Body language

What is body language?

Body language is the movements or positions of our body. We use them to show other people what we are thinking about and how we are feeling.

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facial expressions.

confusedangry sad

happy tired

It is so difficult to make a choice. I don’t know what to do.

I can’t believe she said that! That is so unfair.I’ve lost my wallet. There was over three thousand dollars in it. What a pity!

I’ve got an A in maths! I’ve made great progress! I’ve succeeded at last.

It’s been a long day. I can’t keep my eyes open. I really need a good rest.

Match each picture with the emotion on P. 57

cheek

To plump your cheek is a way of saying that you have no idea.

arm

To fold your arm is a way of saying that you are not interested in it.

tongue

To extend your tongue is a way of saying that you are wrong.

hand

To wave your hand is a way of saying “Goodbye”.

thumb

To thumb up is a way of saying “Well done”.

palm

To clap your palms is a way of praising or showing happiness.

To tap your fingers is a way of saying that you are thinking about something.

fingers

To shake your fist is a way of saying that you are very angry.

fist

A.Speaking to someone.

B. Standing in a corner at a party with your arms crossed.

C. Avoiding eye contact with the salesman when you are buying something.

D. All of the above

Which of the following is a form of communication?

Part 1.

Intensive Reading (Various Body Language)

body language

country meaning

Eye-contact Some countries

Other countries

a way to show one’s

interest

rude of disrespectful

Intensive Reading (Various Body Language)

body language

country meaning

most countries

money

France

rude

rude

OK

zero

Japan

Brazil

Germany OK

Intensive Reading (Various Body Language)

body language

country meaning

US

rude

Germany

Japan

Nigeria

great or good job

the number one

Thumb up

Intensive Reading (Various Body Language)

body language

country meaning

Moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear

Some countries

Brazil

crazy

You have a phone call.

Reading (the topic sentences)

P1. We communicate with people not only by words but also by body language

P2. The same body language has different meanings in some different countries.

P3. Body language varies from culture to culture.

P4. Some gestures are universal.

P5. Smiles is the best example of universally understood body language.

Extensive Reading (T or F)

1. In Iran, nodding has the meaning of No.

2. In Russia, a visiting friend is greeted with a kiss on the cheek.

3. In France, people greet with each other with a firm handshake.

4. In some countries, people greet each other with a loving hug, a bow or simply a nod of the head.

Meaning Gesture in the US

Gesture in China

No, 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

That’s incredible! I can’t believe it!

Rolling one’s eye

Work in pair. Complete the chart below.

Waving one’s

hand.

Shaking one’s head.(The same)

Open eyes.

Meaning Gesture in the US Gesture in China

Money Rubbing the thumb and forefinger together

That’s crazy! He/ she is crazy!

Moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear

Good luck Crossing the fingers on both hands

Come here Moving the index finger forwards and backwards

Work in pair. Complete the chart below.

(the same)

(No)

(No)

Moving

hands

1. We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions and ….

1). vt. 表达

Eg: 我不能恰当地把它表达出来。

I can’t it .

我无法表达我对你是多么的感激。

I can’t how to you.

2). vt. 挤、榨、压

Eg: 酒是由挤榨葡萄汁来酿成的。

Wine is made by the juice from grapes.

express train特快

express properly

express I feel thankful

expressing

2. Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture.

vary v. 变化

Eg: 价格随季节变化。

The price according to the season.

天气变化很大，会从很冷到相当暖和。

The weather varied very cold very warm.

various adj. 各种不同的

variety n. 多样性varieties of … 各种各样的……

varies

from to

from…to… 结构中通常加单数可数名词，不带定冠词。如：世世代代

from age to age

from day to day

from door to door

from hand to hand

from house to house

from mouth to mouth

from place to place

from side to side

逐日，天天

挨门挨户

一个传一个

挨家挨户广泛流传，口头相传

处处，各地

翻来覆去

3.There are also differences as to how often we touch each other, …

as to 在此用作连词，引导从句，意为“关于，至于”，但常不翻译出来。Eg: 她根本不知道她该怎么办。 She had no idea at all as to .另外， as to 还可用作介词，意为“关于，说到”，后接名词。 Eg: 关于钱，他漠不关心。 money, he doesn’t care.

how to deal with it

As to

4. While there are many different interpretations of our body language, …

while 作“虽然；尽管” 解，表示让步，相当于 though 或 although, 多放在句首。Eg: 虽然我了解你的见解，但我还是不能同意你。 I understand your view, I don’t you.

while 通常作“在……期间，当……的时候”Eg: 他做着功课就睡着了。Eg: He fell asleep while his homework.

