1、What is body language?Body language is the movements or positions of our body that show other people what we are thinking or feeling.Such as eye contact,facial expression,gesture,and posture.diplomacy situationsbusiness&daily lifeDifferent ways to meet or parthandshakea loving huga kiss on the cheek
2、nose-kisstwo palms togetherbowingJust like verbal language(言辞),body language is part of culture.It plays an important role in daily communication.So,it is very important to understand and use it correctly.And for a foreign language learner,it is as necessary to learn the body language as to learn th
3、e verbal language.Warming upCommunication:No problem?Reading passageWords and expressions preview represent association dormitory approach defence curiousvt.代表；象征 defend against保卫以免受 in general总的来说，通常adj.好奇的n.防御；保卫vi.&vt.接近；靠近；走进n.宿舍n.社团；联系；联想1.What is the main idea of the text?A.There are different
4、 customs in different countries.B.Foreigners should follow the customs of the country where they are visiting.C.People use body language to send messages and people from different countries have different customs.D.The importance of knowing customs.While reading,please try to divide the whole passag
5、e into four parts and match the main idea.Part 1.(para.1)Part 2 (para.2&3)Part 3.(para.4 )Part 4.(para.5)D To meet the international studentsat the Capital International Airport.To introduce the students to each other and explain their different ways of greeting.B To explain different cultural “body
6、 language”in some countries.C Summary of body language.AScanning Where are the international students going to study?How many international students are mentioned in the passage?Do all students greet each other in the same way?Six students.No,they dont.They were going to study in Beijing University.
7、1.Who are the people mentioned in the passage?2.Where are they from?3.Why are the people visiting China?peoplepeoplecountrycountryChinaTony GarciaTony GarciaColumbiaColumbiaJulia SmithJulia SmithBritainBritainAkira NagataAkira NagataJapanJapanGeorge CookGeorge CookCanadaCanadaAhmed AzizAhmed AzizJor
8、danJordan Madame Coulon Madame CoulonFranceFranceYouYouMrMrGarciaGarciaAhmed AzizAhmed AzizJulia SmithJulia SmithNagata Nagata GeorgeGeorge CookCookCoulonCoulonDetailed reading:Para1Time:_People:_Place:_What to do:_yesterdayanother student and I,the Capital International Airportthis years internatio
9、nal studentsWe would take them first totheir dormitories and then to thestudent canteen.Find out the two cultural mistakes in Para2:Tony Garcia Julia SmithThe first mistake(Columbia)(Britain)He approached Julia,_ _ _and _ her on the _.She _ _ appearing _ and put up her hands,as if _ _.shouldertouche
10、dherkissedcheekstepped backsurprisedin defenceThe second mistakeAkira Nagata(Japan)George Cook(Canada)He _ his hand _ to the Japanese student.He _ so his nose _Georges _ _.bowedtouchedmovinghandreachedout1.How do men from Muslim countries greet others?2.How did Tony and Darlene greet each other?Para
11、3:They shook hands and then kissed each other twice on each cheek,and this is the French custom when adults meet people they know.To men:To women:stand close,and shake handsnodding3.Is the author male or female?How do you know?Male.Because Ahmed Aziz only shakes hands with men.People in the country/
12、areaWays to greet each otherEnglish peoplePeople from Spain,Italy and South American countriesJapanese Most people around the worldApproach others closely and are more likely to touch them.Do not stand very close to others or touch strangers when they meet.BowShake handsFill in the table according t
13、o Para4:Para 5:1.These _ are not good or bad,but are _ ways _ _ culture have developed.2.Do all members of a culture behave in the same way?3.In general,studying _ _ can certainly help _ _ in todays world of cultural crossroads!No,not all members of a culture behave in the same way.international cus
14、tomsavoid difficultiesactionssimplyin which1.Body language in some countries is good while some in others is bad.2.All members of a culture behave in the same way.3.Studying international customs can certainly help avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads.True or false?None of these
15、 actions is eitherNot allgood or bad.Para5:Read it silently.Fill in the blanks:The first person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Columbia,closely _ by Julia Smith from Britain.When they were introduced to each other,Tony approached Julia,_ her shoulder and _ her on the cheek.Julia stepped back appeari
16、ng surprised.Akira Nagatafrom Japan came in smiling at the same time with George Cook from Canada.As they were introduced,George _ his hand out to the Japanese who _.His nose touched Georges moving hand,and they both _ .followedtouchedkissedreachedbowedapologizedThese are examples of learned or cult
17、ural“body language”.Not all cultures _ each other the same way,nor are they comfortable touching strangers or being too close or too far away.In the same way that people _ with spoken language,they also _ their feelings using unspoken“language”through keeping physical distance,actions or _.expressco
18、mmunicategreetpostureFill in the blanks:Summary:Body language differs from culture to culture.Not all members of all cultures behave the same way.We should try to grasp and respect each others culture in order to make good communication.When in Rome,do as Romans do.(入乡随俗)Travel around the worldJorda
19、n France China BritainJapan ColombiaYour best friend Li Lei is going to travel abroad,please write a letter to tell him some tips about the different greeting ways in those foreign countries.Dear Li Lei,Im so excited to hear that you are going to travel abroad.And Id like to tell you something about the greeting ways.In Japan,people prefer to People in Colombia like English people do not usuallyThe French custom is Men from Jordan will oftenWish you a good journey!Yours,1.Finish the letter after class.2.Find more information about body language in different countries.
