Answer
Preclass Preparation
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. E 5. D
Listening Comprehension
Task 2:
1. Why do we need humour
2. Physical and psychological effects.
Task 3:
1. relax muscles; increases blood flow; up to 45 minutes
2. improves circulation; widens the walls; heart disease
3. stress chemicals; immune cells; fight illnesses
Task 4:
1. we smile; improve our mood
2. lasting impact; negative emotions; feel uplifted
Focus on Function
Task 5:
1. One example of this
2. For instance
3. For exampleUnit 4 Lesson 2 学案
Why Do We Need Humour
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the physical and psychological effects of humour.
2. To practice listening skills through speech comprehension.
3. To elaborate ideas using examples in speaking and writing.
4. To discuss personal experiences related to humour.
Preclass Preparation
Task 1: Vocabulary Preview
Match the words/phrases with their meanings.
1. Hardwired
2. Immune cells
3. Blood vessels
4. Psychological effects
5. Elaborate with examples
A. Tubes in the body that carry blood.
B. Natural defenses against diseases.
C. Inborn or instinctive.
D. Using specific instances to explain an idea.
E. Impacts on mental state.
Inclass Activities
I. Activate and Share
Group Discussion
Discuss the following questions in groups of 4:
1. What is humour How do you define it
2. How does humour influence our daily lives
3. Share a personal experience where humour helped you or others.
II. Listening Comprehension
Task 2: Listen to Part 1 of the Speech
Answer the questions:
1. What is the main question the speaker addresses
2. What aspects will the speaker discuss further
Task 3: Listen to Part 2 of the Speech
Complete the sentences about physical effects of humour:
1. Firstly, laughter helps ______. It ______ in our body, and the effects can be felt for ______ after a good laugh.
2. A good laugh ______ to the heart and ______ of blood vessels, protecting us from ______.
3. Laughing reduces ______ and increases ______, helping the body to ______.
Task 4: Listen to Part 3 of the Speech
Fill in the blanks about psychological effects:
1. Twoway effect between smiling and mood:
When happy, ______.
When smiling (even forced), it can ______.
2. Farreaching effects:
Humour impacts ______. A bad mood leads to ______, while positivity makes others ______.
III. Focus on Function: Elaborating with Examples
Task 5: Analyze the Talk Builder
Complete the table with phrases:
Talk Builder Elaborating with Examples
1 ______ is that you can use humour to get people to laugh at you.
2 ______, if you accidentally pour coffee over yourself, laugh or joke.
3 Say, ______, “My Tshirt wants coffee too!”
Task 6: Role Play
Work in pairs. Create a dialogue where one person shares an embarrassing situation, and the other responds using humour. Use phrases like:
“For example, you could say…”
“One time, I…”
IV. Speaking Practice
Task 7: Group Work
Discuss the benefits of humour. Use examples to elaborate:
1. Relieves stress: E.g., During exams, joking with friends lowers anxiety.
2. Strengthens relationships: E.g., Sharing funny stories brings people closer.
V. Writing Exercise
Task 8: Reflective Essay
Write a short essay (150 words) titled “The Power of Humour in My Life”. Include:
A personal anecdote.
Physical/psychological effects observed.
Examples of humour improving a situation.
Homework
1. Review the speech notes and summarize the key points.
2. Prepare a 2minute speech: “How Humour Can Change the World”.
