外研版（2019）选择性必修 第一册Unit 1 Laugh out loud! Starting out & Understanding ideas课件(共48张PPT，内镶嵌视频)
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(共48张PPT)
Unit 1 Laugh out loud
第一课时 Starting out & Understnding ideas
1. n.心情 ____________
2. n.马戏团 ____________
3. n.娱乐，消遣
____________
4. 游乐场
____________
5. adj.卷曲的 ____________
6. n.假发 ____________
7. n.微章 ____________
8. n.脚踝 ____________
生
词
清
障
9. n.小丑 ____________
10. v. 使快乐 ____________
11. 医疗保健 ____________
12. 使高兴起来，使振作起来
____________
13. 奏效，达到预期效果
____________
14. v.检查（身体）____________
15. n.广告____________
16. n.雇用者，雇主____________
mood
circus
amusement
amusement park
curly
badge
ankle
clown
entertain
health care
cheer up
do the trick
examine
advertisement
employer
wig
part 2：Starting out
1. Watch the video and answer the questions
What forms of comedy are mentioned in the video
2.Complete the questionnaire and find out if you are fun to be with.
part 2：Starting out
1. Watch the video and answer the questions
What forms of comedy are mentioned in the video
2.Complete the questionnaire and find out if you are fun to be with.
Stage plays with happy endings, comedy acts
with clowns, cross-talk, stand-up, sitcom and
comedy film.
Turn to Page 107 to find out your result.
find your way back 找到回去的路
apologize (to sb) for sth 因为...向某人道歉
senes of humour 幽默感
criticise v.批评
walk off: 走开，离开
adventure 冒险
explore 探索，探究
get lost / lose one’s way 迷路
lift the mood: 振奋情绪，改善情绪
make sb feel cheerful and hopeful
raise/ lift one’s spirits
stay positive 保持积极乐观
complain 抱怨
feel hurt 感到受伤害
silly 傻乎乎的
fall over 摔倒
dramatic 戏剧的，戏剧性的
non-stop： 不停的/地
avoid doing sth 避免做某事
mention : 提及，说到
part 2：Understanding ideas
The Best Medicine
Understanding ideas
2
What’s the best medicine
Why is it the best medicine
Who needs the best medicine
Why does someone need the medicine
……
Background knowledge
A doctor
A clown
Can a clown be a doctor
Yes, he/she can.
No, he/she can't.
Clown Doctors treat sick children with fun and laughter.
part 2：Understanding ideas---Reading
Activity 3 Match the questions to the paragraphs and fond out the answers.
2-a; 3-b;6-c; 4-d; 5-e; 1-f.
The Best Medicine
Read the passage and find out the main idea of each paragraph.
Skimming
“read quickly, noting only the chief points”
“to read, study, or examine superficially and rapidly; especially: to glance through a passage or a paragraph for the chief idea”
skimming主要是用来抓住文章的主要要点的(chief points)，找一篇文章的主要论点或是文章的高潮
在阅读的时候一定要注意：不论后面的题目里有没有考查主旨大意或要求选最佳标题，我们都必须通过抓住每段的中心意思从而掌握整篇文章的大意和中心思想—因为文章里的每个单词、每个句子、每个段落都是为这个中心服务的，无论是考查细节理解或是推断或作者态度，都离不开这个中心思想。
As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until l 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.
当我穿着白大褂走近医院时，我看起来和其他医生一样。直到我戴上卷曲的彩虹假发，大红色的鼻子，并加上我的名字徽章“拉里医生-笑出声”。我穿过一道道们进入
等候区，那里有一种熟悉的无聊和紧张的气氛。人们不舒服地坐在塑料椅子上，翻阅旧杂志，所有这些杂志以前都读过几百遍。焦虑的父母尽其所能安慰紧张哭泣的孩子。
Main idea of Para.1:
What does this clown doctor wear and what is his working environment like
Language feature: Using the simple present tense and non-finite verb
1.Why are the people in the waiting area looking through magazines
A. They love reading. B. They feel bored.
C. They want to keep calm. D. They have no books to read.
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.
在这个独特的场景中，我看到一个小女孩，她的脚踝是正常尺寸的两倍。我和值班护士交谈，她告诉我劳拉从自行车上摔下来后，劳拉的父母急忙把她送到医院。自从来到这里，劳拉一直在痛苦中哭泣。虽然是医生和护士来治疗她的伤，但我的工作是让她感觉好起来。
Main idea of Para.2:
The author spots a crying girl who needs his help.
Language feature: Using the simple present tense, attributive clauses and a emphatic sentence
1.Why are the people in the waiting area looking through magazines
A. They love reading. B. They feel bored.
C. They want to keep calm. D. They have no books to read.
2. What is the function of Para.2 and Para.5
A. They serve as an example to describe the job of clown doctors.
B. They prove that parents are concerned about their children.
C. They provide an example of how to treat young patients.
D. They teach parents how to protect their children from injury.
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 becuse 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.
科学研究表明， 笑会产生化学物质，让人感觉更好，这意味着小丑医生会有所帮助。我们是经过特殊训练的小丑，是一个被称为“医院小丑”项目的一部分。我选择这个职业是因为我小时候去医院的经历。虽然医生和护士做得很好，但医院并不是真正为儿童设计的。我在那里的大部分时间都感到害怕和无聊。成为一名小丑医生意味着我可以通过娱乐来帮助人们。
Main idea of Para.3:
What is a clown doctor and the reason why the author chose to be a clown doctor
Language feature: Using the simple present tense, attributive clauses and non-finite verb
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 coursce, 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.
