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Who are they
Words We Need
fame
witty
emotive
remark
interaction
concept
put sb on the spot
cruel
whisper
roar
gently
tell off
illuminate
complicated
n. 名声;名誉
adj. 说话风趣的
adj. 情绪激动的
n. 意见;评论
n. 交流
n. 概念;观念
使某人难堪
adj. 残忍地
v. 悄声说
v. 大笑
adv. 轻柔地
斥责;责骂
v. 照亮;照明
adj. 难处理的
The person who can bring the spirit of laughter into a room is indeed blessed.
有福之人,笑声带进门。
Bennett Cerf
There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.
笑与痛、喜与悲、幽默与伤害之间只有一线之隔。
Erma Bombeck
Reading for background information
Read the introductions to Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi and fill in the table.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) Wang Zengqi (1920-1997)
Nationality American Chinese
Careers writer, humorist, lecturer, adventurer writer
Represen-tative Works The Innocents Abroad (《傻子出国记》) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Adventures of Huckleberry Finn A Tale of Big Nur
(《大淖记事》)
Special Gift(《异秉》)
Old Flavour(《老味道》)
Style witty and satirical /s t r kl/ a unique humorous way
Have you read these books Who wrote them
General Introduction
His Writing Style
Remark (评价)
Wang Zengqi (1920-1997)was a Chinese writer. Born in Gaoyou, Jiangsu, he was deeply influenced by his family’s strong literary tradition. His most famous works include A tale of Big Nur, Special Gift and Old Flavor. Despite life’s ups and donws, his works consistently convey optimism. Even in the lows of life, he could discover the bright side in living and put them into words in his unique humorous way.
Fast reading
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
para 1
para 2
para 3
para 4
para 5
Wang Zengqi, a Chinese writer, is famous for his unique brand of humor.
Humor is an essential part of human behaviour.
Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour and serious messages.
Humor is a way of life.
Wang Zengqi’s opinion about humour.
a way of life 生活方式
throw light on
使……更容易理解(显得清楚);
◆教材原句
...their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues. ……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。
put ... on the spot 让某人处于尴尬或困难的境地
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. 有一次,他被邀请去一所大学吃晚饭,当校长突然让他做演讲时,他感到很为难。(P11)
I don't want to put you on the spot, but I'm really curious about how you know Tim.我不想让你为难,但我真的很好奇你是怎么认识蒂姆的。
think on one's feet 思路敏捷;头脑反应很快;思维敏捷
◆教材原句
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。
tell off 斥责,责骂
◆教材原句
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。
fall behind 不能按时完成(工作);
落在(某人/某物的)后面;
落后(于某人/某物)
◆教材原句
When a bee starts circling around Charlie’s face,he falls behind with his work.
当一只蜜蜂开始在查理的脸上盘旋时,他的工作就落后了。
1. throw light on
2. brand of
3.put sb. on the spot
4. think on one's feet
5. whisper sth. in one's ear
6. tell off
7. fall behind
8.not only ... but also ...
使……更容易理解(显得清楚);阐明 …
让某人处于尴尬或困难的境地
头脑反应很快;思维敏捷
在某人耳边低声说某事
斥责,责骂
落后(于某人/某物)
不仅……而且……
某种类型的东西或做事方式
Conclusion
Humour is a 12 ________________ and a tool that can be used to 13 ___________________________.
illuminate the world
way of life
单句语法填空
1. She is well-known for being one of the wittiest (witty) people on television.
2. We use emotive (emotion) language to express our own attitudes.
3. The judges remarked on/upon/about the high standard of entries for the competition.
4. The more interaction (interact) the robot has with humans, the more it learns.
5. He has an amusing (amuse) habit of talking to himself when he is nervous.
6. I can't stand people who are cruel to animals.
7. She maintained her enthusiasm (enthusiastic) throughout the project...
8.These butterflies dance gently (gentle) around his shoulders and head.
9. I’ve come to the conclusion (conclude) that she's a very great musician.
10. No composer (compose) was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera.
the + adj 最高级
adj +n
adj +n
adj +n
the + adj 最高级
the + n
语法填空
Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years.
Mark Twain, ① an American writer, is remembered for his ② ability (able)to combine humour with more serious messages.Twain's particular style of writing is ③ funny (fun) and often mischievous. But he is ④ equally (equal) well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people.
Wang Zengqi, a Chinese writer, believed that humour not only shows one's personality, but also reflects a person's attitude ⑤ to/towards life. One day, one of his readers ⑥flattered (flatter) him by saying,“Gaoyou is famous for, first, the poet Qin Shaoyou, and second, Wang Zengqi,"Wang didn't show any displeasure ⑦ but only gave a gentle response,"No.Gaoyou salted duck eggs are much⑧more famous (famous) than me. I can only stay in the third place."
In conclusion, humour isn't just about⑨ laughter (laugh), but is a way of life and a tool that can be used ⑩ to illuminate (illuminate) the world.
adj +n
adj
adj
谓语
not...but...
介词+ 名词、动名词
use to do sth
How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life Give an example.
Think and share
Sun Li: “Because school is where we start our dreams”.
On an award ceremony, Jin Boran once asked Sun Li in a sharp tone: “Why were you always sleepy in class when you were young ” Suddenly, everyone felt a sense of embarrassment. Sun Li, however, answered that…..
Phrases
as...as
throw new light on
be filled with
not ....but....
in the words of
combine with
for instance
be expert at
cross out
be well known for
和...一样
阐明;使….较容易理解
填满;充满
不是....而是
用....的话说
把...和....结合在一起
例如
擅长
去除
因...而出名
1.acquire international fame for
2.be remembered for
3.be regarded as beloved writers
4.travel narrative
5.in particular
6.strong literary tradition
7.despite life's ups and downs
8.consistently convey optimism
9.in the lows of life
10.put them into words
11.throw /cast/ shed light on
12.sensitive or emotive issues
bine... with...
14.cross out the wrong words
15.witty remarks
16.unique brand of humor
17.give a gentle response
18.I am flattered.
19.The activity is scheduled to be held on Monday.
20.illuminate the world
21.pour my true feelings into life
22.maintain enthusiasm / a light-hearted
1.因…… 获得国际声誉
2.因…… 被铭记
3.旅行叙事
4.尤其;特别
5.深厚文学传统
6.深厚的文学传统
7.纵使人生起落
8.始终传递乐观精神
9.在人生的低谷期
10.用语言将它们表达出来
11.使……容易理解
12.敏感问题
13.把…… 和…… 联合
14.划掉错误的词语
15.机智的言论;风趣的话语
16.独特风格的幽默
17.委婉答复
18.过奖了
19.活动预计在周一举行。
20.照亮世界;
21.将我的真情注入生活
22.保持热情 / 轻松的态度
Humor is the life waves buoy.
幽默是生活波涛中的救生圈。
--拉布