新课程标准高中英语必修四 Unit 4 Body language

　　　　　　　　　　　　第四课时 泛读课 学案

　　 Using Language and reading task

　一．学习目标

　　1．通过阅读Showing our feelings和The open hand--a universal sign这二段文章，进一步培养阅读能力和技巧;

　　2．理解掌握本节课中所学的重点单词,短语和句型。

　二．知识重难点

　　1．知识重点：

　　facial, function, truly, false, anger, fist, appear, hug, lose face, turn one's back to, at ease, in most cases, be wrong about

　　2．知识难点：

　　1）It is possible to "read" around us, even if they don't intend for us to catch their unspoken communication；

　　2）With so many cultural differences between people, it is great to have some similarities in body language.

三．知识背景

　　Body language is a powerful communication system in all cultures, but body language can signal very different things in different cultures. Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind when interacting with persons of different cultures.

　　Standing with one's hands on the hips signifies anger or hostility in many cultures, such as Malaysia, Argentina and Mexico.

　　Many Mexicans are touch-oriented. They may linger over a handshake, touch a forearm or elbow, or even casually finger the lapel of the other person's suit. These gestures signify a willingness to be friendly and nothing more.

　　The usual head signals for "yes" and "no" are reversed in Bulgaria. A Bulgarian nods to signal "no" and shakes the head from side to side to signal "yes".

　　　　In Zambia, people of the opposite sex typically do not touch upon greeting.

　　When interacting with someone from Tanzania or Kenya, do not use your left hand when giving or receiving items like a business card or gift.

　 In Vietnamese culture, the head is considered the most important and intellectual part of the body. Only parents or a high-ranking person can touch your head. Also, from a religious perspective, it is on one's head that he or she receives the rites of sacrament.

　　If a Lebanese person stands close to you, do not feel that they are invading your space. Personal space is smaller in Lebanon, and in many other cultures, than in the US.

　　In the Korean culture, men have priority. It is normal for a man to walk through the door first, walk ahead of a woman and for the woman to help the man with his coat.

　四．课前预习

1. 未说出的；非口语的 2. 功能；作用