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Unit 21
Body Language
Body Talk
What does “body talk” mean?
What is the main idea of each part?
Topic sentence of each paragraphPara 1:
Para 2:
Para 3:
Para 4:
Para 5:
Both words and body language can express our thoughts and opinions
Just like spoken language ,body language varies from culture to culture
The way people greet each other varies form culture to culture
Some gestures, however, seem to be universal
The smile is the best example of universally understood body language
How many body languages are mentioned? What are they?
Part 1.
Besides words, how can we know what a person is thinking or feeling?
by watching his or her body language
examples:
the way a person stands
the way of folding his or her arms
the way to move his or her hands
What different meanings do the following gestureshave 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
ring finger
thumb
index finger
\forefinger
middle finger
little finger
gesture country meaning
some countries
other countries
a way to showone’s interest
rude or disrespectfuleye contact
gesture country meaning
the US
rude
Germany
Japan
great or good job
the number one
thumbs up
Nigeria
gesture country meaning
most countries OK
Money
France
Rude
Japan
Zero
Brazil
Germany
making a circle with one’s thumb and index finger
gesture country meaning
moving the index finger in a circle in front
of the ear
some countries
Brazil
crazy
You have a phone call.
•Yes
•No
Para 3
Para 3
Gestures to greet others
handshake babykiss hug
nod bow
Gesture Meaning countries
yes
No Other countries
Greet friends
other countries
Bulgaria, parts of Greece, Iran
France/RussiaKiss on the cheek
A firm handshake
A loving hug
A bow
A nod of head
Sentence comprehension:
1. 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 ).
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
Universal body languageMeaning gesture
I’m tired
I’m hungry
Pressing one’s palmtogether and rest one’shead on the back of one’s hand.
Moving the hand in circles over the stomachPat one’s stomach
before a meal
smile
I’m full
Almost any emotion
the mysterious and ever-lasting smile
the charming and unforgettable smile
Part 3
smile
get through difficult situations
find friends
open doors
tear down walls
express any emotion
apologise
greet someone
ask for help
start a conversation
make ourselves feel happier and stronger when smiling in the mirror
don’t feel down and lonely when seeing a smiling face of a good friend
is a bridge to the world
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.
Topic sentence of each paragraphPara 1:
Para 2:
Para 3:
Para 4:
Para 5:
Both words and body language can express our thoughts and opinions
Just like spoken language ,body language varies from culture to culture
The way people greet each other varies form culture to culture
Some gestures, however, seem to be universal
The smile is the best example of universally understood body language
Three parts of this passage
Part 1
Both words and body
language are important.
Part 2 The same body language may have different meanings in different cultures.
Part 3 Some universal body language
(Para.1)
(Para.2-Para.3)
(Para.4-Para.5)
Revision
• over
1. Making eye contact---looking directly into someone’s eyes ---is in some countries a way to show interest.
2. 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 .
Contrast between the body language in China and that in the US.
Task 1
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.
Comparison
Moving the hand from side to side
Shaking the head
Open one’s eye or Mouth wide
Thumbs up.
Meaning Gesture in the USA
Gesture in China
Money 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.
Comparison
Rubbing the thumb and forefinger together
the same
No such a gesture
Moving one’s hand up and down with the palm facing down.
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.
What caused the difference in body language?
Thank you very much