“”where it needs a pause.Life is a stage, and we are all actors. This is also true when you are in a foreign land. Acting can help you communicate even if you do not know t
28、he language. For instance, one day a Chinese lady who was babysitting her grandchild in America went to a supermarket to buy some beef. She was confused to see all kinds of meat there and did not know which ones were beef. She asked a clerk by putting both hands up and saying “Moo! Moo!” The lady go
29、t what she wanted even without saying a word of English. 3 Listen to the texts above and see how well you read.Group WorkAct out a scene using only body language to communicate. You may follow these steps to complete your performance .1. Form into groups of four. One of you is the performer, and the
30、 others are observers.2. The performer writes down a situation and some messages to convey through body language.3. The performer acts out the scene and the observers individually write down their thoughts without talking to anyone else.4. The actor reveals the situation and messages, and the group
31、compares notes. Use the table below to clarify any misunderstanding or different answers.Group WorkAct out a scene using only body language to communicate. GroupsNames PerformanceGroup1Group2Group3Group4Group5The most creative groupThe best performance groupThe most talented studentGroup WorkAsking
32、for and giving clarification What did you mean by ?In other words So you mean ?What I meant was So did that mean ?What I was trying to say was What I dont quite understand is Does that make sense?Could you explain ?Is that clear?Could you give me an example?I can tell that Group ShowAsking for and g
33、iving clarification A：What did you mean by this expression?B：I mean I was very shocked.C：So did that mean you was scared ?B: Yes.D: Could you explain why you are so scared?B: What I was trying to say was that the final exam results came out.A/C/D: Oh(laughing)ExerciseFill in the blanks. 1. They repr
34、esent the earth (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginning.（2020全国全国II）2. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds （surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears.（2020全国全国III）3. You may drink , smoke, be overweight and still reduce your risk of (die)early
35、 by running.（2019全国全国I）4. Nervously (face) challenges, I know I will whisper to myself the two simple words “Be yourself”.（2019北京）北京）5. I still remember (visit) a friend whod lived here for five ingsurroundingdyingfacingvisitingSummaryWeve learned the following in the class：HomeworkMake a dialogue to introduce your familiar people. You may use the expressions about body language that you have learned to help you.