我们小丑医生走访医院和其他的医疗保健机构，和医疗专业人员一起工作。我们一天的工作内容是为病人、他们的家人以及医院的工作人员加油打气。我们变魔术、唱歌、讲故事，当然还有讲愚蠢的笑话。然而，有些孩子不喜欢笑，尤其是在他们痛苦的时候。我们必须非常敏感，并与医生和护士密切合作，他们让我们了解每个病人的最新情况。
Main idea of Para.4:
The role clown doctors play in hospitals and other healthy care facilities
Language feature: Using the simple present tense, attributive clauses and non-finite verb
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.
我的神奇药物确实有效果。当医生专注于检查劳拉的脚踝时，我用一个魔术吸引了她的注意力。尽管她显然仍然有些疼痛，但她恐惧和焦虑的表情已经被取代—先是一个小小的微笑，然后是大声的笑声，当我“神奇地”从口袋里拿出她的袜子。看到女儿如此开心，劳拉的父母也更加放松了。
Main idea of Para.5:
Clown doctors make a difference to sick children and their parents
Language feature: Using the simple present tense, past participles and non-finite verb
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. Afer all, it really is true that "laughter is the best medicine".
至于我呢？嗯，当我摘下假发和红鼻子时，我仍然带着灿烂的微笑，因为我记得一天中所有的乐趣和笑声。虽然劳拉和其他人还需要更多地去医院就诊，但我希望小丑医生能帮助使它成为一个更友好的地方。毕竟，“笑是最好的药”是真的。
Main idea of Para.6:
My feelings after a day’s work
Language feature: Using the simple present tense and infinitives
1.Why are the people in the waiting area looking through magazines
A. They love reading. B. They feel bored.
C. They want to keep calm. D. They have no books to read.
2. What is the function of Para.2 and Para.5
A. They serve as an example to describe the job of clown doctors.
B. They prove that parents are concerned about their children.
C. They provide an example of how to treat young patients.
D. They teach parents how to protect their children from injury.
3. Which of the following can we use to describe Larry
A. Kind and wise B. Brave and careful
C. Positive and intelligent D. Humorous and caring
part 2：Understanding ideas---Reading
Activity 4 Organise information from the passage and complete the job advertisement.
health care facilities
pain,scared,anxious,nervous,bored
the hospital staff
magic tricks
a friendlier place to visit
language points
1. put on
2.look through
3. rush sb to the hospital
4. fall off
5.in pain
6. work as
7. be known as
8. be designed for..
9. cheer （sb）up
10.more than a little...
11. more often than not
12. feel like (doing) sth
13. work closely with
14.keep us updated
15. do the trick
16. concentrate on
17.produce sth from/ out of
18. in turn
1.穿上。戴上
2.浏览,快速查看
3.迅速把...送到医院
4.从...掉落
5.痛苦地
6.担任，以...身份工作
7.作为...而出名，被称为
8.为...设计
9.使高兴起来，振作起来...
10.非常
11.通常，往往
12.喜欢， 想要
13.与...密切合作
14.随时告诉我们最新情况 update: vt.更新
15.奏效
16.集中于...
17.从...拿出来
18.继而,反过来；依次,轮流
19. as for
20. take off
21. wear a big smile
22. after all
23. on a daily/ weekly basis
19. 至于，关于
20.摘掉,脱掉; 起飞
21.带着大大的笑容
22.毕竟，终究，别忘了
23. 按每天/周一次的标准
1. put on
2.look through
3. rush sb to the hospital
4. fall off
5.in pain
6. work as
7. be known as
8. be designed for..
9. cheer （sb）up
10.more than a little...
11. more often than not
12. feel like (doing) sth
13. work closely with
14.keep us updated
15. do the trick
16. concentrate on
17.produce sth from/ out of
18. in turn
1.穿上。戴上
2.浏览,快速查看
3.迅速把...送到医院
4.从...掉落
5.痛苦地
6.担任，以...身份工作
7.作为...而出名，被称为
8.为...设计
9.使高兴起来，振作起来...
10.非常
11.通常，往往
12.喜欢， 想要
13.与...密切合作
14.随时告诉我们最新情况 update: vt.更新
15.奏效
16.集中于...
17.从...拿出来
18.继而,反过来；依次,轮流
19. as for
20. take off
21. wear a big smile
22. after all
23. on a daily/weekly basis
19. 至于，关于
20.摘掉,脱掉; 起飞
21.带着大大的笑容
22.毕竟，终究，别忘了
23. 按每天/周一次的标准
1. As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor.
当我穿着白大褂走近医院时,我看起来就像其他医生一样。
①As I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs.
②As Teachers' Day was approaching, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate it.
③Students should be able to approach teachers for advice.
I have been approached by several other companies.(=offered a job)
④It might be possible to approach the problem in a different way.
I appreciate the professor‘s new approach to teaching languages.
to come near to sb./sth in distance or time（距离时间）靠近接近
to move towards or nearer to sb./sth. 走近，靠近，接近
ask someone for sth. or ask them to do sth. 接洽，要求
deal with a situation or problem对付，处理
2. In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size.
翻译：在这样的一个场景中央，我看到一个小女孩，她的脚踝是正常尺寸的两倍大。
考点提炼： 倍数表达法
1) 倍数+as +形容词/副词原级+as...
This newly built hospital is four times as big as that one.这所新建的医院是那家医院的四倍大。
2) 倍数 + 形容词/副词比较级+than...
This river is almost twice longer than that one. 这条河差不多是那条河的两倍长。
3) 倍数+the size/heigh/weight/length/width/depth...+ of...
The sun is many times the size of the moon. 太阳是月球的许多倍大。
对点训练：1.Her bike looks just the same as his, but it costs twice_____ much as his.
