人教版英语必修四学案B4U3humor

1、wordUnit 3 A taste of English humorLearning Aims:1. To know the nonverbal humor.2. To know about the world-famous comedy master-Charlie Chaplin and his subtle acting.3. To improve the students ability to skim, read and summarize.4. To use the words and expressions.Step I. Fast reading: I. Read the p

2、assage and then try to write down the main idea. The passage is about the life and work of Charlie Chaplin who _ the lives of Americans and British through two world wars and the time _.II. Scan the passage and then choose the best answers.1. Laughter can remove peoples depression because _.A. peopl

3、e enjoy it B. it makes people more worried about their lifeC. it makes people more content with their lifeD. theres much fun in life.2. Toward the end of the 19th century people went to Alaska to look for_.A. films B. gold C. entertainment D. water3. When Charlie Chaplin was a little child he was ta

4、ught to sing and dance because_.A. his parents wanted him to be famous when he grew up.B. he liked singing and dancing very much.C. his parents thought he could make a living by doing so.D. his parents were famous music hall performers.4. Why did people love the character, the little tramp, Charlie

5、Chaplin playedA. Because he was a social failure.B. Because he wore strange clothes.C. Because he was poor and homeless.D. Because he was determined and optimistic.5. Charlie was given a special Oscar for _A. the contributions he made in his films. B. the films he directedC.the joy he gave us in his

6、 films D. they enjoyed doing so Step II Careful ReadingI. Read Paragraph1 and Paragraph2 and translate the following sentences.1. He brightened the lives of Americans and British through two world wars and the hard years in between._2. Not that Charlies own life was easy._II. Read Paragraph2 and Par

7、agraph3 and correct the mistakes. As time going by, Charlie began making films. It was his charming character, the little tramp in The Gold Rush- one of his most famous films, which made him known throughout the world. Like so many others, the little tramp has rushed towards Alaska, what it is said

8、gold has been discovered, in search for gold, but without success. He and another man are hiding in a small hut during a snowstorm with anything to eat. They are so hungry that the little tramp tries boiling one of his leather shoes for dinner. Charlie cut off the leather top of the shoe and shares

9、it with the another fellow. He tries cutting and chewing the bottom of the shoe as if it was the finest steak. Then he picks out the lace of the shoes and eats it. The acting is so convinced that it makes you believe that it is one of the best meals he has ever tasted. This character was social fail

10、ure but was loved for his optimism and determination to overcome all difficulties.III. Read the last paragraph and discuss why you think Charlie Chaplin was so successful._Step III. Summary. Charlie Chaplin, born in a poor family, showed an 1._(astonish) talent as a performer as soon as he could wal

11、k. 2._(fortune), his father died, leaving his family even 3._(badly) off. In his teens, he could act the fool 4._(do) ordinary tasks. No one was 5._(bore) watching him. Later on, Chaplin directed, produced and 6._(star) in a series of funny movies, which made people laugh at a time 7._ they felt dep

12、ressed, so they could feel more content 8._ their lives. The little tramp, who was a 9._(home)a man with a moustache, wore large trousers, worn-out shoes and a small round black hat, was one of the 10._ (much) outstanding parts he had ever played.Step IV. Language points1. As Victor Hugo once said,

13、“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face, and up to now nobody has been able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin.1)_ we all know, regular exercise is of great benefit to our health._is well known, regular exercise is of great benefit to our health._is well known that regular ex

14、ercise is of great benefit to our health._is well known is that regular exercise is of great benefit to our health. 2) up to Up to now, everything has been successful._ Up to ten people can sleep in the tent._ He is not up to the job; he is often blamed for what he does._ -Shall we go out for dinner

15、 or eat at home - Its up to you._ Emma kept her eyes partly open to see what he was up to and then tears welled up in her eyes as they continues to shop._2. You may find it astonishing that Charlie was taught to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk.as soon as _, 同义的其他结构还

16、有 the moment/ minute/ instant; immediately/directly/ instantly; hardlywhen/ no sooner than/ on(upon) doing.The moment/minute/instant I see her, I will tell him the news.No sooner had he arrived than he was asked to leave again.我们刚刚开始散步就下起雨来。_3. Unfortunately, his father died, leaving the family even

17、 worse off, so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother.1)leaving the family even worse off_, 在句中做_语。All the boats have been destroyed by the enemy, leaving us no chance to leave the island._2)worse off _ badly off_; well off _ better off_4. Instead he and another ma

18、n are hiding in a small hut during a snowstorm with nothing to eat.with 复合结构，即“with+宾语+宾语补足语,宾补的形式可以是to do, doing, done, adj., adv., 介词短语等With all the work _(do), I feel very relaxed now.With a lot of work _(do), he wasnt allowed to go out.The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog _(follow).The students are listen