1、Reading and Thinking 1.Enable students to get a better understanding of body language.2.Identify the feature of body language-cultural-specific.3.Develop the sense of cross-cultural communication.Step 1 Lead in Activity 1 Look at the following picture and think about the question:How do people commu
2、nicate with others?By speaking By ringing By writing Activity 2 Sing the following song and perform the body language.If youre happy and you know it clap your handsIf youre happy and you know it clap your handsIf youre happy and you know it never be afraid to show itIf youre happy and you know it cl
3、ap your handsIf youre happy and you know it stamp your feetIf youre happy and you know it stamp your feetIf youre happy and you know it Never be afraid to show itIf youre happy and you know it stamp your feetIf youre happy and you know it wink your eyesIf youre happy and you know it wink your eyesIf
4、 youre happy and you know it never be afraid to show itIf youre happy and you know it wink your eyesBody Language is a set of _,_ and _.People use to make themselves understood.What is body language?gesturesbody movementsfacial expressionsStep Reading Activity 1 Read the text and summarize the main
5、idea.The passage tells us that body language plays an important part in our communication and while body language is cultural-specific,some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere.Activity 2Match each paragraph with its main idea.Para1 A.Body language varies in different cultures.Para2 B.B
6、ody language can show our feelings.Para3 C.The gestures for“yes”and“no”are different.Para4 D.The different meanings of“OK”.Para5 E.Smiling has many different uses.Para6 F.Some gestures with the same meaningActivity 3 Scanning for specific information1.Whats the type of the wrting?A.NarrationB.Exposi
7、tion C.Argumentation2.How do we know what other people are thinking?A.By doing researches on their palms.B.By watching their body language.C.By making eye contact with them.D.By shaking hands with them.3.What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?A.Different gestures mean differently in the same
8、culture.B.The same gesture means different things in different cultures.C.Making eye contact means the same in different cultures.D.We shouldnt make eye contact with people in other cultures.4.What does the word“it”in“interpret it as meaning zero”refer to?A.The gesture for“OK”.B.A different culture.
9、C.Another person.D.Money.5.How does the author develop the passage?A.By giving theories.B.By using quotations.C.By giving examples.D.By showing the importance.Scanning for specific informationActivity 1 Scan the text and find out the following information.Body language/GestureMeaningCountry/RegionEy
10、e contact between men and women Not politeMiddle EastLooking down when talking to someone OK sign Kissing on the cheek Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal RespectJapan MoneyZero not p
11、oliteJapan FranceBrazil and GermanyGreetingFrance and Russia Sleepeverywhere Full everwhereActivity 2Complete the following sentences using the information in the box.A.making eye contactB.talking to an older personC.watching their body languageD.moving your hand in circles over your stomachE.encoun
12、tering an identical gestureF.making the gesture for“OK”in Brazil and Germany1.We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by_.2.For example,_-looking into someones eyes-in some countries is a way to display interest.3.In Japan,it may demonstrate respect to look down when_.4.In France,a person
13、_ may interpret it as meaning zero.5.However,you should avoid_,as it is not considered polite.6.A good way of saying“I am full”is _after a meal.CABEFDStep video-watching and discussionActivity 1 Watch the video Smile Trial.Activity 2 Discuss the following questions.1.Smiles can be used to hide feeli
14、ngs like anger,fear,or worry.Can you describe a situation where you might smile when you dont mean itSometimes I smile when I am impatient,but I know I shouldnt be.For example,if I am riding a train and a baby starts crying,I may try to smile,because even though the babys crying is annoying,I know t
15、hat it is not the babys fault and there is probably nothing that can be done.2.Apart from fake smiles,is there any other kind of body language that can sometimes be fake?3.Which is a more reliable guide for understanding someones feelings,their body language or the words they speak?There are“crocodi
16、le tears”.This is when a person fakes feeling sad or sympathetic for another person.Their body language is much more reliable than the words they say,because most people have trouble hiding their anger or disappointment.PracticeActivity 1 Complete the sentences with the words from the text.When we i
17、nteract with other people,we use words as well as body language 1.(express)our thoughts and opinions.Important as words are,body language can also give us 2._(inform)about peoples feelings.However,body language means 3._(different)in different countries.Take“making eye contact”as 4._ example.In some
18、 countries it is a way to display interest,5.in many Middle Eastern countries,men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact.The gesture for“OK”6.(vary)from culture to culture.In Japan,people might think it means money while in France,people may interpret it as meaning zero.to expressi
19、nformationdifferentlyanbutvaries Some gestures seem to have the same 7.(mean)everywhere.Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while 8.(close)your eyes means“sleep”.Some body language has many different 9._(use).A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers.We can use a smile to apologise,to greet someone,to ask for help,or to start a conversation.Experts suggest smiling at 10.(you)in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger.meaningclosingusesyourself
