Unit 1 Laugh out loud! Developing ideas课件(共46张PPT) 外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册
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(共46张PPT)
I'm not short.
l'm just more down to earth than other people.
Lead in
我不矮，只是比其他人更脚踏实地。
我不矮，只是更接地气。
What do you think of these sentences
Of course, I am in shape（身材很好）. Round is a shape（形状）.
What do you think of these sentences
Lead in
当然，我身材很好。圆形也是一种身材。
I’m so athletic（运动的；强壮的；）.
I often surf… the Internet.
What do you think of these sentences
Lead in
我可太爱“运动”了。
我经常……网上冲浪。
通过断句和双关制造幽默效果——将现实中的“冲浪运动”与网络用语“网上冲浪”形成反差，暗示实际并不爱运动
I'm not short.
l'm just more
down to earth
than other people.
Of course, I am in shape（身材很好）. Round is a shape（形状）.
I’m so athletic（运动的；强壮的；）. I surf… the Internet.
What do you think of these pictures and descriptions
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the pictures and descriptions.
I think they're brilliantly witty!
/ br l.j nt.li/ / w ti/
Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
Developing ideas
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Stephen Chow 周星驰
/ sti v n t a /
1962年6月22日出生于香港，是一位享誉全球的华语演员、导演、制片人、编剧。他被广泛誉为“喜剧之王”，是华语影坛无厘头喜剧风格的开创者和标志性人物。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Charlie Chaplin 查理·卓别林
/ t ɑ li t p.l n/
查理·卓别林是一位世界闻名的英国喜剧演员、导演和作曲家，他是电影史上最具影响力的人物之一。他的标志性形象是头戴圆顶礼帽、手持竹手杖、留着小胡子、穿着不合身西服和特大号皮鞋的“流浪汉”（The Tramp）。他的经典默片如《淘金记》、《城市之光》和《摩登时代》至今仍被奉为喜剧艺术的巅峰之作。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Mr. Bean
憨豆先生
电视喜剧《憨豆先生》于1990年至1995年在英国首播，虽然只有短短14集，但其独特的哑剧式幽默使其风靡全球。
该角色后来还衍生出了多部电影，如《憨豆先生的大灾难》、《憨豆的黄金周》和《憨豆特工》系列等。
超越语言的幽默： 由于主要依赖肢体表演，憨豆先生的喜剧超越了文化和语言的障碍，在世界各地都深受男女老少的喜爱。
他已经成为一个文化符号，代表了英国式幽默的独特一面——一种略带尴尬、内敛而又充满智慧的幽默。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Yu Hua
余华
余华，1960年生于浙江杭州，是中国当代最具国际影响力的作家之一，以其风格独特、描写深刻而著称。其在公共场合（尤其是访谈和综艺节目中）表现得非常幽默。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
付航是中国内地脱口秀演员和影视演员，以其独特的“激情”风格和充满活力的表演在喜剧界独树一帜。他在2024年获得了广泛的关注，并赢得了《喜剧之王单口季》的年度总冠军。
Fu Hang
付航
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
沈腾在喜剧和电影领域的成就使他获得了广泛的社会认可，仅多次获得各类电影节的最佳男演员奖项和提名。主演了《西虹市首富》、《飞驰人生》、《疯狂的外星人》、《你好，李焕英》等多部高票房电影。
Shen Teng
沈腾
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Yue Yunpeng
岳云鹏
2014年首次参与春晚小品《扰民了您》，2015年与孙越表演相声《我忍不了》，其“贱萌”的表演风格让他被全国观众所熟知。凭借《欢乐喜剧人第二季》总冠军的身份巩固了喜剧地位-3；随后在电影《从你的全世界路过》中饰演“猪头”，其追车痛哭的片段展现了不俗的演技，获得了导演和观众的认可-3。此外，他演唱的《五环之歌》也成为其标志性代表作之一。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
徐志胜的脱口秀风格非常鲜明，他常常调侃自己的长相、口音和生活中的经历，形成了独特的幽默方式。他自称的"脱口秀鹿晗"、脑门上的"逗号刘海"-2等梗都广为流传。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Ren Jialun
任嘉伦
任嘉伦是中国内地一位多才多艺的男演员和歌手。他以精致的古装造型和扎实的演技备受认可，不仅出演了多部热门影视作品，还在音乐领域有所建树。2022年主演的《与君初相识·恰似故人归》和《请君》播出，并凭借《请君》中陆炎一角获得2023亚洲学院创意奖中国大陆地区最佳男主角奖-。2024年，其主演的《烈焰》和《流水迢迢》也已播出。
Watch and answer
(1)Who are they in the video
(2)What’s the video about
视频来自网络
It’s about the introduction of their life and achievement.
