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Unit 1
Period 5
Writing & Presenting ideas
新 课 导 入
Introduction to Charlie Chaplin.
课 堂 学 习
Writing about a comedian
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Read the blog post and match the headings to the paragraphs.
1 Charlie Chaplin was a British actor, filmmaker and composer. He became famous in the 1910s, when films were silent and in black and white.
2 Charlie Chaplin was one of the best comedy actors of his time because he knew how to use his body and facial features to make people laugh. In my opinion, the funniest thing about Charlie Chaplin was the way he walked when
he was acting as the Tramp, who is his most famous character. The Tramp is a poor man with a kind heart who has unexpected adventures. These adventures, often involving the police, are usually the funniest scenes.
3 My favourite Charlie Chaplin film is Modern Times and my favourite scene is in the factory where Charlie Chaplin is working on a production line. When a bee starts circling around Charlie’s face, he falls behind with his work. It’s so funny to watch him trying to keep up!
4 I think the power of Charlie Chaplin’s works is not only in his acting, but also in the stories and the characters he created. The Tramp is the symbol of the silent cinema and even after so many years, he is still able to make people laugh.
□ Charlie Chaplin’s Unique Acting Style
□ The Power of Charlie Chaplin’s Works
□ My Favourite Charlie Chaplin Film
□ General Introduction to Charlie Chaplin
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Read the blog post again. Find the information:
an example of the actor’s works
a reason why the actor is one of the best
a funny scene
a famous character played by the actor
the author’s comments on the actor
Modern Times
Because he knew how to use his body and facial features to make people laugh.
He is working on a production line in a factory. When a bee starts circling around his face, he falls behind with his work. The way that he tries to keep up is very funny.
The Tramp
Charlie Chaplin was one of the best comedy actors of his time.
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Read the blog post again and analyse its structure.
Parts Para.(s)
Introduction 1
Main body 2、3
Conclusion 4
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Choose a comedian who makes you laugh. Think of the information you want to include and complete the notes below.
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General introduction:
Why I like him / her:
His / her funniest work:
My comments:
Now write an introduction to this comedian.
Sample:
Tang Jiezhong, one of China’s top cross-talk artists, died in Beijing on 18 June 2017. The 85-year-old had worked with a number of outstanding comedians throughout his career, including Ma Ji and Jiang Kun.
Tang made a great contribution to the Chinese cross-talk. In his performances, he played many different funny characters very vividly. For instance, he imitated different singing styles to make people laugh.
My favourite Tang Jiezhong’s work is The Reverie in the Tiger’s Den (《虎口遐想》) with Jiang Kun. A twenty-eight lad was trapped in the tiger’s den by mistake, which caused a series of funny daydreams. And many people tried their best to rescue him. I adored their performing style and humour.
Tang dedicated his life to the cross-talk career. He performed many times in a row at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. He is really a great cross-talk performer.
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Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s introductions and share them with the class. Post your writing on your social media.
Presenting ideas
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Work in groups. Think about the stand-up comedy acts you have seen and answer the questions.
1 What were the main topics of these acts
2 How many people were there on the stage
3 How did they make the audience laugh
4 Were any props used
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Prepare your own comedy act. Consider the following:
the topic of your comedy act: personal experience / social event / popular culture...
way(s) of presenting: storytelling / joke telling / audience interaction / mime...
the punch line(s) of your stories / jokes
the opening and closing: make it surprising / exciting / funny...
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Write the script for your act and complete the table. Add useful expressions and structures you think of.
Opening
Main body
Closing
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Choose a group member to be a stand-up comedian and help him / her to perform the comedy act you have written. Think of actions or props to include.
Sample:
Subject: Camping makes me frustrated.
One weekend, I went camping with my friend Franklin. Since it was our first time sleeping in the wild, we couldn’t fall asleep and woke up in the middle of the night.
So I started the conversation. You know what... when I think of camping, I think of mosquitoes, unexpected weather, and getting lost in the wild. But now I think I love camping because I can see the stars lighting the sky like snow-flakes in the night.
“Stop dreaming! Our camp was stolen! Franklin shouted as he slapped a mosquito on my face.
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Perform in front of the whole class and vote for the best act.
Retell the structure of a writing about a comedy.(共36张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 1
Starting out & Understanding ideas
新 课 导 入
视频：Comedy Through the Ages
Starting out
Watch the video and answer the questions.
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1. What forms of comedy are mentioned in the video
2. Have you ever been to a comedy show Share your experience with the class.
Stage plays with happy endings, comedy acts with clowns, cross-talk, stand-up, sitcom and comedy film.
Yes, I have. I laugh now and then, and forget those unhappy things. Maybe I’ll develop a more positive attitude towards life.
课 堂 学 习
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Complete the questionnaire and find out if you are fun to be with.
1 You tell a joke, which none of your friends find funny. How do you react
a Laugh anyway and apologise for your sense of humour.
b Tell the joke again, but louder and more slowly.
c Criticise your friends’ sense of humour and walk off.