2. The new road is three times the ______(wide) of the old one that was built in 2011.
3. You'd better go there by plane. Though the train ticket is three times _______(cheap) than the airplane ticket, the speed is much slower.
as
width
cheaper
3. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job,hospitals weren’t really designed for children.
虽然医生和护士做得很好,但医院并不是真正为儿童设计的。
【词汇拓展】
be designed forlto do sth旨在/打算被用来做某事
by design故意地;蓄意地
be designed as被设计成
对点训练
设计这个项目是为帮助那些无工作的人们设计的。
这件事是出于偶然还是有意安排
这门课程是专门为像你这样的初学者设计的。
This project is designed to help jobless people.
Did it happen by accident or by design
This course is specially designed for beginners like you.
part 2：Understanding ideas---Language points
2. Sentence: Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it's my job to make her feel better.
翻译：尽管为她治疗伤痛的是医生和护士，但让她的心情变化则是我的工作。
考点提炼：强调句
句型结构：It is/was +被强调部分+that(强调人时可用who) +其他部分，该句型可强调主语、宾语、状语等，但不能强调谓语。
误区警示：
该句型中it不能用其他词代替。
用is还是was要根据原句的时态而定：属于现在或将来时间范畴的时态用is; 属于过去时间的所有时态用was.
学法点拨：判断句子是否是强调句型的方法：去掉it is/was 和that/who，剩余部分若结构完整、句意明确，则为强调句，否则就不是。
对点训练：1.It is the sick old man __________ is in need of help.
2. _____ is the young doctor who is examining her eyes.
3. 他们的儿子是在游乐场走失的。(强调地点状语)
who/that
It
It was in the amusement park that their son got lost.
part 2：Understanding ideas---Language points
3. Sentence: We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated on each patient.
翻译：我们必须非常敏感，并与医生和护士密切合作，他们让我们了解每个病人的最新情况。
考点提炼：“keep +宾语+宾补”结构
“keep +宾语+宾补”结构表示“使...保持...”。该结构的常见形式有：
1) keep + n./pron.+形容词/副词/介词短语/名词
① We should develop the habit of reading newspapers regularly because they can keep us aware of the current events.
② He always keeps the car in good condition.
③ I wanted to keep the birthday present a secret but she still knew it.
2) keep+n./pron.+现在分词doing (表示主动或状态的持续)
During the harvest, farmers usually keep the machines running day and night.
3) keep+n./pron.+ 过去分词 done(表示被动或状态的持续)
Keep your attention focused on practising, and you can achieve your goal of becoming an excellent pianist one day.
对点训练：1. It's better for you to do some sports because they can keep you__________(health).
2. When I work on the farmland in the daytime, I always keep my sheep ______(tie) to a tree.
3. Don't keep the water ________(run) when you wash your hands; it's a waste.
healthy
tied
running
Part 1: 词汇拓展：
1. __________ n.娱乐,消遣→_______v.娱乐;消遣;逗笑一________adj.逗人笑的; 有乐趣的→______________adj.逗乐的;觉得好笑的
2._________v.使快乐→_______________n.娱乐;招待;款待
3.__________v.检查(身体)→__________n.考试;检查;审查→__________n.考官;主考人;审查人
4.______________n.广告→（简写） →__________v.(为...)做广告,登广告_
5. __________n. 雇用者,雇主→.__________v.雇用;使用→__________n.使用;雇用;职业-→__________n.雇员
6.__________n.作曲家→__________vt.组成;作曲→__________n.作文;作曲;构成;成分；由...组成: be composed of=be made up of= consist of
amusement
examine
entertainment
entertain
amused
amusing
amuse
examination
employ
employer
ad
advertisement
advertise
examiner
employee
employment
composer
compose
composition
Laugh
out
loud!
话题
词汇
part 1
不同种类的笑
与笑有关的短语
smile vi. 微笑
laugh vi.笑
chuckle [ t kl] vi. 轻声地笑
giggle [ ɡ ɡl] vi. 咯咯地笑；傻笑
roar [r (r)] vi. 哄笑
tease [ti z] vt./vi. 取笑，戏弄，揶揄 make fun of取笑
grin [ɡr n] vt./vi.露齿而笑，咧着嘴笑
smile sweetly 嫣然一笑 /smile bitterly 苦笑
can’t help laughing忍不住大笑
grin from ear to ear 笑得合不拢嘴
wear a big smile on one's face 笑容满面
a hearty laugh 开心的笑/开怀大笑
burst out laughing/burst into laughter 突然大笑
laugh your head off 大笑不止
laugh till the tears roll down one's cheeks/laugh with tears rolling down one's cheeks 笑出眼泪
Laugh
out
loud!
话题
词汇
part 2
令人发笑的表演
笑的好处
cross talk/ comic dialogue n. 相声 stand-up 单口相声
sketch [sket ] n.小品，幽默短剧
a talk show n.脱口秀
comedy n. 喜剧，喜剧片
sitcom [ s tk m] n.情景喜剧
tell jokes 讲笑话
imitation [ m te n] n.模仿(某人)的言谈举止; (尤指) 滑稽模仿
relieve your stress 缓解压力 relieve vt.缓解，减轻
improve the tense atmosphere 改善紧张气氛
stay/keep healthy 保持健康
have a positive attitude towards life 拥有积极的人生态度
类型
人员
clown n. 小丑 comedian [k mi di n] n. 戏剧演员 performer n.表演者 humorist n.幽默作家
影响
lift the mood 使心情愉悦 get enjoyment 获得乐趣
provide entertainment 带来欢乐
brighten up 变开心
1. mood
[C] be in a mood: to feel unhappy, impatient, or angry and to refuse to speak
normally to other people.情绪不好
be/feel in the mood for sth.: to feel that you would like to do sth.有心情做...
be in no mood for sth.// to do sth.
