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主题语境 人与社会
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Unit 4 Body Language
Assessing Your Progress
Activity1 Reading Aloud
In this activity, you are required to watch a video clip and read after the speaker in the video.
注意连读reduction、意群停顿pause、重读stress、语调intonation
现在请对照原文,再听一次录音。
Now listen to the speaker once again.
And try to read after the speaker.
Mastering the art of body language is a valuable skill. Realizing its profound impact, we can understand why there are three components in any face-to-face communication: words, tone of voice, and body language. It is said that most of what we communicate with others is nonverbal. So when interacting with people, perceiving the message conveyed by body language is crucial. For many students, a major challenge is overcoming nervousness, and their body language often gives them away. You cannot succeed in business and social encounters if you employ inappropriate body language. For example, staring at someone too long can be interpreted as a threat, standing too close may cause embarrassment and uneasiness, and touching your neck when talking to others probably demonstrates that you feel nervous and lack confidence. Sometimes body language speaks louder than words.
Just last week in class, Tom was giving his presentation. His teacher, Ms. Davis, saw him constantly touching his neck, a clear sign of anxiety. She also noticed the student sitting in the front row, drumming his fingers on the desk, showing impatience. Tom saw his teacher’s encouraging nod, a signal telling him to relax. He took a deep breath, stopped fidgeting, and stood up straight. He began using open hand gestures, making his points with more confidence. Looking out at the class, he found the audience now listening intently, their posture mirroring his own. He knew his body language had just saved his speech.
Now read as the speaker in the video.
In this activity, you are required to answer 5 questions when you listen again.
Activity2 Live Q&A
Q1:According to the text, what are the three components of face-to-face communication
Q2:What might it mean if you touch your neck while talking to someone
Q3:During Tom’s presentation, what sign of impatience did the teacher notice from another student
Q4:How did Ms. Davis encourage Tom to relax during his speech
Q5:After Tom changed his body language, how did the audience react
Q 1: According to the text, what are the three components of
face-to-face communication
Answer 1: Words, tone of voice, and body language.
Q 2: What might it mean if you touch your neck while talking
to someone
Answer 2: It probably demonstrates that you feel nervous and lack confidence.
Q 3:During Tom’s presentation, what sign of impatience did the teacher notice from another student
Answer 3:The teacher noticed the student drumming his fingers on the desk.
Q 4: How did Ms. Davis encourage Tom to relax during his speech
Answer 4: She gave him an encouraging nod.
Q 5: After Tom changed his body language, how did the audience react
Answer 5: They began to listen intently, and their posture was mirroring his own.
Mastering the art of body language is a valuable skill. Realizing its profound impact, we can understand why there are three components in any face-to-face communication: words, tone of voice, and body language. It is said that most of what we communicate with others is nonverbal. So when interacting with people, perceiving the message conveyed by body language is crucial. For many students, a major challenge is overcoming nervousness, and their body language often gives them away. You cannot succeed in business and social encounters if you employ inappropriate body language. For example, staring at someone too long can be interpreted as a threat, standing too close may cause embarrassment and uneasiness, and touching your neck when talking to others probably demonstrates that you feel nervous and lack confidence. Sometimes body language speaks louder than words.
Just last week in class, Tom was giving his presentation. His teacher, Ms. Davis, saw him constantly touching his neck, a clear sign of anxiety. She also noticed the student sitting in the front row, drumming his fingers on the desk, showing impatience. Tom saw his teacher’s encouraging nod, a signal telling him to relax. He took a deep breath, stopped fidgeting, and stood up straight. He began using open hand gestures, making his points with more confidence. Looking out at the class, he found the audience now listening intently, their posture mirroring his own. He knew his body language had just saved his speech.
Activity3 Check the answers in page 46
Activity3 Draw a mind map
Based on the texts, please find the words of this unit and finish the mind map
Para1:(General)Method:
Examples:
Structure
(General-to-specific)
Concluding Sentence:
Topic sentence:
A mind map for body language
Para2:(Specific)Method:
Problem:
Turning Point:
Result:
V-ing Forms:
As Adverbial:
Grammar
( Core Grammar)
As Object:
As Subject:
With + Object + Objective Complement:
Introducing Opinions/Background
Key Sentence Patterns
Giving Examples
Emphasizing Condition and Result
Visual Summary( Metaphor/Simile)
Para1:(General)Method:
Examples:
Structure
(General-to-specific)
staring at someone too long… standing too close…
touching your neck…
Concluding Sentence:
Topic sentence + examples
Topic sentence:
Mastering the art of body language is a
valuable skill.
