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Lesson 1
新北师大选择性必修Book 2
Unit 4 HUMOUR
Skim the following stories and find out the answers of the questions.
1. What kind of story are they
2. Which characters are in each story
3. Where did each story happen
Which characters are in the story
Where did the story happen
What kind of story is it
What kind of story is it
Which characters are in the story
Where did the story happen
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Do you like reading humorous or funny stories Why
What are humorous or funny stories
Humorous or funny stories are often satirical stories which use humor to criticize a person or a society. This might help you gain valuable information about the problems of a community and will make you understand the English context to words, phrases and ideas. You will understand parodies.
Example: I like humorous stories because I like the play on words.
humorous use of a word with more than one meaning or that sounds like another word
Read Story A and answer the following questions.
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Which characters are in the story
Where did the story happen
What happened to them
Retell Story A from the following aspects.
Where
Who
What
Result
A store
buy a cat in high price to get the saucer for free; sell cats without the saucer
An art collector
A store owner
buy a cat
not get the saucer
Discuss the following questions after reading.
What kind of person is the art collector Why
Possible answer:
He is a smart aleck who always thinks he is very clever.
He pretended not to know the saucer was a valuable antique and tried to buy the cat to get the saucer for free. He also thought the store owner didn’t know the price of the saucer.
2. What kind of person is the store owner Why
Possible answer:
He is very cunning and crafty.
He deliberately told the collector the cat was not for sale in order to raise the price. He knew the value of the saucer and refused to give it away to the collector.
3. Why is the story funny
Possible answer:
Because the famous art collector, who was a smart aleck, was finally fooled by the store owner.
4. What expressions are used to make the story funny
Para. 1 a famous art collector
Para. 2 …, so he walked casually into the store and innocently offered to buy the cat…
Para. 2 …the saucer was an antique and very valuable,…
Para. 6 …if you could throw in that old saucer.
Further Thinking.
What do you learn from the story
What is the possible title for the story
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Group Work. Read Story B and Story C and then complete the notes.
Character Where were they What did each person do Real purpose The result
Story B
Sherlock
Holmes
On a camping trip
He asked Watson what he could deduce from the stars in the sky.
He wanted Watson to notice that their tent was stolen.
Watson
didn’t
realise it.
Character Where were they What did each person do Real purpose The result
Dr. Watson
On a camping trip
He made four different
inferences about the stars he saw.
To make reasonable inferences as possible as he could based on his knowledge.
He didn’t realise their tent was stolen.
Story B
Character Where were they What did each person do Real purpose The result
Story C
The middle-aged man
In a hospital
He was feeling down and went to see the doctor.
To seek medical help from the doctor.
Everything was OK for him and he just needed a good laugh.
Character Where were they What did each person do Real purpose The result
Story C
The doctor
In a hospital
She examined the middle-aged man and suggested he see the performance of Grock, an amazing clown.
To help ease his grief.
The man was Grock.
Retell Story B and Story C from the following aspects.
Result
Where
Who
What
…
…
…
…
Discuss the following questions after reading.
1. What is the funny part of each story
Story B
Sherlock and Dr. Watson saw millions of stars at night because someone had stolen their tent.
Story C
The doctor suggested the middle-aged man see the performance of Grock, an amazing clown but actually he was Grock.
Possible answer:
2. Why is each story funny
Story B
Dr. Watson made so many reasonable inferences based on his knowledge but failed to deduce their tent was stolen.
Story C
An amazing clown who could make others laugh couldn’t make himself laugh.
Possible answer:
3. What expressions are used to contribute to the funny effects of each story
Story B
Parallel structure like “according to…” is used to highlight the rationality and specialty of Watson’s deduction, which makes it funny when readers know their tent was stolen.
Story C
Lots of continuous tenses like “had been going wrong” are used to emphasise the man’s long-time depression, which makes it funny when readers know the man is the clown.
Possible answer:
What do you learn from each story
What is the possible title for each story
Further Thinking.
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Complete the summaries with the words or phrases you have learnt from the stories.
An art collector noticed a cat lapping milk from a 1___________ in the 2 _________ of a store. He realised that it was an 3 ________ and very valuable. He decided to buy the cat and offered to pay 200 dollars in the end. Then he asked the store owner to 4 _________ the saucer, but the owner refused to give it away for he had sold 68 cats because of this lucky saucer.
throw in
doorway
antique
saucer
Sherlock Holmes asked his 5 ________ friend Dr. Watson what he saw from the sky. “6 ___________
of stars,” said Dr. Watson. Based on his knowledge on 7 __________, he believed there are millions of galaxies and 8 ___________ of planets. He deduced that it was probably a quarter past three based on the 9 _____________________ of time. From the 10 ___________________, he forecasted that it would be a beautiful day the next day. Watson didn’t realise that someone had stolen their tent!
faithful
Millions and millions
astronomy
billions
scientific measurement
current atmosphere
A middle-aged man who was 11 __________ went to the doctor. The doctor examined him and found 12 ______________OK. The doctor thought that what the man needed was 13 ____________________ and suggested 14 ___________________. Actually he was __________________.
depressed
everything was
a good laugh
a circus performance
the amazing clown
新北师大选择性必修Book 2
Unit 4 HUMOUR
Language points
课文回顾：
1. A famous art collector was walking through the city when he noticed a dirty cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store. He did a double take.
