(共19张PPT)
Unit One
Word Power
Do you know who is this man
Can you say out of some of his works
What do we call the person who acts in a play
An actor or actress.
What do we call the person who is in charge of a play
A director.
what are the words that the actors say called
lines
Where can the lines can be found
In a script.
what is a script made up of
Acts and scene.
What are the words called that tell the actors how to act
They are called stage directions.
Remember the words in the shortest time
Answers to part C:
1 actor 2 director 3 lines
4 cast 5 script 6 stage
7 acts 8 scenes 9 costume
10 wings 11 props 12 light
13 scenery 14 stage directions
A drama cast directors, actors, actresses
script theme, lines, stage direction, acts/scenes
stage wings, microphone, curtains, lights, scenery, set
others budge, props, costumes
Idioms about smiling and laughing
To laugh one’s head off: to laugh one’s head off means to laugh very hard.
I went to see the new comedy. It made me laugh my head off.
To smile on someone: when luck is smiling on you, it means you are lucky or fortunate.
Luck was smiling on me that day as I won first place in the competition.
to have the last laugh: to make someone who has criticized or defeated you look stupid by succeeding in something more important or by seeing them fail
They fired her last year, but she had the last laugh because she was taken on by their main rivals at twice the salary.
He laughs best who laughs last.
all smiles: becoming happy again especially after feeling sad
When Mary found out about the holiday, she was all smiles.
Write out the words according to the English explanations.
1 make somebody laugh or simile __________
2 the person in charge of a play __________
3 very good of high quality __________
4 full of eagerness or interest __________
5 perform without preparation __________
amuse
director
excellent
enthusiastic
improvise
6 take place, happen ____________
7 worried or afraid ____________
8 unlike anything else ____________
9 text of a play, film, ____________
10 instrument that changes sound waves into electrical current used in broadcasting speech, music, etc. _____________
occur
nervous
unique
script
microphone
Thank you!!!(共45张PPT)
Unit one
Grammar and usage
I. The present tense
II. Present continuous tense
III. The present perfect tense
IV. The present perfect
continuous tense
I the present tense
1 表示客观事实或普通真理.(不受时态限制)
The geography teacher told us the earth
moves around the sun.
地理老师告诉我们地球绕着太阳转。
Japan lies to the east of China.
日本位于中国的东方。
The sun rises in the east and sets in the
west. 太阳东升西落。
2 表示现在经常或反复发生的动作或存在的状态,常和often, always, usually, sometimes, everyday, once a week 等表示频率的时间状语连用.
He takes a walk after supper every day.
他每天晚饭后散步。
My mother works at the same company as my father.
我母亲和父亲在同一家公司工作。
We always care for each other and help each other. 我们总是相互关心相互帮助。
3 表示主语的特征、性格、能力等。
Mr. Smith hates fish and never eats any.
斯密斯先生讨厌鱼而且从来不吃。
Mary speaks both English and French very well.
玛丽英语和法语都说的很好。
4 表示安排或计划好的肯定会出现的动作或状态。
The plane takes off at 10:00 a.m.
飞机上午10点起飞。
Tomorrow is Wednesday.
明天是星期三。
5 在时间、条件状语从句中用一般现在时表示将来的动作。
We will have to put off the sports meeting if it rains tomorrow.
如果明天下雨我们将不得不推迟会议。
I can’t leave unless my boss agrees.
除非老板同意，否则我不能走。
Notes: if 引导的条件状语从句中可以用shall 或will 表示意愿，但不表示时态。
If you will accept my invitation and come to our party, my family will be pleased.
II. Present continuous tense
1 表示说话时正在进行的动作。
----what are you doing
-----I am writing a letter.
It’s raining heavily now, so we must stay inside.
The water is boiling.
The sun is rising.
The man is walking.
2 表示现阶段一直在进行的动作。
Jane is studying law while her sister is doing physics.
简在学习法律而她的姐姐在学习物理。
He is teaching English and learning Chinese.
