上海牛津高一英语教案U1BodyLanguage-Morereading.ppt

Body language,Unit 1,Eye contact is a meeting of the eyes between two individuals. In human beings, eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication and is thought to have a large influence on social behavior.,What is eye contact?,The customs and significance of eye contact vary widely between cultures, with religious and social differences often altering its meaning greatly.,P1,P5,P2,P4,P6,P3,Body language is more important than words. Problems caused by misunderstanding of eye contact. Eye contact is the key to communication. Eye contact in many Asian cultures. Eye contact is a subtle thing. Eye contact in Western cultures.,Please skim the passage and then match the paragraphs with the main ideas.,1. Why is eye contact sometimes the key to communication? 2. Is eye contact important in Western cultures? Why or why not?,Answer the following questions.,It can signal friendliness or hostility, interest Or boredom, and understanding or confusion.,Yes. Because a westerner might consider a lack of eye contact as a lack of interest.,3. In which countries is eye contact more frequent between speakers? 4. What kind of eye contact is considered not polite?,It is more frequent in Spain, Italy and Greece.,Staring at others is considered impolite.,necessary, frequent,having interest, polite,avoiding eye contact, closing eyes or looking down,showing respect,Fill in the blanks.,Discussion,Do you believe avoiding eye contact shows respect? In which circumstances, do you avoid eye contact?,Eye Contact in Different Cultures,Visual contact is encouraged in the United States of America.,In most areas of Europe, looking into a persons eyes while conversing is seen as a mark of respect.,In Asia, Africa and Latin America, sustained contact can be perceived as a challenge or affront to authority.,Middle-Eastern societies, largely Muslim, require less contact than those in the European and American societies.,Language points, the way you say something is far more important than what you say.,far在这里是副词，意思是“很；极”，修饰比较级。 It turned out far better than I had expected. The room was small and contained far too much furniture.,even, still, a great deal, a bit, rather, three times, any, no, very much 等也可以修饰比较级。,2. Eye contact is sometimes the key to communication.,key在这里是“关键”的意思。 The detective believes the missing gun is the key to the mystery. This is the key to world peace.,英语中讲某某的东西一般要用of，而key, entrance, answer则多用to。,3. In Western cultures, maintaining eye contact in conversation is necessary.,maintain v. 维持；保持 Mankind have been trying every means to maintain the balance of nature. The government has taken a measure to maintain the stability of prices. Frank maintains his car very well. Ann and Mary maintained their friendship for the next thirty years.,consider v. 认为；考虑；细想 I consider it a great honor to be invited to dinner. Jean considered herself (to be) very lucky. Were considering moving to Seattle. Ive begun to consider what to do next.,4. As a matter of fact, a westerner might consider a lack of eye contact as a lack of interest.,consider, think, believe, regard这些动词均含有“认为”之意。 consider指经过考虑和观察后得出的结论。 think是普通用词，指按照自己的意见提出看法。 believe通常指根据一定的证据，经思考后而认为属实。 regard侧重凭外表或表面现象作判断，多强调观点。,lack of 缺乏, 缺少 The plant died for lack of water. Her decision seems to show a lack of political judgment. Stress and tiredness often result in a lack of concentration.,5. In many Asian cultures, avoiding eye contact shows respect.,avoid v. 避免 She braked suddenly and avoided an accident. The boy avoided punishment by running away. She tried to avoid answering my questions. You had better avoid reading in the train.,Review the outline of the passage.,Eye contact is _to communication. It signals _ or _, _or _, _ or _. Eye contact is important in many countries. In Western culture, _ eye contact is necessary. Lack of eye contact is considered as _; In Spain,the key,friendliness,hostility,interest,boredom,understanding,confusion,maintaining,lack of interest,France, Ita