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课件网) Unit 4 BODY LANGUAGE Reading and Thinking Understand body language Learning objectives 1. Read about the function of body language and its implications in different cultures; 2. Practice making inferences by looking at the clues in the passage; 3. Think critically about body language by relating it to your own culture and personal experiences. Lead-in THANKS S1: Act like the person in the picture (without speaking) S2&S3: Guess what S1 means (say it in English) Winner: the group with most correct guesses. Listening to how bodies talk The ways Body language. Tip: we can get the main idea from the title. The passage might be about the we use . ways body language Activity 1: Make a prediction What is the type of this passage A. A narration B. An argumentation C. An exposition D. An application Activity 2: Read for text type What’s the structure of the passage A B C ①② ③④ ⑤⑥ ① ②③④ ⑤ ⑥ ① ②③④⑤ ⑥ Para 1: Introduction Para2-4: The differences Para 5: The similarities Para 6: Different uses Underline the topic sentence and circle the key words of each topic sentence. general specific 总 ｜ 分 Tip1:A topic sentence is usually the first or last sentence of a paragraph. Tip2:Sometimes there may be more than one topic sentence in one paragraph. Activity 4: Read for structure Activity 3: Read for main idea We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. 1.Read Para 1 and answer the questions. Q1: What will our body language tell us Q2: Can you guess the meaning of “interaction” A. competition B. dining C. communication D. entertainment Activity 5: Read for details Body language Meaning Countries/Region Eye contact between men and women Some countries Not polite Middle East Look down when talking to someone OK sign Shaking one’s head Bulgaria and southern Albania Nodding one’s head Kissing on the cheek Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes. Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. 2.Read Para.2-5 and fill in the chart. Body language/ Gesture Meaning Country/Region Eye contact Look down when talking to someone Interest Not polite Some countries Middle Eastern countries Respect Japan Body language/ Gesture Meaning Country/Region OK sign Money Japan Zero France Not polite Brazil/ Germany Shaking one’s head Nodding one’s head Body language/ Gesture Meaning Country/Region Yes NO Bulgaria and Southern Albania Kissing on the cheek A greeting France & Russia Body Language/Gesture Meaning Country/Region Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes. Moving your hand in circles over y ... ...