句意：一个著名的艺术品收藏家在穿过城市时看见一只脏猫在一家商店门口舔浅碟中的牛奶。他惊讶地又看了一眼。
do a double take 意为 “惊讶地又看了一眼”
例句：
1. My boss did a double take when he saw me wearing a T-shirt and shorts to work.
老板看我穿着T恤和短裤来上班，惊讶地多看了我一眼。
2. I did a double take, and recognized the guy smiling at me.
我又看了一眼，才认出了冲我笑的那个家伙。
2. He noticed that the saucer was an antique and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and innocently offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars.
句意：收藏家注意到浅碟是件古董，很值钱，于是他漫不经心地走进店里，假装不知情的样子，提出要花20美元买那只猫。
casually adv. 意为“漫不经心地；非正式地”，用来修饰动词walk。
例句：
1. Lunch is less formal and you can dress more casually. 午餐没那么正式，你可以穿得稍微随意些。
2. I started chatting with customers casually.
我开始和顾客漫不经心地攀谈了起来。
2. He noticed that the saucer was an antique and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and innocently offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars.
句意：收藏家注意到浅碟是件古董，很值钱，于是他漫不经心地走进店里，假装不知情的样子，提出要花20美元买那只猫。
innocently adv. 意为“装作若无其事地；无辜地”，用来修饰动词offer。
例句：
1. “What do you mean ” Annie asked innocently. “你这是什么意思？”安妮故作无知地问道。
2. He smiled at me innocently..
他朝我无辜地笑了笑。
2. He noticed that the saucer was an antique and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and innocently offered to buy the cat for 20 dollars.
句意：收藏家注意到浅碟是件古董，很值钱，于是他漫不经心地走进店里，假装不知情的样子，提出要花20美元买那只猫。
offer to do sth. 意为“愿意，提议做某事”
例句：Peter offered to teach them water-skiing.
彼得主动提出教他们划水。
offer sth. to sb. /offer sb. sth. 意为“提供；给予”
例句：The government offered aid to the refugees.
政府向难民提供了援助。
3. Well, according to the studies on astronomy, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. According to the positions of the stars, I observe that Saturn is in Leo.
句意：嗯，根据天文学研究推断，现在天空中有数百万的星系，可能还有数十亿颗行星。根据星星的位置判断，现在土星在狮子座。
potentially adv. 意为“可能地，潜在地”，用来修饰 billions of。
例句：
Lead is potentially damaging to children’s health.
铅对儿童的健康具有潜在损害.
3. Well, according to the studies on astronomy, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. According to the positions of the stars, I observe that Saturn is in Leo.
句意：嗯，根据天文学研究推断，现在天空中有数百万的星系，可能还有数十亿颗行星。根据星星的位置判断，现在土星在狮子座。
Saturn（拉丁文Saturnus）土星，太阳系八大行星之一，距日距离排太阳系第六位。土星是气态巨行星，中国古代人们把土星称为御星，欧洲古希腊称之为土星。
4. Finally, after he had been waiting for about half an hour, he was called in for his consultation.
句意：等了半小时后，终于叫到他了。
had been+动词ing, 此结构为过去完成进行时，表示过去某时开始并持续到过去某时的动作。
例句：
1. They had been watching the series for three months.
他们已经看这部电视剧三个月了。
2. She had been asking for help but no one took any notice.
她一直在寻求帮助，但是没有人注意到。
4. Finally, after he had been waiting for about half an hour, he was called in for his consultation.
句意：等了半小时后，终于叫到他了。
call in
1. 请来；找来
例句：
Call in an architect to oversee the work.
找个建筑师来监工。
2. 顺路拜访；顺道走访
例句：
He just calls in occasionally.
他只是偶尔来坐坐。
5. “Well, I’ve been having a bit of crisis, you know, lots of problems,” replied the man.
句意：“是这样的，我最近遭遇了一点危机，嗯，是出现了很多问题，” 那人回答道。
have been+动词ing, 此结构为现在完成进行时，表示动作从过去某一时间开始，一直持续到现在，或者始于过去，现在刚刚终止，但注重的是结果。
例句：
1. I have been writing the book all year and am hoping to finish it soon. (I am still writing the book.)
2. Have you been looking for your purse all day
(Are you still looking for it )
6. This time next week, I’ll be arriving in New York.
句意：下星期的这个时候，我就到纽约了。
will been+动词ing, 此结构为将来进行时，表示将来某时持续进行的动作。
例句：
1. Don’t come at eleven because I will be babysitting my niece.
不要在11点过来，因为那个时间我正在照顾我的外甥女。
2. By this time next month, we will be lying on the beach sunbathing.
下个月的这个时间，我们正躺在沙滩上晒日光浴。
新北师大选择性必修Book 2
Unit 4 HUMOUR
Grammar P11
Discuss the tense used in each sentence and summarise their forms.