2 It’s a Saturday afternoon and you’re not doing much. A friend calls and invites you on an adventure to explore a new town. What do you say
a “Of course! I’ll be ready in fifteen minutes!”
b “Sounds interesting. Tell me more about it.”
c “No, thanks. Maybe next time.”
ARE YOU FUN TO BE WITH
3 You and some friends get lost in an area you’ve never been to before. What do you do
a Lift the mood with a joke and explore the area.
b Stay positive and try to find your way back.
c Show everyone you are worried and complain.
4 You receive a birthday present from a friend, but when you open the box it’s empty. How do you feel
a Think it is a good joke and laugh about it.
b Feel hurt, but try to laugh about it.
c Get angry and tell your friend it is a silly joke.
5 You’re skateboarding with a friend and he falls over in a dramatic way. What do you do
a Laugh loudly non-stop because it’s so funny!
b Check if he’s OK and make him feel better with a joke.
c Help him get back up and avoid mentioning his fall.
Results of the questionnaire
Mostly “a”
You’re fun to be with, which means most people like you. However, make sure you’re not the type of person who does things only to please other people. It’s also important to make time for the things that you enjoy, otherwise you might end up feeling miserable.
Mostly “b”
Your close friends probably think you’re fun to be with, which is great, but what about other people Try making an effort to understand others and accept that not everyone has the same sense of humour or fun.
Mostly “c”
You’re probably really happy to spend time by yourself, but try sharing your time and interests with others. Finding people you can laugh with and have adventures with is what lifelong friendships are all about.
Understanding ideas
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Look at the pictures and tick the places where you would expect to see a clown.
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a private garden
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a circus
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a busy street
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a hospital
an amusement park
a theatre
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Now share what you know about clowns with the class.
Clown doctors
Clown doctors are professional clowns who work in health care settings such as hospitals.
They often work with sick children. Although the idea seems strange at first, the entertaining performances provided by clown doctors do help to combat the stresses of illness and injury.
Hospital patients not only face pain and discomfort, they must also deal with fear, boredom, anxiety and loneliness. The techniques used by clown doctors, including humour, music, storytelling and magic shows, keep patients entertained. Most importantly, they keep patients laughing - and laughter has been shown to reduce pain and stress levels, and to boost the immune system. Humour also helps to promote a positive outlook and helps people to make friends with each other, both of which are important factors in healing and fighting disease.
Clown doctors are more familiar in the West. The first clown doctor, Patch Adams, worked in the US in the 1970s.
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Read the passage and find out what is special about this clown’s job.
The Best Medicine
1 As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children.
2 In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle. Since getting here, Lara has spent her time crying in pain. Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it’s my job to make her feel better.
3 Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”. I chose this career because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren’t really designed for children. I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored! Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
4 Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities, we clown doctors work together with medical professionals. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering up patients, their families, and more often than not, the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. Some children, though, don’t feel like laughing, especially if they’re in pain. We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated on each patient.
5 And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick. While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara’s ankle, I get her attention by doing a magic trick. Although she is clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look has been replaced - first by a small smile, and then by loud laughter as I “magically” produce her sock from out of my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Lara’s parents more relaxed.
6 And as for me Well, when I take off my wig and my red nose, I’m still wearing a big smile, as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that “laughter is the best medicine”.
This clown works in a hospital or other health care facilities. His job is to comfort, entertain and cheer up patients, their families as well as the hospital staff in order to remove their nervousness and make them feel better.
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Match the questions to the paragraphs and find out the answers.
□ a. Which patient is in need of the clown doctor’s attention and why
□ b. What is a clown doctor and why did the author choose to be one
□ c. How does the author feel after a day’s work
□ d. What are the responsibilities of a clown doctor
□ e. How does the clown doctor help the patient
□ f. What does this clown doctor wear and what is his working environment like
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1. What does this clown doctor wear and what is his working environment like
2. Which patient is in need of the clown doctor’s attention and why
This clown doctor wears a white coat, a curly rainbow wig, and a big red nose. His working environment is boring and tense.
A small girl called Lara is in need of the clown doctor’s attention, because she fell off her bicycle and spent her time crying in pain.
3. What is a clown doctor and why did the author choose to be one
4. What are the responsibilities of a clown doctor
A clown doctor is a specially trained clown who works as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”; the clown doctor helps people (patients) by entertaining them. The author chose to be a clown doctor because of his frightening and boring experience of going to hospital when he was a kid.
A clown doctor visits hospitals and other health care facilities, working together with medical professionals to cheer up patients, their families and the hospital staff.
5. How does the clown doctor help the patient
6. How does the author feel after a day’s work
He gets the patient’s attention by doing a magic trick — he produces the patient’s sock from out of his pocket.
He is still wearing a big smile as he remembers all the fun and laughter of the day, because he believes that “laughter is the best medicine”.
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Organise information from the passage and complete the job advertisement.
CLOWN DOCTORS WANTED!