They are Mark Twain and Lin Yutang（林语堂）.
(1)Who are they in the video
(2) what’s the video about
马克·吐温(1835-1910)是一位美国作家、幽默家、演说家和冒险家，因其游记《傻子出国记》和童年冒险故事《汤姆·索亚历险记》、《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》而享誉国际。由于他的机智和讽刺，他被认为是北美最好和最受欢迎的作家之一。
—— by Mark Twain
汪曾祺（1920—1997），中国当代著名作家，江苏高邮人。出身书香世家，深厚的家学渊源为其创作奠定了根基。其代表作有《大淖记事》、《受戒》、《老味道》。纵使命途多舛，他总能在困顿中发现生活的情味，并以特有的诙谐笔调，将这人世间的烟火气写得隽永动人。
—— by Wang Zengqi
Introduction of the topic
Examples
Conclusion
Skimming
Mark Twain
wit and satire
Wang Zengqi
wisdom and witty
1.What is the text type (genre) of the passage
A. narration 记叙文
B. exposition说明文
C. argumentation议论文
Introduction of the topic
Examples
Conclusion
Skimming
Mark Twain
wit and satire
Wang Zengqi
wisdom and witty
2.According to the main idea of each paragraph, read for the structure.
What’s the structure of the passage
Introduction Body Conclusion
Para. 1 Para. 2-4 Para. 5
The importance of humour Giving examples of Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi to support the topic Humour is a tool and can be used to illuminate the world.
3.Match each paragraph with its main idea.
A．Both Twain and Wang understood the importance of humour.
B．Wang’s attitude towards humor and his example given to the word “humour”.
C．Humour has been an essential part of human life all over the world.
D．Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages.
E．Wang became famous for his unique brand of humour.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Pay attention to the title, the first and last paragraphs and their first and last sentences.
（注意标题，首尾段，以及首尾段中的首尾句）
4.Skim the passage and find out Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour.
A . Favorable赞成的
B . Critical 批评的
C . Doubtful 怀疑的
D . Neutral 中立的
Read for details(Para. 1)
Why is humor important
The importance of humor
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
1. Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. 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.
throw/cast light on 使…较容易理解,阐明
come to light 为人所知，曝光
bring sth. to light 揭露，披露，揭发
in (the) light of sth. 考虑到…，鉴于
Read for details
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
Activity4: Read for details(Para.2)
Mark’s humor
combine humour
serious messages
funny and often mischievous
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
"That’s just my luck. I always have
to stand when that fellow lectures!"
2. Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. 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 cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognizing him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. 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. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
Reading——(para.2-4)
Mark Twain
Remembered for: ability to 4 _________________ with more 5 ___________________
Writing style: 6 ___________________________
Example: 7 ___________________________________
Also well known for his witty remarks
Example: 8
_____________________________________________
___________________________________________
“That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
funny and often mischievous
serious messages
combine humour
He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour” .
a master of humour
He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
Why is the joke funny
Reading
(para.2-4)
How does paragraph 2 develop
A．By making comparison.
B．By giving examples.
C．By listing figures.
D．By citing a concept.
Activity4: Read for details(Para.2)
What is the purpose of two examples
In argumentation, we usually use examples to support our opinions. It can make our opinions convincing, clear and vivid.
Activity4: Read for details （Para.3）
1.What is the function of the first sentence in paragraph 3
Introducing Lin Yutang.
Comparing the achievements of the two writers.
Making a transition to another example.
Explaining the origin of “youmo”.
3. Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, Lin Yutang was soon to become famous for his unique brand of humour. A well-known bilingual writer, Lin brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature. In 1924, he creatively borrowed "youmo" from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word "humour". "Youmo" is sill being used in this way today.