他正在一边教英语一边学中文。
3 表示按计划近期内即将发生的动作。
I am meeting Mr. Wang tonight.
我今晚要去见王先生。
I am going to Qingdao for the summer holiday this year.
我计划今年去青岛过暑假。
The plane is leaving for London soon.
飞机即将飞往伦敦。
4 与always often 等频度副词连用表示经常反复的行为或某种感彩。
The girl is always talking loud in public.
那个女孩总爱当众大声喧哗。
She is often borrowing money and forgetting to pay me back.
她经常借钱却忘记还。
She is constantly complaining about her fate.
她不停地抱怨自己的命运不好。
Notes: 以下四类动词不宜用现在进行时。
A 表示心理状态、情感的动词
Like, love, hate, care, remember, believe, want, mind, wish, agree, mean, need
B 表示存在状态的动词
appear, exist, lie, remain, seem, belong to, depend on
C 表示瞬间动作的动词
allow, accept, permit, promise, admit, complete
D 表示感官的动词
see, hear, notice, smell, sound, taste, look
III. The present perfect tense
1 表示反复发生的经历
He has hosted the show eight times.
他已经连续八次主持表演。
Billy Crystal has been in many films and television shows.
贝利克克里斯托已经出演过多部电影和电视剧。
We have been to the Great Wall many times.
我们已去过长城多次。
2 表示动作发生在过去，但对现在仍留下某种后果和影响。
He has paid his income tax.
他已经交了个人所得税。
Doctors have found that people who laugh a lot live longer!
医生们已经发现经常大笑的人长寿。
3 表示动作发生在过去但持续到现在。
My mother has been ill for three days.
我妈妈已经生病3天。
Most of us have studied English for 5 years.
我们大部分人已经学了5年英语了。
4 下列句型中常用现在完成时。
It is (has been) +一段时间＋ since +从句
This (that/ It ) is the first (second…) time that + 完成时
This (That/ It) is the best/ finest / most interesting….+that+完成时
It’s/ It has been 3 years since they got married.
It’s the first time that I have been to the Great Wall.
This is the most interesting film that I have seen.
Notes: 在时间或条件状语从句中，现在完成时可以代替一般将来时。
If you have done the experiment, you’ll understand the theory better.
如果你做完试验，你会更好地理解这个理论的。
Don’t get off the bus until it has stopped.
车停稳之前，别忙着下车。
Notes:
注意区分一般过去时与现在完成时
时间上有差异：凡有具体的过去时间，均用过去时态，不能用完成上，如：ago, last year, just now, the other day 等。
结果上有差异：现在完成时强调的是对“现在”的影响和结果，动作到现在刚完成或还在继续；一般过去时强调的动作发生在过去，和现在没有关系。
IV. the present perfect continuous tense
表示从过去某一时间开始一直延续到现在的动作，这个动作可能刚刚结束，也可能还要继续下去。
Chinese have been making paper for more than 2000 years.
中国造纸的历史已有2000多年了。
Doctors have been researching that question for many years.
多年来，医生们一直在研究这个问题。
The children have bee watching TV all morning.
孩子们一上午一直在看电视。
Answers part A:
1. am 8 has been planning
2 have been writing 9 have designed
3 am looking 10 are printing
4 is 11 are going
5 have been imagining 12 is
6 is 13 hope
7 is making 14 opens
I ______________ at the comedy
Club tonight.
am performing
2 I _________________ my jokes in front of
the mirror for the last three hours.
have been practising
3 My family ________ to watch my show.
is coming
4 I ____ nervous about the show.
am
高考链接
Although he has lived with us for years, he ______ us much impression.
A hadn’t left B didn’t leave
C doesn’t leave D hasn’t left
In such dry weather, the flowers will have to be watered if they _______.
（2001年上海）
A have survive B are to survive
C would survive D will survive
(NMET 2003年)All morning as she waited for the medical report from the doctor, her nervousness_______.