Employer The Healthy Humour Foundation
Job Clown Doctor (part-time)
Responsibilities
visit hospitals and other 1 __________________ on a weekly basis
entertain young patients who are feeling 2 ___________________
cheer up the patients, their families and 3 ________________
sing songs, tell stories and jokes, and do 4 ____________
help make the hospital 5 _______________________
Send your CV to: healthyhumourfoundation@
health care facilities
nervous, pain or bored
the hospital staff
magic tricks
a friendlier place to visit
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Complete the diagram comparing clown doctors and medical doctors.
Clown doctors
train as actors
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Medical doctors
need medical training
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Similarities
wear white coats
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Similarities
wear white coats
work in hospitals or other health care facilities
aim to make patients and their family members feel better
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Differences
Clown doctors
Medical doctors
train as actors
put on curly rainbow wigs and big red noses
may have no or little medical knowledge
usually help children
can’t do medical examinations for patients
cheer up patients, their families, and the hospital staff
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need medical training
needn’t act as actors but humour is preferred, of course
usually help patients of all ages
give medical prescriptions
relieve patients’ physical pain
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Think Share:
1. How important do you think clown doctors are
2. What is your understanding of the saying “laughter is the best medicine” Do you agree with it Why
They cheer up patients, their families, and the hospital staff to make them feel better. So their work is necessary.
I agree with it because laughter not only helps to protect you from the damaging effects of stress or pain, but also helps to improve your health by strengthening your immune system.
3. Would you like to work as a clown doctor Why or why not
4. How does the diagram in Activity 5 help you to better understand the passage
I’d love to be a clown doctor because being a clown doctor can bring benefits to patients.
The diagram in activity 5 tells me that clown doctors are different from medical doctors. They do an equally important job and are irreplaceable.
Language points
1. amusement n. 娱乐，消遣 (P2)
eg: The children were watching her doing magic tricks in amusement.
孩子们愉快地观看她变魔术。
【词汇拓展】
(1) with/in amusement 愉快地
to one’s amusement 使某人感到好笑的是
(2) amuse vt. 逗笑，逗乐；(提供)消遣，(使)娱乐
amuse sb / oneself 逗某人笑 / 自娱自乐
(3) amused adj. 逗乐的，觉得好笑的(多用来形容人)
be amused at / by... 被……逗乐，觉得……好笑
(4) amusing adj. 有乐趣的，好笑的，逗人笑的(多用来形容事物)
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
1. Yesterday, we went to an ______________ park where we were ________ by ________ performances. (amuse)
2. At the party, his joke did make everyone present ________. (amuse)
amusement
amused
amusing
amused
2. In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size.
就在这样的场景里，我注意到一个小女孩，她的脚踝肿成了原来的两倍。
spot v. 看见，看出，注意到，发现；弄脏，使染上斑点
n．[C] 斑点；污迹；地点；场所
【词汇拓展】
(1) spot sth / sb doing sth 看到某物 / 某人正在做某事
be spotted with... 满是……斑点
(2) on the spot (＝on the scene) 当场；在现场
当spot作“地点”讲，后跟定语从句，关系词作地点状语时，应该用关系副词“where”。
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
1. I finally ________ my friend in the crowd, who wore a white dress with pink ________. (spot)
2. Tom took the police to the spot ________ the accident happened.
spotted
spots
where
3. Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
entertain v. 使快乐；娱乐；逗乐；容纳；款待
【词汇拓展】
(1) entertain sb with sth 使某人因为某事而快乐
(2) entertainment n. 娱乐片；文娱节目；表演会；招待
(3) entertainer n. (歌唱、说唱、舞蹈等的)演员，表演者，艺人
(4) entertaining adj. 使人愉快的；有趣的
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
School band provides music for ______________, which _________ the students. (entertain)
entertainment
entertains
4. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering up patients, their families, and more often than not, the hospital staff, too!
我们一天的工作内容通常是为病人、病人家属，甚至是医院的工作人员带来欢乐。
cheer up （使）高兴起来，（使）振作起来
【词汇拓展】
(1) cheer sb on 为某人喝彩/加油/打气
(2) cheer sb up 使某人变得高兴/振奋起来
(3) cheer for... 为……喝彩
(4) cheer n. 欢呼声，喝彩声
(5) cheerful adj. 高兴的，快乐的；令人愉快的
(6) cheerfully adv. 愉快地
5. And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick.
而我的灵药似乎确实取得了成效。
do the trick 奏效；达到预期效果
【词汇拓展】
trick n. 诡计；花招，骗局；把戏
play a trick on sb =play tricks on sb 捉弄某人
trick sb out of sth 骗取某人某物
trick sb into doing sth 欺骗某人做某事
1. It is not just ________________ you can pick up in half an hour.
这不是你半小时就能学会的小窍门。
2. Don’t ________________ the blind. 不要捉弄盲人。
[即学即练] 单句写作
a little trick
play tricks on
6. While the doctor concentrates on examining Lara’s ankle, I get her attention by doing a magic trick.
当医生集中精力检查劳拉的脚踝时，我用魔术来吸引劳拉的注意力。
concentrate on 集中精力于，全神贯注于
【词汇拓展】
concentration n. 专心；专注；重视
与concentrate on意思相近的词有：①focus on, ②pay attention to, ③be absorbed in, ④put one’s heart into, ⑤be buried in, ⑥be lost in, ⑦be devoted to...
