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Unit 4
Reading
&
Thinking
In this class we will
get a better understanding of body language by grasping the main points of the passage.
develop the ability to identify the topic sentence in a para and figure out the structure of a passage.
develop a sense of cross-cultural communication by identifying the feature of body language.
Learning objectives
Step I Lead-in
How many ways do people use to communicate
Spoken language
Written language
Body language
Verbal
Non-verbal
Step I Lead-in
How many forms of body language do people use to communicate
gesture
facial expressions
posture
eye contact
Step I Lead-in
Look at these facial expressions and guess their feelings.
sad
happy
angry
speechless
shocked
angry
happy
puzzled
我的身体会说出我用言语掩饰的话。
- 罗兰 巴特
Step II Pre-reading
According to the title and the picture, predict what this passage is mainly talking about.
A: The passage mainly tells us about _______________________________________________________________.
the function of body language and its meanings in different countries
Q2: What does the passage mainly talk about
A. Communication. B. Spoken language.
C. Body language. D. Different cultures.
Q3: What might be the genre of the passage
A. argumentation. B. narration.
C. exposition. D. news report.
Step II Pre-reading
Read the passage quickly and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph and give the main idea..
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere.
Para.6
Both words and body language are of importance in interactions with others.
Body language varies from culture to culture.
Smiling has many different uses.
Step II While-reading
Read Para. 1 and finish the task.
Q4: Can you guess the meaning of the word “interaction” according to the context
A: “Interaction” means “communication”.
Q5: What is the function of the last sentence in Para. 1
A: It is both a topic sentence(主题句) and a transitional sentence(过渡句).
Step II While-reading
Read Para. 2 and finish the task.
Display interest
Some countries
Demonstrate respect
Japan
Q6: In which countries are men and women not permitted to make eye contact
A. China and Japan.
B. Middle Eastern countries.
C. Brazil and Germany.
D. Bulgaria and southern Albania.
Step II While-reading
Read Para. 3 and finish the task.
Money
Japan
Zero
France
Not polite
Brazil, Germany
Step II While-reading
Read Para. 4 and finish the task.
shake the head
Many countries
no
yes
Bulgaria & Southern Albania
nod the head
yes
no
kiss on the cheek
France & Russia
to greet someone
elsewhere
to greet someone
Shake hands
Bow from the waist
Nod the head
Step II While-reading
Read Para. 5 and finish the task.
sleep
I’m full
most places
Q7: Which can express “I am full”
A. Placing your hands together.
B. Placing your hands on the stomach.
C. Shaking your head.
D. Moving your hand in circles over your stomach.
Step II While-reading
Read Para. 6 and finish the task.
can help us get through __________ situations
can help us find _________ in a world of strangers
can break down ___________
can make people feel happier and ___________
difficult
friends
barriers
stronger
Step III Post-reading
Watch the video Smile Trial, and then discuss the questions in groups.
Smiles can be used to hide feelings like anger, fear or worry. Can you describe a situation where you might smile when you don't mean it
Apart from fake smiles, is there any other kind of body language that can sometimes be fake
Which is a more reliable guide for understanding someone’s feelings, their body language or the words they speak
Step IV Exercise
Words are important, but body language can also give us 1.____________(inform) about people’s feelings. Body language is one of 2.____ most powerful means of communication. It is used to convey people’s thoughts and opinions and to communicate with each other. When 3.________(talk) with others, you are not just using words, 4._______ using facial expressions as well as gestures. Just like spoken language, body language 5._______(vary) from culture to culture. The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. The gestures we use for “yes” and “no” and the way we greet differ around the world. Some gestures seem 6._________(have) the same meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps the 7.______(good) example is smiling. A smile can help us get 8.__________ difficult situations and find friends. A smile can break down barriers. Experts suggest 9.__________(smile) at yourself in the mirror 10.____________(make) yourself feel happier and stronger.
information
the
talking
but
varies
to have
best
through
smiling
to make
Thank you!

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