A has grown B is growing C grew D had grown
――_____ David and Vicky _____ married
――For about three years. (NMET 2003年北京)
A How long were; being
B How long have; got
C How long have; been
D How long did; get
(NMET 2002年春季北京)
John and I _______ friends for eight years. We first got to know each other at a Christmas party. But we ______ each other a couple of times before that.
A had been; have seen
B have been; have seen
C had been; had seen
D have been; had seen
Translate the following sentences:
火车将在上午9：00点钟开。
The train starts at nine in the morning.
那个小孩总是爱惹麻烦。
That boy is always making trouble.
我做完家庭作业就去你家。
I’ll go to your home when I have finished my homework.
你在逛街的时候别忘了交通规则。
When you are going around the street, don’t forget the traffic rules.
用所给动词的一般现在时，现在完成时，现在进行时或现在完成进行时的形式填充。
---How long______ David and Vicky
______ _______(marry)
---For about three years.
2.Come and see me whenever it ____ (be) convenient to you.
3. The water will be further polluted unless some measures ____ ______(take).
have
been married
is
are taken
6.Because the shop____ ______(close) down, all the T-shirts are sold at half price.
7. Every possible means ___ ____ _____(try) to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear.
8.---What’s that terrible noise
---The neighbors ____ ________(prepare) for a party.
9. The Smiths moved to settle in Canada in 2003, so they_____ _____ _____(live) there for 3 years.
is closing
has been tried
are preparing
have been living
10.The number of deaths from heart disease will be reduced greatly if people ___ _______ (persuade) to eat more fruit and vegetables.
11. You _____ always ________(watch) television. Why not do something more active
12. The crazy fans ____ ____ _______ (wait) patiently for two hours and they will wait till the movie star arrives.
13. Don’t stop your car here. Look at the sign which _____(read) “No Parking!”
are persuaded
are
watching
have been waiting
reads
Language points:
1. I have already found one enthusiastic actor who is super. 我已经找到了一个非常优秀的热心演员。
enthusiastic: adj. 热情的
You don't seem very enthusiastic about the party - don't you want to go tonight
enthusiasm noun [U] 热情
One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm. After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport.
2 Writing is tough work, but I hope it will all be worthwhile.
写作是很辛苦的工作，但我希望它会是值得的。
tough: adj. 艰苦的,艰难的 They will be a tough team to beat. The company is going through a tough time at the moment. Many homeless people are facing a tough winter.
worthwhile: adj. 值得的 She considers teaching a worthwhile career. The time and expense involved in keeping up to date with all the changes has been worthwhile. worth adj.值得的 (1) be worth sth
I think this matter is worth our attention. The National Museum is worth a visit. (2) be worth having/doing sth
There's nothing worth reading in this newspaper. The film is worth reading again.(共23张PPT)
Welcome to the unit
Unit 1 Laughter is good for you
Do you think laughter is good for us
Laughter can help us forget about worries
keep us in a good mood
have positive attitudes towards our lives
enjoy life better and live longer.
what kind of things can make you laugh
Watching interesting and amusing
programmers.
Reading interesting books.
Seeing funny things.
Hearing a joke.
Let’s enjoy some pictures and have a hearty laugh.
Lead-in
What kind of expression is the man wearing
Where is he standing
What is he doing there
What might he be saying
Where and when can you see the funniest man
What does the poster tell us
What’s the book about
What do critics say about the book
Can these remarks attract you
What’s this poster about
Can you tell something about the Chinese crosstalk
If you want to learn the crosstalk, what kind of qualities do you need to have
T: How can you find out more information according to the poster
What is this poster about
What can we see in a circus
Do you think the life in a circus is interesting
Discussion
Which is the events above do you think will be the funniest Why
Who is your favorite comedian Why do you like him or her
Why do people like funny things
Language points:
1. Everyone agrees that laughter is good for you. (page 1) 每个人都认为笑对身体有好处。
laughter 笑；笑声；笑的样子
She roared with laughter (= laughed very loudly).
