Unit21 body language

2. yes, they do, but not always. some body language is the same in any culture. that is also the case in china. various answers are possible as china is a multicultural country.
3. answers may vary but ss should give a reason why they communicate the way they do.
step3 reading
task1 skimming
ask ss to skim the text to find the main idea of each para.
suggested answers:
para.1: function of body language.
para.2: differences of body language in different cultures.
para.3: examples of how different body language is in different parts of the world.
para.4: some universal gestures in all cultures.
para.5: importance of smile in body language.
task 2  listening
listen to the tape and find the answers to the following questions:
1. what is the function of body language?
2. what does body language include?
3. does the same body language have the same meaning in different cultures? give an example to explain it.
4. what is the difference of body language in greeting in different cultures?
5. do we have any universal gestures? give some examples.
6. why smiling is important in communicating with others?
suggested answers:
1. it can help us to express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with others.
2. it includes the way a person stands, folds his or her arms, or moves his or her hands and other body movements.
3. no. for example, making eye contact in some countries is a way to show that one is interested, in other countries , however , is rude or disrespectful .
4. in france and russia, a visiting friend is greeted with a kiss on the cheek, in other countries, people greet each other with a firm handshake, a loving embrace, a bow or simply a nod of the head.
5. yes. for example, pressing one’s palms together and resting one’s head on the back of one’s hand means “ i’m tired”. rubbing one’s stomach after a meal means “i’m full”, while before a meal means “i’m hungry”.
6. because it can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers.
task3 careful  reading
   get ss to reading the text carefully to find the information to fill in the following form.
body language meaning
 countries or places

making a circle with one’s thumb and index finger
  
the thumbs up
 
 

shaking one’s head 
 

moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear  
suggested answers:
body language  meaning  countries or place