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1、.Section_Warming_Up_&_Reading_Prereading1Body language plays a very important role in our daily life. But sometimes it may cause misunderstanding between people. Do you know any body languages?2Do you know what does the gesture “thumbsup” mean in Greece and Russia？Please read the following passage t
2、o get the answer.There are many times when it is important to understand different hand gestures. If you are in a setting where hearing is difficult or you are speaking to someone who doesnt understand your language, hand gestures may be the only way to communicate with others. However, meanings may
3、 differ depending on the nationality of the person to whom you are gesturing.ThumbsupAs far as most in the Western world are concerned, thumbsup is a positive sign, a signal that everything is okay. It is believed that the positive meaning of thumbsup in the Western countries originated (起源) with Wo
4、rld War pilots. However, in certain countries, including many in Latin America, West Africa, Greece, Russia, the Middle East, thumbsup gestures are considered offensive (冒犯性的)OKOK hand gestures are made by forming a circle with the thumb and index finger, while the other fingers are pointing upward.
5、 Americans and the British use this gesture to let someone know things are going great. But some countries in Europe view this as a signal for “zero”The “V” signThe “V” sign is formed by pointing up the index and middle finger, while curling the thumb and other fingers under with the palm towards th
6、e person. In America, this is the sign for “victory” or “peace”Winston Churchill frequently used this hand gesture to symbolize victory during World War .Yet, this hand gesture is seen as an insult (侮辱) in Great Britain, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand if you have the back of your hand facing th
7、e person.The “I Love You” signThe “I Love You” sign is made by pointing the thumb, index, and the little finger out, while curling the two middle fingers under. This is the official symbol of “I Love You” in American Sign Language. However, this hand gesture is often used to curse (诅咒) someone in It
8、aly.Hand gestures can be very useful ways to communicate with others. However, understanding the meaning and history behind a hand gesture can keep you from giving someone the wrong message.Warming UpWith the help of body language, we can show our thoughts and feelings better. What do the following
9、gestures mean?AI am hungry.BQuiet!CVictory!DStop!EWelldone!FOK!答案：(1)(6)ECFBDAFast ReadingScan the passage and then choose the best answers according to the passage. 1Whats the purpose of the second paragraph?ATo give examples of mistakes the international students make.BTo give examples of cultural
10、 differences in body language.CTo show how surprised we are by their different behavior. DTo show how important body language is.2In which of the following countries do people greet each other in the same way?ASpain and Italy.BChina and Japan.CCanada and Colombia.DFrance and Jordan.3From the passage
11、, we know that_.Apeople are likely to keep the same distance in different countries Bmen from Muslim countries often stand close to others to shake handsCpeople from the same culture may greet each other in different ways Dbody language plays an unimportant part in our life and communication4What ca
12、n we learn from the passage?ANever too old to learn.BWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.C.Four eyes see more than two.DEvery country has its own customs.5How do people use unspoken language?ABy the movements of their bodies.BBy eye contact.CBy keeping physical distance, actions or posture.DBy moving
13、their hands.答案：15BACBCCareful Reading1Read the passage carefully and then match the people and their different ways of greeting. Ashakes hands and kisses others twice on each cheek(2)Julia Smith (Britain)(E) B. bows(3)Akira Nagata (Japan)(B) Cshakes hands(4)George Cook (Canada)(C)Dapproaches others
14、closely and touches their shoulder and kisses them on the cheek (5)Darlene Coulon (France)(A) Edoes not stand very close to others or touch strangers2Match the main idea of each part.(1)Paragraph 1(C)ADifferent people have different body languages.(2)Paragraph 23(D) BSummary of body language. (3)Par
15、agraph 4(A) CMeet the visitors at the airport.(4)Paragraph 5(B) DPeople from different countries express greetings in different ways.3Read the passage and then try to write down the main idea.The passage is mainly about different body_languages in different countries.In order to avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads, we had better study_international_customs.SummaryRead the passage carefully and fill in the blanks.Not all 1.cultures (culture) greet each other the same way. Each country may have 2.its own way to expres