As we approached the hall we could hear the sound of laughter.
常用搭配：burst into laughter 爆发出一阵笑声
roar with laughter 放声大笑
be good for
(1）beneficial 对……有益的;有益健康的
Is this kind of food good for me
Sunshine is good for your plants.
Exercise is good for health.
(2) Suitable 对……适合;对…..适宜
She would be good for the job.
This beach is good for swimming but bad for surfing.
Which of the events above do you think will be the funniest 你认为上面那件事最有趣
句法分析:此句为复杂疑问句,其结构为: 疑问词+do you think +其余部分(陈述语序)
Who do you think is the tallest in your class
Why do you think the earth’s temperature keeps rising
高考链接
THINK IT OVER
A poet and artist ______ coming to speak to us about Chinese literature and painting tomorrow afternoon.( 2006年江苏)
A is B are C was D were
Test youself
THINK IT OVER
That night, his house is full of _____.
A laughing B laughter
C laugh D laughs
Test youself
THINK IT OVER
----What did your parents think about your decision
----They always let me do _____ I think I should do.
A when B that C how D what
Homework:
1. Read the article in Part A on page
104 and the one in Part B on page
105 in Workbook.
2. Prepare the Reading part.
Thank you!!!(共49张PPT)
Unit 1
Reading
Stand-up for your health
Do you know who this person is
What kind of imagine will appear in your mind
How do you feel at the sight of him
what’s the style of his film
Do you think laughing is good for people’s health
Laughter is a bridge that can lead people to health, happiness and peace. It is a good therapy to help people get rid of bitterness and forget all the problems.
Fast-reading for general idea.
1 What is the article about
2 How many types of stand-up are
there
3 What is laughter good for
It’s about stand-up comedy.
There are four main types.
It’s good for our health.
Careful-reading for detailed information
1 What is special about stand-up comedy
Stand-up is different from other forms of comedy because the comedian is in front of the audience and may talk directly to audience members.
2 what are the four main types of stand-up
They are observational, prop physical, and impressionist.
3 When did Billy Crystal begin practicing stand-up
He began practicing stand-up when he was a child.
4 What is one reason Billy Crystal has become so famous
His outstanding ability to improvise.
5 How many times has Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards
Eight times.
6 Who were Bob Hope and George Burns
They were two comedians who lived to be 100 years old and kept working until the end of their lives.
7 What dies your brain do when you laugh
It sends chemicals that are good for you into your body.
8 What is the English idiom about laughter mentioned in the text
Laughter is the best medicine.
Listen to the tape and decide the following true or false.
1 A stand-up comedian is not allowed to
make fun of an audience member.
2 If the comedians act or speak like a
well-known person, this is called
observational comedy.
3 What the physical comedians usually
do is tripping over chairs, walking into
doors and falling down on stage.
F
F
T
4 Quite a few stand-up comedians have become
famous as television and film actor later on in life.
5 The fact that when Crystal hosts the Academy
Awards, he always keeps a toothbrush in his
pocket for good luck is only known to a few people.
6 Billy Crystal has no plans to go on making
films to go on telling jokes.
7The reason why people who laugh a lot live
longer is that when you laugh, your brain sends
chemicals around your body that are good for you.
T
F
T
F
Now let's come to Part C2.
The four main types of stand-up comedy are explained in the article. Match each type with an appropriate example. Write the correct letter in the bracket.
A comedian stands on stage and holds a banana to his ear. He says, “Hello Hello I’m sorry I can’t hear you. Something must be wrong with my phone!”
B A comedian puts on glasses, changes his or her voice and pretends to someone else.
prop
Impressionist
A comedian walks on stage. As she introduces herself, she falls down.