1. ________ (lose) in her homework, she didn’t notice her teacher coming in.
2. __________ (focus) himself on students, he ignored his children.
3. We could not concentrate ________ the lesson because the room was noisy.
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
Lost
Focusing
on
【长句分析】
1. As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor.
Paraphrase: When I wear my white coat and come near to the hospital, I am like a medical doctor just like other doctors.
1）本句中的As 引导时间状语从句；wearing my white coat作伴随状语。
2）approach 在这里是及物动词，意为“接近”。它还可以作不及物动词。例如：Our holiday is approaching but we still haven’t decided where to go.
（假期已经临近了，可是我们还没决定好去哪儿。）
3）在any other doctor中，any意为“任何一个”，所以doctor用单数形式。
2. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously.
Paraphrase: People sit on plastic chairs uncomfortably, reading old magazines, which have been read a lot of times before.
looking through old magazines 作伴随状语；all of which 引导非限制性定语从句，修饰old magazines.
3. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children.
Paraphrase: Anxious parents do everything they can to comfort nervous and crying children.
what they can 是省略句，补充完整是what they can do；to comfort... 是动词不定式作目的状语。
4. In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size.
Paraphrase: In the middle of this special scene I notice a small girl, this girl’s ankle is two times bigger than its normal size.
whose ankle is twice its normal size 是定语从句，修饰先行词 girl；twice its normal size意为“是它正常大小的两倍大”，这是固定句式，其中twice作限定词，后面接度量名词（表示大小、高度、长度、重量、数量、宽度等），twice也可以换为其他表示倍数的表达，即... times (倍数)+ the / its +size / height / length / weight / amount / width+of...。
例如：The new house is four times the size of the old one.
（新房子是旧房子的四倍大。）
5. Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it’s my job to make her feel better.
Paraphrase: Not like the job of the doctors and nurses which is to treat her injury, my job is to make her feel better.
it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury是强调句式。强调句式的结构是“it+ be +强调的部分（主语/宾语/状语）+ that（如果强调人，可以用who）+句子的剩余部分”。本句的非强调句式是Although the doctors and nurses will treat her injury, it’s my job to make her feel better.
Retell what clown doctors do to help the patients.(共23张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 2
Grammar & Vocabulary
课 堂 学 习
Non-defining attributive clauses
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Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
a I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.
b ... laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful.
c I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened...
1. What do “where”, “which” and “when” refer to in each sentence
In sentence (a) “where” refers to “the waiting area”; in sentence (b) “which” refers to “... laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better”; in sentence (c) “when” refers to “the time”.
2. Which sentences contain a clause with essential information and which with extra information If you take away the clauses, do the sentences still make sense
Sentence (c) contains a clause with essential information, sentences (a) and (b) contain clauses with extra information. If we take away the clause of sentence (c), the meaning of it is incomplete. If we take away the clauses of sentences (a) and (b), the two sentences still make sense.
3. Which clauses are separated by a comma, the ones with essential information or the ones with extra information
Sentences (a) and (b) with extra information are separated by commas.
Now look for more sentences with non-defining attributive clauses in the reading passage, and summarise their uses in your own words.
1. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. (para.1)
2. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle. (para.2)
3. We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated on each patient. (para.4)
In the first sentence “which” refers to “old magazines”; in the second sentence “who” refers to “the on-duty nurse”; in the third sentence “who” refers to “the doctors and nurses”. All of the three sentences still make sense if we take away their clauses.
【语法讲解】
一、限制性定语从句与非限制性定语从句概述
定语从句有限制性和非限制性两种。限制性定语从句是先行词不可缺少的部分，去掉它主句意思往往不明确；非限制性定语从句是先行词的附加说明，去掉了也不会影响主句的意思，它与主句之间通常用逗号分开，将非限定性定语从句放在句子中间，其前后都需要用逗号隔开
eg: She has found the necklace (that) she lost two weeks ago.
她找到了那条两周前丢失的项链。
eg: He has two sisters, who are working in the city.
他有两个姐姐，她们在城里工作。
二、限制性定语从句和非限制性定语从句的区别
除了在标点运用及从句的作用方面不同之外，这两类定语从句还有一些区别。
1. 关系词的选用不同
限制性定语从句可以用关系代词who, whom, whose, that, which, 关系副词when, where, why等引导，而非限制性定语从句不可用that或why来引导 (上述引导词除了这两者以外均可用来引导非限制性定语从句)。
Yesterday he bought a new car, which was made in China. (which不可换用that)
昨天他买了一辆新车，是中国生产的。
He didn’t give the reason, which explained his absence from the meeting held last week. (which不可换用why，因为which在定语从句中作主语，而why只能在定语从句中作状语) 此句也可以这样表达，He didn’t give the reason, for which he was absent from the meeting held last week.
