unit 4 body language writing revision: check the homework meaninggesture in the us gesture in china...
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Unit 4
Body language
Writing
Revision: Check the homeworkMeaning Gesture in the U
SGesture in C
hina
I’m full. I ate too much.
Money
No, don’t do that!
Well done!
Putting hand at throat
Patting stomach gently
Rubbing the thumb & the forefinger together
The same
Moving the index finger from side to side
Waving one’s hands
Thumb up The same
Revision: Check the homework
MeaningGesture in the
USGesture in China
Come here!
That’s incredible. I can’t believe it.
I don’t know.
Moving the index finger forward & back ward
Moving one’s hands up and down with the palm facing down
Rolling one’s eyes
Open one’s eyes and mouth wide
Shrugging one’s shoulders
Shaking one’s head or hand
Positive
Body Language
Negative
Body Language
Pairwork: Make a list of body language expressions showing both positive and negative feelings.
Smiling
Nodding
Looking toward someone
Closing your hand and shaking it at someone
Holding your arms across your chestRolling your eyes an
d turning your head away
Writing task: Work with your partner.
Discuss Lin Pei’s behaviour. Think about the prolems she might have and write them down. Describe her “body language” or the behaviour that shows how she feels. Then report to the class.
S1: I think that there is something wrong with Lin Pei. When I saw her today she turned away from me and wuld not speak.S2: Yes, when I saw her in the class, she…
Assignment:
• Write a composition in which you discuss the different kinds of body language you have seen and heard about. You may discuss the kinds you find unusual, funny or difficult to understand, and why you think we should learn more about body language in different culture.