课件24张PPT。Unit 1
Laughter is good for youAre you familiar with the film stars?Mr. BeanGuess who this guy is?Charlie
ChaplinHe was considered as the greatest comedian all the time.A silent movie
performed by Charlie ChaplinWhat is your impression of Charlie Chaplin’s style? 1. What is the article about?
2. How many types of stand-up are there?
3. What is laughter good for?
Stand-up comedies. Four main types. Our health. Skimming and scanningStand-up for your health!Types of
stand-upA Famous
ComedianLaughter is
good for your
health!Four typesBilly CrystalStand-up for your health!What is special about stand-up comedy?
The comedian is right there in front of the audience and may talk directly to the audience members. What are the four main types of stand-up?Observational, prop, physical, impressionist.Find the proper informationAn observational comedian makes jokes about everyday
life. A prop comedian uses props. A physical comedian uses his body.An impressionist does an impression of a famous person.Match each type with a proper example 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.” A comedian walks on stage. As she introduces herself, she falls down.Match each type with a proper example A comedian puts on glasses, changes his or her voice and pretends to be someone else.Match each type with a proper exampleCorrect type of Stand-up comedy 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!”Billy CrystalA famous comedianHow many times has Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards?
Why has Billy Crystal become so famous?His outstanding ability to improvise.Eight times.△ What does he keep in his pocket? And why?
A toothbrush.
For good luck.
△ Who that were mentioned in the passage lived to be 100 years old and kept working until the end of their lives?
Bob Hope and George Burns.Why do people love laughing? Your brain sends chemicals around your body that are good for you.
Laughing can help you stay healthy and fight (reduce) pain.Laughter is the best medicine.Discussion In your daily life, what did you do to release you suffering? ConclusionLaughter 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. if you're happy and you know it clap your hands if you're happy and you know it clap your hands if you're happy and you know it
never be afraid to show it if you're happy and you know it clap your hands if you're happy and you know it stamp your feet if you're happy and you know it stamp your feet if you're happy and you know it
never be afraid to show it if you're happy and you know it stamp your feet if you're happy and you know it wink your eye if you're happy and you know it wink your eye if you're happy and you know it
never be afraid to show it if you're happy and you know it wink your eyeWhat would you do if you come across a new word?Guess the meaning
1. Read the sentences before and after the one containing the new word
2. Look at the words around an unknown wordReading StrategyReading Strategy1. Prop comedians use things, called props, to tell jokes.
things B. imaginations
C. traditions D. style
2. It seems appropriate that he got his start in silent films.
A. proper B. clear C. silly D. enjoyable
Guessing the meaning of a new word from the contextGuessing the meaning of a new word from the context3. Each time, he performs his stand-up routine in front of millions of people when the show is broadcast live on TV.
road B. performance
C. lines D. style
4. One reason is that his outstanding ability to improvise?
A. perform without permission
B. perform without preparation
C. act well D. act fastThank you!
