Unit 4 Body language Using language

speaking ringing writing typing How do people communicate with others? Spoken language Written language Body movements Body language

Body Language OK stop silent well done

threaten yawn frown

hold your arms across your chest

Task 1 Skimming: Which of the following can best express the main idea? A. Only gestures without spoken language may cause misunderstanding. B. Some body language or gestures are the same throughout the world. C. Different gestures stand for different feelings, wishes or attitudes while many are universal. D. It is important to give attention to the differences in body language.

…… Task 2 Match the main idea with each para. Some body language is similar every where. Para 2 …… There are differences in body language. Para 5 Body languages is very important, but sometimes we can misunderstand each other. Para 6 The same meaning can have different body languages. Para 7

Task 3 Read Para 2-5 and fill in the form.

action meaning anger threatening sb Frown and turn back to sb Close your hand and shake it at someone agreement Be not interested in Protect yourself Be interested in sb. Roll your eyes and turn your head away. anger threatening sb Nodding the head Look away or yawn Hold your arms across your chest Looking at and turn toward Do not believe or not like something

Language points 1. similar adj. 类似的， 相似的 similarly adv. 相似地 similarity n. 相似，类似 similarly adv. 相似地 * be similar to… 与……相似，类似于 Eg: We have similar taste in music. 我们在音乐方面的爱好相近。 My opinion is similar to yours. 我的想法与你的类似。

▲ 2.look away from not look at… 不看,不注视 Don’t look away from me when I’m speaking to you. 当我和你说话时看着我,不要看别处。

3. We can often be wrong about each other, so it is … be wrong about sb./sth.误解某人某事 be wrong to do sth.做事不道德 It is/was wrong of sb. to do sth.某人 做某事是错误的 What’s wrong with sb./sth.? …怎么了？ go wrong 出差错，犯错误 do sb. wrong/ do wrong to sb.冤枉某人

practice within the year. 4. intend （plan, mean to do） 打算,想要企图 (1)I __________ use the facial expression to show my satisfaction. 一般人作主语 (2) The facial expression ___________ show my satisfaction. 一般物作主语 (3). The book ____________ teachers. 这种书是给老师（设计的） (4).They ___________ the plan should be put into practice within the year. 他们打算在本年内实行该计划。 intend to is intended to is intended for intend that

练习: 根据括号内的汉语提示完成下列句子（每空一词）。 1. A smile can put people ______ (自在). 2. _________________ (别在这里丢脸). Let’s talk about this problem at home. at ease Don’t lose face here

turn your back to your 3. It’s rude to _______________________ _______ (背对着你的老师) and refuse to answer his questions. 4. ______ (即使) you don’t succeed, we will stand by you. 5. Johnson _____________________ (上上下下打量了她一番) before asking her questions. teacher Even if looked her up and down

Writing One of your classmates Zhang Zishuo came in this morning looking very upset about something, but you cannot imagine what it is. Discuss with a partner what body language or behaviour made you think there was a problem.

You can follow the following form: Write some advice for him. Describe his body language and explain why it worries you. Ask him if he can tell you why he is acting in this way. Encourage him to understand that body language shows how you are feeling and is important for good communication. You can follow the following form:

Express your worry and the present situation Dear______, Yours truly, signature(签名) Express your worry and the present situation Letter body (describe his body language and explain why it worries you.) Ending sentences(some advice and encouragement) sample conj pattern Letter Assessment