初三英语《body language》课件.pptVIP

A half-closed hand with a thumb up.  A half-closed hand with a thumb down.  palm up and wave the fingers to oneself continuously  Hold up the forefinger and the middle finger and across them   Good! Well done! You did a good job Bad! I will have to refuse you.  Come here! Good luck! Shrug(耸） the shoulder with the hands out  A smile and a handshake. A frowned (皱眉）or upset look. Putting a hand on the stomach, patting or rubbing Drooping or hanging the head.  I don’t know. You are welcome. I am worried. I ate too much. I am sorry that I did something wrong. Putting the left palm on the forefinger of the right hand. Turning your back to someone on purpose. A loud laughter with a shinning face or smiling with arms open and head back. Point to oneself with doubting facial expression  Stop here. You are angry. I’m so happy. Me？ * * A gesture is a form of nonverbal communication made with a part of the body. The language of gesture is rich in ways for individuals to express a variety of feelings and thoughts. Most people use gestures and body language in addition to words when they speak. Hand gestures, i.e., gestures performed by one or two hands, is the most numerous kind of gestures. Can you name the expressions shown by the hands below? thumb a ride You’re out of gas and find yourself stuck on the road.You wave your thumb at the driver. Although “thumbs up” symbol means “ok,” or “good,” in the U.S. give sb. the thumbs down You can’t get the support you want. under one’s thumb ruled by another or control by him You must do the cleaning carefully! In the U.S. (and other places), it means “all right,” in Japan it means “money,” in France it means “zero,” The symbol is a way to ward off ( 守护；防卫 ) bad luck, the evil (邪恶的,不幸的) Body language is the most important form of communication! You can express your thoughts and emotions even without spea