1、Just 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 the verbal language.Warming upCommu
2、nication:No problem?Z x 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Find the word from the text for each of these meanings.1._ action of defending oneself
3、 against an enemys attack2._ might happen or probably will be true3._ European country that is shaped like a boot.4._ small restaurant provided by a school for its students or by a company for its employees5._ to be chosen to speak or act in place of someonedefencelikelycanteenrepresentItalyFind the
4、 word from the text for each of these meanings.6._ to run or travel somewhere in a great hurry7._ to come nearer to something or someone from a great distance8._ group of people organized for a special purpose9._ either side of the face below the eye10._ the act of flying,especially scheduled on a p
5、lanedashapproachassociationcheekflight1.What is the main idea of the text?A.There are different 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
6、customs.D.The importance of knowing customs.While reading,please try to divide the whole passage 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 t
7、o each other and explain their different ways of greeting.B To explain different cultural “body 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
8、other in the same way?Six students.No,they dont.They were going to study in Beijing University.1.Who are the people mentioned in the passage?2.Where are they from?3.Why are the people visiting China?peoplepeoplecountrycountryzx xkChinaTony GarciaTony GarciaColumbiaColumbiaJulia SmithJulia SmithBrita
9、inBritainAkira NagataAkira NagataJapanJapanGeorge CookGeorge CookCanadaCanadaAhmed AzizAhmed AzizJordanJordan Madame Coulon Madame CoulonFranceFranceYouYouMrMrGarciaGarciaAhmed AzizAhmed AzizJulia SmithJulia SmithNagata Nagata GeorgeGeorge CookCookCoulonCoulonDetailed reading:Para1Time:_People:_Plac
10、e:_What to do:_yesterdayanother student and I,the Capital International Airportthis years international 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 approa
11、ched Julia,_ _ _and _ her on the _.She _ _ appearing _ and put up her hands,as if _ _.shouldertouchedherkissedcheekstepped backsurprisedin defenceThe second mistakeAkira Nagata(Japan)George Cook(Canada)He _ his hand _ to the Japanese student.He _ so his nose _Georges _ _.bowedtouchedmovinghandreache
12、dout1.How do men from Muslim countries greet others?2.How did Tony and Darlene greet each other?Para3: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 main charac
13、ter male or female?How do you know?Male.Because Ahmed Aziz only shakes hands with men.People in the country/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
14、not stand very close to others or touch strangers when they meet.BowShake handsFill in the table according to 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
15、todays world of cultural crossroads!No,not all members of a culture behave in the same way.international customsavoid 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 cust
16、oms can certainly help avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads.True or false?None of these actions is eitherNot allgood or bad.Para5:Read it silently.1.When the Chinese meet,they shake hands.So do the Japanese.2.The American like touching each other when they meet.3.Englishmen ofte
17、n stand close to others or touch strangers as soon as they meet.4.Most people around the world now greet each other by shaking hands.Read the text carefully,then decide if they are true(T)or false(F).5.Not all cultures greet each other the same way,nor are they comfortable touching strangers or bein
18、g too close or too far away.6.People from Jordan will shake hands with a woman as she introduces herself to them.7.Body language in some countries is good while some in others is bad.8.French people usually shake hands and kiss each other twice on each cheek when they meet.From the text,we can infer
19、 that people_A.are facing multicultural communication problems.B.are trying to make progress in English learning.C.need to know more people and make friends with themD.Are doing business with each otherFill in the blanks:The first person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Columbia,closely _ by Julia Smi
20、th from Britain.When they were introduced to each other,Tony approached Julia,_ her shoulder and _ her on the cheek.Julia stepped back appearing 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 Japanes
21、e who _.His nose touched Georges moving hand,and they both _ .followedtouchedkissedreachedbowedapologizedThese are examples of learned or cultural“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
22、that people _ with spoken language,they also _ their feelings using unspoken“language”through keeping physical distance,actions or _.expresscommunicategreetpostureFill in the blanks:Summary:Body language differs from culture to culture.Not all members of all cultures behave the same way.We should tr
23、y 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 worldJordan 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
24、 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.
