沪教版（初中二年级）八年级英语下册：Unit 2 Body language（Period 6）.ppt

Period 6 Unit 2 Body language More practice 1 Where can we find this article? What is this article about? From a website. /ˈkɒntækt/ A Read this online article about eye contact and answer the questions below. 1. What does eye contact mean? 2. Why is eye contact the key to communication? 3. If you do not use eye contact in Western countries, what may happen? 4. Do Asians use eye contact as often as Westerners? 5. What kind of eye contact is impolite in many countries? It means looking into another persons eyes. Because it can show feelings such as friendliness, interest and understanding. Westerners may think that you are not listening. No, they dont. Watching other people, especially strangers, for a long time is impolite in many countries. / frendlɪnəs / / ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ / / ˈwestənə(r) / Cause Effect Westerners may think that you are not listening. Westerners may think that you are lying. lie /laɪ/ People think you are polite. A stranger feels nervous. You do not use eye contact. You look away. In many Asian countries, you look down when talking with an older person. You watch a stranger for a long time. Read the article again and identify the cause and effect. B How can you tell a persons feelings through his/her eyes? Discuss this with your classmates. 2 Culture corner What are they doing? When do people usually use this way? People usually shake hands when they greet each other. They are shaking hands. complete the table below. Places Ways of greeting others In many countries   In India and some other Asian countries In Brazil and France People hold their own hands together and raise them to their faces. People often shake hands. People kiss each other on the cheek. Do you know any other ways of greeting people? What are they? Project 3 Think about and discuss the following questions. Do you know about any voluntary groups? What are they? Have you joined any of them? What kind of people do voluntary groups often help? A In g