Разговорные темы по английскому языку. Яшина Е.А. - 89 стр.

         Listening
         Activity 1
             1. Discuss with a partner what the phrase “body language” means and then
                  complete the following sentence:
             “Body language” is
             ............................................................................................... .
             Why do you think body language is important? Write down your reasons.
             Body language is important because
             .............................................................................. .
             Listening
             Activity 2
             1. Listen to a short extract from a talk on communication skills. As you lis-
                  ten, fill in the relevant information in the notes below using one or two
                  words only. Listen carefully as you will hear this piece only once.
         Body language = one of most important conversational skills.
         Research indicates (1) .......... of communication is non-verbal. Body language can com-
         municate our (2) ....... and our (3) ........... . Examples of receptive body language: open
         posture, (4) .............., (5)....................... .
         Examples of non-receptive body language (6) ............... , little eye contact, (7) .................
         .
         Non-receptive body language often leads to (8) ..............conversations.
         First impressions need to be (9) ......... and (10) ................. .


         1. Compare the definition and effects of body language given in the talk with the
         sentences you wrote down in the pre-listening activity.
            2. With a partner decide on two pieces of advice you would give to the peo-
               ple in the cartoon which might help them and then report your recom-
               mendations to the rest of the class.

            Reading
             1. A pleasant smile is a strong indication of a friendly and open attitude and
                a willingness to communicate. It is a positive, nonverbal signal sent with
                the hope that the other person will smile back. When you smile, you dem-
                onstrate that you have noticed the person in a positive manner. The other
                person consider it a compliment and will usually feel good. The result?
                The other person will usually smile back. Smiling doesn’t mean that you
                have to put on a phony face or pretend that you are happy all the time. But
                when you see someone you know, or would like to make contact with, do
                smile. By smiling, you are demonstrating an open attitude to conversation.

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