1.我没心情开玩笑。
2.他一整天心情都很不好。
I was in no mood for a joke.
He has been in a real mood all day.
moody: annoyed or unhappy 情绪不好的，郁郁寡欢的
often chaning quickly from being in a good temper to being in a bad temper. 喜怒无常的，情绪多变的
2.amusement
amuse: He made funny faces to amuse the children. 使开心，逗笑
Painting would amuse Amy for hours on end.给...提供娱乐消遣
amused: She seemed amused by the whole situation.
an amused smile/look/ expression 愉悦的微笑 /神情/表情
amusement:They were dancing and singing in the car, much to the amusement of passers-by.让...感到有趣
Her eyes sparkled with/in amusement.她的眼睛里闪烁着笑意。
amusing= funny and entertaining 逗人发笑的，好笑的
an amusing story/experience
3. entertain
She entertained the children with stories, songs and drama.
用...使...感到快乐
Mark usually does the cooking when we entertain.招待客人
entertaining：amusing and interesting
entertainment: The town provides a wide choice of entertainment.
娱乐节目，娱乐活动
4.examine 一词多义
Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine.仔细检查，审查
When a doctor examines you, he look at your body to check you are healthy. 检查身体
You will be examined on Ameircan history. 考核测验
5.essential：1. adj. ①extremely important and necessary极其重要的，必不可少的
A good diet is essential for everyone.
It is essential that our pilots be given the best possible training.
It is essential to book in advance.
②the most basic part=fundamental
The essential point of relay racing is that it is a team effort.最基本的、本质的
2. n. (pl.) =necessity必需品，必不可少的东西
We only had the bare essentials.我们只有几样最要紧的东西。
6. impress: vt.(to make someone feel admiration and respect)使钦佩； 给人留下印象，使印象深刻； 使意识到(重要性或严重性等)
(1)impression n. 印象
impressive adj. 令人印象深刻的
(2)be impressed by/with 对……印象深刻
(3)impress sth on/upon sb 使某人意识到某物的重要性
(4)make/leave an impression on sb 给某人留下(深刻)印象
用impress相关词语或短语的适当形式填空。
When I asked Mike what impressed him most about the hostess, he told me he was deeply__________________ (对……印象深刻) the hostess' enthusiasm. I agreed that the hostess' enthusiasm was really____________(令人印象深刻) and it made a great ________________ (给……留下印象) me too.
7. deserve:① to have earned sth by good or bad actions or behaviour vt.应该得到(奖赏/ 惩罚)
We didn't deserve to win.
deserve doing/to be done 值得(被)做； 理应(被)
②deserve consideration/attention:if a suggestion, idea, or plan deserves consideration, attention etc. it is good enough to be considered, paid attention to 值得考虑/注意
The German team deserved _________(win) the championship—they played much better than any of the other teams.
德国队应该赢——他们比其他任何队都踢得好得多。
I have devoted four weekends to writing papers and now I feel I __________．
我已经花了四个周末写论文了，现在感觉应该休息一下。
8. spot
n．地点，场所，现场； 点，斑点，污点 v．(to pick out, catch sight of, recognize, discover)找出，认出，辨认，发现
(1)on the spot 立即； 当场； 在现场，到现场
(2)spot sb doing sth 发现某人正在做某事
【活学活用】
(1)[2015·陕西卷·阅读B] When the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally.
当这只叫朱迪的狗发现它生命中的第一只羊的时候，她做了她生来就会做的事情。
(2)Any workers found breaking these rules will be fired ____________．
任何违反这些规定的工人一经发现将立即被解雇。
(3)I finally ____________________ in the crowd.
最后我在人群里发现了我的朋友。
9.conclude一词多义
The report concluded that the school should change its policy.
Tom, having concluded his business with James, left for New York.
Each chapter concludes with a short summary.
France conculded a trading agreement with Spain.
作出...结论，推断出
完成，结束
(书/会议/活动/) 结束终止
达成协议，缔结条约
conclusion
come to/arrive at/draw/reach a conclusion 得出结论
jump to a conclusion 匆匆忙忙得出结论
in conclusion 最后， 总之
词汇检测：
1.They were in a particularly good ______(心情) because all their efforts paid off.
2.Having _________(检查) my stomach, the doctor prescribed some medicine and advise me to take it after meals.
3.Entering the meeting room, I spotted Bob _______(sit) in the front row.
4.We need to know about the views of the people ____________(在现场) so that we can make a final decision.
5.The little boy was _______ by the _________ book. But to our great _________, he held the book upside down. (amuse)
6. The club provides lots of _____________ which are not only __________ but also educative. (entertain)
7.Bob is a boy of many talents. Last week, his _________ performance at the concert ___________________________(给我留下深刻印象) . However, what _________ me most was his modest manner. (impress)
8.A business as poorly managed as that one doesn't deserve ________(succeed).