对于缺席上周的会议他没有给出理由。
2. 从句所修饰的先行词有所不同
限制性定语从句的先行词通常是名词、代词或词组；而非限制性定语从句的先行词除了名词、代词外，还可以是句子。
This is the best book that I have ever read.
这是我曾经读过的最好的一本书。
He won the first prize in the contest, which was more than we expected.
他在比赛中得了一等奖，这一点真出乎我们预料。
3. 关系词的省略不同
在限制性定语从句中，当关系代词在定语从句中作宾语、状语或表语时，在口语中可以省略，关系副词有时也可省略。而非限制性定语从句中的关系代词或关系副词不可省略。
I still remember the days we spent together in college.
我仍然记得我们在大学时一起度过的日子。(we前省略了that/which)
She is not the one (that) she used to be.
她已不再是昔日的她了。(that在定语从句中作表语)
4. 英译汉时有所不同，译成汉语时，往往把限制性定语从句的内容置于先行词之前；而非限制性定语从句和主句往往翻译成两个分句。
Which is the machine that we used last Sunday
上星期天我们用的机器是哪一台？
The concert, which was held last week, was a great success.
那场音乐会是上周举行的，获得了巨大的成功。
He may be late, in which case we ought to wait for him.
他可能迟到，要是那样的话我们就等等他。
三、which和as引导非限制性定语从句的区别
which as
位置上 只能放在先行词的后面 位置灵活，可位于句前、句中，也可置于句后
搭配上 无动词的限制 谓语动词通常是表示感觉或心理活动的动词，如see, hear, know, expect, remember, guess, hope等
句意上 意为“这一点” 表示“正如……，正像……的那样”
The air quality in the city, as is shown in the report, has improved over the past two months.
正如报告所显示的，在过去的两个月里，这个城市的空气质量已有所改善。
After graduating from college, I took some time off to go travelling,
which turned out to be a wise decision.
大学毕业后我抽出一部分时间去旅游，事实证明这是一个明智的选择。
2
Read the passage and rewrite the tips using non-defining attributive clauses. Add more tips to the list if you can.
SECRETS TO HAPPINESS
Achieving a positive state of mind isn’t easy for everyone. But there are ways to maintain a healthy mind even during times of difficulty.
Go for a walk in the countryside. There you can enjoy the beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
Spend time with your family and friends. This will activate chemicals in your brain to make you feel happier.
Try to accept your mistakes. You can learn a lot through them.
Close your eyes and picture the future. You’ve made your dreams come true.
1. Go for a walk in the countryside, where you can enjoy the beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
2. Spend time with your family and friends, which will activate chemicals in your brain to make you feel happier.
3. Try to accept your mistakes, where / through which you can learn a lot.
4. Close your eyes and picture the future, where you’ve made your dreams come true.
3
Complete the joke with the sentence parts in the box using who / which and put commas in the correct position.
has lost his patience by now
he thinks will impress Holmes
is lying next to him
he finds annoying
One day, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson go camping. They put up their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Suddenly, in the middle of the night, Watson is woken up by Holmes 1 ________________________ “Watson,” Holmes says, “look up at the stars, and tell me what they tell you.”
, who is lying next to him
Not quite sure what he means, Watson thinks Holmes is joking 2 ________________________ at this time of night. Even so, he replies, “I see millions of stars and it’s quite likely there are some planets like Earth. And if so, this means that there might also be life on other planets.” Watson is pleased with his answer 3 ________________________________. But Holmes 4 ___________________________________ shouts, “Watson, look around you! Use your eyes! Somebody’s stolen our tent!”
, which he finds annoying
, which he thinks will impress Holmes
, who has lost his patience by now,
4
Think of a joke you find funny and write it down using non-defining attributive clauses where appropriate. Then share your joke with the class.
I like listening to music at the bus station, where the bus stops.
I like seeing films at the train station, where the train stops.
I want a homework station, where the homework stops.
Fun time!
5
Listen and complete the conversations.
Why are you grinning from 1________________
I’ve won a free cinema ticket.
Cool! What are you going to watch
My Crazy Family. Have you seen it
Yes! I laughed my 2 _____________
You’ll enjoy it!
ear to ear
head off
I really don’t get Harry.
Why Is he still not talking to you
No. Today, he was all 3 _________...
He asked me to help him with that website of his.
Really What did you say
Well, I said yes. We all deserve a second chance, I guess.
smiles
What’s the matter Why the long face
Yesterday, I stepped on a banana skin and fell over in front of the whole class.
That’s so funny!
I was the 4 _____________ stock of the class. Even my teacher cracked 5 ___________
laughing
a smile
6
Match the expressions you have completed in Activity 5 to their meanings.