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Everything had been going wrong for him.
Well, I’ve been having a bit of a crisis.
This time next week, I will be arriving in New York.
Past Perfect Continuous Tense: had + been + V-ing
Present Perfect Continuous Tense: have + been + V-ing
Future Continuous Tense: will + be + V-ing
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Find more examples of continuous tenses from three stories.
“Well, I’ve been having a bit of a crisis, you know, lots of problems,” replied the man.
“I’ve been doing a lot of work.”
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Analyse the usage of the present perfect continuous tense.
Past
Present
Future
1. We use present perfect continuous tense for actions that started in the past and continue in the present.
2. We use present perfect continuous tense for actions that started in the past and have just finished but have consequences in the present.
Past Perfect Continuous Tense
So, after he had been feeling depressed for over a month, he decided to go to the doctor.
Finally, after he had been waiting for about half an hour, he was called in for his consultation.
Analyse the usage of the past perfect continuous tense.
Past
Present
Future
We use past perfect continuous tense to describe an ongoing action that started in the past and continued for some time in the past.
Future Continuous Tense
Don’t come at eleven because I will be babysitting my niece.
This time next week, I’ll be arriving in New York.
I will be working in the United States for three months.
Analyse the usage of the future continuous tense.
Past
Present
Future
We use future continuous tense to talk about an action that will be in progress (an ongoing or continued action) at some time in the future.
Tenses Form Function Examples
Present Perfect Continuous ___________ +main verb-ing We use it for actions that started ____ and continue _______or actions that started _____ and have just finished but have _______in the present. 1.
2.
Past Perfect Continuous __________ +main verb-ing We use it to describe an ongoing action that started _______and continued for some time ________.
Future Continuous ___________ +main verb-ing We use it to talk about an action that will be ________(an ongoing or continued action) at some time __________.
Complete the table to summarise the differences of three continuous tenses.
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Complete the sentences using present perfect continous, past perfect continous or future continous where appropriate.
1. The eager fans _________________ (wait) for
six hours before they finally got the tickets for the football match.
2. I _____________________ (look for) that for weeks — where did you find it
3. Mrs Wang _____________________________ (stay with her friends) when she goes to Hainan.
had been waiting
had been looking for
will be staying with her friends
4. As he ________________________ (repair his car) all afternoon, he was messy.
5. This book is taking me so long that I ___________________ (still read) it by this time next year!
6. She ________________________ (study English) since she left school.
had been repairing his car
will be still reading
has been studying English
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Complete the sentences using present perfect continous, past perfect continous or future continous where appropriate.
Use the cues in brackets and the past perfect continuous to explain the situations.
1. A girl had healthy-looking skin. (swim a lot)
2. A dog looked happy. (eat a bone)
3. His ear ached. (talk on the phone for hours)
4. Their clothes were muddy. (play football)
5. A woman was walking out of the park, sweating. (jog)
Practice
Make up two dialogues in pairs — one in the present perfect continuous and one in the past perfect continuous.
Example 1
A: Peter, your hands are dirty! Have you been working in the garden
B: No. I’ve been repairing my bike.
Example 2
A: I saw Tom was very excited just now. Had he been playing football
B: No. He had been talking to his favourite basketball star.
Practice
Make predictions about your partner by using the future continuous.
Example
A: I think that in 2030, you’ll be working in a barbershop.
B: Really I think I will be working abroad as an engineer.
Practice
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Pair Work. Read the jokes below and talk about the funny part of each joke.
Girl: Why was the cat sitting on the computer
Boy: He was keeping an eye on the mouse.
The funny part is the play on the meaning of “mouse” ; a computer mouse and a mouse.
Teacher of politics: Who is the speaker of the House
Student: Mother.
The funny part is the play on the meaning of “the House” . In politics it often refers to the political institute and is capitalised. The student understood it to be the household. The mother is often thought of the speaker as she tends to talk more at home and decides on household matters.
Student: Professor, I did the best I could on this test. I really don’t think I deserve a zero.
Professor: Neither do I. But that’s the lowest grade I’m allowed to give.
The funny part is that the student is complaining about the low mark and professor responds as it is actually higher than what he deserves. The professor uses sarcasm here.
Teacher: What is the chemical formula for water
Student: HIJKLMNO!
Teacher: What are you talking about
Student: Yesterday you said it’s H to O!
The funny part is the play on “to”, which sounds the same; a number two or going from one point to another. It implies that the student doesn’t know what a formula is.
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