模块4unit3 a taste of english humour-Reading I

课件14张PPT。Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
-- Victor HugoCustomer: What’s that fly doing in my soup?
Waiter: Swimming, I think.
Teacher: George, go to the map and find
North America.
George: Here it is!
Teacher: Correct. Now, class, who
discovered America?
Class: George!Taste English humour-- jokesWhen he laughs, many people and countries laugh with him. When he is sad, the world become sad and cry.
----Lewis BoothA MASTER OF
NONVERBAL HUMOURCharlie ChaplinBorn: in_____
Job:_______
Died: in _____Achievement:Type of acting:Character:
Costume:was given a special Oscar for his lifetime outstanding work in 19721889mimeThe Little TrampReasons for success: social failure with optimism and determination to overcome difficulties and always kind.an actor1977____ trousers, ____ shoes, small round black hat and a _______sticklargeworn-outwalking
Charlie
Chaplin1. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the text?
A. Humor is always kind.
B. His mother died, leaving the family even worse off.
C. Charlie Chaplin went to California in search of gold.
D. Charlie Chaplin was given an honor for his contribution to the film industry.2. What did he do after his father died during his childhood?
A. He made films to support his family.
B. He looked after his mother and brother.
C. He went to school to learn acting.
D. He went to California in search of gold.
3. The purpose of describing Chaplin eats a pair of leather shoes is _________.
A. to offer more details about the film The Gold Rush
B. to give an example of Charlie Chaplin’s excellent acting
C. to describe how Charlie Chaplin and his friend were unfortunate
D. to tell people how difficult it was to search for gold4. Charlie Chaplin was not only a successful actor but also a _____.
A. writer, editor & director
B. writer, editor & producer
C. director, producer & writer
D. manger, producer & writer Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5Read the passage again and write down the main idea of each paragraph.His mime brightened the people in America and Britain.Charlie Chaplin’s childhoodChaplin’s most famous characterAn example of a sad situation that he made funnyHis achievementsWhat kind of person do you think Charlie is?
A: What kind of person do you think Charlie is?
B: In my opinion/From my point of view…, Charlie is______ and _____, because_________________.
C: I think he is_________, because____________.
What do you learn from Charlie Chaplin?Discussion: Imitate (模仿)and describe how Charlie ate his shoes. Use the following key words to help you: pick out, cut off, chew, mouthful.Acting Homework:
熟读课文，做有关Chaplin 的小报告
找英文笑话，与同学们分享
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