1、Period 2 文本研读课学习目标1.Have a good understanding of cultural differences and similarities in body language in different countries.2.Learn the key words and phrases by eart:represent,curious,approach,misunderstand,likely,in general,avoid.3.Learn to cooperate with others and develop the interest in learn
2、ing about foreign cultures.自主预习Surf the Internet and learn more about body language.思考导引Step 1 Read the warming up part and think about the questions:1.What are these people communicating?2.Can you think out other forms of body language?Step 2 Learn the following words and expressions by heart and t
3、hink about in what kind of situation we can use these words and expressions.represent curious approach misunderstand likely in general avoid课堂探究1.Predicting for possible informationLook at the title and predict what the passage is mainly about.2.Skimming for structures and main ideasHow many parts a
4、re the passage divided into?Why do you divide the passage like this?3.Scanning for detailsTask 1:Read the passage again and do the following True or False questions.If the statement is false,how do you correct them?(1)Englishmen often stand close to others or touch strangers as soon as they meet.( )
5、(2)Most people around the world greet each other by kissing.( )(3)Japanese will bow to others as greeting.( )(4)People from Jordan will move very close to you as you introduce yourself to them.( )Task 2:Complete the chart with information from the passage.Name Country Body Language4.Further understa
6、nding of the textRead the text again,and then answer the following questions.(1)Is the author of this passage male or female?(2)What is the authors attitude towards body language?(3)“When in Rome,do as the Romans do.” What do you think this famous saying means?5.Practice.ActivityLook at some picture
7、s and describe what the gesture or expression or posture conveys.课后提升1.Find out different ways for people to greet.2.Translate the following sentences.(1)各种文化背景下的人互致问候的方式不尽相同,身体接触和相互间距的程度也并不一样。(2)在当今文化交融的世界,学习不同国家的习俗肯定能帮助我们避免交往中的困难。参考答案课堂探究1.The passage tells us that it is out of the question for pe
8、ople from different countries to communicate with each other successfully.2.Two parts.Part 1:Para.1-3 Examples of cultural misunderstandingPart 2:Para.4-5 Summary3.Task 1:(1)F (2)F (3)T (4)TTask 2:Name Country Body LanguageTony Garcia man from Colombia kiss on the cheekJulia Smith woman from Britain
9、 no touchingAkira Nagata man from Japan bowingGeorge Cook man from Canada shaking handsAhmed Aziz man from Jordan shaking hands noddingDarlene Coulon woman from France shake hands and kiss twice on each cheek4.(1)The author is male.Ahmed Aziz will not shake hands with women,but he shakes hands with
10、the author.(2)The author holds an objective attitude towards body language.(3)This saying means that when we are in a certain place,we should follow the customs of the people who live in that place,not our customs.5.Practice课后提升1.People greet each other by shaking hands,kissing on the cheek or bowin
11、g in different countries.2.(1)Not all cultures greet each other the same way,nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance between people.(2)Studying international customs can certainly help avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads.Period 2 文本研读课学习目标1.Students a
12、re able to have a good understanding of the text.2.Students can know the following words:represent,curious,approach,misunderstand,likely,in general,avoid.3.Students can know the function of the -ing form.课堂探究Step 1 SkimmingGo through the first three paragraphs quickly and silently and find out the m
13、ain idea.Question:What is the main idea of the first three paragraphs?Step 2 Careful readingRead the first three paragraphs again and try to find the detailed information.Task 1:Choose the best answer.1.What did the writer go to the Capital International Airport for yesterday?A.To see off his friend
14、.B.To buy a flight ticket. C.To meet international students.D.To meet some visitors coming from several countries.2.Where is Tony Garcia from?A.Britain. B.Japan. C.Colombia. D.Canada.3.From Paragraph 2 we know that Japanese prefer to when they are introduced to others. A.bow B.shake handsC.kiss each
15、 other D.touch others shoulders 4.According to the text,men from the Middle East often . A.nod heads and wave hands to girls B.touch others heads when they first meet C.kiss each other twice on each cheek when they are introduced to others D.stand quite close to other men when they talk but will not
16、 touch women5.How does Mr Garcia greet Ms Smith?A.He shakes hands with her.B.He touches her shoulder and kisses her.C.He smiles at her.D.He bows to her.Task 2:Read the last two paragraphs and choose the best answer for the following questions.1.How do people use unspoken language?A.By the movements
17、of their bodies.B.By eye contact.C.By keeping physical distance,actions or posture.D.By moving their hands.2.People from seldom touch strangers,while people from are more likely to touch. A.England;Spain,Italy and South American countries B.France;Spain,America and EnglandC.Spain;Italy,England and S
18、outh American countriesD.Spain;Italy,England and America3.We can infer from the text that . A.we can communicate successfully with others using body languageB.people from different countries will not misunderstand each other using body language C.we should try to learn more about other countries cus
19、tomsD.all around the world,people express the same ideas using the same body language4.How many international students are mentioned in the passage?A.8 B.7 C.6 D.5Step 3 Enjoy some beautiful sentences.1.Yesterday,another student and I,representing our universitys student association,went to the airp
20、ort to meet this years international students. 2.In the same way that people communicate with spoken language,they also express their feelings using unspoken language through physical distance,actions or posture. 3.When Darlene Coulon from France came dashing through the door,she recognized Tony Gar
21、cias smiling face.Step 4 Do some exercises.1. more attention,the trees could have grown better. A.Given B.To give C.Giving D.Having given2.She reached the top of the hill and stopped on a big rock by the side of the path. A.to have rested B.resting C.to rest D.rest3.The secretary worked late into th
22、e night, a long speech for the president. A.to prepare B.preparing C.prepared D.was preparing4.The computer center, last year,is very popular among the students in this school. A.having openedB.open C.opening D.opened5.The visiting Minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks that he enjoyed h
23、is stay here. A.having added B.to add C.adding D.added6.The first textbooks for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century. A.having written B.to be written C.being written D.written7. a post office,I stopped some stamps. A.Passed;buying B.Passing;to buyC.Having passed;buy D
24、.Pass;to buy 8.Here are some new computer programs for home buildings. A.designing B.design C.designed D.to designStep 5 SummaryFill in the blank with proper words.Not all cultures 1. each other in the same way.Each country may have its own way to 2. feelings.In Britain,people may keep a 3. distance
25、.In Japan,people may 4. to each other when they meet.In France,people 5. hands and kiss each other twice on each 6. .And in South American countries,they may stand 7. and touch each other.But in Middle East Muslim countries,they shake hands only with men,not with women.In China today,people may shak
26、e hands with each other,sometimes they greet each other only with a 8. . Step 6 Homework1.Retell the passage in your own words.2.Do some research on body language by surfing the Internet or reading books and make a report.课后提升1.Find out different ways for people to greet.2.Translate the following se
27、ntences.(1)各种文化背景下的人互致问候的方式不尽相同,身体接触和相互间距的程度也并不一样。(2)在当今文化交融的世界,学习不同国家的习俗肯定能帮助我们避免交往中的困难。参考答案课堂探究Step 1:Different international students behave differently when they greet people.Step 2:Task 1:1.C 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.BTask 2:1.C 2.A 3.C 4.C Step 4:1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.CStep 5:1.greet 2.express 3.
28、certain 4.bow 5.shake 6.cheek 7.close 8.smile课后提升1.People greet each other by shaking hands,kissing on the cheek or bowing in different countries.2.(1)Not all cultures greet each other the same way,nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance between people.(2)Studying international customs can certainly help avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads.
