(共23张PPT)
Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
Developing ideas — reading
Pre-reading: Read & Share
Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them with the class.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American writer, humorist, lecturer and adventurer, who acquired international fame for his travel narratives, in particular The Innocents Abroad, and for his adventure stories of boyhood, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is regarded as one of North America’s best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire.
Lin Yutang (1895-1976) was a Chinese writer, translator, linguist, philosopher and inventor. His informal but sophisticated style of writing, in both Chinese and English, made him one of the most influential writers of his generation. His most famous works include My Country and My People and The Importance of Living. He’s also known as a wise and witty populariser of Chinese
philosophy and the Chinese way of life.
Fast-reading: Read & Answer
Read the passage and find out Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour.
Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour is positive / favourable. And they practised what they preached.
Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.
Introduction
Humour is an essential part of 1 _________________ . Authors have used it to 2 ______________, and throw new light on 3 _______________________________.
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
Mark Twain
Remembered for: ability to 4 _________________ with more 5 ___________________
Writing style: 6 ___________________________
Example: 7 ___________________________________
Also well known for his witty remarks
Example: 8 ____________________________________
_____________________________________________
“That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
funny and often mischievous
serious messages
combine humour
Conclusion
Humour is a 12 ________________ and a tool that can be used to 13 _______________________.
illuminate the world
way of life
1. Why is Lin Yutang’s joke about the man and wild animals funny
Because with the little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
Careful-reading: Answer the Questions
2. Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of the passage Give your reasons.
Examples:
Yes, I do agree with … because without humour, life is boring. / because humour can help us feel good.
No, I don’t agree with … because sometimes the improper humour makes people embarrassed …
3. How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life Give an example.
Examples:
Humour is the best way to relieve stress. Once, …
Humour makes our relationship better. …
4. In what ways do the two reading passages in this unit help you to better understand the meaning of having a light-hearted attitude towards life
Examples:
Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful. When we laugh, we feel the positivity which helps us to stay focused on our life.
Language points
P8---P10
an/the introduction to
in particular
such as
be regarded as
due to
sophisticated style of writing
the most influential
famous works
be filled with
not only but also
对…的介绍
尤其,特别
比如;诸如
被认为是;被看作是
由于,因为
文笔老练的写作风格
最具有影响力的
著名作品
被…充满
不但 而且
throw light on
be remembered for
combine …with…
cross out
for instance
go to the event
one’s respose
a bilingual writer
bring …to…
the translation for
(问题等)较容易理解
因…而被记住(闻名)
将…与…结合
删去;划掉
例如
去参加活动
某人的反应/回应/回答
一位双语作家
把…引入…
对…的翻译
in this way
give a speech
think on one’s feet
feed A to B
hurry away
tell off
be used to do sth
bring… together
in the words if sb
an attitude towards/to
这样;用这种方法
做演讲;发表演讲
反应迅速;思维敏捷
把A喂给B吃
匆匆离开
斥责,责骂
被用来做某事
集合;使…团结起来
主张…;认为…
对…的态度、看法
打算做某事
从更广泛的意义上说
出乎意料的
弄懂;解决;算出;计划
…的作用
为…做出贡献;捐赠,贡献给
在20世纪10年代
面部特征
根据某人的看法;在某人看来
扮演;充当,担任
be intended to do sth
in a broader sense
the unexpected
work out
the function of
make a contribution
in the 1910s
facial features
in one’s opinion/view
act as
…the funniest thing about Charlie Chaplin was the way he walked…
he walked 是定语从句,修饰the way,表示“他走路的方式”。
在我看来,查理·卓别林最滑稽的地方是他走路的样子
2. While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then, their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but could also throw new light on
sensitive or emotive issues.
本句中while引导让步状语从句,while引导让步状语从句时通常用于句首,意为in spite of the fact that。
本句的主句和从句中又分别含有一个从句:在while引导的从句中,as引导一个比较状语从句,表示现在和过去进行比较;主句中understand后面跟了一个that引导的宾语从句。
3. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.
本句中,因be动词is前的主语中有动词do,所以其后用作表语的不定式省略了to。
除了上面的情况,当连词连接两个不定式结构时,前一个中若含有do,后一个to do的to省略。
例如:He has nothing to do but watch TV all day long.
4. Once, having been invited to dinner at a university, he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.
本句中having been invited是现在分词的完成被动形式。它的逻辑主语是he,表示的动作和主句的主语为被动关系,且发生在主句谓语动词was put on the spot之前,在句子中作时间状语。
现在分词完成形式 意义
having + v-ed (having done) 与句子主语为逻辑上的主动关系,先于谓语动词动作发生
having been + v-ed (having been done) 与句子主语为逻辑上的被动关系,先于谓语动词动作发生
例如:
① Having failed twice, he didn’t want to try again.
② Having been told many times, Tom made the same mistake again.
已经失败了两次,他不想再试了。
已经被告知很多次了,Tom又犯了相同的错误。
5. Then along came a tiger.
本句是一个完全倒装句。
谓语部分完全放在主语之前的句子,便是完全倒装句。
注意:
① 当主语是代词时,句子不能用完全倒装。
例如:Here I am. 我来了。
Away they went. 他们走了。
② 在完全倒装句中,常用一般现在和一般过去时。
例如:Now comes your turn! 现在该你了。
Up went the arrow into the air. 箭直射向空中。
翻译:
① 在桌子下面睡着一只白猫。
② 下课铃响了。
There goes the bell for break.
Under the table sleeps a white cat.
Homework
Think about your opinion of the equation “Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom”, and write it down.