2. Unit 19 Communication words

3. What’s communication? the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information

4. How many kinds of communication can we use to express our ideas and feelings? three major kinds written communication visual communication spoken communication

5. Which of the three kinds of communication do the following pictures belong to? written communication spoken communication visual communication email fax text message computer document computer document DVD recording satellite phone WAP photo WAP photo

6. In the world, people use different kinds of language to communicate. Among them, English is the most popular international language. Some people speak English as a first language, but some people use it as a second or only as a foreign language.

7. Name some of the countries that belong to the following groups. ● English spoken as a first language ● English spoken as a second language– it is used in schools and universities and between people whose main languages are different ● English spoken only as a foreign language

8. Britain AmericanCanada New zealand Australia

9. Singapore India South Africa Ireland

10. Holland FranceJapanChinaSwitzerland

11. People not only can use mouths but also bodies to communicate, that is Work in pairs. Discuss what messages the following body language communicates. communicates. body language

12. 1.In the USA, two people slap their hands together in the air. to encourage or congratulate each other

13. 2.In the UK, a person shows an upright thumb. to say that something is well done

14. 3. In Italy, a person kisses another person on both cheeks to greet sb or welcome people

15. 4. In Japan, a person folds his arms across his chest. to show irritation,disagreem ent or nervousness to show feel down

16. Discussion Do you know any other body languages?

17. Facial expression anger fear joy sorrow contempt 轻视 surprise disgust 厌恶

18. Guess Good!

19. Guess Bad!

20. Guess Come here!

21. Guess Good luck!

22. Guess Good luck!

23. Guess Good luck!

24. a way to that one is interested (some countries) rude or disrespectful (other countries ) eye contact

25. OK ( most countries ) money ( Japan ) zero ( Franc e) rude ( Brazil and Germany )

26. greet or good job ( the USA ) rude ( Nigeria ) the number one ( Germany and Japan )

27. Listen to six people talking. Try to identify their accents.accents North American, Australia ， Chinese, French ， British, German English spoken as a language ● English spoken as a second language– it is used in schools and universities and between people whose main languages are different ● English spoken only as a foreign language 1. Australia 2. Chinese 3. North American 4. German 5. British 6. French ListeningListening materials

28. Tapescript (Unit19 Warm-up ) Man 1: I come from “Down Under” and my country’s a very different kind of place from what a lot of people think. I mean, British people immediately think of the outback and kangaroos. I come from up North and it’s semi-tropical – we’ve even got tropical rainforests. Australia

29. Woman 1: I live in the third largest country in the world with a population of about 1.26 billion. I’m very lucky to live in the capital city – the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. Foreign visitors who stay here can visit some amazing places including The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and of course, the Great Wall. Chinese

30. Man 2: I’ve been over to Britain a few times and nobody has trouble understanding me. But what’s amazing is the number of different accent in such a small country as Britain. My country, as you know, is really big, but there are only really three are only really three of four different accents. North American

31. Woman 2: I come from a country famous for manufacturing Mercedes Benz cars. In 1990, two different states – the East and the West – reunified to become one country. The people were very happy. Berlin is now our capital city. I’m proud to live in Europe’s largest economy and most populous nation. German

32. Man 3: My country is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. I live in the east part of London. I’ve lived here all my life so I speak with a Cockney accent. Cockney English is unique. It’s got a lot of rhymes. Did you know we say, “apples and pears” instead of the word “stairs”? And can you guess what “April showers” stand for? Yeah, you’re right. “April showers” are “flowers”! British

33. Woman 3: I live in a country which produces a sparkling wine called Champagne. For most people, eating well is very important. We spend an amazing amount of time thinking about, talking about, cooking and consuming good food and wine. We’re famous for inventing the baguette, a long stick of bread. French Back

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