9.你的饮食要多样化且均衡，这至关重要。(essential)
mood
amusement
entertainmnet
entertaining
impressive
left a deep impression on me
impressed
to succeed
on the spot
amused
amusing
examined
sitting
It's essential that your diet (should) be varied and balanced.
class check
The Best Medicine
As I enter the hospital 1._______(wear) my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. When I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge“Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”, I become a clown doctor. 2._____ (be) a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people 3.____ (feel) better, which 4._______(mean) clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme 5._______ (know) as “hospital clowning”. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering 6.______ patients, their families, and usually the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. 7._________, some children don't want to laugh, especially if they feel 8.________(pain). We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us 9.__________(update) on each patient. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for patients, I hope that clown doctors help make 10._____ a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that“laughter is the best medicine”.
wearing
Being
means
known
up
However
painful
updated
it
feel
Unit 1 Laugh out loud
第一课时 Starting out & Understnding ideas
1. n.心情 ____________
2. n.马戏团 ____________
3. n.娱乐，消遣
____________
4. 游乐场
____________
5. adj.卷曲的 ____________
6. n.假发 ____________
7. n.微章 ____________
8. n.脚踝 ____________
生
词
清
障
9. n.小丑 ____________
10. v. 使快乐 ____________
11. 医疗保健 ____________
12. 使高兴起来，使振作起来
____________
13. 奏效，达到预期效果
____________
14. v.检查（身体）____________
15. n.广告____________
16. n.雇用者，雇主____________
mood
circus
amusement
amusement park
curly
badge
ankle
clown
entertain
health care
cheer up
do the trick
examine
advertisement
employer
wig
part 2：Starting out
1. Watch the video and answer the questions
What forms of comedy are mentioned in the video
2.Complete the questionnaire and find out if you are fun to be with.
part 2：Starting out
1. Watch the video and answer the questions
What forms of comedy are mentioned in the video
2.Complete the questionnaire and find out if you are fun to be with.
Stage plays with happy endings, comedy acts
with clowns, cross-talk, stand-up, sitcom and
comedy film.
Turn to Page 107 to find out your result.
find your way back 找到回去的路
apologize (to sb) for sth 因为...向某人道歉
senes of humour 幽默感
criticise v.批评
walk off: 走开，离开
adventure 冒险
explore 探索，探究
get lost / lose one’s way 迷路
lift the mood: 振奋情绪，改善情绪
make sb feel cheerful and hopeful
raise/ lift one’s spirits
stay positive 保持积极乐观
complain 抱怨
feel hurt 感到受伤害
silly 傻乎乎的
fall over 摔倒
dramatic 戏剧的，戏剧性的
non-stop： 不停的/地
avoid doing sth 避免做某事
mention : 提及，说到
part 2：Understanding ideas
The Best Medicine
Understanding ideas
2
What’s the best medicine
Why is it the best medicine
Who needs the best medicine
Why does someone need the medicine
……
Background knowledge
A doctor
A clown
Can a clown be a doctor
Yes, he/she can.
No, he/she can't.
Clown Doctors treat sick children with fun and laughter.
part 2：Understanding ideas---Reading
Activity 3 Match the questions to the paragraphs and fond out the answers.
2-a; 3-b;6-c; 4-d; 5-e; 1-f.
The Best Medicine
Read the passage and find out the main idea of each paragraph.
Skimming
“read quickly, noting only the chief points”
“to read, study, or examine superficially and rapidly; especially: to glance through a passage or a paragraph for the chief idea”
skimming主要是用来抓住文章的主要要点的(chief points)，找一篇文章的主要论点或是文章的高潮
在阅读的时候一定要注意：不论后面的题目里有没有考查主旨大意或要求选最佳标题，我们都必须通过抓住每段的中心意思从而掌握整篇文章的大意和中心思想—因为文章里的每个单词、每个句子、每个段落都是为这个中心服务的，无论是考查细节理解或是推断或作者态度，都离不开这个中心思想。
As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until l 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.
当我穿着白大褂走近医院时，我看起来和其他医生一样。直到我戴上卷曲的彩虹假发，大红色的鼻子，并加上我的名字徽章“拉里医生-笑出声”。我穿过一道道们进入
等候区，那里有一种熟悉的无聊和紧张的气氛。人们不舒服地坐在塑料椅子上，翻阅旧杂志，所有这些杂志以前都读过几百遍。焦虑的父母尽其所能安慰紧张哭泣的孩子。
Main idea of Para.1:
What does this clown doctor wear and what is his working environment like
Language feature: Using the simple present tense and non-finite verb
1.Why are the people in the waiting area looking through magazines
A. They love reading. B. They feel bored.
C. They want to keep calm. D. They have no books to read.
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.
在这个独特的场景中，我看到一个小女孩，她的脚踝是正常尺寸的两倍。我和值班护士交谈，她告诉我劳拉从自行车上摔下来后，劳拉的父母急忙把她送到医院。自从来到这里，劳拉一直在痛苦中哭泣。虽然是医生和护士来治疗她的伤，但我的工作是让她感觉好起来。
Main idea of Para.2:
The author spots a crying girl who needs his help.
Language feature: Using the simple present tense, attributive clauses and a emphatic sentence
1.Why are the people in the waiting area looking through magazines
A. They love reading. B. They feel bored.
C. They want to keep calm. D. They have no books to read.
2. What is the function of Para.2 and Para.5
A. They serve as an example to describe the job of clown doctors.
B. They prove that parents are concerned about their children.
C. They provide an example of how to treat young patients.
D. They teach parents how to protect their children from injury.
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 becuse 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.
科学研究表明， 笑会产生化学物质，让人感觉更好，这意味着小丑医生会有所帮助。我们是经过特殊训练的小丑，是一个被称为“医院小丑”项目的一部分。我选择这个职业是因为我小时候去医院的经历。虽然医生和护士做得很好，但医院并不是真正为儿童设计的。我在那里的大部分时间都感到害怕和无聊。成为一名小丑医生意味着我可以通过娱乐来帮助人们。
Main idea of Para.3:
What is a clown doctor and the reason why the author chose to be a clown doctor
Language feature: Using the simple present tense, attributive clauses and non-finite verb
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 coursce, 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.
我们小丑医生走访医院和其他的医疗保健机构，和医疗专业人员一起工作。我们一天的工作内容是为病人、他们的家人以及医院的工作人员加油打气。我们变魔术、唱歌、讲故事，当然还有讲愚蠢的笑话。然而，有些孩子不喜欢笑，尤其是在他们痛苦的时候。我们必须非常敏感，并与医生和护士密切合作，他们让我们了解每个病人的最新情况。
Main idea of Para.4:
The role clown doctors play in hospitals and other healthy care facilities
Language feature: Using the simple present tense, attributive clauses and non-finite verb
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.
