1. Section B Use Proper Body Language

2. Introduction Introduction Body language is one of the most important component of human language. In section B, you will learn to how to use proper body language.

3. Reading More Questions and Answers: Direction: Answer the following questions according to the text. 1.According to the text, if you want to achieve the best result when speaking, you should_____________. 2.By the example of a diplomat making a speech the author wishes to convey the message that _________. 3.The secret of avoiding a "wooden" speech lies in _________. 4.Which of the following statements is NOT false regarding visual aids?

4. Intensive Reading 1.Appearances matter —perhaps they shouldn't, but they do. 2. If you want people to have confidence in what you are saying, you need to present yourself in a capable light. 3. Leaning against a column or dropping your head is a defense mechanism we all might be tempted to use when we're uncomfortable. 4. On the other hand, don't stand like a guard on duty; you have to be able to move in a natural way in order to add expression to your words. 5. In general, the larger the audience, the more expansive the gestures should be, because in this situation the face will be less distinct. 6. In a small group, facial expressions will add a lot to the level of understanding achieved by the audience.

5. Appearances matter —perhaps they shouldn't, but they do. Meaning: Appearances are important —perhaps they shouldn't be so important, but they really are. If you want people to have confidence in what you are saying, you need to present yourself in a capable light. Meaning: If you want people to believe what you are saying, you need to make yourself look highly capable.

6. Leaning against a column or dropping your head is a defense mechanism we all might be tempted to use when we're uncomfortable. Leaning against a column or dropping your head is a defense mechanism we all might be tempted to use when we're uncomfortable. Meaning: Leaning against a column or lowering your head is the posture we tend to take on to hide our embarrassment when we're uncomfortable.

7. On the other hand, don't stand like a guard on duty; you have to be able to move in a natural way in order to add expression to your words. On the other hand, don't stand like a guard on duty; you have to be able to move in a natural way in order to add expression to your words.Meaning: On the other hand, you should stand in a natural way and avoid looking stiff; you have to be able to move in a natural way in order to express yourself more effectively.

8. In general, the larger the audience, the more expansive the gestures should be, because in this situation the face will be less distinct. In general, the larger the audience, the more expansive the gestures should be, because in this situation the face will be less distinct. Meaning: Generally speaking, the larger the audience, the bigger gestures you should make, because in this case, your face cannot be seen clearly by some of the audience.

9. In a small group, facial expressions will add a lot to the level of understanding achieved by the audience. In a small group, facial expressions will add a lot to the level of understanding achieved by the audience. Meaning: If the audience is not large, facial expressions of the speaker will help the audience understand the speech much better.

10. Testing Yourself USING THE RIGHT WORD Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. maximum repetitive emphasis distant maximum repetitive emphasis distant variety delivery tempt lean variety delivery tempt lean 1.College students are advised to place more （ ） on practical language skills. 2. What is the （ ） altitude at which the plane can fly? 3. There's a(n) （ ） smell of burning coming from downstairs. 4. I really admire my cousin for her life, which is full of ( ).

11. 5. A company is trying to （ ） her away from her present job with an offer of more money. 6. He （ ） back on the armchair, smoking a cigar. 7. I cannot see the meaning in his （ ） words; I am tired of them. 8. Martin Luther King's （ ） of the speech "I Have a Dream" was really great.