课件26张PPT。Unit 3
A taste of English humourReading A smile always makes a young man.
笑一笑,十年少I’m driving at a high speed.I am strong 5555…I laughed too much…A 20-year-old manafter laughing twiceHe was one of the most famous humorists that can make others laugh all the time. He was a great silent movie star. Charlie ChaplinIf you are very hungry, will you eat a pair of leather shoes?Unbelievable:But Chaplin did!A MASTER OF
NONVERBAL HUNOUR fast readingWas born inHis job is
In 1972, he was given
Type of acting is
His charming character is
His costume:
He died in
in1889an actormimeThe Little Tramplarge trousers,
worn-out shoes,small round blackhat and a walking
sticka special Oscar for
his outstanding
work.1977Switzerland.Find out the main idea of each part.
Para 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5Why people needed cheering up.
Charlie Chaplin’s childhood.
His most famous character.An example of his works.
(The Gold Rush)His achievements.Careful readingWhat effect does Charlie Chaplin's acting have?
He made people laugh at a time when they felt depressed, so they could feel more content with their lives.Para.1
1.When was he taught to sing and dance?
Para.2He was taught to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk.2. Unfortunately his father died, leaving
the family even worse off.
A. richer B. earlier
C. poorer D. later
3. You may find it astonishing that Charlie was taught to sing as soon as he could…
A. kind B. great C. amazing D. exciting
Para.2large trousers
worn-out shoes
a walking stick
a small black hat
a moustacheCan you describe the little tramp?Para.3 " The Little Tramp" was a poor and homeless person Cut off the leather top of the shoe
Pick out the laces and eat them
Try cutting and chewing the
bottom of the shoe
Sit down at the table.
Can you put them in a right order?Para.4Para.5Chaplin produced, _______, and wrote many movies he ________.The TrampThe Kid The Gold Rushdirectedstarred inHe was given a ____________ for his lifetime __________ work.Modern TimesThe Great DictatorThe Circusspecial OscaroutstandingDiscussion1.Why was Chaplin so successful? 2.What should we learn from him? The reasons for
his successHomeworkWrite a composition about Charlie
Chaplin in EnglishHis official website: www.CharlieChaplin.comGoodbye!Reading Comprehension1.The writer used what Victor Hugo said in order
to_____
A.show how great Victor Hugo was
B.tell the importance of Charlie Chaplin
C.make you remember the truth
D.tell readers Charlie Chaplin couldn’t speak well
2.From Para2 we can learn that____
A.Charlie lived an easy life when he was young.
B.it was easy for Charlie to become angry
C.it was his mother who looked after him when he
was young
D.Charlie was very clever as a childReading Comprehension3. Who was the little tramp?
A. A character in his films B. One of his friends
C. His brother D. A film director
4. Why do we believe it is one of the best meals
Charlie has ever tasted?
A. Because the food is the most delicious.
B. Because we are very hungry.
C. Because he eats the shoes happily.
D. Because the shoes are very beautiful.
5.When Charlie Chaplin died, he was____ years old.
A. 66 B. 77 C. 88 D. 99We should be optimistic(乐观的) no matter
What difficulties you meet with, just as
Charlie Chaplin was. Set up an aim
Do our best
Pay more time than others
Never give up/ lose heart
Insist on what we pursue [?pti’mistik]