Activity4: Read for details(Para.4)
a master of humour
He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour” .
He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
4. Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. 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. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tiger’s ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals ” said the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” Lin’s audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
Activity4: Read for details(Para.5)
What’s humour
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. Lin even created an equation to explain this concept: Reality＋Dreams ＋Humour=Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. Sharing jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of MarkTwain, "Humor is mankind' greatest blessings".
illuminate the world
way of life
Reading——(para.5)
Conclusion
Humour is a 12 ____________and a tool that can be used to 13 ___________________________.
illuminate the world
way of life
Post-reading
Think and share
(笑话最后的)妙语
1. Do you find Lin Yutang's jokes funny Give your reasons.
Yes, I think so. Because with the little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh; while smartly avoiding embarrassment.
Post-reading
Think and share
2. Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of the passage Give your reasons.
Examples:
Yes, I do agree with … because without humour, life is boring. / because humour can help us feel good.
No, I don’t agree with … because sometimes the improper humour makes people embarrassed …
Humour is mankind’s greatest blessing.
Post-reading
Think and share
3. Work in groups. Discuss and present your opinion of the equation from the passage.
To work out the meaning of this equation, consider the following questions:
● What is your understanding of "reality" and "dreams"
● What is the function of "humour" in this equation
● What is your understanding of "wisdom"
Reality is something that exists objectively.
Dream is a kind of expectation for the future.
It makes people laugh and gives people pleasure.
Wisdom is a kind of comprehensive ability that human beings have. It refers to the ability of people to understand and deal with things quickly, flexibly and correctly.
Post-reading
Think and share
Try to work out the meaning of this equation in the examples.
Reality:
Humour:
Dream:
Reality:
Humour:
Dream:
The barber didn’t recognize Mark Twain. Every time he went to the lecture, he had to stand. So he complained.
Mark Twain didn’t want to make the barber embarrassed.
Mark Twain expressed that he was unlucky too. He also needed to stand.
Lin was suddenly asked to give a speech by the president.
Lin wanted to reject the request in a not so embarrassing way.
Lin told a story to express his dissatisfaction in a humorous way.
Post-reading
Think and share
Post-reading
Think and share
When others say you are quite fat, you will say: “...”
Life has given me many chances to get fat, and I’ve taken them all.
生活给了我很多变胖的机会，我都抓住了。
4.Can you deal with the following situations in a humorous way
Post-reading
Think and share
When others say your skin is black, you will respond: “...”
You just want to hide your ugliness with your white skin, but I am not ugly.
4.Can you deal with the following situations in a humorous way
Practice
Situation 1
Situation 2
A friend of yours wanted to have your old watch. However, after receiving it, he said: “this watch is as dirty as garbage.”
One of your classmates had a crush on you and asked, “would you like to have a date with me ”
Garbage goes to trash cans.
Yes, garbage man.
So now it’s in the right place.
I’d like to have a pear/an apple with you.
Sorry, but I’m allergic to dates.
A date is too small for two to share.
Reference for the importance of humour：
Humour is the best way to relieve stress.
Humour makes our relationship better.
Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful.
Humour makes tough news easier to swallow, like an “emotional buffer”.
Humour boosts memory-funny moments stick in the brain longer.
Humour improves mood faster than a cup of tea on a Monday.
Humour defuses conflicts: a joke can cool down heated arguments.
Humour makes boring tasks bearable.
Humour breaks awkward silences like a social “icebreaker”.
Humour helps people see the bright side when life feels “too serious”.
…
Homework
Option 1 : Search and tell a story that use example of punch line and humor.
Option 2: Write a short passage about the role of humor.
You may use your punch lines and the structure you have learnt.
I'm not short.
l'm just more down to earth than other people.
Lead in
我不矮，只是比其他人更脚踏实地。
我不矮，只是更接地气。
What do you think of these sentences
Of course, I am in shape（身材很好）. Round is a shape（形状）.
What do you think of these sentences
Lead in
当然，我身材很好。圆形也是一种身材。
I’m so athletic（运动的；强壮的；）.
I often surf… the Internet.