________________: a person that everyone laughs at because they have done something funny or silly.
________________: to look friendly and happy, especially when other people are not expecting you to.
laughing stock
be all smiles
________________: to look extremely happy because you are very pleased about something.
________________: to smile slightly.
__________________: to laugh very loudly and for a long time.
grin from ear to ear
crack a smile
laugh one’s head off
Now work in groups and think of more expressions about laughter.
a good laugh
哈哈大笑
burst out laughing
放声大笑
fall about laughing
忍不住大笑
for laughs
为了取乐，作为消遣，借以开心
have / get the last laugh
笑到最后；取得最后胜利
He who laughs last, laughs best.
笑到最后的人笑得最开心。
giggle; laugh foolishly; simper
傻笑
grin 咧着嘴笑
smile at sb 朝某人微笑
smile bitterly 苦笑
smirk 幸灾乐祸地笑
snicker; laugh up one’s sleeve 窃笑
tease; make fun of 取笑
7
Work in pairs. Discuss other situations in which you could use these expressions.
Sample:
A: Lily must have done badly on the exam.
B: Why do you think so
A: Because she kept smiling bitterly when I talked with her yesterday afternoon.
B: I am sorry to hear that, she deserves a better grade
1. Can you retell the differences between non-defining attributive clauses and defining attributive clauses
2. Can you use other phrases about laughter in other situation (共34张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 4
Reading
新 课 导 入
1. Do you think humour is important in our life Why
2. How many forms of humour or comedy do you know
3. Do you know any famous humorist
Yes, because humour can make a person more creative, healthier, and have better relationship.
clowns, crosstalk, stand-up (单口相声), sitcom (情景喜剧)and comedy film...
课 堂 学 习
1
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 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is regarded as one of North America’s best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire.
Birthplace: Florida, Mississippi
Nationality: American
Education: not too much education, a lot experiences of different kinds of jobs
Other famous masterpieces:
Running for Governor 《竞选州长》
The Gilded Age《镀金时代》
The Prince and the Pauper《王子与乞丐》
The Million Pound Note 《百万英镑》
The Autobiography of Mark Twain 《马克·吐温自传》
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.
Birthplace: Longxi, Fujian
Nationality: Chinese
Education: Master of Arts in Harvard University , Doctor of linguistics in University Leipzig (德国莱比锡大学)
Other famous masterpieces:
Moment in Peking《京华烟云》
(adapted as TV series twice)
Between Tears and Laughter《啼笑皆非》
Both originally written in English
The Importance of Humour
1 Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. 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 also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
2 Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. Twain’s particular style of writing is funny and often mischievous. For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognising
2
Read the passage and find out Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour.
him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. When Twain replied that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
3 Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, Lin Yutang was soon to become famous for his unique brand of humour. A well-known bilingual writer, Lin brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature. In 1924, he creatively borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour”. “Youmo” is still being used in this way today.
4 Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. 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. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel
Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tiger’s ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals ” said the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” Lin’s audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
5 Both Twain and Lin understood that humour isn’t just about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world. Lin even created an equation to explain this concept: Reality + Dreams + Humour =Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. Sharing jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of Mark Twain, “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing”.
Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour is positive / favourable. And they practised what they preached.
3
Read the passage again, decide the genre, analyse the structure of it.
This text is an essay. The title of the text is The Importance of Humour. First, the author introduces the topic—Humor is an important part of human behaviour. Then, he expounds the importance of humor through the humorous stories of Mark Twain and Lin Yutang. At last, he gives the conclusion: humour isn’t just about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world.
Parts Para.(s)
Introduction 1
Body 2、3、4
Conclusion 5
1. Why is Mark Twain so special
A. Because his style of writing is funny.
B. Because his writings are mischievous.
C. Because he is able to mix humour with more serious messages.
D. Because he can’t be recognized in public.
2. Which of the following can be true of Lin Yutang
A. He is creative and quick-witted.
B. He was able to talk with animals.
C. He borrowed many words from Ancient Chinese literature.
D. He was respected by Mark Twain.
4
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
3. What’s the aim of telling the story of a cruel Roman emperor
A. To show off his talent of telling jokes.
B. To make others embarrassed.
C. To tell others the fact that animals are wise.
D. To teach the president a lesson.
4. What’s the function of humour
A. It can make us younger.
B. It can make us full of wisdom.
C. It is as important as water and air.
D. It helps us understand the way of life.
5
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 light on 3_______________________.
Paragraph 1
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________________________________________________________________________
combine humour
serious messages
funny and often mischievous
The adventures of Tom Sawyer
“That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
Paragraph 2
Lin Yutang
Famous for his unique brand of humour
Evidence:
9__________________________________________
___________________________________________
Quick wit helped make him famous as 10__________________
Example:
11______________________________________________________________________________________________________
a master of humour
Paragraphs 3&4
He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour”.
He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
`
Conclusion
Humour is a 12_______________
and a tool that can be used to 13__________________.
Paragraph 5
way of life
illuminate the world
Learning to learn
A punch line concludes a joke and is intended to make people laugh. In a broader sense, a punch line can also refer to the unexpected and funny conclusion of any performance, situation or story.
