Unit 21 Body Language Body Talk What does “body talk” mean? What is the main idea of each part?

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