A comedian says, “My grandmother started walking 1 km a day when she turned 60. she’s 89 now, and we don’t know where she is!”
physical
observational
Competition:
Guess the words according to their English explanations as fast as you can
1 Correct or right for the situation, suitable _______
2 Major, chief _______
3 Cried out loud, either laughing or_______
4 Funny and entertaining _______
5 Stand in line, line up _______
6 Make somebody laugh or smile _______
7 Perform without preparation ________
8 Very good, excellent ________
appropriate
main
howled
humorous
Queue up
amuse
improvise
outstanding
discussion
(1) What are necessary qualifications a good comedian needs to have
(2) When you are in low spirits, what will you do to stop unpleasant feelings
(3) Besides laughter, what are other factors that can help people keep healthy and live longer
Consolidation exercises:
Stand-up is one of the most well-known and well-loved types of comedy. In observational comedy, the comedian makes jokes about 1__________ things he or she 2________ in everyday life. Prop 3_________ use props to tell their jokes. Physical comedians use their 4_______ to make jokes. Impressionist comedians act or speak like a well-known person,
humorous
observes
comedians
bodies
which is called doing an 5_________ of the person, Billy Crystal is one of the stand-up comedians who have become famous as television and film actors later on in life. His 6_________ with all age groups and his ability to 7______ people all over the world prove that stand-up can be enjoyed by everyone.
impression
popularity
amuse
Doctors have been 8__________ the effect stand-up and other forms of comedy have on people. They have discovered that people who laugh a lot live longer. This agrees with the English saying “9_________ is the best 10_________”.
researching
laughter
medicine
Translate the following sentences into English.
1 有一种非常出名，深受人们喜爱的喜剧形式叫做单口喜剧。
One of the most well-known and well-loved types of comedy is called stand-up.
2 单口喜剧演员可以拿某一观众开玩笑，也可以根据观众的反应随机应变说不同的笑话。
A stand-up comedian may make fun of an audience member, or he or she might decide to tell different jokes in response to the reactions of an audience.
3 观众只能看见他站在那里两片嘴唇动个不停。
The audience could only see him standing there moving his lips.
4 克里斯托放弃了讲事先准备好的笑话，即兴编了一个。
Instead of telling the joke he had planned, Crystal made up a new one.
5 克里斯托深受各年龄断人群的喜爱，他有能力让世人感到开心，这证明单口喜剧能被所以人欣赏。
Crystal’s popularity with all age groups and his ability to amuse people all over the world prove that stand-up can be enjoyed by everyone.
Language points:
1.people have always enjoyed laughing, and there has always been humor.
人们总是喜欢笑,并且总是含有幽默感.
enjoy doing 喜欢做, doing动名词做enjoy的宾语.
后接v-ing 的动词还有: appreciate, avoid, bear, consider, dislike, delay, escape, finish, hate, imagine, keep, mind, miss, precise, resist, risk, stand, suggest
I don’t mind waiting for you in the cold wind.
I didn’t imagine your coming here so early.
高考链接
----There is a story here in the
paper about a 110-year-old man.
----My goodness! I can’t imagine
______ that old. (2006.江苏)
A to be B be have been
C being D having been
humor (1) noun [U] 幽默
He‘s got a great sense of humor (= he is very able to see things as amusing). (2) verb [T] 使某人开心,逗某人发笑
I applied for the job just to humor my parents.
humorous adj. 幽默的,好笑的 Her latest book is a humorous look at teenage life.
2. A stand-up comedian may make fun of an audience member, or he or she might decide to tell different jokes in response
to the reactions of an audience. (page 2)单口喜剧演员可能就某一观众开玩笑，或是根据观众的反映讲不同的笑话。
a. make fun of 取笑；拿……开玩笑
It’s cruel to make fun of people who stammer.
常用搭配:
make fun of=poke fun at开玩笑;嘲笑
play jokes on 开……的玩笑
play a trick on捉弄,开玩笑
Don’t play jokes on that poor girl.
