1、They both apologized- another cultural mistake! Ahmed Aziz, another international student, was from Jordan. When we met yesterday, he moved very close to me as I introduced myself. I moved back a bit, but he came closer to ask a question and then shook my hand. When Darlene Coulon from France came d
2、ashing through the door, she recognized Tony Garcias smiling face. They shook hand and then kissed each other twice on each cheek, since that is the France custom when adults meet people they know. Ahmed Aziz, on the contrary, simply nodded at the girls. Men from Middle Eastern and other Muslim coun
3、tries will often stand quite close to other men to talk but will usually not touch women. As I get to know more international friends, I learn more about this cultural “body language”. Not all cultures greet each other the same way, nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance
4、between people. In the same way that people communicate with spoken language, they also express their feelings using unspoken “language” through physical distance, actions or posture. English people, for example, do not usually stand very close to others or touch strangers as soon as they meet. Howe
5、ver, people from places like Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others closely and are more likely to touch them. Most people around the world now greet each other by shaking hands, but some cultures use other greetings as well, such as the Japanese, who prefer to bow. These actions a
6、re not good or bad, but are simply ways in which cultures have developed. I have seen, however, that cultural customs for body language are very general- not all members of a culture behave in the same way. In general, though, studying international customs can certainly help avoid difficulties in t
7、odays world cultural crossroads! Showing our feelings Body language is one of the most powerful s of communication, often even more powerful than spoken language. People around the world show all knds of feelings, wishes and attitudes that they might never speak aloud. It is possible to “read” other
8、s around us, even if they do not intend for us to catch their unspoken communication. Of course, body language can be misread, but many gestures and actions are universal. The most universal facial expression is, of course, the smile its function is to show happiness and to people at ease. It does n
9、ot always means that we are truly happy, however. Smiles around the world can be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry. There are unhappy smiles, such as when someone “loses face” and smiles to hide it. However, the general purpose of smiling is to show good feelings. From the time
10、we are babie, we show unhappiness or anger by frowning. In most places around the world, frowning and turning ones back to someone show anger. Making a fist and shaking it alomost means that someone is angry and threatening another person. There are many ways around the world to show agreement, but
11、nodding the head up and down s for agreement almost worldwide. Most people also understand that shaking the head from side to side means disagreement or refusal. How about showing that I am bored? Looking away from people or yawning will, in most cases, make me appear to be uninterested. However, if
12、 I turn toward and look at someone or something, people from almost every culture will think that I am interested. If I roll my eyes and turn my head away, I most likely do not believe what I am hearing or do not like it. Being respectful to people is subjective, besed on each culture, but in genera
13、l it is probably not a good idea to give a hug to a boss or teacher. In almost every culture, it is not usually good to stand too close to someone of a higher rank. Standing at a little distance with open hands will show that I am willing to listen. With so many cultural differences between people,
14、it is great to have some similarities in body language. We can ofen be wrong about each other, so it is an amazing thing that we understand each others as well as we do! THE OPEN HAND-A UNICERSAL SIGN When meeting people at the airport, most people smile and shake hands with people they meet. We kno
15、w that smile is usually a sign that people feel friendly and happy, but what if we dont know who the new person is? What if we are not introduced by a friend? What if we are meeting a stranger in a unfamiliar place? Sometimes people are dangerous and humans have to find ways to protect themselves. W
16、e have to make sure we can trust people we dont know, and we have to show that we are not dangerous. Showing our hands means that we are not armed. In many cultures today, the Western custom of shaking hands is used. We use our right hand, which is usually strong than the left one. If we are using o
17、ur hand this way, in cannot be holding a knife or a gun. It shows that we trust the other person, and that the other person can trust us. Not all cultures use the handshake, and people in many Asian cultures do not always touch another person. The traditional greeting in China was to cover the left
18、hand with the right and bow. Japanese people might cover one hand with other and, depending on whom they are greeting, bow slightly or quite low. In India , Hindu people join their hands in front of their faces and bow their heads. A Muslim will touch his heart, mouth and forehead to show respect. E
19、ven young people in the West now give each other the “high five”, when they slap each others hands high in the air. They are all keeping their hands busy. In almost all cultures, to smile and show an open right hand means, “Welcome, you are safe with me.” Unit 5 Theme parks fun and mor tha fun Which
20、 theme park would you like to visit? There are various kinds of theme parks, with a different park for almost everything: food, culture,science, cartoons, movies or history. Some parks are famous for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, others for showing the famous sights and sounds of a
21、culture. Whichever and whatever you like, there is theme park for you! The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland. It can be found in several parts of the world. It will bring you into a magical world and make your dreams come true, whether travelling through space, visiting a
22、pirate ship or meeting your favorite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character. As you wander around tha fantasy amusement park, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or on the street. Of course Disneyland also has many exciting rides, from giant swinging ships to terrifying free-fall drop
23、s. With all these attractions, no wonder tourise is increasing wherever there is a Disney land. If you want to have fun and more than fun, come to Disneyland! Dollywood, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in the southeastern USA, is one of the most unique theme parks in the world. Dollywood shows and
24、celebrates Americas traditional southeastern culture. Although Dollywood has rides, the parks main attraction is its culture. Famous country music groups perform there all year in indoor and outdoor theatres. People come from all over America to see carpenters and other craftsmen make wood, glass an
25、d iron objects in the old-fashioned way. Bisit the candy shop to try the same kind of candy that American southerners made 150 years ago, or take a ride on the only steamengine train still working in the southeast USA. You can even see beautiful bald eagles in the worlds largest bald eagle preserve.
