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.