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XB1U1 Laugh out loud
Enjoy a video and answer the question:
What forms of comedy show are mentioned in the video
Stage plays with happy endings, comedy acts with clowns, cross-talk, stand-up, sitcom and comedy film.
Do you know any famous comedies and comedic figures
Some famous comedians
Some famous comedians
sitcom
comedy film
Are you fun to be with
Complete the questionnaire as quickly as possible.
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What are they called
Generally where can we see a clown
Enjoy a video and answer the question:
Do you think clowns can make you happy
How much do you know about a clown
Appearacne
Responsibilities
curly rainbow wig
big red nose
colorful makeup
exaggerated costume
to make everyone laugh
to amuse kids
to cheer up others
to entertain people
Generally where can we see a clown
a private garden
a circus
a busy street
a hospital
an amusement park
a theatre
In the past, we seldom met clowns in a hospital, but now clowns are more commonly seen than before.
Who are they
What are they doing there
Understanding ideas
What’s the best medicine
Why is it the best medicine
Who needs the best medicine
Why does someone need the medicine
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Understanding ideas
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f What does this clown doctor wear and what is his working environment like
This clown doctor wears a white coat, a curly rainbow wig, and a big red nose. His working environment is boring and tense.
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a Which patient is in need of the clown doctor’s attention and why
A small girl called Lara is in need of the clown doctor’s attention, because she fell off her bicycle and spent her time crying in pain.
3 Scientific studies shows 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 choose this career because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurse did a great job, hospital 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.
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b What is a clown doctor and why did the author choose to be one
What: A clown doctor is a specially trained clown who works as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”; the clown doctor helps people (patients) by entertaining them.
Why: The author chose to be a clown doctor because of his frightening and boring experience of going to hospital when he was a kid.
4 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 course, 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.
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d What are the responsibilities of a clown doctor
A clown doctor visits hospitals and other health care facilities, working together with medical professionals to cheer up patients, their families and the hospital staff.
5 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.
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e How does the clown doctor help the patient
He gets the patient’s attention by doing a magic trick – he produces the patient’s sock from out of his pocket.
c How does the author feel after a day’s work
He is still wearing a big smile after taking off his wig and red nose, as he remembers all the fun and laughter of the day, because he believes that “laughter is the best medicine”.
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Match the questions to the paragraphs and find out the answers.
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What is your understanding of the saying “laughter is the best medicine” Do you agree with it Why
Scentific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better.
Laughter also helps to promote a positive attitude on life.
Both of them are important factors in healing (治愈)and fighting disease.
What can we infer from the sentence “laughter is the best medicine”
A. No medicine is better than laughter.
B. Laughter can cure patients of any disease.
C. Laughter can make a patient feel better.
D. There is no need for people to see a doctor.
What are my responsibilities
health care facilities
the hospital staff
magic tricks
a friendlier place to visit
nervous, pain or bored
Think and share
Complete the diagram comparing clown doctors & medical doctors.
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Clown doctors Similarities Medical doctors
wear white coats
work in hospitals or other health care facilities
aim to make patients and their family members feel better
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train as actors
wear wigs and big red noses
may have no or little medical knowledge
usually help children
can’t do medical examinations for patients
also cheer up the hospital staff
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need medical training
needn’t act as actors but humor is preferred
usually help patients of all ages
give medical prescriptions
relieve patients’ physical pain
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Why laughter is the best medicine