Don’t be serious. He just played a trick on you just now.
response noun [C or U] an answer or reaction: Responses to our advertisement have been disappointing. Her proposals met with an enthusiastic response. Management has granted a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure.
responsibility n. 责任;负责;任务
responsible adj. 须负责任的
相关短语
in response to 对……做出反应
take responsibility for 对……负责
be responsible for 对……负责,
作为……的原因
be responsible to 向……负责
may/ might,情态动词用于肯定句中,表示不太肯定的推测, 意为“有可能” must表推测,意为“一定,准是”, can用于疑问句, 意为“有……的可能吗”, 用于否定句, 表示“不可能”
It may be true, but I’m not sure.
He can’t have finished the work so soon.
Where can he have gone
It must have rained last night, for the ground is wet.
高考链接
(2006年四川)
---- Is jack on duty today
---- It ________ be him. It’s his
turn tomorrow.
A mustn’t B won’t
C can’t D needn’t
(2006年湖南)
Some aspects of a pilot’s job _________ be boring and pilots often ________ work at inconvenient hours.
A can; have to B may; can
C have to; may D ought to; must
reaction
(1) n. response to a situation, an act, an influence, etc. 对情况、行动、影响等作出反应，回应
What was his reaction to the news
I love to watch people's reactions when I say who I am. (2) return to a previous state after a period of the opposite condition
回复到原来的状态；复旧
After all the excitement, there was an inevitable reaction.
These comedians act or speak like a well-known person. (page 2)这类喜剧演员的动作或说话方式都像某个名人。
act: (1)verb [I] to do something for a particular purpose, or to behave in the stated way: She acted without thinking. He acted as if he'd never met me before. (2)verb [I or T] to play a part; to perform in a film, play, etc: Have you ever acted in a play before
高考链接：
（2005湖南）We went to Canada to travel and my cousin _________ as our guide.
A played B showed
C acted D performed
4 Each time, he performs his stand-up routine in front of millions of people when the show is broadcast live on TV.
每次,当节目在电视上现场直播时他都是在上百万人面前表演他的单口喜剧节目。
Live: adj. 现场直播的 a live recording
This evening there will be a live broadcast of the debate.
Instead of telling the joke he had planned, Crystal made up a new one.
克里斯托没有讲预先准备好的笑话，而是即兴编了一个。
made up: 编造,捏造
I made up an excuse about having to look after the kids. My dad was always really good at making up stories.
高考链接：
（2205年江苏） Everybody in the village likes Jack because he is good at telling and ________ jokes.
A turning up B putting up
C making up D showing up
He said,” It seems appropriate that he got his start in silent films.!”
他说：“看来，他不愧是从无声电影起步的啊！”
appropriate: adj. 合适的 Is this film appropriate for small children Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance NOTE: The opposite is inappropriate.
amuse: verb [I or T] 使愉快,使开心
I've brought with me an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you.
We amused ourselves by watching the passers-by. I bought a magazine to amuse myself while I was on the train. Apparently these stories are meant to amuse.
amused adj. 感到愉快的
an amused smile She was very amused by/at your comments. amusement noun amusing adj. 令人愉快的
an amusing story/person/situation(共17张PPT)
Unit one
Lead in:
Suppose one of your friends have gone abroad, do you think you will still keep in touch with him or her
Have you ever thought of writing to a foreign friend
How will you keep in touch with him/her
What kinds of topics would you prefer to talk about with your foreign friend
school life
family members
sports or activities
festivals
favorite books / novels / songs ……
traditional culture
What kinds of expressions or sentences will you use in your requests
I need ……
I want ……
I would like ……
I’m (particularly) interested in ……
I’m (very) fond of ……
I’m crazy about ……
I show great interest in ……
Which one is the most important
request
I need to know how many of you will to to watch the play this Saturday. I’ll have to book the tickets.
I want to know why you are so interested in the play.
I would like to know how you will go to the theatre.
