Unit 3 A taste of English humour (warming up&reading)

课件12张PPT。Unit 3A taste of English humourHumorHumourWhat is humour?Humour is a word means making others laugh.
If someone often makes others laugh,
We say he is humorous;
We call him a humorist. Do you know who he is?
Charlie Chaplin He is one of the most famous humorists that can make others laugh all the time. He was a great silent movie stars. Modern Times, The Little Tramp, The gold Rush, City Light are his masterpieces.
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Find out the main idea of each part.C). Not all humor is kind.A). Some actors can astonish us with the deep feelings they can inspire in us for a character they are playing.D). Something about Chaplin’s acting style.B). A short biography about Chaplin. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. The history of English humor?
B. The films Chaplin made.
C. The humor Chaplin made in his films.
D. The Gold Rush in California.
skimming1.Notes about Charlie Chaplin’s career18891977actorMime and farce“the tramp”, a poor and homeless personCharming ,social failure with a determination
to overcome difficulties and always kindCareful reading a small black hat a walking stick large trousers worn-out shoes The Little Tramp was a ____ and ________ person. The Little TrampIt was known and loved by many people around the world.poorhomelessWhy?For his optimism and determination to overcome difficulties.1. Why do people enjoy seeing other people’s bad luck?
4. Why was Chaplin given a special Oscar ?

2. Answer the questions3. In the film “the Gold Rush”
what troubles did the little tramp meet in California? 2. What about his early life?1.Cut off the leather top of the shoe
2.Pick out the laces and eat them
3.try cutting and eating the
bottom of the shoe
4.Treat it as if it were the finest meat
5.Sit down at the table with plate and drinking up
The Gold RushInterview Work in pairs. Imagine that you are Charlie Chaplin, and your partner is a journalist from 21st Century. Make an interview according to the reading passage. J : Excuse me, I’m a reporter from 21st Century, may I ask you some questions, Mr. Chaplin?
C: Sure. Go ahead!
J: What kind of films do you act in?
C: I usually act in _____________________________
J: What’s your own manner of acting?
C: I wear_________________________and carry_________
J: Mr. Chaplin, you have produced, directed, and written many famous and humorous films, which one do you like best?
C: I like ________ best, because______________
J: Ok, I see. And you are one of the most successful actors in the world. What’s your secret of success?
C: I think _______________ is the most important for my success.
J: Thank you. C: __________________ 1. What should we learn from Charlie Chaplin?
2. Do you want to be a humorous person? And how can you be humorous?

Discussion?Conclusion Humor is everywhere in our daily life. I hope you can be optimistic(乐观) no matter what difficulties you meet , just as
Charlie Chaplin was.