1. Lesson 3 body language

2. Objectives:
★ To practice reading
strategies for summarizing
the main ideas.
★ To learn and talk about body
language.

3. According to some experts, between 60% and 80% of our message is conveyed through our body language.

4. Lesson 3 body language
Reading comprehension:

5. 一. Read the text and then choose the best answers:
The writer uses the example at the beginning of the passage to ________.
A. show body language can sometimes be ambiguous
B. draw the readers’ attention to the topic — body language
C. show the importance of body language B
2) In a foreign country, if you want to buy something,
especially something you don’t know how to call it in the
foreign language, the easiest way is _______.
A. to point at it
B. to return to ask for an interpreter
C. to look it up in a dictionary A P5

6. 3) Most countries use the same gestures and expressions, which ______.
A. have the same meaning in different countries
B. perhaps have different meanings in different cultures
C. used only in a foreign country B P6
4) Which of the following statements about body language is
TRUE? ______.
A. It is a language that consists of gestures, facial
expressions, body movements and some spoken words.
B. Like any other language, body language can only be used
to convey feelings.
C. Compared with spoken language, body language is not
always explicit. C P6

7. 2. According to the text, which of these
statements are true (T) or false (F)?
1). A person with crossed arms is probably
very calm.
2). Americans take offence at the “OK” sign.
3). Nodding your head means “yes” in most
cultures.
4). We congratulate people by jumping for
joy.
uncomfortable or nervous F
Germans F T
patting somebody
on the back while smiling happily F

8. Reading strategies Paragraphs and headings
Read each paragraph carefully. Underline 3-5
of the most important words.
2. Be careful – the first sentence in a paragraph often introduces the main idea – but not always.
3. Think of a heading to summarize the main idea of each paragraph.
4. Headings often contain a word or a synonym of a word from the paragraph.

9. 3. Find the key words and choose the headings.
Introduction
Para. 1)______________
Key words:___________________________________
Para. 2)______________________
Key words: __________________________________
Para. 3) _______________________________________
Para. 4)_______________
Key words:_________________________
Para. 5)___________________
Key words: ____________________________________
Para. 6) ___________________________________
Key words: ________________
Para. 7) _____________________
patting
body language
well done
What is body language
It is a language…
Body language is…
Conscious and unconscious body language
use … on purpose
…be unconscious
Being aware
be aware of
a useful tool
An aid to traveler
can be very useful
in foreign countries
Why body language can be confusing
be ambiguous
Concluding statement
regardless of
universal approval---the smile

10. ◆Underline the key words or the topic sentence of each paragraph and then think of a heading to summarise the main idea of each paragraph.
Introduction
Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global village, but this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way.
___________
How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American shakes your hand firmly while looking you straight in the eye. In many parts of Asia, there is no physical contact(接触)at all. In Japan, you should bow, and the more respect you want to show, the deeper you should bow. In Thailand, people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest. In both countries, eye contact is avoided as a sign of respect.
Greeting

11. Dressing
______________
Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear. In Muslim countries, you shouldn't reveal (显露)the body, especially women, who should wear long blouses and skirts. In Korea, you should take off your shoes when entering a house. Remember to place them neatly together where you came in.

12. _____________
In Spain, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours. For this reason many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner. In Mexico, lunch is a time to relax, and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat. In Britain, it's not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast.
__________________
In most countries, an exchange of business cards is necessary for all introductions. You should include your company name and your position. If you are going to a country where your language is not widely spoken, you can get the back side of your card printed in the local language. In China, you may present your card with the writing facing the person you are giving it to.
Eating
Doing business

13. 4. Complete the table. Body Language Message A raised eyebrow
Moving shoulders upwards and then letting them fall
Holding one’s body and having a tight look
Smiling and pointing at something
Ok sign in America
Ok sign in Germany
Nodding one’s head in most cultures
Shaking one’s head in some cultures
doubt
“I don’t know”
Uncomfortable or nervous
Want something
Fine.
Cause offence
Yes No

14. Discussion:
Is it important to know more about body language? Why?

15. When people meet each other…
In china,
In Japan,
In Arab countries,
people shake hands.
women bow.
men kiss each other.

16. During the interview… A √ B

17. Is there anything wrong in the picture?
In Arab countries, people eat with the right hand but not the left hand.

18. Is there anything wrong in the picture?
In parts of Asia, one must not sit with his/her feet pointing at another person.

19. Discussion:
Is it important to know more about body language? Why?

20. Why is it important to know more about body language?
to help people to express themselves more clearly
to help people easily understood
To help people read and understand others’ thoughts or attitudes
to help people communicate with others and make them feel more pleasant and comfortable
To help people behave properly ……

21. Share the body language that you know with us.

22. What can you learn from this passage?
Summary
What can you learn from this passage?
Body language is very important in our daily life, and it may vary from different cultures. When we are visiting other countries, we should follow their customs. That is to say, _____________________________.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
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23. The shortest distance between two people is a smile.
微笑是人与人之间最近的距离
A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers.
一个微笑可以帮助我们度过难关，并且在陌生的世界中找到朋友。

24. Homework
Go over the lesson and finish the paper.