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Project:
What gestures do
people in your country use to show
anger, joy, worry, regret, annoyance
and other emotions? Collect as much
information as you can and prepare
a presentation for the class. Use
photographs to illustrate your work.
ICT
Speaking &
Writing
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Listen and
read the text. How does the writer
feel towards his job? Give reasons
based on the text. Would you ever
choose to do this kind of job?
Why/Why not?
Think!
MODULE 1
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4
Match the words/phrases in bold from the text to their
definitions:
likely to be correct
,
moves quickly
,
simplest ideas
,
understand the meaning
,
make person believe something is true
,
rub fingernails against the skin
,
cannot be controlled
,
suppose
,
believable
,
focusing on
,
the deciding factor
. Then, explain the
underlined words/phrases.
1 According to the writer, non‒verbal
communication is important because
A
it helps lawyers to be more skilful.
B
politicians need to know when people are lying.
C
it can help make people believe what you tell
them.
D
it provides a unique way of earning one’s living.
2 What does the writer assume about his readers?
A
They are able to change their intonation.
B
They need to develop good posture.
C
They use only words to communicate.
D
They know something about the subject.
3 According to the writer, it is not easy to
recognise when someone is lying because
A
they have an honest look on their face.
B
they move their eyes very rapidly.
C
listeners read their body language incorrectly.
D
listeners do not look into their eyes.
5
Fill in:
build
,
show
,
facial
,
business
,
non‒verbal
,
powers
,
crossed
,
body language
,
clear
,
minor
. Make sentences based
on the text, using the phrases.
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
communication
2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . expert
3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a reputation
4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . of persuasion
5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . confidence
6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arms
7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . expressions
8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . speech
9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . matters
10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deal
Multiple Choice
Read the text quickly to get an idea of what it is about. Read the question stem, then find the part of the text
which the question refers to. Go through the choices and choose the one that fits best. The information might be
rephrased.
4 To have a positive effect on someone,
you should try to avoid
A
making any facial expressions.
B
having any involuntary reactions.
C
giving the impression of not caring.
D
moving your legs about too much.
5 Why do people react in a negative
way when they meet the writer?
A
They think he is too self‒confident.
B
They assume that he is always lying.
C
They have heard about him previously.
D
They believe he is studying them.
6 What do we learn about the writer
from the passage?
A
He makes a lot of money from his job.
B
He travels the world giving advice.
C
He is dedicated to his work.
D
He trains body language experts.
