1、人教版英语选择性人教版英语选择性必修第一册必修第一册Unit 4 Body LanguagePeriod 1 Reading and ThinkingLearning Objectives In this class,you will 1.read about the function of body language and its implications in different cultures;2.practice making inferences by looking at the clues in the passage;3.think critically about bod
2、y language by relating it to your own culture and personal experiences.So body language is more powerful than spoken language.warming-up What is the function of language?Suppose we are living in a silent world.How will you communicate with each other?One of the main functions of language is to commu
3、nicate with people and understand them.Written language;spoken language;body language.Do you know the meaning of each of the following gestures?Listening to How Bodies Talk Step1 语篇理解和分析（Comprehension and Analysis)Step2 单词构建和积累（Vocabulary Building-up)Step3 词汇操练（Workbook Exercise)Listening to How Bod
4、ies Talk Step1 语篇理解和分析（Comprehension and Analysis)The whole passage consists of 6 paragraphs.1.How many parts can the 6 paragraphs be divided into?2.Which paragraph belongs to which part?The first paragraph is the first part telling the main idea of the passage which lies in the first sentence.Liste
5、ning to How Bodies Talk Step1 语篇理解和分析（Comprehension and Analysis)The second part consists of 2,3,and 4 paragraphs showing that body language differs from culture to culture by giving examples.Second part:Body language varies from culture to culture.Example 1:eye contactExample 2:the gesture for OKEx
6、ample 3:the gesture we use for“yes”and“no”Listening to How Bodies Talk Step1 语篇理解和分析（Comprehension and Analysis)The third part is paragrph 5 showing that some gestures are universal.Example 1:the gesture meaning sleepExample 2:the gesture meaning“Im full”Listening to How Bodies Talk Step1 语篇理解和分析（Co
7、mprehension and Analysis)The last part is paragrph 6 showing body language has many different uses.Example 1:A smile can help get through difficult situationsExample 2:A smile can break down barriersExample 3:A smile can serve as an apologyExample 4:A smile can be used to ask for help Listening to H
8、ow Bodies Talk Step1 语篇理解和分析（Comprehension and Analysis)We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions.LISTENING TO HOW BODIES TALKBody language varies from culture to culture Some gestures are universal.Body language has many different uses.Body language/GestureMeaningCoun
9、try/RegionEye contact between men and womennot socially permittedMiddle Eastern countriesLooking down when talking to someoneOK signKissing on the cheekPlacing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyesMoving your hand in circles over your stomach after a m
10、ealshowing respectJapanmoneyJapanzeroFranceNot politeBrazil,GermanyA greetingFrance,RussianIm sleepingMost placesIm fullMost placesBody language/GestureInterpretation in ChinaEye contactOk gestureNodding ones headShaking ones headshaking handsPlacing your hands together and resting them on the side
11、of your head while closing your eyesMoving your hand in circles over your stomach after a mealinterest,friendlinessOk,agreementagreementdisagreementwhen meetingsleepI am fullChinese people seldom make eye contact when they talk.They usually look down to show respect when talking to other people espe
12、cially an old one.But in western countries people will think you are not interested in what he or she is talking about.Just as an old saying goes“When in Rome,do as the Romans do”.A smile can work well to show your friendliness.Chinese people dont always touch each other,so please dont do that.Try not to look into someones eyes or other people thinks you are inviting a fight.自行脑补.
