《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》SectionA PPT

《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》SectionA PPT

第一部分内容：新课导入

What’s the function of knowing about body language?

It can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstanding.

When do we usually hold hands with others?

We usually hold hands when we meet some new friends for the first time.

What does this gesture show ?

It shows a warm welcome and respect.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第二部分内容：Extensive listening

1b  Listen to 1a and mark T (true) or F (False).

1.When Yukio says“hi”he waves his hand.  (    )

2.Bowing is a sign of peace.  (    )

3.When Miss Wang puts her hands on her hips, she will punish students.  (    )

4.When Jane’s sister stamps her foot, she may be angry.(    )

5.The three kids are talking about body language. (    )

Read 1a and fill in the blanks.

Waving and bowing are examples of _______ language. In Japan, people bow as a sign of __________. In Canada, people wave as a sign of _________ and ____________. In all cultures, people smile when they are _______.  Body language can mean different things in different ________________. If we understood body language from different countries, we could _____________ better.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第三部分内容：Language points:

1. I think that is known as body language.我觉得这就是肢体语言。

be known for = be famous for 因为……而出名

be known as = be famous as  作为……而出名

be known to sb. 被某人所……熟知

(1)重庆因为火锅而出名。

Chongqing ___________________ hot pot.

(2)重庆作为山城出名。

Chongqing ___________________ a mountain city. 

2. We use body language to communicate how we feel, even if there is silence.

我们用肢体语言表达我们的感受，即使是沉默的时候。 

even if= even though 意为“即使、纵然”, 引导让步状语从句

即使她回家很晚，她每晚也要给母亲打电话。

e.g. Even if she returns home quite late, she calls her mother every  night.

3. we should do some research.我们应该做些研究。 

do some research (on) 做关于……的研究

Jane 最近在做一些关于英式英语和美式英语差异的研究。

e.g. Recently Jane  ______________ the differences between British English and American English.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第四部分内容：Put these sentences in the correct order to form a passage.

(    ) Body language means different things in different cultures.

(    ) In Canada, nodding your head shows agreement.

(    ) But people shake their heads from side to side to show agreement in India.

(    ) So, to avoid misunderstanding, you should study both spoken and body languages.

(    ) However, in India, men often hold hands a sign of friendship.

(    ) North American men seldom hold hands in public.

(    ) For example, the signs of showing agreement and friendship are different from culture to culture.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第五部分内容：Exercises

Choose the best answer.

(    ) 1. Yang Liwei, the national hero is known ____ all  the Chinese.

A. for     B. as    C. to    D. with

(     )2.—Hi, Jane, tell you a piece of good news. I 

____  America tomorrow.

—Wow, have a good trip!

A. am leaving for  B. leaves for

C. have left for  D. left for

(    )3. _____she has failed for several times, she never gives up.

A. If    B. Because   C. Even if   D. As if

(    )4.—I’m going to have an exam tomorrow.

—________

A. Calm down.  B. Good luck.

C. You’re kidding.   D. I’m puzzled.

Fill in the blanks.

5. Stamping her foot is my sister’s______ （典型的）gesture.

6. Shaking hands is ____________（……的标志）friendship in most of the countries.

7. They are busy _________________（做关于……的研究） how to improve the environment.

8. Miss Wang usually raises her thumbs to_______（表扬） us.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第六部分内容：Summary:

We learn:

1.Some words: bow, silence, hip, praise, research, secret, puzzled, victory, typical misunderstanding, 

2. Some phrases: a sign of, be known as, be known for even if, do some research

3. Some sentences: 

(1)We bow when we are saying hello as a sign of respect.

(2)We use body language to communicate how we feel, even if there is silence.

We can:

(1)Know more about different culture.

(2)Express ourselves by proper body language. 

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第七部分内容：Assignment

Read 1a.

Memorize the useful expressions  and key sentences which we learn today.

Finish Section B in your workbook.

Preview Section C.

《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》SectionD MP3音频课件 文件内包含本课教学使用的MP3音频文件，非常适用于本课教学。

《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》SectionC MP3音频课件 文件内包含本课教学使用的MP3音频文件，非常适用于本课教学。

《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》SectionB MP3音频课件 文件内包含本课教学使用的MP3音频文件，非常适用于本课教学。