Punch line:故事或笑话的最后部分点题或抛出笑料等的）妙语，画龙点睛的结尾句
Think Share:
1. Why is Lin Yutang’s joke about the man and wild animals funny
2. Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of the passage Give your reasons.
Because with the little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
I agree with his remark for the following reasons. Firstly, humour can entertain and throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues. Secondly, humour isn’t about laughter, but is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate the world. Thirdly, living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. Fourthly, sharing jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together.
3. How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life Give an example.
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
When I failed in my exam I can say to myself that there is more progress for me to make to avoid being discouraged.
The two reading passages are based on different people’s experiences. They tell us that laughter is the best medicine and when we are faced with an awkward situation, if we face it with a light-hearted attitude we will have a much easier time.
6
Work in groups. Discuss and present your opinion of the equation from the passage.
Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom
1. Work out the meaning of this equation. Consider the following:
What is your understanding of “reality” and “dreams”
What is the function of “humour” in this equation
What is your understanding of “wisdom”
Reality is something that exists objectively. Dream is a kind of expectation for the future.
It makes people laugh and gives people pleasure.
Wisdom is a kind of advanced comprehensive ability that human beings have. It refers to the ability of people to understand and deal with things quickly, flexibly and correctly.
2. Decide whether you agree with Lin’s definition of wisdom. Think of examples to support your opinion and make notes.
3. Share your opinion with the class.
Sample:
Everyone lives in reality. In reality, one must pursue dreams if he wants to live a meaningful life. A person’s life would be boring if there is no way to let him relax on his way to pursue his dream. If we use humour to enrich our life, our life will be more colorful. That is the wisdom of life.
Now think about your performance in this activity. What contribution did you make to your group How could you improve your performance
Language points
1. 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.
虽然对现在的我们来说，那些笑话可能没有它们在中世纪的时候那么有趣，但它们的作者明白，幽默不只是一种娱乐的方式，它还可以使人们对敏感问题或有争议的问题产生新的认识。
throw light on: to provide new information that helps you understand sth 使……显得清楚；阐明……；照亮
【词汇拓展】
cast / shed light on 阐明， 曝光
… come to light 曝光，被理解
2. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals.
林语堂急中生智, 开始讲述一个残忍的罗马皇帝要把一个人喂给野兽的故事。
think on one’s feet: to have a good ideas and make decisions quickly in a difficult situation 随机应变，当机立断
【词汇拓展】
on foot 步行
foot by foot(=step by step) 一步一步地; 逐渐
on one’s feet 站起; 恢复健康; 经济独立
bring/ raise sb. to sb. ’s feet 扶起某人
struggle to one’s feet 挣扎着站起来
rise to one’s feet 站起身来
stand on one’s own feet 独立, 自立
3. Again, the man whispered something in the tiger’s ear.
然后来了一只老虎，那人又对老虎耳语了几句。
whisper v. 悄声说，低语 n. 低语，耳语
【词汇拓展】
whisper (sth) in one’s ear 在某人耳旁小声说某事
whisper to sb 对某人耳语
It’s whispered that... 私下说……
in a whisper / whispers 低声说; 小声地说
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
(1) Mum whispered ______ us, “Be quiet! Your little sister is sleeping.”
(2) They talked with each other ______ a whisper in the corner.
to
in
4. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
通过这个小笑话，林语堂既能让大家哈哈大笑，同时也委婉地表达了对校长的不满。
tell off: to criticize sb angrily for doing sth wrong 斥责，责骂
【词汇拓展】
tell sb / sth apart 区分开
tell sb / sth from sb / sth 把……与……区分开
tell the difference between... and... 区分……和……的不同
to tell (you) the truth 坦白说; 说实话
tell a lie (=tell lies) 撒谎
tell jokes (=tell a joke) 讲笑话
1. 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.
虽然对现在的我们来说，那些笑话可能没有它们在中世纪的时候那么有趣，但它们的作者明白，幽默不只是一种娱乐的方式，它还可以使人们对敏感问题或有争议的问题产生新的认识。
【句子分析】
这是一个由while引导的让步状语从句，while引导让步状语从句时通常用于句首，意为in spite of the fact that。例如：While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available.（虽然我愿意帮忙，但是我没有多少时间。）
本句中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understood后面跟了一个that引导的宾语从句。
【长难句分析】
2. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.
Paraphrase: All you have to do is delete the wrong words.
cross out意为to draw a line or lines through something you have written or drawn, usually because it is wrong。例如：You had better cross out all the needless words in your composition. 你最好把作文中一切不必要的词都划掉。
3. When Twain replied that he didn’t, the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand, as there were no seats left in the theatre.
【句子分析】
本句的句式结构较为复杂，主句的主语是the barber，句首的When 引导时间状语从句；主句谓语动词told后面是一个that引导的宾语从句，宾语从句中含有as引导的原因状语从句和if引导的条件状语从句。
Paraphrase: When Twain replied that he didn’t have a ticket, the barber told him that he would have to stand if he wanted to go to the lecture, for there were no seats left in the theatre.
