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Unit 4
HUMOUR
An Enquiry
To watch a video for deep understanding.
To summarize information.
To express their opinion on the humorous part of the video.
Look at pictures A-D.
What kinds of sports are they
Which sports would you like to try
Which wouldn’t you Why
A
B
C
D
A
BASE jumping
B
bungee jumping
fishing
C
skiing
D
Look at the man in picture E and predict what the video is about.
Where is the man
What may the man enquire about
Which of these sports do you think he would enjoy doing Why
Watch the video. List the sports mentioned. What sports is the man interested in
Watch a video on a funny story about sports.
The man in picture E goes to a tourist information center to find things to do during his holiday.
Write the answers as you watch it.
Keys:
Two sports are mentioned in the video: bungee jumping and BASE jumping. The man is interested in BASE jumping.
Can you recall what you remember about the funny story from the video
Read the dialogue, try to write the answers as you watch the video.
Mr Hill: Could you give me 1_______ please
Josh: Of course. What would you like to know Skye is 2________ for a 3_________ holiday.
Mr Hill: I'd like 4________, please.
Josh: Em, well, we’ve got various brochures here.
Mr Hill: Could you tell me 5_________ please I'm sorry Is something funny
Josh: No, no.
Mr Hill: So what activities 6_________
Josh: Well, there’s… erm… there's bungee jumping.
Mr Hill: Sorry. What does bungee jumping mean
Josh: You 7_______ attached to an elastic cord.
Mr Hill: I did something like that in the army. I found it 8_______.
Josh: Well, in that case, what about BASE jumping That's a bit 9_________.
Mr Hill: What is 10________
Josh: It's jumping off 11_________ with a parachute.
Mr Hill: Excellent! That's more like my sort of thing! Do you know where I can do Base jumping
Watch the whole video again. Complete the dialogue.
Mr Hill: Could you give me 1_________________ ______________ please
Josh: Of course. What would you like to know Skye is 2________________ for a 3_________________ holiday.
Mr Hill: I'd like 4____________________________________, please.
Josh: Em, well, we’ve got various brochures here.
Mr Hill: Could you tell me 5__________________ please I’m sorry Is something funny
Josh: No, no.
some information
about the island
a wonderful island
quiet and relaxing
some information about adventure sports
about extreme sports
Mr Hill: So what activities 6_________________
Josh: Well, there’s… erm… there’s bungee jumping.
Mr Hill: Sorry. What does bungee jumping mean
Josh: You 7___________________________ attached to an elastic cord.
Mr Hill: I did something like that in the army. I found it 8_____________.
do you recommend
jump off a bridge or a building
rather boring
Josh: Well, in that case, what about BASE jumping That’s a bit 9_____________.
Mr Hill: What is 10____________________
Josh: It’s jumping off 11___________________ with a parachute.
Mr Hill: Excellent! That’s more like my sort of thing! Do you know where I can do BASE jumping
…
more exciting
BASE jumping exactly
the top of a mountain
1. Analyze the text and find the verbal humor.
MH: Can you tell me where it is please
J: No problem. It's just down the street next to the church, a couple of minutes from here.
MH: Thank you very much for your help.
J: Not at all. Enjoy your stay on Skye.
MH: Oh, one last thing.
J: Yes
MH: Could you call a taxi for me please It's a long walk and I feel rather tired.
2. Find more examples of funny parts in this video.
Contrast
Watch the video and find the non-verbal humor.
Hill’s staggering steps vs. the curiosity about extreme sports.
Exaggerating facial expressions among questions.
Find more examples of funny parts in this video and explain the reason.
Role-play the dialogue.
Pay attention to the usage of verbal and non-verbal humor.
Do you find this video funny Do you think the man is humorous Talk about the funny parts of this video.
I think the video is funny and the man is humorous. The funny part of this video is the unexpected choice of Mr Hill. The humorous effect is created by the contrast between the man’s less vigorous physical condition revealed in his conversation, and his choice for the sport that demands more energy. The man at the tourist information office doesn’t expect Mr Hill to enjoy extreme sports. The audience was led towards an easier sport before the ending, too.
Extreme Sports
Extreme sports, also known as action sports or alternative sports, sporting events or pursuits characterized by high speeds and high risk. Including skateboarding, freestyle skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, skydiving, etc.
Which one would you like to try Why
Find another piece of humorous dialogue and appreciate it from verbal and non-verbal aspects.