广州牛津版英语—九年级-上-原文.doc

Unit 1 A A body language Debbie and Simon have looked up as an old lady entered their office. The lady looked at them both quickly, and then walked over to Debbie. Debbie greeted her cheerfully. Simon sighed and took some papers over to the fax machine. Chris, a senior member of staff, was standing there What’s up, Simon? You don’t look very happy. Customers always prefer Debbie to me. I can’t understand it. I can. It’s the way you communicate. How can that be? Simon said. I dont even get a chance to speak to them. Communicating is not just about speaking. Body language is important, too Body language? I mean your gestures and the expression on your face. Your whole appearance communicates things as well as your words. The way you look at people doesn’t give them a good impression, Simon. You often rest your head on your hand. You look down. You never smile. But look at Debbie. She holds her head up. She looks at people’s eyes. She smiles before speaking to the. That’s why they go to her for help, and not you. After that, Simon tried to improve his body language. He sat up and smiled at people. This seemed to work. Minutes later, a beautiful girl entered. She looked at Debbie and then Simon. Without hesitating, she went to Simon and gave him a big smile. A few moments later, she left, still smiling.Chris came over at once and said, Well done, Simon. You made a good impression on her. That was my sister, Simon said.” She came to remind me that tomorrow is her birthday. B. Eye contact Throughout the history of mankind, people have communicated with body language. In many situations, the way you something is far more important than what you say Eye contact is sometimes the key to communication. It can signal friendliness or hostility, interest or boredom, and understanding or confusion In Western cultures, making eye contact in conversations is necessary. As a matter of fact, a westerner might consider a lack of eye contact as a lack of intertwine