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Body language and gestures
pay respect
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Match vocabulary above to the pictures. Then match the audio items to
the pictures. Listen a couple times. Then answer the questions below.
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1. When do you avoid eye contact? Why?
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2. When are you “all ears”?
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3. Why might you cross your fingers?
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4. Which picture above might also be “Who cares!”? When do you use it?
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5. What is something you regret?
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Number 1 -pay respect
Welcome to our hotel! We hope you have a wonderful stay.
Number 2 -Wait a moment!
Excuse me! Could I talk to you for a moment?
I'm on the phone!
Number 3 -regret
Oh no! I forgot to finish the report. The deadline is today!
Number 4 -I don't believe you!
Well, I'm not sure that's true!
Number 5 -staring
Why are you looking at me, like that?
Oh, I think you have beautiful eyes!
Number 6 -gossiping
Hey, you want to hear something interesting? I've got a good story about our colleague.
Number 7 -avoiding eye contact
Your resume is very good. So do you have any weaknesses?
Yes. I think I'm quite shy.
Number 8 -No way!
I'm sorry. I can't do it. I'm busy all day.
Number 9 - Are you serious?
Guess what just happened. I just got a promotion. I'm your new boss!
What? Really? That's hard to believe!
Number 10 - I have no idea!
Oh gosh! I didn't understand that lesson at all!
Number 11 -hoping for good luck
Oh, please! I want it so much! I really think I might get this job!
Number 12 -I'm all ears!
Oh tell me more. That's interesting! And I want to hear all about it.
Question 4
Picture 10 This gesture might also be used to express "Who cares!".