Skills building 1: identifying priorities
I need…(most important)
I want…(somewhat important)
I would like…(least important)
Step 1: answering questions
Answers to Part A:
1 most important 8 least important
2most important 9 least important
3 most important 10 least important
4 least important 11 least important
5 somewhat important 12 least important
6 somewhat important
7 somewhat important
Can you name ……
Who is / are ……
Please tell me ……
When did ……
Do you know ……
Would you mind ……
Would you please tell me……
Skill building 2: asking questions orally
In order to get more relevant information, what different questions can you raise
used for general questions
used when the answer is a proper name
used when the answer is a person’s name
used when the answer is a specific date or time
used when there are several parts to the answer
Do you know…… / Please tell me……
Can you name……
Who is / are……
When did ……
Please list……
Step 2: taking part in a radio talk show
Skills building 3: answering questions in an e-mail
ways to help recall the questions
Make a list
Mention the question
make a list of questions, answers followed
formal ways
informal ways
formal ways
informal ways
You asked me about the ……
You wanted to know ……
Since you asked about ……
I know you need/ want / would like information ……
In reference to your question about ……
Regarding your question about ……
In answer to your question about ……
arrange all the information in the correct order
(in order of time / time sequence)
( in order of importance ……)
writing style / genre
What other things do we have to take into consideration when answering a letter
present …… in an organized way
Thank you!!!(共20张PPT)
project
actors/ actress
director
script
theme
lines
stage directions
setting
costumes
props
basic requirements
plot
vivid performances
Exaggerated expressions
/
The invisible bench
Read the first play and try to ask the following questions:
Is there a bench in the courtyard
Actually no
What does the word ‘invisible’ mean
It means ‘can’t be seen’
Is this a comedy Why or why not Yes, it is a comedy because it is very funny.
The invisible bench
characters ( actors / actresses)
setting
five students
in a park
theme
the invisible bench
Is there really an invisible bench
In what style of comedy do you think this one is, observational, prop, physical or impressionist
It is in the physical style. Actors use body language to perform the play.
How many characters are there in the play Who are they
Three. The king, the Queen and the servant
Who do you think is the main character in the play
The King
What does the King actually want
Toilet paper.
Why are the others unable to understand him
Because he was a king and he says that he wants important papers. The others would mistake them for some official documents.
In what style of stand-up comedy is this play
It is in the style of prop. Actors use the prop — toilet paper and some other papers to perform the play.
How does the playwright make the play funny
The playwright uses a play upon words— important paper and toilet paper--- to make people laugh.
The important papers
characters ( actors / actresses)
setting
The King, the Queen, Servant
in the palace
theme
the important papers
What does the King really mean by saying “the important papers”
A person can fall into embarrassment if he expresses his opinions in a roundabout way.
People tend to think power or authority means importance or significance.
Small things can be considered important ones in special occasions and thus they couldn’t be neglected.
Let’s play!
Let’s play!
Which play will you choose
Who will play each character
Who will be the director
What kind of scenery will you need
Who will make it
Will you need costumes
Who will make them
Let’s practise!
doubt, happen, see, hold, uncross, you, surprise, tear The important papers
Once upon a time, there (1)________ a very funny story among three people, the King, the Queen and a servant. One day, as soon as the King entered the palace, he called in a servant and told him he had to have some important papers immediately. Soon came back the servant with a stack of
happened
official-looking papers, but (2)________this, the King threw them away at once and shouted: “No, no, no bring my important papers!” The servant dashed out and in a minute re-entered with a newspaper in his hand. This time, to his (3)_________, the King tore it into halves and cried: “No, (4)_____fool!
seeing
surprise
you
I must have my important papers RIGHT NOW!!!” However, like the first and second time, the servant failed to bring the King what he wanted several times. Even the Queen didn’t know what her husband wanted and just (5)______ a page from her book and offered it to King.
tore
The King moved around in his chair, crossed and (6)_________his legs and seemed very anxious. At last, the servant (7)_______ out a roll of toilet paper. He was puzzled and (8)_______whether the King needed it or not. On the contrary, upon getting it, the King ran out as fast as possible. So can you guess what happened to the King
uncrossed
held
doubted
