高中英语 Book4Module3BodylanguageWriting教.docVIP

Book 4 Module 3 Body language Writing 预学案： ⅠCheck the meaning of the following words gesture????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? clap victory????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? shake hands pat???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? wave hug??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? greet (v.) palm????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? chest bow??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ? ?? rude touch???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? embarrassment amazed (adj.)??????????????????????????????????????????????????? instead of?????????????????????????????????????????????? keep a distance away??????????????????????????????????????? hand-in-hand pay attention to???????????????????? ????? stare at ⅡReading (A) Culture influences body language. Therefore, there are many differences between Thai and American body language. For example, the standard greeting gesture of Thai people is to put palms together in front of the chest with a slight bow of the head, while Americans usually hug and kiss each other. Also, in Thailand, touching someone on the head may be considered rude. However, in USA, people do so to offer encouragement or comfort. Furthermore, when Thais sit on the ground, their feet always pointing away from others, tucked (折叠) to the side or behind them, which Americans seldom pay attention to. In conclusion, only when we focus on the differences in body language can we avoid embarrassment and misunderstanding. Summary ? Thai people Americans Chinese Greeting ? ? ? ? Touching one’s head ? ? ? ? ? Sitting on the ground ? ? ? (B) As is known to all, body language is widely used in our daily life. For example, waving one’s hand is to say Good-bye. A smile and handshake show welcome, and clapping hands means congratulations. ?? Different countries have different body language. For example,