我的神奇药物确实有效果。当医生专注于检查劳拉的脚踝时，我用一个魔术吸引了她的注意力。尽管她显然仍然有些疼痛，但她恐惧和焦虑的表情已经被取代—先是一个小小的微笑，然后是大声的笑声，当我“神奇地”从口袋里拿出她的袜子。看到女儿如此开心，劳拉的父母也更加放松了。
Main idea of Para.5:
Clown doctors make a difference to sick children and their parents
Language feature: Using the simple present tense, past participles and non-finite verb
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. Afer all, it really is true that "laughter is the best medicine".
至于我呢？嗯，当我摘下假发和红鼻子时，我仍然带着灿烂的微笑，因为我记得一天中所有的乐趣和笑声。虽然劳拉和其他人还需要更多地去医院就诊，但我希望小丑医生能帮助使它成为一个更友好的地方。毕竟，“笑是最好的药”是真的。
Main idea of Para.6:
My feelings after a day’s work
Language feature: Using the simple present tense and infinitives
1.Why are the people in the waiting area looking through magazines
A. They love reading. B. They feel bored.
C. They want to keep calm. D. They have no books to read.
2. What is the function of Para.2 and Para.5
A. They serve as an example to describe the job of clown doctors.
B. They prove that parents are concerned about their children.
C. They provide an example of how to treat young patients.
D. They teach parents how to protect their children from injury.
3. Which of the following can we use to describe Larry
A. Kind and wise B. Brave and careful
C. Positive and intelligent D. Humorous and caring
part 2：Understanding ideas---Reading
Activity 4 Organise information from the passage and complete the job advertisement.
health care facilities
pain,scared,anxious,nervous,bored
the hospital staff
magic tricks
a friendlier place to visit
language points
1. put on
2.look through
3. rush sb to the hospital
4. fall off
5.in pain
6. work as
7. be known as
8. be designed for..
9. cheer （sb）up
10.more than a little...
11. more often than not
12. feel like (doing) sth
13. work closely with
14.keep us updated
15. do the trick
16. concentrate on
17.produce sth from/ out of
18. in turn
1.穿上。戴上
2.浏览,快速查看
3.迅速把...送到医院
4.从...掉落
5.痛苦地
6.担任，以...身份工作
7.作为...而出名，被称为
8.为...设计
9.使高兴起来，振作起来...
10.非常
11.通常，往往
12.喜欢， 想要
13.与...密切合作
14.随时告诉我们最新情况 update: vt.更新
15.奏效
16.集中于...
17.从...拿出来
18.继而,反过来；依次,轮流
19. as for
20. take off
21. wear a big smile
22. after all
23. on a daily/ weekly basis
19. 至于，关于
20.摘掉,脱掉; 起飞
21.带着大大的笑容
22.毕竟，终究，别忘了
23. 按每天/周一次的标准
1. put on
2.look through
3. rush sb to the hospital
4. fall off
5.in pain
6. work as
7. be known as
8. be designed for..
9. cheer （sb）up
10.more than a little...
11. more often than not
12. feel like (doing) sth
13. work closely with
14.keep us updated
15. do the trick
16. concentrate on
17.produce sth from/ out of
18. in turn
1.穿上。戴上
2.浏览,快速查看
3.迅速把...送到医院
4.从...掉落
5.痛苦地
6.担任，以...身份工作
7.作为...而出名，被称为
8.为...设计
9.使高兴起来，振作起来...
10.非常
11.通常，往往
12.喜欢， 想要
13.与...密切合作
14.随时告诉我们最新情况 update: vt.更新
15.奏效
16.集中于...
17.从...拿出来
18.继而,反过来；依次,轮流
19. as for
20. take off
21. wear a big smile
22. after all
23. on a daily/weekly basis
19. 至于，关于
20.摘掉,脱掉; 起飞
21.带着大大的笑容
22.毕竟，终究，别忘了
23. 按每天/周一次的标准
1. As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat, I look just like any other doctor.
当我穿着白大褂走近医院时,我看起来就像其他医生一样。
①As I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs.
②As Teachers' Day was approaching, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate it.
③Students should be able to approach teachers for advice.
I have been approached by several other companies.(=offered a job)
④It might be possible to approach the problem in a different way.
I appreciate the professor‘s new approach to teaching languages.
to come near to sb./sth in distance or time（距离时间）靠近接近
to move towards or nearer to sb./sth. 走近，靠近，接近
ask someone for sth. or ask them to do sth. 接洽，要求
deal with a situation or problem对付，处理
2. In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size.
翻译：在这样的一个场景中央，我看到一个小女孩，她的脚踝是正常尺寸的两倍大。
考点提炼： 倍数表达法
1) 倍数+as +形容词/副词原级+as...
This newly built hospital is four times as big as that one.这所新建的医院是那家医院的四倍大。
2) 倍数 + 形容词/副词比较级+than...
This river is almost twice longer than that one. 这条河差不多是那条河的两倍长。
3) 倍数+the size/heigh/weight/length/width/depth...+ of...
The sun is many times the size of the moon. 太阳是月球的许多倍大。
对点训练：1.Her bike looks just the same as his, but it costs twice_____ much as his.
2. The new road is three times the ______(wide) of the old one that was built in 2011.
3. You'd better go there by plane. Though the train ticket is three times _______(cheap) than the airplane ticket, the speed is much slower.
as
width
cheaper
3. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job,hospitals weren’t really designed for children.
