课件25张PPT。876543Unit 3 A Taste of English HumorLaughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
----- Victor Hugo My family is worse off.
(I am poorer and unhappier.)I don’t feel content with my life.
( I am bored with my life.)I became homeless. (no home) I feel I am unfortunate/unlucky
and I am a failure.I feel depressed/ down.How can you make me laugh and cheer me up?_______ usually makes us happy in our class.
Mark Twain
Zhao Benshan
Guo Degang
Mr. Bean
Charlie Chaplin
funny stories
short plays
cross talk shows
make a face
body language
only a smile
VerbalNonverbal/mimeFast-readingBorn:
Job:
Famous character:
Type of acting:
Died:
Costume:
1889
actorthe little tramplarge trousers
worn out shoessmall round black hata walking stickmime1977PredictionCareful-reading A. Charlie had an easy childhood.
B. Charlie’s most famous character, a little tramp was a social success and very popular.
C. Charlie usually made a sad situation entertaining.
D. Nobody has been able to do this better than Victor Hugo.
E. Charlie has achieved a lot in all his life.a miserable childhood.FFFTfailureTCharlie Chaplin23415HOW?Watch the video and use “First,--- Then,--- Finally” to describe his actions. 1. First, he _________the laces and eats them.
2.Then, he _______the leather top of the shoe.
3.Finally, he ___________and chewing the bottom of the shoe.cuts offpicks outtries cuttingHe eats each mouthful with great enjoyment and treats it as if it were the finest steak.Post-readingBesides joy, what else can humor bring to us in our studies and life?humorhealthjoyhopelovefriendshiprelaxationconfidenceLaughing Party
??Come on!
Humorous Story
An animal sports meeting was going on. A duck and a crab (螃蟹）arrived at the finishing line at the same time. The judge asked them to play Rock-Paper-Scissors to decide who is the winner. But the duck says “no”.
Please tell us the reason why the duck refused to do that? 10 While we were walking, we were watching window washers wash Washington's windows with warm washing water.
Tongue twister20 Betty bought some butter, but the butter was bitter, so she bought some better butter to make the bitter butter better.30Tongue twisterCome to the front and act ;
Mime or word play (in English);
For 2-3 minutes;
Try to make us laugh;
It's show time!Who is the best actor?40Laughing all the wayLaughter is the best medicine.
Laugh and grow.
Laughter makes good blood.
Laugh and the world laughs with you.
Laughter puts heart into a man.
Imagine you want to write an article about Charlie Chaplin for the column(专栏) “HUMOUR” of your school newspaper, so you are going to interview Charlie Chaplin.Post-Reading Activities J : Excuse me, I’m a reporter from the column(专栏) “HUMOUR” of our school newspaper, 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: Why does your character, the little tramp become so popular throughout the world?
C: Because people loved the character for ___________________________.
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: Do you think your poor childhood helped you in your work? Why?
C: Yes, because I understood _________________________________
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: __________________
An Interview