What do you think of these sentences
Lead in
我可太爱“运动”了。
我经常……网上冲浪。
通过断句和双关制造幽默效果——将现实中的“冲浪运动”与网络用语“网上冲浪”形成反差，暗示实际并不爱运动
I'm not short.
l'm just more
down to earth
than other people.
Of course, I am in shape（身材很好）. Round is a shape（形状）.
I’m so athletic（运动的；强壮的；）. I surf… the Internet.
What do you think of these pictures and descriptions
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the pictures and descriptions.
I think they're brilliantly witty!
/ br l.j nt.li/ / w ti/
Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
Developing ideas
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Stephen Chow 周星驰
/ sti v n t a /
1962年6月22日出生于香港，是一位享誉全球的华语演员、导演、制片人、编剧。他被广泛誉为“喜剧之王”，是华语影坛无厘头喜剧风格的开创者和标志性人物。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Charlie Chaplin 查理·卓别林
/ t ɑ li t p.l n/
查理·卓别林是一位世界闻名的英国喜剧演员、导演和作曲家，他是电影史上最具影响力的人物之一。他的标志性形象是头戴圆顶礼帽、手持竹手杖、留着小胡子、穿着不合身西服和特大号皮鞋的“流浪汉”（The Tramp）。他的经典默片如《淘金记》、《城市之光》和《摩登时代》至今仍被奉为喜剧艺术的巅峰之作。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Mr. Bean
憨豆先生
电视喜剧《憨豆先生》于1990年至1995年在英国首播，虽然只有短短14集，但其独特的哑剧式幽默使其风靡全球。
该角色后来还衍生出了多部电影，如《憨豆先生的大灾难》、《憨豆的黄金周》和《憨豆特工》系列等。
超越语言的幽默： 由于主要依赖肢体表演，憨豆先生的喜剧超越了文化和语言的障碍，在世界各地都深受男女老少的喜爱。
他已经成为一个文化符号，代表了英国式幽默的独特一面——一种略带尴尬、内敛而又充满智慧的幽默。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Yu Hua
余华
余华，1960年生于浙江杭州，是中国当代最具国际影响力的作家之一，以其风格独特、描写深刻而著称。其在公共场合（尤其是访谈和综艺节目中）表现得非常幽默。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
付航是中国内地脱口秀演员和影视演员，以其独特的“激情”风格和充满活力的表演在喜剧界独树一帜。他在2024年获得了广泛的关注，并赢得了《喜剧之王单口季》的年度总冠军。
Fu Hang
付航
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
沈腾在喜剧和电影领域的成就使他获得了广泛的社会认可，仅多次获得各类电影节的最佳男演员奖项和提名。主演了《西虹市首富》、《飞驰人生》、《疯狂的外星人》、《你好，李焕英》等多部高票房电影。
Shen Teng
沈腾
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Yue Yunpeng
岳云鹏
2014年首次参与春晚小品《扰民了您》，2015年与孙越表演相声《我忍不了》，其“贱萌”的表演风格让他被全国观众所熟知。凭借《欢乐喜剧人第二季》总冠军的身份巩固了喜剧地位-3；随后在电影《从你的全世界路过》中饰演“猪头”，其追车痛哭的片段展现了不俗的演技，获得了导演和观众的认可-3。此外，他演唱的《五环之歌》也成为其标志性代表作之一。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
徐志胜的脱口秀风格非常鲜明，他常常调侃自己的长相、口音和生活中的经历，形成了独特的幽默方式。他自称的"脱口秀鹿晗"、脑门上的"逗号刘海"-2等梗都广为流传。
Do you know any humorist (who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way)
Ren Jialun
任嘉伦
任嘉伦是中国内地一位多才多艺的男演员和歌手。他以精致的古装造型和扎实的演技备受认可，不仅出演了多部热门影视作品，还在音乐领域有所建树。2022年主演的《与君初相识·恰似故人归》和《请君》播出，并凭借《请君》中陆炎一角获得2023亚洲学院创意奖中国大陆地区最佳男主角奖-。2024年，其主演的《烈焰》和《流水迢迢》也已播出。
Watch and answer
(1)Who are they in the video
(2)What’s the video about
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It’s about the introduction of their life and achievement.
