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Welcome to the unit
Unit 1 Laughter is good for you
Let’s enjoy some pictures and have a hearty laugh.
Lead-in
Do you think laughter is good for us
Give examples
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
programmes.
Reading interesting books.
Seeing funny things.
Hearing a joke.
Competition
Look at the four posters on Page 1
Try your best to learn about more information
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(评论家) 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
How can you find out more information according to the poster
What is this poster about
What can we see in a circus
Can you name two
actors of the comedy
Do you think the life in a circus is interesting
Which of 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
Discussion
Who am I
Is that…
Mr. Bean
Yes!
It’s Mr. Bean!
How do you feel when
you see him
silly
stupid
strange
funny
…
Reading (Page104)
The British sense of humour
Answering questions
1. What kind of people do the British like to make fun of
People from different classes of society.
2.What jokes do they make about these people
They make jokes about people’s accents, the way they dress and the way they behave.
3. What jokes do they make about these people
Body movements and facial expressions.
4.Why do people find Mr. Bean funny
Because he does things that adults in the real world cannot do.
5.Why is Mr. Bean popular in many countries round the world
Because you don’t have to speak English to understand the humour.
Game
Dad, cat! Run, run, run!
Take it easy, baby!
Miao~~~
Miao~~~
I have told you thousands of times to learn a foreign language is very important!
I see, dad.
Poem
A laugh for the way my life has gone A laugh for the love of a friend A laugh for the fools in the eyes of the world The love that will never end Let's hear a laugh for the man of the world
Homework
Thank you!!!
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!!!
