必修四第三单元英式幽默

1、What is humourHumour is means making others laugh If some often makes others laughWe say he is humorous We call him a humorist humourNonverbalcross talkFunny storyVerbal jokesketchclownmime and farceDo you know these kinds of humour? You do know my love Yesterday once more Who are they? What are the

2、y good at?Charlie ChaplinMark TwainMr. BeanEdward Lear Charlie Chaplin (Nonverbal) He was a great silent movie stars. Modern Times, The Gold Rush, Great Dictator, City Light are his masterpieces. He was very popular in his time. Makes funny Faces. Mr. Bean(mime and farce) Use body language to make p

3、eople fun.Mark Twain(funny stories) Mark Twain ,He was the most famous humorous novelist in America. Edward Lear(1812-1888) was an artist(funny poems)There was a Young Lady of Ryde, 往昔莱德有位小姐，往昔莱德有位小姐， Whose shoe-strings were seldom untied. 她的鞋帶少有松解。她的鞋帶少有松解。 She purchased some clogs, 她買了几双木鞋子，她買了几双木

4、鞋子， And some small spotted dogs, 也買了几只花狗子，也買了几只花狗子， And frequently walked about Ryde. 還常在莱德逛大街。還常在莱德逛大街。 Dont use words, but use their clothes, make-up, the way they walk to make people laugh.clownAct out a situation during their shows. sketchTwo speakers make many jokes and funny conversation.Cross

5、talkTypes of humourEnglishChineseNonverbalCharlie ChaplinMime & farceMr. BeanVerbal jokesPlay on words, usually 2 linesFunny storiesMark TwainFunny poemsEdward Lear Kinds of humourPantomime (哑剧哑剧) 刘全和、刘全和、刘全利刘全利 陈佩斯、赵本山陈佩斯、赵本山 Cross talk 马季马季 JokesDoggerel (打油诗打油诗) nonverbal mime and farce verbal jo

6、kes clown cross talk sketch doggerel pantomime哑剧哑剧无声的无声的, ,不用语言的不用语言的闹剧闹剧, ,笑剧笑剧相声相声打油诗打油诗小丑小丑笑话笑话小品小品 Can you match? Laughing is better than Laughing is better than medicine. medicine. Reading Nonverbal HumourFast reading:1. Who is the main character of the text? What was he famous for?2. How many

7、famous film or characters are mentioned in the text? What are the names?The main character is Charlie Chaplin. He was famous for his nonverbal humour.There are two, The Little Tramp and The Gold Rush.Main idea of each paragraphWhat Charlies childhood was likeHis achievementsAn example of a sad situa

8、tion that he made funnyWhat his most famous character was likeWhy people need cheering up14325Detail readingA small round black hatLarge trousersWorn-out shoes A walk stick He often swung it when he was walkingmustacheCharlie Chaplins costume Charlie Chaplins careerCharlie ChaplinWas born inHis job

9、isIn 1972, he was given Type of acting isHis charming character isHis costume:He died in inReasons of success1889 an actormime and farceSwitzerland1977could astonish and inspire us skillfullyHea specialOscar for hisOutstanding worklarge trousers, worn-out shoes and small round black hat.The Little T

10、ramp1. People enjoy seeing other peoples bad luck because ( ) A. They enjoy doing so. B. It makes people more worried about their life. C. It makes people more content with their life. D. Theres much fun in doing so.Questions2. The Little Tramp is well known because ( ) A. Chaplin played a poor and

11、homeless person. B. The character was social failure. C. Chaplin wore large trousers, worn-out shoes and a small round black hat and carried a walking stick. D. Chaplin play a role as a man who determined to overcome difficulties and was kind even when people were unkind to him.4. Chaplin was given a special Oscar for ( ) A. The characters he played in his films. B. The films he directed. C. The joy h