1. Unit 21
Body Language

2. Body Talk What does “body talk” mean?
What is the main idea of each part?

3. Topic sentence of each paragraph
Both words and body language can express
our thoughts and opinions
Para 2:
Just like spoken language ,body language varies
from culture to culture
Para 3:
The way people greet each other varies
form culture to culture
Para 4:
Some gestures, however, seem to be universal
Para 5:
The smile is the best example of universally
understood body language

4. How many body languages are mentioned? What are they?

5. examples: by watching his or her body language the way a person stands
Part 1.
Besides words, how can we know what a person is thinking or feeling?
by watching his or her body language
the way a person stands
the way of folding his or her arms
examples:
the way to move his or her hands

6. Para 2 What different meanings do the following gestures
have in different countries?
1.eye contact
2.thumbs up
3.making a circle with one’s thumb and index
finger(Ok)
4.moving the index finger in a circle in front of
the ear(crazy)
Para 2

7. middle finger
ring finger
index finger
\forefinger
little finger
thumb

8. a way to show one’s interest rude or disrespectful
gesture
country
meaning
some countries
other countries
a way to show
one’s interest
rude or
disrespectful
eye contact

9. one the US rude great or Germany good job Japan Nigeria the number
gesture
country
meaning
the US
rude
Germany
Japan
great or
good job
Nigeria
the number
one
thumbs up

10. Japan Zero making a circle with one’s Brazil thumb and index finger
gesture
country
meaning
most countries OK
Money
France
Rude
Japan
Zero
making a circle
with one’s
thumb and
index finger
Brazil
Germany

11. moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear
gesture
country
meaning
moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear
some countries
Brazil
crazy
You have a
phone call.

12. Para 3
Yes No

13. Para 3
Gestures to greet others

14. babykiss
hug
handshake
nod
bow

15. Gesture
Meaning
countries
yes No
Other countries
Greet friends
other countries
Bulgaria, parts
of Greece, Iran
Kiss on the cheek
France/Russia
A firm handshake
A loving hug
A bow
A nod of head

16. Sentence comprehension:
While there are many different interpretations
of our body language, some gestures seem to be
universal. (para.4; line 1-2)
虽然我们对身势语有许多不同的理解，但有一
些手势似乎是通用的。
while =although 虽然；尽管
eg: 尽管我承认他的优点，我还是看到他的缺点。
While I admit his good points, I can still see his
shortcomings(缺点).

17. Look at the sentences below and see what does “while” mean.
1). I fell asleep while reading the English textbook.
我在读英语课本时睡着了。
while= during the time 当……的时候
2). I earn only $50 a week, while she earns $80.
我每周挣50美元,而她每周挣80美元.
while= but 但是, 却

18. Universal body language
Meaning
gesture
I’m tired
I’m hungry
Pressing one’s palm
together and rest one’s
head on the back of
one’s hand.
Moving the hand in
circles over the stomach
I’m full
Pat one’s stomach
before a meal
smile
Almost any emotion

19. What can
a smile do?

20. smile the charming and unforgettable smile
Part 3
smile
the charming and unforgettable smile
the mysterious and ever-lasting smile

21. smile
is a bridge to the world
get through difficult situations
greet someone
find friends
ask for help
open doors
start a conversation
make ourselves feel happier and
stronger when smiling in the mirror
tear down walls
express any emotion
don’t feel down and lonely when seeing
a smiling face of a good friend
apologise

22. 2. A smile can help us get through difficult situations
and find friends in a world of strangers.(para5)
一个微笑可以帮助我们渡过难关，并且在陌生的世界中找到朋友。
get through sth. （设法）做或完成某事。
Eg： 1). 我一天做了很多工作。
I get through a lot of work in a day.
2). 他们几分钟就把表格填完了。
They got through the form in a few minutes.

23. Topic sentence of each paragraph
Both words and body language can express
our thoughts and opinions
Para 2:
Just like spoken language ,body language varies
from culture to culture
Para 3:
The way people greet each other varies
form culture to culture
Para 4:
Some gestures, however, seem to be universal
Para 5:
The smile is the best example of universally
understood body language

24. Three parts of this passage
Both words and body
language are important.
(Para.1)
Revision
Three parts of this passage
Part 2
The same body language may have different meanings in different cultures.
(Para.2-Para.3)
Part 3
Some universal body language
(Para.4-Para.5)

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26. Making eye contact---looking directly into someone’s eyes ---is in some countries a way to show interest.
In many countries, shaking one’s head means “ no”, and nodding means “yes”.
3 We can lean a lot about what a person is thinking by watching his or her body language.
4. In Japan, someone who sees another person making the gesture will think it means zero.
5. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving the hand in circles over the stomach after a meal .

27. Task 1
Contrast between the body
language in China and that in
the US.

28. Comparison Meaning Gesture in the USA Gesture in China
No, don’t do that.
Moving the index finger from side to side.
I don’t know
Shrugging one’s shoulders.
Well done
Thumbs up.
Incredible. I can’t believe it
Rolling one’s eyes.
Moving the hand
from side to side
Shaking the head
Thumbs up.
Open one’s eye or
Mouth wide

29. Comparison Meaning Gesture in the USA Gesture in China Money crazy
Rubbing the thumb
and forefinger together
crazy
Moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear.
Good luck
Cross the fingers
Come here
Moving the index finger forwards and backwards.
Rubbing the thumb
and forefinger together
the same
No such a gesture
Moving one’s hand up and
down with the palm
facing down.

30. Use your body language to perform
Task 2 Act and Dub
Use your body language to perform
the situations in the cards in groups
and act it out. Ask another group to
dub(配音) it.

31. What caused the difference in body language?

32. Thank you very much