Unit 1 Laugh out loud Developing ideas The importance of humor 课件-高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册

1、Unit 1 Lesson 3Developing ideasThe importance of HumourPre-reading1.Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and LinYutang and share what else you know about them with the class.2. Answer the following questions.1)Do you think humor us important in our life?Why?Yes, because humor can make a person

2、 creative, healthier and have better relationship.2)How many forms of humors or comedy do you know?Clowns,crosstalk,stand-up,sitcom and comedy film.3)Any other famous humorists do you know?3.Why do you think humor is important in our life?Humor, as we know, is of great importance in our life. A sens

3、e of humor can help you win a lot of friends. If you are humorous you will always attract a lot of people around you. A sense of humor can also help to ease the tension between people. When people are about to quarrel, a humorous remark leading to laughter can help settle the problem.There are many

4、ways to learn how to be humorous. Being together with someone who is humorous is one way. Reading some books which contain humor or humorous stories is another. But the most important way is that we should try to be optimistic about our life at present and, moreover, our life in the future.Vocabular

5、ylinguist n 语言学家 witty adj 说话风趣的；妙趣横生的medieval adj 中世纪的， 中古时期的 emotive adj 使情绪激动的 mischievous adj 调皮的，淘气的 remark n 言论；意见，评论 interaction n 交流 barber n 男理发师 shave n 刮脸，刮胡子 fellow n 男人；家伙 brand n 品牌，牌子 brand of humour 某种类型的幽默 concept n 概念，观念 spot n 地点，处所 put sb on the spot （故意提出难以回答或尴尬的 问题）使某人难堪 中cruel

6、 adj 残忍的 whisper v 悄声说，低语 roar v 哄笑，大笑 gently / dentli / adu .温和地；轻柔地 tel off 斥责，责骂 illuminate v 照亮，照明SkimmingRead the passage fast and try to find out the structure of the passage.Scanning1.Read the passage and try to find out the meaning of each paragraph.Para.1 General Introduction of CharlieChap

7、linPara. 2 Charlie Chaplins Unique Acting StylePara. 3 My Favorite Charlie Chaplin FilmPara. 4 The Power of Charlie Chaplins Works2.Read the passage and find out Mark Twain and Lins attitude towards humor.Both of them understand that humor isnt just about laughter, but is a way of life. Their attitu

8、de towards it is positive/favorable. And they practised what they preached.3. What made Mark Twain acquire his international fame?Mark Twains travel narratives and his adventure stories of boyhood made him acquire his international fame.3.Choose the best answer.(1)What is the text mainly about?A. Ma

9、rk Twain.B. Lin Yutang.C. Medieval writings. D. Humour.(2)What did Twains response to the barber mean?A. He felt very lucky.B. He liked standing.C. He would give the lecture.D. He made a fool of the barber.(3)Which of the following can be true of Lin Yutang?A. He is creative and quick-witted. B. He

10、was able to talk with animals.C. He borrowed many words from Ancient Chinese literature.D. He was respected by Mark Twain.(4)Whats the aim of telling the story of a cruel Roman emperor?A. To show off his talent of telling jokes. B. To make ot hers embarrassed.C. To tell others the fact that animals

11、are wise. D. To teach the president a lesson.(5)Why did Mark Twain think Humor is mankinds greatest blessing ?A. Humour was able to make people laugh.B. Humour separates people from their enemies.C. Humour is almost as great as our need for water and air.D. Humour helped him a lot when he wrote his novels.Key:(1) (5) DCADCPost-reading1.Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.2.Think & Share3.Learning to learn4.Work in groups.Discuss and present your opinion of the equation