2. Unit 4 Body language Writing

3. Revision: Check the homework MeaningGesture in the US Gesture in China I’m full. I ate too much. Money No, don’t do that! Well done! Putting hand at throat Patting stomach gently Rubbing the thumb & the forefinger together The same Moving the index finger from side to side Waving one ’ s hands Thumb up The same

4. Revision: Check the homework Meaning Gesture in the US Gesture in China Come here! That’s incredible. I can’t believe it. I don’t know. Moving the index finger forward & back ward Moving one’s hands up and down with the palm facing down Rolling one ’ s eyes Open one ’ s eyes and mouth wide Shrugging one ’ s shoulders Shaking one ’ s head or hand

5. Positive Body Language Negative Body Language Pairwork: Make a list of body language expressions showing both positive and negative feelings. Smiling Nodding Looking toward someone Closing your hand and shaking it at someone Holding your arms across your chest Rolling your eyes and turning your head away

6. Writing task: Work with your partner. Discuss Lin Pei’s behaviour. Think about the prolems she might have and write them down. Describe her “body language” or the behaviour that shows how she feels. Then report to the class. S1: I think that there is something wrong with Lin Pei. When I saw her today she turned away from me and wuld not speak. S2: Yes, when I saw her in the class, she…

7. Assignment: Write a composition in which you discuss the different kinds of body language you have seen and heard about. You may discuss the kinds you find unusual, funny or difficult to understand, and why you think we should learn more about body language in different culture.