江苏省2015-2016学年高中英语 Unit2 Language task课件 牛津译林版必修.pptVIP

* Task Reporting on body language Facial expressions Body language Gestures （手势） Eye contact Postures（姿势） Main Task: Write a report on body language While listening, you’d better take notes and focus on the differences of gestures between America and other countries. Complete the following charts according to your notes. Look at the chart on Page 33. First predict what the body language means in America. Then let’s listen and confirm( make sure) what you think is correct or incorrect. Body language Meaning(s) Shaking hands by grasping the other person’s hand quite firmly. It shows that you are a (1)________ person and that others can (2) ________ you. Looking another person straight in the eye. It shows that they are (3) ________ and are (4) ________ to the other person. Nodding your head up and down. It means (5)’ ________’. Shaking your head from side to side. It means (5)’ ________’. Moving your hand left to right. This is used to say (7) ’ ________’ or ‘goodbye’. Pointing to the head and moving the finger n a circle. It means that someone or something is (8) ’ ________’. American meaning 1. strong 2. trust 3. tellling the truth 4. listening carefully 5. yes 6. no 7. hello 8. crazy Conclusion: Gestures are a big part of body language and can change from country to country. If we think about other cultures before we visit a new country, we are less likely to offend or misunderstand the others. Read the statements on Page 32 and work in groups to find out whether the statements are true or false according to your knowledge. In China when you are invited to dinner, the host will be upset if you do not try all of the dishes. It is polite to eat with your left hand in the Middle East. Making a noise while eating noodles in Italy is Okay. When eating noodles in Japan, making a noise is okay. It is better to wear your shoes in a Japanese house. When you are late for a meeting, there is no need to say ‘sorry’. In England it is usual to ta