They are Mark Twain and Lin Yutang（林语堂）.
(1)Who are they in the video
(2) what’s the video about
马克·吐温(1835-1910)是一位美国作家、幽默家、演说家和冒险家，因其游记《傻子出国记》和童年冒险故事《汤姆·索亚历险记》、《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》而享誉国际。由于他的机智和讽刺，他被认为是北美最好和最受欢迎的作家之一。
—— by Mark Twain
汪曾祺（1920—1997），中国当代著名作家，江苏高邮人。出身书香世家，深厚的家学渊源为其创作奠定了根基。其代表作有《大淖记事》、《受戒》、《老味道》。纵使命途多舛，他总能在困顿中发现生活的情味，并以特有的诙谐笔调，将这人世间的烟火气写得隽永动人。
—— by Wang Zengqi
Introduction of the topic
Examples
Conclusion
Skimming
Mark Twain
wit and satire
Wang Zengqi
wisdom and witty
1.What is the text type (genre) of the passage
A. narration 记叙文
B. exposition说明文
C. argumentation议论文
Introduction of the topic
Examples
Conclusion
Skimming
Mark Twain
wit and satire
Wang Zengqi
wisdom and witty
2.According to the main idea of each paragraph, read for the structure.
What’s the structure of the passage
Introduction Body Conclusion
Para. 1 Para. 2-4 Para. 5
The importance of humour Giving examples of Mark Twain and Wang Zengqi to support the topic Humour is a tool and can be used to illuminate the world.
3.Match each paragraph with its main idea.
A．Both Twain and Wang understood the importance of humour.
B．Wang’s attitude towards humor and his example given to the word “humour”.
C．Humour has been an essential part of human life all over the world.
D．Mark Twain is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages.
E．Wang became famous for his unique brand of humour.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Pay attention to the title, the first and last paragraphs and their first and last sentences.
（注意标题，首尾段，以及首尾段中的首尾句）
4.Skim the passage and find out Mark Twain and Lin’s attitude towards humour.
A . Favorable赞成的
B . Critical 批评的
C . Doubtful 怀疑的
D . Neutral 中立的
Read for details(Para. 1)
Why is humor important
The importance of humor
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
1. Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour for thousands of years. There is comedy in the texts of Ancient Greece, and medieval writings are filled with jokes. 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.
throw/cast light on 使…较容易理解,阐明
come to light 为人所知，曝光
bring sth. to light 揭露，披露，揭发
in (the) light of sth. 考虑到…，鉴于
Read for details
human behaviour
entertain
sensitive or emotive issues
Activity4: Read for details(Para.2)
Mark’s humor
combine humour
serious messages
funny and often mischievous
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
"That’s just my luck. I always have
to stand when that fellow lectures!"
2. Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humour with more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. 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 cross out the wrong words.” But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday interactions with people. For instance, while on a lecturing tour of the United States, Twain went into a barber’s shop to get a haircut and a shave. The barber, not recognizing him, asked if he had a ticket to the lecture. 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. Twain’s response was, “That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
Reading——(para.2-4)
Mark Twain
Remembered for: ability to 4 _________________ with more 5 ___________________
Writing style: 6 ___________________________
Example: 7 ___________________________________
Also well known for his witty remarks
Example: 8
_____________________________________________
___________________________________________
“That’s just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
funny and often mischievous
serious messages
combine humour
He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour” .
a master of humour
He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
Why is the joke funny
Reading
(para.2-4)
How does paragraph 2 develop
A．By making comparison.
B．By giving examples.
C．By listing figures.
D．By citing a concept.
Activity4: Read for details(Para.2)
What is the purpose of two examples
In argumentation, we usually use examples to support our opinions. It can make our opinions convincing, clear and vivid.
Activity4: Read for details （Para.3）
1.What is the function of the first sentence in paragraph 3
Introducing Lin Yutang.
Comparing the achievements of the two writers.
Making a transition to another example.
Explaining the origin of “youmo”.
3. Like Twain, but on the other side of the world, Lin Yutang was soon to become famous for his unique brand of humour. A well-known bilingual writer, Lin brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature. In 1924, he creatively borrowed "youmo" from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word "humour". "Youmo" is sill being used in this way today.
