Unit 21 Body Talk Teacher : Liang QI Time : May. 16th

Body Talk We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with other people. Step Ⅰ Fast Reading Read the text quickly then speak out the main idea of each small paragraph. Body language varies from culture to culture. Para 4 Para 1 Para 2~3 While there are many different interpretations of our body language, some gestures seem to be universal. Para 5Perhaps the best example of universally understood body language is the smile. Conclusion: The main idea of a paragraph is always the first sentence,or sometimes the last sentence.

Step Ⅱ. Read para 2 and then finish the following exercise. A. Making Eye contact In some countries, it is a way to _____________. In other countries, it is _____ or _____________. B. “Ok” gesture In Japan, the gesture means _______. In France, the gesture means ______. In Brazil and Germany, the gesture is ______. C. Thumbs – up gesture In the U·S. the gesture means ____________________. In Nigeria the gesture is _____. In Germany and Japan. the gesture means _______________. D. The “crazy” gesture, rude show interest money Zero rude “great “or “good job” rude the number one disrespectful it means “____________________” in Brazil You have a phone call

Step Ⅲ. Read para3~5 and then decide the following sentences true ( T ) or false ( F ). 1. The gestures for “yes” and “no” have the same meaning in the world. ( ) 2. In western Countries, a visiting friend is greeted with a kiss on the cheek. ( ) 3. The following gestures are used to greet visiting friends in many countries, such as a firm handshake, a hug, a bow or a nod of the head. ( ) 4. Smile can be used to express any emotion. ( ) 5. If we are unhappy or lonely, the best gift is the smiling face of a good friend. ( ) T F F F T

That’s incredible ! I can’t believe it ! Come here. Money. Well done I don’t know. No, no, don’t do that MeaningGesture in the USGesture in China Moving the index finger from side to side Shrugging one’s shoulders Rolling one’s eyes Thumbs up Rubbing the thumb and forefinger together Moving the index finger forwards and backwards Step Ⅳ.Contrast between the body language in China and that in the US. Waving one’s hand(s) Shaking one’s head or hand same as in the US open one’s eyes and mouth wide same as in the US Moving one’s hand up and down with the palm facing down

Step v. Summary. A. Both words and body language can express how we think and feel. B. Gestures, a kind of body language, have different meanings in different cultures. C. The way people greet each other varies form culture to culture. D. Some gestures, however, have the same meaning in most culture. E. Smiles may be the most commonly understood facial ( 脸部的） expression in the world.