2013-2014学年高中英语外研版必修四教师用书Module 3 Body Language and Nonverbal Communication.docVIP

【美文阅读】　 Different Body Languages In Different Cultures The written word is a powerful form of communication. But，before there was the written word，body gestures were used as a means of communication. How people communicate with each other varies with customs and countries，but the body gesture is always involved. If a Chinese man comes across a very beautiful lady in the street，whats his response？In America，when a man sees a pretty lady he raises his eyebrows. An Italian man presses his finger into his cheek and twists it back and forth. In Greece，the men stroke(抚摸)their cheeks and French men kiss their fingertips. And Arabs grasp their beards. In America we consider the “thumbs up” gesture as a sign of success，but in Australia it is considered a “rude gesture”．And yet，if youre a female visiting Australia，you may be surprised to see men “wink(眨眼)”at you，but in Australia its merely a friendly gesture. Using our hands to express ourselves is a good way，but using the wrong hand gesture can also be embarrassing. Here is a joke about a president visiting Australia. After telling the press he was an expert in hand gestures，the president gave the “V for victory” sign as he drove in his grand car past demonstrators(示威者)in Canberra，Australias capital. In Australia，holding up two fingers to form a “V” has the same vulgar(粗俗的)meaning as the middle finger gesture in the United States. The Australian demonstrators were angry，and they signaled in the same manner back at the President. The President later had to apologize for his mistake. 【诱思导学】　 Do you think it is important to know about non-verbal communication in different cultures？Why do you think that way? 【答案】　略 .篇章结构 阅读文章，完成下面表格(每空不超过3个词) Ways of communication By using spoken and written words. ◆By using body language： 1. body language and “learned” body language. Greetings in different cultures Europeans and Americans：2. shake hands with their right hand，whi