Activity4: Read for details(Para.4)
a master of humour
He borrowed “youmo” from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word “humour” .
He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.
4. Lin’s quick wit helped make him famous as a master of humour. 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. Thinking on his feet, Lin started to tell a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals. First came a lion. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, after which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily. Then along came a tiger. Again, the man whispered in the tiger’s ear. The tiger looked shocked and hurried away. “What did you say to my animals ” said the emperor, astonished. “I told them they had to make a speech after eating me for dinner.” Lin’s audience roared with laughter. With this little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh, while gently telling off the president.
Activity4: Read for details(Para.5)
What’s humour
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. Lin even created an equation to explain this concept: Reality＋Dreams ＋Humour=Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. Sharing jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Indeed, some may argue that our need for humour is almost as great as our need for water and air. In the words of MarkTwain, "Humor is mankind' greatest blessings".
illuminate the world
way of life
Reading——(para.5)
Conclusion
Humour is a 12 ____________and a tool that can be used to 13 ___________________________.
illuminate the world
way of life
Post-reading
Think and share
(笑话最后的)妙语
1. Do you find Lin Yutang's jokes funny Give your reasons.
Yes, I think so. Because with the little joke, Lin was able to make people laugh; while smartly avoiding embarrassment.
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2. Do you agree with Mark Twain’s remark on humour at the end of the passage Give your reasons.
Examples:
Yes, I do agree with … because without humour, life is boring. / because humour can help us feel good.
No, I don’t agree with … because sometimes the improper humour makes people embarrassed …
Humour is mankind’s greatest blessing.
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3. Work in groups. Discuss and present your opinion of the equation from the passage.
To work out the meaning of this equation, consider the following questions:
● What is your understanding of "reality" and "dreams"
● What is the function of "humour" in this equation
● What is your understanding of "wisdom"
Reality is something that exists objectively.
Dream is a kind of expectation for the future.
It makes people laugh and gives people pleasure.
Wisdom is a kind of comprehensive ability that human beings have. It refers to the ability of people to understand and deal with things quickly, flexibly and correctly.
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Try to work out the meaning of this equation in the examples.
Reality:
Humour:
Dream:
Reality:
Humour:
Dream:
The barber didn’t recognize Mark Twain. Every time he went to the lecture, he had to stand. So he complained.
Mark Twain didn’t want to make the barber embarrassed.
Mark Twain expressed that he was unlucky too. He also needed to stand.
Lin was suddenly asked to give a speech by the president.
Lin wanted to reject the request in a not so embarrassing way.
Lin told a story to express his dissatisfaction in a humorous way.
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Post-reading
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When others say you are quite fat, you will say: “...”
Life has given me many chances to get fat, and I’ve taken them all.
生活给了我很多变胖的机会，我都抓住了。
4.Can you deal with the following situations in a humorous way
Post-reading
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When others say your skin is black, you will respond: “...”
You just want to hide your ugliness with your white skin, but I am not ugly.
4.Can you deal with the following situations in a humorous way
Practice
Situation 1
Situation 2
A friend of yours wanted to have your old watch. However, after receiving it, he said: “this watch is as dirty as garbage.”
One of your classmates had a crush on you and asked, “would you like to have a date with me ”
Garbage goes to trash cans.
Yes, garbage man.
So now it’s in the right place.
I’d like to have a pear/an apple with you.
Sorry, but I’m allergic to dates.
A date is too small for two to share.
Reference for the importance of humour：
Humour is the best way to relieve stress.
Humour makes our relationship better.
Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful.
Humour makes tough news easier to swallow, like an “emotional buffer”.
Humour boosts memory-funny moments stick in the brain longer.
Humour improves mood faster than a cup of tea on a Monday.
Humour defuses conflicts: a joke can cool down heated arguments.
Humour makes boring tasks bearable.
Humour breaks awkward silences like a social “icebreaker”.
Humour helps people see the bright side when life feels “too serious”.
…
Homework
Option 1 : Search and tell a story that use example of punch line and humor.
Option 2: Write a short passage about the role of humor.
You may use your punch lines and the structure you have learnt.