北师大版（2019）选择性必修第二册Unit 4 Humour Lesson 2 Why Do We Need Humour?公开课课件(共16张PPT)

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Unit 4 Humour
Lesson 2
Why Do We Need Humour (1)
Recall and Review
1. Why are the three stories in Lesson One humorous
2. What is humour
3. What can it do for us
Match the expressions with their meanings.
comedy
be hard-wired into
relieve tension
blood vessels
immune
infection
become a basic part of sth
causing or getting diseases
a funny film
not affected by a particular disease
the tubes through which blood flows
reduce stress
LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING
2. Listen to Part 1 of a speech about humour.
What question does the speaker try to answer in his speech
From what aspects will he further discuss the question
3. Listen to Part 2 of the plete the lists of physical effects that humour can have on our body. Then talk about them in pairs.
Firstly, laughter helps 1________________.
It 2______________________ in our body, and the effects can be felt for 3____________________________ after a good laugh.
LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING
relieve tension
relaxes the muscles
as long as 45 minutes
3. Listen to Part 2 of the plete the lists of physical effects that humour can have on our body. Then talk about them in pairs.
Also, a good laugh 4____________________ to the heart and 5______________________ of blood vessels, which helps protect us from 6_________________.
LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING
increases blood flow
improves the function
heart disease
3. Listen to Part 2 of the plete the lists of physical effects that humour can have on our body. Then talk about them in pairs.
Finally, when we laugh, the level of stress chemicals in our body 7__________, and the number of immune cells in our body 8__________. Both mean that our body is better able to 9__________________.
LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING
falls
increases
fight infection
4. Listen to Part 3. Complete the information about the two psychological effects of humour on our mind.
The two-way effect between smiling and mood:
When we’re happy,
________________
When we smile, even if we don’t feel like it, it can also ____________________.
________________
LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING
we naturally smile.
make us feel happy.
5. Far-reaching effects of humour:
It means that it will have a ______________ on how we live. If we are in a bad mood, we are likely to express __________________________; and this makes those around us down, too. But if we always try to be positive and funny, people will _____________ and feel energised.
LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING
great influence
negative attitudes and feelings
enjoy our company
6. Listen to the speech again. Write down the questions that the speaker used in it. Then answer these questions and think about the reasons why the speaker uses questions in his speech and what kind of questions they are.
Skill Builder - Questions
1. What can humour do for us
Humour has both physical and psychological effects.
2. Does it mean there is a relation between smiling and mood
YES. Humour also has psychological effects on our mind.
3. What does “far-reaching effects” mean
It means it will have a great influence on how we live.
Why does the speaker use questions in his speech
Some speakers use questions from time to time to draw the audience’s attention. Then they provide answers to the questions. In this way, it helps the audience to understand the points they are making.
Think and Share
Rhetorical questions in a speech
Definition: A rhetorical question is a question that’s asked for effect with no answer expected. The answer may be immediately provided by the questioner or obvious.
Function: Rhetorical questions can be used as an effective communication tool during a speech. These questions provide you with a way of controlling the speech and thoughts of the audience. They are especially useful in engaging the audience and getting the audience to actively participate rather than passively listen.
Draw a mind map
Discussion
Do you agree with the speaker’s view Why or why not
And if yes, can you find more benefits of humour.
A sense of humour can be a person’s greatest asset. This skill can help you interact easily with others, improve your health, and even help diffuse difficult situations.
Homework
Complete activity 1 from Check Your Progress on page 24.
Read “British Humour” in Reading Club 2
on page 22 and finish the activities.