1、UNIT 4 BODY LANGUAGEReading and Thinking language pointsWe use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people.We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language.Words are important,but the way people stand,hold t
2、heir arms,and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings.Para.1宾语从句本句是并列复合句。本句是并列复合句。people stand,hold their arms,and move their hands是定语从句，修饰先行词是定语从句，修饰先行词the way.关系词在从句中做状语，可用关系词在从句中做状语，可用that/in which或省略掉。或省略掉。Just like spoken language,body language varies from culture to
3、culture.The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in.For example,making eye contactlooking into someones eyesin some countries is a way to display interest.In other countries,by contrast,eye contact is not always approved of.For example,in many Midd
4、le Eastern countries,men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact.In Japan,it may demonstrate respect to look down when talking to an older person.Para.2定语从句定语从句解释说明解释说明考点提炼：考点提炼：way作作“方式；方法方式；方法”讲，后接定语从句有以下两种情况讲，后接定语从句有以下两种情况1.当关系词在从句做状语时，用当关系词在从句做状语时，用that，in which 或者或者省略省略.I admir
5、e the way(that/in which)he manages to see both sides of the question.2.当关系词在从句做主语、宾语时，用当关系词在从句做主语、宾语时，用that/which（做动词后的宾语可省略）（做动词后的宾语可省略）Suddenly,I remembered the way(that/which)I had adopted to cope with the question.Some poems describe something in a way that/which will give the reader a strong im
6、pression.(从句中缺主语从句中缺主语)1.Words are important,but the way people stand，hold thier arms,and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings.2.The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in.In other countries,by contrast,eye contact is
7、 not always approved of.考点提炼:部分否定部分否定:当含有全体意义的代词或副词如all,each,every(及其派生词),both,always,often,entirely,wholly等和否定词not连用的时候,构成部分否定,意为“并非都,并非总是”。Not all cultures greet each other the same way.All the people didnt arrive on schedule.=Not all the people arrived on schedule.并非所有的人都按时到达。(1)但是并非所有的城市都在很长一段时间
8、内发展缓慢。But cities develop slowly over a long period of time.(2)并非所有的人都能过上幸福的生活。_can lead a happy life.not allNot all the peopleThe gesture for“OK”has different meanings in different cultures.In Japan,someone who witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money.In France,a per
9、son encountering an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero.However,you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany,as it is not considered polite.Para.3定语从句定语从句省略省略that的宾语从句的宾语从句现在分词做宾补现在分词做宾补现在分词做后置定语，修饰现在分词做后置定语，修饰a person把把.解释为解释为.as 是介词是介词Even the gestures we use for“yes”a
10、nd“no”differ around the world.In many countries,shaking ones head means“no”,and nodding means“yes”.By comparison,in Bulgaria and southern Albania,the gestures have the opposite meaning.There are also differences in how we touch each other,how close we stand to someone we are talking to,and how we ac
11、t when we meet or part.Para.4省略省略that 或或which 的定语从句的定语从句(与与)相比较相比较并列句并列句三个三个how引导的宾语从句，做介词引导的宾语从句，做介词in 的宾语。的宾语。and 连接，构成排比，增强语势。连接，构成排比，增强语势。In countries like France and Russia,people may kiss their friends on the cheek when they meet.Elsewhere,people favour shaking hands,bowing from the waist,or n
12、odding the head when they meet someone else.Para.4常用介词常用介词in(接触较软的部位接触较软的部位)，on(接触较硬的部位接触较硬的部位)，by(常与动词常与动词take,seize,catch,lead等连用等连用)Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere.Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means“sleep”.A g
13、ood way of saying“I am full”is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal.Para.5way 作“方法,方式”讲时,其后可接不定式不定式，也可接 of doing sth.,表示做某事的方法。Some body language has many different uses.Perhaps the best example is smiling.A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in
14、 a world of strangers.A smile can break down barriers.We can use a smile to apologise,to greet someone,to ask for help,or to start a conversation.Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger.And if we are feeling down or lonely,there is nothing better
15、than seeing the smiling face of a good friend.Para.6And if we are feeling down or lonely,there is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend.否定词+比较级表示最高级含义基本结构：否定词+形容词或副词的比较级（+than）常用的否定词：no,not,never,nothing,nobody,hardly 等一般理解为：再没有比.更.的了；再.不过了I have never seen a more energetic man.I couldnt agree with you more.Nothing is more precious than health.cant/never 与too 连用，表示“再.也不过分”You cant be too careful while driving the car.你开车时再怎么小心也不为过。