26、 And for those who like rides, Dollywood has one of the best old wooden toller coasters, Thunderhead. It is world-famous for having the most length in the smallest space. Come to Dollywod to have fun learning all about Americas historical southeastern culture! If you want to experience the ancient d
27、ays and gread deess of English knights and ladies, princes and queens, then Englands Camelot Park is the place for you. Every are of the park is modelled after life in the days of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. In one place, you can watch magic shows with Meilin the Wizard. If you w
28、ant to see fighting with swords or on horseback, then the jousting are is a good place to visit. If you do well there, King Arthur may choose you to fight in the big jousting tournament. Do you like animals? Then visit the farm are, and learn how people in ancient England rantheir farms and took car
29、e of their animals. To enter a world of fantasy about ancient England, come to Camelot Park! Futuroscope excitement and learning Last week I took a journey deep into space, to the end of the solar system, and was pulled into a black hole. Then I took a trp to Brazil and experinced surviving an airpl
30、ane crash in the jungle. After that, I joined some divers and went to the bottom of the ocean to see strange blind creatures that hace seen sunlight. For a break, I took part in some car racing and then skied down some of the most difficult mountains in the world. I ended my travels by meeting face
31、to face with a dinosaur, the terrible T-Rex, and survived the experience! I did allthis in one great day at Futuroscope. Opened in 1987, Futuroscope is one of the largest space-age parks in the world. This science and technology-based theme park in France uses the most advanced technology. Its 3-D c
32、inemas and giant movie screens provide brand new experiences of the earth and the beyond. Visitors can get clost to parts of the world they have never experienced, going to the bottom of the ocean, flying through the jungle or visiting the edges of the solar system. The amazing, up-to-date informati
33、on together with many opportunities for hands-on learning makes the world come to life in a completely new way for visitors. Learning centres throughout the park let visitors try their own scientific experiments, as well as learn more about space travel, the undersea world and much more. I bought ti
34、me tickets for myself and my friends at the parks entrance, but tickets are also available online. Futuroscope is not only for individuals, but is also the perfect mix of fun and learning for calss outings. Classes or other large groups that let Futuroscope know their plans in advance can get the gr
35、oup admission. For anyone coming from out of town, Futuroscope has many excellent hotels nearby, most of which provide a shuttle service to the park. If driving, Futuroscope is within easy reach of freeway. Plan your trip well before starting, since Futuroscope ihas so many shows, activities and gre
36、at souvenir shops that it is difficult to see them all. Come ready to walk a lot be sure to wear some comfortable sneakers or other walking shoes. The Polynesian Cultural Center SomeThey both apologized- another cultural mistake! Ahmed Aziz, another international student, was from Jordan. When we me
37、t yesterday, he moved very close to me as I introduced myself. I moved back a bit, but he came closer to ask a question and then shook my hand. When Darlene Coulon from France came dashing through the door, she recognized Tony Garcias smiling face. They shook hand and then kissed each other twice on
38、 each cheek, since that is the France custom when adults meet people they know. Ahmed Aziz, on the contrary, simply nodded at the girls. Men from Middle Eastern and other Muslim countries will often stand quite close to other men to talk but will usually not touch women. As I get to know more intern
39、ational friends, I learn more about this cultural “body language”. Not all cultures greet each other the same way, nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance between people. In the same way that people communicate with spoken language, they also express their feelings using u
40、nspoken “language” through physical distance, actions or posture. English people, for example, do not usually stand very close to others or touch strangers as soon as they meet. However, people from places like Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others closely and are more likely to t
41、ouch them. Most people around the world now greet each other by shaking hands, but some cultures use other greetings as well, such as the Japanese, who prefer to bow. These actions are not good or bad, but are simply ways in which cultures have developed. I have seen, however, that cultural customs
42、for body language are very general- not all members of a culture behave in the same way. In general, though, studying international customs can certainly help avoid difficulties in todays world cultural crossroads! Showing our feelings Body language is one of the most powerful s of communication, of
43、ten even more powerful than spoken language. People around the world show all knds of feelings, wishes and attitudes that they might never speak aloud. It is possible to “read” others around us, even if they do not intend for us to catch their unspoken communication. Of course, body language can be
44、misread, but many gestures and actions are universal. The most universal facial expression is, of course, the smile its function is to show happiness and to people at ease. It does not always means that we are truly happy, however. Smiles around the world can be false, hiding other feelings like ang
45、er, fear or worry. There are unhappy smiles, such as when someone “loses face” and smiles to hide it. However, the general purpose of smiling is to show good feelings. From the time we are babie, we show unhappiness or anger by frowning. In most places around the world, frowning and turning ones bac
46、k to someone show anger. Making a fist and shaking it alomost means that someone is angry and threatening another person. There are many ways around the world to show agreement, but nodding the head up and down s for agreement almost worldwide. Most people also understand that shaking the head from
47、side to side means disagreement or refusal. How about showing that I am bored? Looking away from people or yawning will, in most cases, make me appear to be uninterested. However, if I turn toward and look at someone or something, people from almost every culture will think that I am interested. If
48、I roll my eyes and turn my head away, I most likely do not believe what I am hearing or do not like it. Being respectful to people is subjective, besed on each culture, but in general it is probably not a good idea to give a hug to a boss or teacher. In almost every culture, it is not usually good t
49、o stand too close to someone of a higher rank. Standing at a little distance with open hands will show that I am willing to listen. With so many cultural differences between people, it is great to have some similarities in body language. We can ofen be wrong about each other, so it is an amazing thing that we understand each others as well as we do! THE OPEN HAND-A UNICERSAL SIGN When meeting people at the airport, most people smile and shake hands with people they meet. We know that smile is usually a sign that people feel friendly and happy, but