虽然医生和护士做得很好,但医院并不是真正为儿童设计的。
【词汇拓展】
be designed forlto do sth旨在/打算被用来做某事
by design故意地;蓄意地
be designed as被设计成
对点训练
设计这个项目是为帮助那些无工作的人们设计的。
这件事是出于偶然还是有意安排
这门课程是专门为像你这样的初学者设计的。
This project is designed to help jobless people.
Did it happen by accident or by design
This course is specially designed for beginners like you.
part 2：Understanding ideas---Language points
2. Sentence: Although it’s the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury, it's my job to make her feel better.
翻译：尽管为她治疗伤痛的是医生和护士，但让她的心情变化则是我的工作。
考点提炼：强调句
句型结构：It is/was +被强调部分+that(强调人时可用who) +其他部分，该句型可强调主语、宾语、状语等，但不能强调谓语。
误区警示：
该句型中it不能用其他词代替。
用is还是was要根据原句的时态而定：属于现在或将来时间范畴的时态用is; 属于过去时间的所有时态用was.
学法点拨：判断句子是否是强调句型的方法：去掉it is/was 和that/who，剩余部分若结构完整、句意明确，则为强调句，否则就不是。
对点训练：1.It is the sick old man __________ is in need of help.
2. _____ is the young doctor who is examining her eyes.
3. 他们的儿子是在游乐场走失的。(强调地点状语)
who/that
It
It was in the amusement park that their son got lost.
part 2：Understanding ideas---Language points
3. Sentence: We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us updated on each patient.
翻译：我们必须非常敏感，并与医生和护士密切合作，他们让我们了解每个病人的最新情况。
考点提炼：“keep +宾语+宾补”结构
“keep +宾语+宾补”结构表示“使...保持...”。该结构的常见形式有：
1) keep + n./pron.+形容词/副词/介词短语/名词
① We should develop the habit of reading newspapers regularly because they can keep us aware of the current events.
② He always keeps the car in good condition.
③ I wanted to keep the birthday present a secret but she still knew it.
2) keep+n./pron.+现在分词doing (表示主动或状态的持续)
During the harvest, farmers usually keep the machines running day and night.
3) keep+n./pron.+ 过去分词 done(表示被动或状态的持续)
Keep your attention focused on practising, and you can achieve your goal of becoming an excellent pianist one day.
对点训练：1. It's better for you to do some sports because they can keep you__________(health).
2. When I work on the farmland in the daytime, I always keep my sheep ______(tie) to a tree.
3. Don't keep the water ________(run) when you wash your hands; it's a waste.
healthy
tied
running
Part 1: 词汇拓展：
1. __________ n.娱乐,消遣→_______v.娱乐;消遣;逗笑一________adj.逗人笑的; 有乐趣的→______________adj.逗乐的;觉得好笑的
2._________v.使快乐→_______________n.娱乐;招待;款待
3.__________v.检查(身体)→__________n.考试;检查;审查→__________n.考官;主考人;审查人
4.______________n.广告→（简写） →__________v.(为...)做广告,登广告_
5. __________n. 雇用者,雇主→.__________v.雇用;使用→__________n.使用;雇用;职业-→__________n.雇员
6.__________n.作曲家→__________vt.组成;作曲→__________n.作文;作曲;构成;成分；由...组成: be composed of=be made up of= consist of
amusement
examine
entertainment
entertain
amused
amusing
amuse
examination
employ
employer
ad
advertisement
advertise
examiner
employee
employment
composer
compose
composition
Laugh
out
loud!
话题
词汇
part 1
不同种类的笑
与笑有关的短语
smile vi. 微笑
laugh vi.笑
chuckle [ t kl] vi. 轻声地笑
giggle [ ɡ ɡl] vi. 咯咯地笑；傻笑
roar [r (r)] vi. 哄笑
tease [ti z] vt./vi. 取笑，戏弄，揶揄 make fun of取笑
grin [ɡr n] vt./vi.露齿而笑，咧着嘴笑
smile sweetly 嫣然一笑 /smile bitterly 苦笑
can’t help laughing忍不住大笑
grin from ear to ear 笑得合不拢嘴
wear a big smile on one's face 笑容满面
a hearty laugh 开心的笑/开怀大笑
burst out laughing/burst into laughter 突然大笑
laugh your head off 大笑不止
laugh till the tears roll down one's cheeks/laugh with tears rolling down one's cheeks 笑出眼泪
Laugh
out
loud!
话题
词汇
part 2
令人发笑的表演
笑的好处
cross talk/ comic dialogue n. 相声 stand-up 单口相声
sketch [sket ] n.小品，幽默短剧
a talk show n.脱口秀
comedy n. 喜剧，喜剧片
sitcom [ s tk m] n.情景喜剧
tell jokes 讲笑话
imitation [ m te n] n.模仿(某人)的言谈举止; (尤指) 滑稽模仿
relieve your stress 缓解压力 relieve vt.缓解，减轻
improve the tense atmosphere 改善紧张气氛
stay/keep healthy 保持健康
have a positive attitude towards life 拥有积极的人生态度
类型
人员
clown n. 小丑 comedian [k mi di n] n. 戏剧演员 performer n.表演者 humorist n.幽默作家
影响
lift the mood 使心情愉悦 get enjoyment 获得乐趣
provide entertainment 带来欢乐
brighten up 变开心
1. mood
[C] be in a mood: to feel unhappy, impatient, or angry and to refuse to speak
normally to other people.情绪不好
be/feel in the mood for sth.: to feel that you would like to do sth.有心情做...
be in no mood for sth.// to do sth.
1.我没心情开玩笑。
2.他一整天心情都很不好。
I was in no mood for a joke.
