By doing gestures and their facial expressions.

body language

Our body can talk by facial expressions and body movements

shaking the head nodbow

Please stop!

Nice to meet you!I’m sorry!

happy

I’ve got an A in maths! I’ve made great progress! I’ve succeeded at last.

joy

success phone

sad

tired

It’s been a long day. I can’t keep my eyes open. I really need a good rest.

I’ve lost my wallet. There was over three thousand dollars in it. What a pity!

Act

S 1. When having a class, suddenly you feel a pain in your stomach, and want to go to the rest room, what can you do to make the teacher understand?

S2. If you are very hungry, and want to have a meal in a restaurant, but unfortunately, you find that there’s no money on you at all, what can you do to borrow some money from your classmate ？

Pre-reading

Will body language change in different

countries?

Task1 ： list body language mentioned in the text

Fast Reading

Types

eye contact

gesture for “Ok”

the thumb-up gesture

“yes” or no” gesture

greetings

“I’m tired” “ I’m full” “I’m hungry”

smile

“crazy” gesture

Types

eye contact

gesture for “Ok”

the thumb-up gesture

“yes” or no” gesture

greetings

“I’m tired” “ I’m full” “I’m hungry”

smile

“crazy” gesture

Title of the Text: Part1(Para1) Topic sentence of the whole passage: We use both words and body languages to express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with others..

Part2(Para2—3) Topic sentence: Just like spoken language, Body language varies

from culture to culture Part3(Para4—5) Topic sentence:

While there are many different interpretations of body language, some gestures seem to be universal

Body Talk

= be different

=same

Task2: Read Part 2 carefully and fill the blanks here.

Careful Reading

eye contact some countries

other countries

most countries

Japan

France

Brazil&Germany

The US

Nigeria

Germany ＆Japan

Brazil

some countries

to show interest

rude/disrespectful

OK

money

zero

rude

great or good job

rude

the number one

You have a phone call.

crazy

Moving the index

finger in a circle in

front of the ear

Some universal gestures

Pressing one’s palms together and resting one’s head on the back of one’s hand while closing the eyes as if sleeping I am tired

Moving the hand in circles over the stomach after a meal I am full

Patting one’s stomach before a meal I am hungry

Smile

1.

2.

3.

4.

smile

get through difficult situations

find friends

open doors

tear down walls

express any emotion

apologize

greet someone

ask for help

start a conversation

make ourselves feel happier and stronger when smiling in the mirror

don’t feel down and lonely when Seeing a smiling face of a good friend

is a bridge to the world

Title of the Text: Part1(Para1) Topic sentence of the whole passage: We use both words and body languages to express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with others..

Part2(Para2—3) Topic sentence: Just like spoken language, Body language varies

from culture to culture Part3(Para4—5) Topic sentence:

While there are many different interpretations of body language, some gestures seem to be universal

Body Talk

= be different

=same

While in Rome, do as Romans do

Proverb

Different countries have different cultures and customs. If we want to go to a strange country, we should have a study about it before and while in it, we’d better just do as people do. Otherwise, misunderstanding may happen.

Spoken language and body language, Spoken language and body language, which one is more important? which one is more important?

You were sent to meet three foreigners at the airport. you asked their identities , greeted them and talked about where to stay and where to eat.

Requirements

Four in a group and discuss what would happen ( misunderstandings)

Please act it out You can use the spoken language as well

as body language in your performance

Homework:

Write down your story into a diary with the name “ What a day”

Read the passage and try to retell it