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.
【句子分析】
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。现在分词的完成形式除可以作时间状语外，还可以作原因状语。例如：Having been ill for two weeks, she felt rather weak.（由于病了两周，她感到身体很虚弱。）
Paraphrase: When he was once invited to dinner at a university, he felt embarrassed when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.
put sb on the spot: cause sb embarrassment or difficulty （故意提出难以回答或尴尬的问题）使某人难堪
5. Then along came a tiger.
Paraphrase: Then a tiger came along.
本句是一个完全倒装句。一般情况下，有以下两种情况之一的句子需要用完全倒装：
1）当here, there, now, then, thus等副词置于句首，谓语动词用be, come, go, lie, run等表示状态或移动的动词时，句子需要用完全倒装语序。例如：Then came the bus.（那时公交车来了。）
2）当out, in, down, away, along, ahead 等副词置于句首，谓语是表示运动的动词时，句子需要用完全倒装语序。例如：Out rushed the children.（孩子们冲了出来。）
需要注意的是，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。）
Retell humorous stories about Mark Twain and Lin Yutang.(共10张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 3
Listening and Speaking
新 课 导 入
April Fool’s Day is on 1 April. It’s the one day of the year when people in many parts of the world play practical jokes on each other. Even newspapers, radio and TV stations play tricks on their readers and audiences. The jokes traditionally last until noon in the UK. But in some other countries, such as the US, they can last all day!
Did you know
课 堂 学 习
Listen to the radio programme and choose the pictures mentioned.
1
a
b
c
d
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√
√
Listen again and complete the notes.
2
Joke 1
Year: 1698
Main story: A newsletter reported people going to watch 1____________________ at the Tower of London. The joke was played on visitors throughout the 2______________________.
Joke 2
Year: 3_____________
Main story: The 4__________________ introduced an invention called “Smellovision”. It allowed 5__________________ over the airwaves.
Joke 3
Year: 6_____________
Main story: A news programme told viewers that the spaghetti trees in Switzerland were having 7___________________.
“the washing of the lions”
18th and 19th centuries
1965
BBC News Channel
smells to be carried
1957
a really good harvest
Now work in pairs. Discuss which of the practical jokes you think is funny.
Karen: Hi, I’m Karen and this is “Fun Time”. I’m joined today by Mark Collin. Hi, Mark.
Mark: Hello!
Karen: As you know, today is the 1st of April or, as we call it, April Fool’s Day, and Mark’s here to tell us about three of the best practical jokes in history.
Mark: Indeed. Let’s start with the oldest recorded April Fool’s joke, which took place on the 1st of April 1698. Some people were told to go to the Tower of London to watch “the washing of the lions”. Of course, there were no lions at the Tower of London. This was reported in a newsletter - similar to today’s newspapers - on the second of April that year. Apparently, this practical joke worked so well that it was played on visitors throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
Karen: Well, I’d be pretty annoyed if someone did that to me. OK, let’s hear the next one.
Mark: OK. This is a practical joke from 1965. The BBC News Channel invited a university professor to talk about his invention called “Smellovision”.
Karen: Smell-o-what
Mark: Smellovision! This was a type of machine that allowed smells to be carried over the airwaves. During the interview, the BBC showed images of people actually smelling a TV screen!
Karen: But I don’t get it... How on earth did people actually believe that there was such a thing as “Smellovision”
Mark: The professor did a demonstration. He placed coffee beans and onions inside the Smellovision and asked people watching the programme at home to phone him if they could smell anything. And people did! Some really believed they could smell the coffee beans and onions. Some even said that the onions made their eyes water!
Karen: I see... I guess you can convince yourself of anything if you really want to.
Mark: Indeed! Now, my favourite one. The “spaghetti tree” joke.
Karen: Oh, I know it! It’s a good one!
Mark: It’s another BBC joke and probably the most famous one. On the 1st of April 1957, a news programme told viewers that the spaghetti trees in Switzerland were having a really good harvest. The programme even showed people picking spaghetti off trees and laying it in the sun to dry.
Karen: That’s so funny!
Mark: Many people fell for the joke because spaghetti wasn’t that common in England at the time.
Karen: I can imagine!
3
Complete the boxes with expressions from the radio programme.
Let’s start with... It’s a good one!
I don’t get it. That’s so funny!
Now, my favourite one... I can imagine!
Telling a story
Making comments
Let’s start with...
Now, my favourite one...
It’s a good one!
I don’t get it.
That’s so funny!
I can imagine!
4
Work in pairs. Tell each other a funny story and make comments using the expressions in this section. Then give feedback on each other’s stories and help your partner to improve theirs.
Sample
Student A: Last year on 1st, April, when I got to the class, I found I was actually in the third class. My roommate had set my alarm o’clock an hour back!
Student B: This is a good one. I have a joke: a man was told to go on business to another city. When he was on the train, he received his boss’s message: Happy April Fool’s day!
Student A: Oh, I can imagine.
Can you list some expressions to tell a story and make comments