He has been in a real mood all day.
moody: annoyed or unhappy 情绪不好的，郁郁寡欢的
often chaning quickly from being in a good temper to being in a bad temper. 喜怒无常的，情绪多变的
2.amusement
amuse: He made funny faces to amuse the children. 使开心，逗笑
Painting would amuse Amy for hours on end.给...提供娱乐消遣
amused: She seemed amused by the whole situation.
an amused smile/look/ expression 愉悦的微笑 /神情/表情
amusement:They were dancing and singing in the car, much to the amusement of passers-by.让...感到有趣
Her eyes sparkled with/in amusement.她的眼睛里闪烁着笑意。
amusing= funny and entertaining 逗人发笑的，好笑的
an amusing story/experience
3. entertain
She entertained the children with stories, songs and drama.
用...使...感到快乐
Mark usually does the cooking when we entertain.招待客人
entertaining：amusing and interesting
entertainment: The town provides a wide choice of entertainment.
娱乐节目，娱乐活动
4.examine 一词多义
Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine.仔细检查，审查
When a doctor examines you, he look at your body to check you are healthy. 检查身体
You will be examined on Ameircan history. 考核测验
5.essential：1. adj. ①extremely important and necessary极其重要的，必不可少的
A good diet is essential for everyone.
It is essential that our pilots be given the best possible training.
It is essential to book in advance.
②the most basic part=fundamental
The essential point of relay racing is that it is a team effort.最基本的、本质的
2. n. (pl.) =necessity必需品，必不可少的东西
We only had the bare essentials.我们只有几样最要紧的东西。
6. impress: vt.(to make someone feel admiration and respect)使钦佩； 给人留下印象，使印象深刻； 使意识到(重要性或严重性等)
(1)impression n. 印象
impressive adj. 令人印象深刻的
(2)be impressed by/with 对……印象深刻
(3)impress sth on/upon sb 使某人意识到某物的重要性
(4)make/leave an impression on sb 给某人留下(深刻)印象
用impress相关词语或短语的适当形式填空。
When I asked Mike what impressed him most about the hostess, he told me he was deeply__________________ (对……印象深刻) the hostess' enthusiasm. I agreed that the hostess' enthusiasm was really____________(令人印象深刻) and it made a great ________________ (给……留下印象) me too.
7. deserve:① to have earned sth by good or bad actions or behaviour vt.应该得到(奖赏/ 惩罚)
We didn't deserve to win.
deserve doing/to be done 值得(被)做； 理应(被)
②deserve consideration/attention:if a suggestion, idea, or plan deserves consideration, attention etc. it is good enough to be considered, paid attention to 值得考虑/注意
The German team deserved _________(win) the championship—they played much better than any of the other teams.
德国队应该赢——他们比其他任何队都踢得好得多。
I have devoted four weekends to writing papers and now I feel I __________．
我已经花了四个周末写论文了，现在感觉应该休息一下。
8. spot
n．地点，场所，现场； 点，斑点，污点 v．(to pick out, catch sight of, recognize, discover)找出，认出，辨认，发现
(1)on the spot 立即； 当场； 在现场，到现场
(2)spot sb doing sth 发现某人正在做某事
【活学活用】
(1)[2015·陕西卷·阅读B] When the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally.
当这只叫朱迪的狗发现它生命中的第一只羊的时候，她做了她生来就会做的事情。
(2)Any workers found breaking these rules will be fired ____________．
任何违反这些规定的工人一经发现将立即被解雇。
(3)I finally ____________________ in the crowd.
最后我在人群里发现了我的朋友。
9.conclude一词多义
The report concluded that the school should change its policy.
Tom, having concluded his business with James, left for New York.
Each chapter concludes with a short summary.
France conculded a trading agreement with Spain.
作出...结论，推断出
完成，结束
(书/会议/活动/) 结束终止
达成协议，缔结条约
conclusion
come to/arrive at/draw/reach a conclusion 得出结论
jump to a conclusion 匆匆忙忙得出结论
in conclusion 最后， 总之
词汇检测：
1.They were in a particularly good ______(心情) because all their efforts paid off.
2.Having _________(检查) my stomach, the doctor prescribed some medicine and advise me to take it after meals.
3.Entering the meeting room, I spotted Bob _______(sit) in the front row.
4.We need to know about the views of the people ____________(在现场) so that we can make a final decision.
5.The little boy was _______ by the _________ book. But to our great _________, he held the book upside down. (amuse)
6. The club provides lots of _____________ which are not only __________ but also educative. (entertain)
7.Bob is a boy of many talents. Last week, his _________ performance at the concert ___________________________(给我留下深刻印象) . However, what _________ me most was his modest manner. (impress)
8.A business as poorly managed as that one doesn't deserve ________(succeed).
9.你的饮食要多样化且均衡，这至关重要。(essential)
mood
amusement
entertainmnet
entertaining
impressive
left a deep impression on me
impressed
to succeed
on the spot
amused
amusing
examined
sitting
It's essential that your diet (should) be varied and balanced.
class check
The Best Medicine
As I enter the hospital 1._______(wear) my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. When I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge“Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”, I become a clown doctor. 2._____ (be) a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people 3.____ (feel) better, which 4._______(mean) clown doctors can be helpful. We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme 5._______ (know) as “hospital clowning”. On a typical day, we spend our time cheering 6.______ patients, their families, and usually the hospital staff, too! We do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and, of course, telling silly jokes. 7._________, some children don't want to laugh, especially if they feel 8.________(pain). We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses, who keep us 9.__________(update) on each patient. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for patients, I hope that clown doctors help make 10._____ a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that“laughter is the best medicine”.
wearing
Being
means
known
up
However
painful
updated
it
feel