（新教材）人教版（2019）高中英语选择性必修第一册Unit4 READING 阅读ppt课件.pptx

1、Unit 4 Body Language So body language is more powerful than spoken language. Warm-up 1. What is the function of language? One of the main functions of language is to communicate with people and understand them. 2.Suppose we are living in a silent world. How will you communicate with each other? Writ

2、ten language; body language gestureposture eye contact facial expression Do our bodies talk? How? The way our bodies talk VERBAL 35%VERBAL 35% NONVERBAL 65%NONVERBAL 65% Facial Expressions Tone of Voice Movement Appearance Eye Contact Gestures Postures Lead in Act out the sentences on the screen wit

3、hout speaking. The others guess what they are communicating. Quiz Game 1. In the US, thumbs up means “good job”, and in some cases, that means “take a ride”. 2. Making a circle with ones thumb and index finger means “OK” in Japan while that means “money” in France. 3. People in Japan greet each othe

4、r by putting their hands together and bowing slightly. 4. The Maori in New Zealand normally greet each other by hugging. 5. In the Middle East, Arabs are very likely to greet each other by touching noses. 6. A visiting friend is very likely to be greeted with kisses on each cheek in France as well a

5、s in Russia. 7. Finns and Swedes need personal space as much as we Chinese do. Prediction Look at the picture on this page. What do you think the young lady might want to convey with her body language? Prediction Look at the title of the text. What do you think will be talked about in the text? Read

6、ing for main ideas Work out the structure of the text according to the topic sentence in each paragraph. Paragraph 1: 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 bo

7、dy language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. Reading for main ideas Paragraph 2: Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language i

8、n a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contactlooking into someones eyesin some countries is a way to display interest. In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of. Reading for main ideas Paragraph 2: For example, in many Middle East

9、ern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. In Japan, it may demonstrate respect to look down when talking to an older person. Reading for main ideas Paragraph 3: The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who witnesses anoth

10、er person employing the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person encountering an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered polite. Reading for main ideas Paragraph 4: Even the gestur

11、es we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world. In many countries, shaking ones head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning. There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someon

12、e we are talking to, Reading for main ideas Paragraph 4: and how we act when we meet or part. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the cheek when they meet. Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else

13、. Reading for main ideas Paragraph 5: Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. R

14、eading for main ideas Paragraph 6: Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps the best example is smiling. A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers. A smile can break down barriers. We can use a smile to apologise, to greet someone, to as

15、k for help, or to start a conversation. Reading for main ideas Paragraph(s)Main idea Introduction to body language Body language with different meanings in different cultures Body language with the same meaning everywhere Body language with different uses 1 24 5 6 Reading for main ideas Task: Answer

16、 the questions 1. How does the author support the statement - body language varies from culture to culture? A. By defining.B. By using quotations. C. By giving examples.D. By showing the importance. making eye contact The gesture for “OK” The gestures for “yes” and “no” how people touch each other/m

17、eet/part smiling Reading Task: Answer the questions 2. Which pattern does the author use to organize the text? A. Cause and Effect B. Sequence C. Description D. Order of Importance E. Comparison and Contrast F. Classification Schemes G. Problem and Solution Reading Some gestures seem to have the sam

18、e meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means sleep. A good way of saying I am full is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. P5 Task: What are the samilirities and differences? the same P2/3/4 different

19、 eye contact; the gesture “OK”; “yes”/ “no” gestures touch/meet/part posture for “sleep” movement for “Im full.” Reading Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps the best example is smiling. A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers. A s

20、mile can break down barriers. We can use a smile to apologise, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than seeing the sm

21、iling face of a good friend. Task: What can a smile do? get through difficult situations find friends apologise greet someone ask for help start a conversation feel happier and stronger get comforted P6 Reading Reading for details Read the text and fill in the table on page 39. The crucial thing is

22、using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contactlooking into someones eyesin some countries is a way to display interest. In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries,

23、men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. (Paragraph 2) Reading for details be accepted Reading for details Read the text and fill in the table on page 39. Body language /Gesture Eye contact between men and women Looking down when talking to someone A sign of respectJapan Not pol

24、iteMiddle East Meaning Country/Region Reading for details Body language /Gesture OK sign MoneyJapan Meaning Country/Region Reading for details The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means

25、money. In France, a person encountering an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered polite. (Paragraph 3) Reading for details seeuse Body language /Gesture OK sign Money Zero Not polite Japan Fran

26、ce Brazil and Germany Meaning Country/Region Reading for details Body language /Gesture Kissing on the cheek A greetingFrance and Russia Meaning Country/Region Reading for details Body language /Gesture Im sleepy Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes Reading for details Meaning Country/Region Most places Body language /Gesture Im fullMost places Moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal Reading for details Meaning Country/Region