铁路中学 英语组 --- 于燕Welcome to our class
if you're happy and you know it clap your handsif you're happy and you know it clap your handsif you're happy and you know itnever be afraid to show itif you're happy and you know itclap your handsif you're happy and you know it stomp your feetif you're happy and you know it stomp your feetif you're happy and you know itnever be afraid to show itif you're happy and you know it stomp your feetif you're happy and you know it wink your eyeif you're happy and you know it wink your eyeif you're happy and you know it never be afraid to show itif you're happy and you know it wink your eye
Unit 21 Body Language yuyan
GestureGood
!
GestureBad!
Gesture
Come here
!
GestureGood Luck
!
GestureI don’t
know!
GestureMe?
Fast-readingWhy does the same body language have different meaning in different countries?
Because different countries have Because different countries have different cultures, body language different cultures, body language varies from culture to culture.varies from culture to culture.
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We communicate with people not only by words but also by body language.Body language varies from
culture to culture.The same body language has different
meanings in some different countries.
Some gestures are universal.
Smile is the best example of universally understood body language.
Body language Differences
Universal gestures
Careful reading1. How can we communicate with other people ?
A. using words B. using body language C. using e-mails D. both A and B2. In what countries does shaking one’s head mean “yes”? A. Russia and China B. Bulgaria and Iran C. parts of Greece D. both B and C3. What’s the best example of universally understood body language ? A. OK B. a smile C. I’m full D. thumbs up
4. In what countries is a visiting friend greeted with
a kiss on the cheek? A. Russia and France
B. Japan and China C. Germany and Japan
T or F1. In Iran, nodding has the meaning of no.2.The gesture making a circle with one’s thumb and index finger is rude.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.
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Gesture Country Meaning
making a circle
with one’s
thumb and
index finger
most countries
OK
Money
France
Rude
Japan
Zero
Brazil
Germany
universal gesturesI am tired I am full I am hungry
press palms/rest your head on it/ eyes closed
move hand in circle
pat stomach
Nod, ok, I don’t know, me, handshake, lean, sit down, I am hungry hello, Be quiet, you are crazy. Goodbye.
Bend, pat, good, cry, smile bad, I’m tired, stand up, Good luck, thinking carefully about a problem, stop, fist, I am full, take a photo frown.
Express with your body
language
Tasks
What can you learn from
this passage?
When in Rome, do as the Romans do !
入乡随俗
if you're happy and you know it clap your handsif you're happy and you know it clap your handsif you're happy and you know itnever be afraid to show itif you're happy and you know itclap your handsif you're happy and you know it stomp your feetif you're happy and you know it stomp your feetif you're happy and you know itnever be afraid to show itif you're happy and you know it stomp your feetif you're happy and you know it wink your eyeif you're happy and you know it wink your eyeif you're happy and you know it never be afriad to show itif you're happy and you know it wink your eyeLet’s sing
the song!
Homework
1. Read the passage and try to retell it.
2.Try to retell the main idea of the passage in your own words.
3.www.gesture.com.
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