Unit 3 Body Language

Questions: 1. Do you know any body language? 2. Can you understand any body language?

What is the man doing?

What is the man doing?

What is the lady doing?

What is the lady doing now?

In Australia, it is rude to wink at women. In China, point with an open hand and point with the hand facing palm down; to use a finger to point is rude.

Do you know that in some parts of the world putting your hands on your hips( 臀 ) is impolite? The thumbs-up sign downright is offensive? A wink( 眨眼睛 ) is unacceptable?

Experience foreign cultures( 异国文化体验 )

Read and act the following body languages.

In Japan, it is unacceptable for two adults of In Japan, it is unacceptable for two adults of the same sex to hold hands while walking the same sex to hold hands while walking together. A smile can mean happiness, anger, together. A smile can mean happiness, anger, embarrassment, or sadness. It is an insult to embarrassment, or sadness. It is an insult to point at someone with four fingers spread and point at someone with four fingers spread and thumb tucked in. When someone thumb tucked in. When someone compliments you, respond by waving your compliments you, respond by waving your hand back and forth in front of your face. hand back and forth in front of your face. Because it is considered impolite to show Because it is considered impolite to show their teeth, women cover their mouths when their teeth, women cover their mouths when they laugh. they laugh.

In Korea, it is rude to blow your nose in front of people. When talking to someone, keep your hands in full view. It is rude to keep your hands behind your back or in your pockets. In Spain, snapping the thumb and first finger together a few times is a form of applause. If you've heard the story before, put your right hand behind your head and pull your left ear. In Sri Lanka, moving your head from side to side means yes.

Lesson 9 Dialogue

What to do?

Questions and answers:

1. When you meet somebody in the bus stop, what should you say?

2. If he/she is carrying a suitcase, what can you say?

Listen to the tape and answer some questions.

2.What does Mr. Li do for Dr. Yang?

He helps Dr. Yang carry the boxes andtakes him to the hotel.

3.When are they going to meet again?

1. Who is Mr. Li?He is the organizer of a conference.

Tomorrow.

Cooperation and participation( 合作参与 )

Language focus and development( 能力发展 )

1. 当你主动提出帮助某人时 , 你可以使用下列用语Can I help ?Can I help you (with that)?Can I do something for you?Shall I help you with that?Would you like some help?Would you like me to do something for you?Do you want me to do that?Let me do something for you.Is there anything (else) that I can do for you?

2. 当别人主动向你提出帮助 , 你愿意接受帮助时 , 可以回答 :

Thanks.Thank you for your help.Yes, please.That’s very kind of you.

3. 当别人主动提出帮助 , 而你想谢绝时 , 你可以说 :

It’s all right, thank you. No, it’s OK. Thank you all the same. No, thanks, but I can manage myself.That’s very kind of you, but I can do/manage it myself.

Some examples of offers and responses

A: Can I help you with the housework?B: No, thanks, but I can do it myself.A: The box seems very heavy. Would you like me to help?B: That’s very kind of you. Thank you. A: Is there anything else I can do for you?B: No, thanks for your help.A: Would you like some help?B: Yes, please. Would you please go and buy me some apples? I want some red ones.A: Sure, I’ll be back in a minute.

Language developing

It’s a pleasure to do… It’s a/my pleasure. with pleasure

1)It’s a pleasure to do 是客套语 , 意思是 “很高兴做…”相当于Pleased /Nice/Great to do. It’s a pleasure to meet you.=It’s nice/pleasant to meet you. It’s a pleasure for me to be invited to speak here.=I’m glad

to be invited to speak here.2) It’s a pleasure.=A pleasure=My pleasure. 回谢用语 , “ 不用

谢” . = It’s nothing.= Not at all.= You are welcome.=Don’t

mention it.=That’s all right.=My pleasure. ---Thank you, Mum, for your party, and for your beautiful

present. ---Not at all, dear. It’s my/a pleasure.

1.pleasure

3)With pleasure=Yes/Certainly. 意思为”当然可以” ,“愿意效劳” “不成问等 .=No problem. =I’d like to.----Could you help me with my English?----With pleasure.----Would you post the letter for me?----With pleasure.

2.manage vi./vt. ---(often used with can,,could) to succeed in dealing with (something difficult ) manage sth.manage to do sth.---Do you need any help with those heavy boxes?---No, thanks. I can manage them myself.----I can manage to carry them myself.

3.pleasing 与 pleasantpleasant 指给人带来的愉快的感觉 , pleasing 主要指令人高兴的事物、消息等。We had a pleasant time together.Did you have a pleasant time in your holiday?She has a pleasant voice.The news is quite pleasing.