(共28张PPT)
Developing ideas—Reading Comprehension
The Importance of Humour
Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
read for specific information and understand words in the passage;
know about Mark Twain and Lin Yutang’s attitude towards humour;
know more about the significance of humour.
CONTENTS
Pre-reading
I
While-reading
II
Post-reading
III
Sentences analysis
IV
Pre-reading
1. Do you know the men in the pictures
Mark Twain
Lin Yutang
2. Can you share more information about them
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.
An American writer, humorist, lecturer and adventurer, who acquired international fame for his travel narratives.
3. What’s their attitude towards humour
A. Objective. B. Favorable.
C. Negative. D. Ambiguous.
Now, let’s come to our passage to check your answers !
Activity 1 Fast-reading for main ideas
While-reading
Ⅰ. What does the passage mainly talk about
A.The humour of Mark Twain and Lin Yutang.
B.The wisdom of Mark Twain and Lin Yutang.
C.The significance of wisdom.
D.The significance of humour.
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Ⅱ. Skim the passage and match each paragraph with its main idea.
1.Para.1 A.Both Twain and Lin understood the importance of humour.
2.Para.2 B.Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour.
3.Para.3 C.Humour has been an essential part of human life all over the world.
4.Para.4 D.Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages.
5.Para.5 E.Lin Yutang became famous for his unique brand of humour as a well-known bilingual writer.
Activity 2 Careful-reading for details
Ⅰ.Read Para.1 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.What’s the purpose of the first paragraph
To introduce the topic—humour.
2.Why is humour an essential part of human behavior for thousands of years
Humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
3.Try to explain “throw light on” in your own words.
Make sth easier to understand.
Ⅱ.Read Para.2 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.How does paragraph 2 develop
A.By making comparison. B.By giving examples.
C.By listing figures. D.By citing a concept.
2.What did Twain’s response to the barber’s question imply
A.He gave the lecture himself.
B.He couldn’t get a ticket to every lecture.
C.He had to stand because of his bad luck.
D.He didn’t like the fellow that lectured.
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3.Decide whether the following statements are T (true) or F(false).
(1)Mark Twain was famous for explaining humorous issues seriously.( )
(2)When Mark Twain went into a barber’s shop,the barber didn’t recognise him.( )
F
T
4.Complete the following blanks according to the passage.
Example
·Mark Twain was remembered for his ability to (1)_______________ with more (2)_______________.
Writing style is (3)__________________ (4)___________________________
·Mark Twain was also well-known for his (5)_______ remarks. (6)___________________________
combine humour
serious messages
funny & mischievous
witty
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
a talk with a barber
Ⅲ.Read Paras.3-4 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.Decide whether the following statements are T(true) or F(false).
(1)Lin Yutang translated the English word “humour” into the ancient Chinese word “youmo”. ( )
(2)Lin was very happy to be asked to give a speech after the dinner.( )
T
F
2.Try to paraphrase the following sentence.
Thinking on his feet,Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals.
Thinking and reacting quickly without any preparation,Lin began to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor trying to feed a man to wild animals.
3.Complete the following blanks according to the passage.
·Lin Yutang was famous for (1)__________________________. Evidence:He (2)________________________ to Chinese literature.
·(3)____________ helped make Lin Yutang famous as a master of humour. Example:He once (4) __________________________.
his unique brand of humour
brought the concept of humour
Quick wit
gently told off the president
Ⅳ.Read Para.5 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.What did Lin Yutang and Mark Twain have in common
A.They both considered humour as laughter.
B.They both argued that humour wasn’t as essential as water for us.
C.They both agreed the significance of humour for human beings.
D.They both shared the equation:Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom.
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2.Complete the following blanks according to the passage.
Humour is a (1)____________ and a tool that can be used to (2)__________________.
Lin created an equation :
(3)________+ (4)________+ (5)________= (6)________
Humour is almost as great as our need for (7)______________.
In the words of Mark Twain,“(8)__________________________________________”.
way of life
illuminate the world
Reality
Dreams
Humour
Wisdom
water and air
Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing
Ⅴ. Read the whole passage again and do the following exercise.
What’s the structure of the passage
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Introduction Body Conclusion
Para. 1 Para. 2-4 Para. 5
The importance of humour Giving examples of Mark Twain and Lin Yutang to support the topic Humour is a tool and can be used to illuminate the world.
Post-reading
Activity 1 Discussion
1.Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of the passage?Give your reasons.(Critical thinking)
Yes,I do agree with him.Because humour can help us feel good.Without humour,life would be boring.
2.How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life?Give an example.(Creative thinking)
Humour is the best way to relieve stress.Once,I got very upset with the coming of an important exam,but my friend Jack who has a sense of humour kept telling jokes,which made me relaxed a lot.
Activity 2 Summary
Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour and can not only entertain but also throw new light 1.____________ sensitive or emotive issues.Mark Twain is remembered for his ability 2.____________(combine) humour with more serious messages.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 3.____________(cross) out the wrong words.”
on
to combine
cross
Lin,4._______ became famous for his unique brand of humour,brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature.
In 1924,he 5.____________(creative) borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the 6.____________(translate) for the English word “humour”.“Youmo” is still being used in this way today.
Humour isn’t just about laughter,7.______ is a way of life and a tool that can 8. ______ (use) 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 9.__________ (complicate),and humour makes this easier.10.____________(share) jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together.Mark Twain says,“Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing”.
who
creatively
translation
but
be used
complicated
Sharing
Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful. When we laugh, we feel the positivity which helps us to stay focused on our life.
Humour is mankind’s greatest blessing.
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 also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues.
[句式分析] 此句为________句。While引导________从句,其中as引导的是________从句,主句中understood后面跟了一个that引导的____从句。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
让步状语
比较状语
宾语
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。
Sentences Analysis:
2.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.
[句式分析] 此句为________句。其中When引导________从句;句中含有两个that引导的____从句;第二个that引导的从句中if引导________从句;as引导________从句。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
时间状语
宾语
条件状语
原因状语
当马克·吐温说没有时,理发师告诉他,如果他想去听演讲就只能站着了,因为剧院里没有多余的座位。
3.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.
[句式分析] 此句为________句。having been invited to dinner at a university为现在分词短语作____;when引导________从句。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
状语
时间状语
有一次,他被邀请去一个大学吃晚餐,当校长突然让他做演讲时,他感到很为难。
4.Thinking on his feet,Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals.
[句式分析] 此句为________句。Thinking on his feet为现在分词短语作____;who引导____从句,修饰先行词__________________________________________。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
状语
定语
a cruel Roman emperor
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。
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.
[句式分析] 此句为________句。第一个that引导____从句;第二个that引导____从句,修饰先行词____________。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
宾语
定语
a tool
幽默不只能带来笑声,它还是一种生活方式,是一种可以用来阐明世界的工具,马克·吐温和林语堂都明白这一点。
Homework
Review what we have learnt and preview language points.