While agree with

he was doing

5. A smile can help us get through difficult situations …

1. 我想象不出他会怎样度过这些时间。 I can’t imagine how he’ll the time.2. 令人惊讶的是他能通过这次考试 . It’s surprising that he can this exam.3. 我试着给你打电话了，但是打不通。 I tried to phone you but I couldn’t .

get through

get through

get through

Eg: I ______ the written papers but failed in the oral examination.A ． got through B ． looked through C ． went through D ． lived through Readers can ______ quite well without knowing the exact meaning of each word.A ． get over B ． get in C ． get along D ． get through

越过、克服 进展、相处

查阅；浏览

收到、插话

经历；审阅；查看

6. … find friends in a world of strangers.

不要把自己封锁在自我的小圈子里 .

Don’t keep yourself in a world of yourself.

7. A smile can open doors and tear down walls.

tear down ：推倒（尤指建筑物），拆除

tear up: 不履行，撕毁

tear at: 撕扯；进攻；严重伤害

tear off: 匆匆地或随便地做成Eg: The government ______ the agreement.A ． torn up B ． torn down C ． teared down D ． teared up Their hardship tore his heart. A. down B. up C. at D. off

8. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than to see the smiling face of a good friend.

“ ” 有时表示非常肯定的意义（有时相当于最高级）

Eg: We couldn’t feel better.

We feel the best.

Nothing is more valuable than health.

Health is the most valuable.

否定词 + 比较级

Perhaps the best example of body language is the smile. A smile can help us difficult and find friends in strangers. A smile can open doors and walls. It can be to almost any . We can use a smile to , to greet someone, to ask for help or to start a . We can smile ourselves in the mirror to make ourselves feel happier and stronger. And if we are or lonely, there is nothing than to see the smiling face of a good friend.

universally understood

get throughsituation a world of

tear downused express emotion

apologiseconversation at

feeling down better

What are they doing?

The The narrator narrator is is reading the reading the story and story and the the “showman” “showman” is acting is acting out the out the story. story.

They are acting out They are acting out shuanghuang.shuanghuang.

Integrating skillsIntegrating skills

PerformancePerformance

He is walking in the street.He is walking in the street.

He tries to see the person there He tries to see the person there clearly.clearly.He is confused.He is confused.

He becomes so excited.He becomes so excited.

He is rushing to him.He is rushing to him.

He seems to make a mistake.He seems to make a mistake.

Someone else is waving toward him.Someone else is waving toward him.

WritingWriting

Try to use all the words and Try to use all the words and expressions you have worked expressions you have worked out and make a funny story.out and make a funny story.

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Warm up with classmatesWarm up with classmates A short filmA short film Guessing gameGuessing game Match Match Understand and enjoyUnderstand and enjoy ConsolidationConsolidation

Look at your classmates and

describe their expressions.

…lazy attentive confused

…

Who is the funny man in the film?

Charlie Chaplin

Do the actors say anything in the show?

No, nothing.

How do they express themselves?

By what they do (action) and their facial expressions.

What do you call that?

Body language.

Choose any number to act out and let

others guess.

7

5

8

6

9

1 2 3

4

To roll your eyes is a way of saying that that’s incredible and I can’t believe it.

eye

Consolidation

Theme question

Words quiz

Various Body language

Choices

What will we talk about in the unit?

Body Language.

Body language is the movements or positions of our body, such as facial .

expressions

To up is a way of saying “Well done”.

thumb

To shake your is a way of saying that you are angry.

fist

To roll your eyes is a way of saying that that’s and I can’t believe it.

incredible

If you can’t your eyes , you must be tired or sleepy.

keep open

I’m , because I don’t know what to do.

confused

Sometimes problems might serious results.

A. emotion; lead to B. emotional; increase to C. emotion; add to D. emotional; lead to

Lean the umbrella the wall. A. against B. on C. in D. at

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