Unit 19 Language 北师大高中英语第七模块

Body language

We start forming impressions of people we meet from the moment we set eyes on them. A large part of the initial impression that you create comes from your body language. Your posture, facial expression, eye contact, and gestures speak louder than the words you say. We all interpret body language all the time on a subconscious level.

The face is the most expressive part of the body. If you are feeling anxious then your facial expression may lead you to appear aloof, disapproving, or disinterested. 1. Face

anger upset funny scared disappointed

Do you know what do these facial expressions mean?anger happy/surprised doubted

Our eyes give clues to our emotions. A direct stare implies intensity. It may also mean romantic interest, aggression, or fear. The middle ground of a gaze says that you are interested, secure, and at ease. 2. Eyes

3. Hands Your hands are also very expressive. Open gestures tend to make you appear open and honest. Wringing your hands or touching your sleeves, face, etc. can make you appear tense, nervous, and sometimes dishonest.

"V" for victory I Love You I don’t know

The "okay" sign is a well-understood American gesture abroad. However, in a few countries it apparently denotes a particular body orifice. For safety's sake, steer clear of the okay sign in Germany and Russia Thumb up

The way you hold yourself, your posture, makes a big contribution to your body language and conveys your level of self- confidence. Your posture gives signals about your interest in something, your openness, and attentiveness. It also gives clues as to your status within a group. 4. Posture

Examples Of Body language NONVERBAL BEHAVIORINTERPRETATION Brisk, erect walkConfidence Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly Boredom Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched Dejection Arms crossed on chestDefensiveness Hand to cheekEvaluation, thinking Touching, slightly rubbing noseRejection, doubt, lying Rubbing the eyeDoubt, disbelief Hands clasped behind backAnger, frustration, apprehension Head resting in hand, eyes downcast Boredom

Rubbing handsAnticipation Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs crossed Confidence, superiority Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed Steepling fingersAuthoritative Tapping or drumming fingersImpatience Tilted headInterest Stroking chinTrying to make a decision Biting nailsInsecurity, nervousness Looking down, face turned away Disbelief

3.Choose a heading for each paragraph. There is one extra heading. Answers: Para.1: Para.2: Para.3: Para.4: Para.5: Para.6: Para.7: G E B H A D F

According to the text, which of these statements are true (T) or false (F)? 1. A person with crossed arms is probably very calm. 2.Americans take offence at the “OK” sign. 3.Nodding your head means “yes” in most cultures. 4.We congratulate people by jumping for joy. F F F T

5.Choose the word from the box to complete the sentence in its proper form 1.Remember 2.Dignity 3.Explicit 4.Affection 5.Unconscious 6.Transparent 7.Negotiated 8.Merely 9.Ambiguous 10.rigid Answer

6.Contrast or comparison? comparisoncontrast Similar Also As well Both Same Just like too Unlike Although However While Differ from On the other hand but

Now choose the correct words from the brackets. 1.Many people in England use gestures that are (however/similar) to gestures in the USA. 2.Peter is a very friendly person. James is (too/both). 3.(while/As well) I like chocolate ice-cream, my mum likes coffee ice-cream. She likes strawberry (unlilke/as well), (also/but) I don’t. similar too while As well but