A mind map for body language
Sometimes body language speaks louder
than words.
Para2:(Specific)Method:
Narrative Thread
(Problem → Turning Point → Result)
Problem:
Tom was… constantly touching his neck.
Turning Point:
He took a deep breath, stopped fidgeting, and stood up straight.
Result:
He knew his body language had just saved his speech.
V-ing Forms:
As Adverbial:
Grammar
( Core Grammar)
Looking out at the class, he found the audience…
As Object:
Making sentences concise and vivid
As Subject:
Mastering the art of body language is a valuable
skill.
He began using open hand gestures,...
With + Object + Objective Complement:
Describing accompanying
scenes
…with their posture mirroring his own.
Introducing Opinions/Background
Key Sentence Patterns
It is said that most of what we communicate… is nonverbal.
Realizing its profound impact, we can understand why there are three components in any face-to-face communication.
Giving Examples
For example, staring at someone too long can be interpreted ...
Emphasizing Condition and Result
You cannot succeed in business and social encounters if you employ inappropriate body language.
Visual Summary( Metaphor/Simile)
Sometimes body language speaks louder than words.
Mastering the art of body language is a valuable skill. Realizing its profound impact, we can understand why there are three components in any face-to-face communication: words, tone of voice, and body language. It is said that most of what we communicate with others is nonverbal. So when interacting with people, perceiving the message conveyed by body language is crucial. For many students, a major challenge is overcoming nervousness, and their body language often gives them away. You cannot succeed in business and social encounters if you employ inappropriate body language. For example, staring at someone too long can be interpreted as a threat, standing too close may cause embarrassment and uneasiness, and touching your neck when talking to others probably demonstrates that you feel nervous and lack confidence. Sometimes body language speaks louder than words.
Just last week in class, Tom was giving his presentation. His teacher, Ms. Davis, saw him constantly touching his neck, a clear sign of anxiety. She also noticed the student sitting in the front row, drumming his fingers on the desk, showing impatience. Tom saw his teacher’s encouraging nod, a signal telling him to relax. He took a deep breath, stopped fidgeting, and stood up straight. He began using open hand gestures, making his points with more confidence. Looking out at the class, he found the audience now listening intently, with their posture mirroring his own. He knew his body language had just saved his speech.
The Unspoken Conversation
场景:你正在和几个同学一起完成一个重要的小组项目。但是,其中一位组员Lily看起来很不开心。她双臂交叉,身体后倾,并且避免与任何人进行眼神接触。小组的讨论气氛因此变得很紧张。作为小组长,你知道必须做点什么来打破僵局。
写作要求:
请描述接下来你做了什么。你如何运用肢体语言来改善局面?Lily的反应又是如何?请写一篇约160字的短文,描述这个“无声的对话”过程。
Activity4 Writing practice
1.Lily双臂交叉身体后倾避免眼神接触
2.“我”深吸一口气,身体前倾,展示友好
3.Lily眼神开始松动,脸上有微笑
4.Lily放下交叉双臂身体前倾,开始分享想法
Sample Essay (范文)
Reading nonverbal cues correctly is a powerful social tool. For instance, slouching in a chair can show disrespect, while fidgeting constantly might reveal a lack of focus. You cannot build a positive atmosphere if you ignore these silent messages. Truly, our posture can be a more honest story than our speech.
This was exactly the situation with Lily. Seeing her sitting with arms crossed and avoiding eye contact, I knew our project was in trouble. Realizing that arguing was pointless, I took a deep breath. I softened my tone and leaned forward, making sure my posture was open and inviting. The whole room fell silent, with everyone looking at me expectantly. I turned to her and asked for her opinion directly. Hearing my gentle question and seeing my genuine smile, she finally uncrossed her arms. Leaning in herself, she started sharing her thoughts. I knew my effort to show respect through body language had just saved our collaboration.
Thanks