江蘇省江陰市成化高級中學高中英語 unit2 Welcome to the unit課件 牛津譯林選修6

1、Laughter is good for youWelcome to the unit2021/8/8 星期日1Brainstorming1. Do you like laughing? Do you think laughter is good for us?2. Usually what kind of things can make you laugh?2021/8/8 星期日2interesting and amusing TV programmes2021/8/8 星期日3comedians2021/8/8 星期日4crosstalk2021/8/8 星期日5funny pictur

2、es / books2021/8/8 星期日6circus2021/8/8 星期日7Lead-in1. When you are in low spirits, what will you do to stop unpleasant feeling?listening to music or watching filmsseeing friendssurfing the Internetdo some readingwatching a comedy2021/8/8 星期日82. Can you name some comedians? Who is your favorite comedia

3、n? Why?2021/8/8 星期日9Lets learn more about the comedians.Read through the article and try to answer the questions on top of page 2.返回目錄2021/8/8 星期日101. What is the article about?2. After starting as a stand-up comedian, what did Billy Crystal go on to do later in life?3. What is laughter good for?Sta

4、nd-up comedy.He went on to act in films.Our health.Pre-reading2021/8/8 星期日11Structure of the article Stand-up for your healthTypes of stand-upA famous comedianLaughter is good for you2021/8/8 星期日12Comedians rely on visual humour maybe be inspired by objectsTypes of stand-upComedians tell jokes about

5、 the way people behave or about daily life一二2021/8/8 星期日13Comedians may trip over chairs, walk into doors, and fall down on stage Comedians act or speak like a well-know person三四2021/8/8 星期日14Can you create similar situations to perform the four types of stand-up comedy? Have a try!2021/8/8 星期日151.

6、What does Billy Crystal always keep when he hosts the Academy Awards? Why?A toothbrush. He thinks itll bring him good luck.A famous comedianQuestions: 2021/8/8 星期日16Because he is very quick thinking and is often able to come up with new jokes about the people and things around him. 2. Who were Bob H

7、ope and George Burns?3. What is one reason Billy Grystal has become so famous?They are famous comedians.2021/8/8 星期日17Fill in the blanks with proper words:Doctors have discovered that people who laugh a lot live _ after researching what _ stand-up and other forms of comedy have on us. longereffectLa

8、ughter is good for your health!2021/8/8 星期日18When we laugh, our _ sends chemicals around the body which are good for us. _ keeps the body healthy, as the saying goes, Laughter is the best _.Laughing medicinebrain2021/8/8 星期日19Further comprehension:1. A stand-up comedian _ while performing. A. enjoys

9、 laughing B. enjoys making fun of himself C. usually takes advantage of the audience D. has prepared a lot of jokes in advance2021/8/8 星期日202. Billy Crystal started his career _. A. as a television actor B. as a film actor C. as a stand-up comedian D. as a host2021/8/8 星期日213. At the 2004 Academy Aw

10、ards, a very old actor _ at first. A. was asked to make a silent speech B. turn off the microphone on purpose C. made the audience laugh D. couldnt make himself heard2021/8/8 星期日224. We can infer from the 5th paragraph comedians are expected to _. A. enjoy a very long life B. work till the end of li

11、fe C. have no plans to stop work D. perform stand-up2021/8/8 星期日23Fill in blanks.WordMeaninghumorousqueue upcome up withfunny and entertainingstand in line, line upthink out2021/8/8 星期日24WordMeaningappropriatehowledamusecorrect or right for the situation, suitable, propercried out loud, either laugh

12、ing or cryingmake somebody laugh or smile2021/8/8 星期日25(1) comedians (6) previous(2) got his start(7) affection(3) variety(8) perform(4) stage(5) performancePart E Complete an article返回目錄2021/8/8 星期日26Discussion1. Are comedians born gifted? What are good comedians required to do?2. Besides laughter,

13、 what are other factors that can help people live longer?2021/8/8 星期日27A good comedian has to do:having enough courage to perform in front of the audiencepractising a lot to perfect their routinebeing able to know exactly what they would like to see2021/8/8 星期日28 watching as many comedies as they ca

14、n to learn about more techniques making full preparations before going on stage2021/8/8 星期日29Other factors can help people live longer:having a balanced dietexercising regularlyhaving a good moodbeing optimistic返回目錄2021/8/8 星期日30Homework1. Discussion: Do you think to be a good comedian is very chall

15、enging? Why or why not?2. Story-making: Make up a funny story after class. 2021/8/8 星期日31Crystal was a natural entertainer and had no fears about dancing on stage with top jazz stars. A brief introduction of Billy Crystal2021/8/8 星期日32Crystal studied film and television direction under Martin Scorse

16、se at New York University. After graduation and marriage, Crystal did substitute teaching while he tried his comedy act at various clubs throughout New York. 2021/8/8 星期日33In the seventies the Crystal family moved to Los Angeles. Crystal did some stand-up at the Comedy Store and was noticed by Norma

17、n Lear. This was the turning point, Crystal started making guest appearances on TV and eventually landed his role in “Soap”. 2021/8/8 星期日34In the eighties Crystal moved his family back to New York. There he appeared on cable TV, did guest spots and made-for-TV movies. Back on the stand-up circuit, C

18、rystal became famous for his Fernando Lamas and Sammy Davis, Jr. impersonations. 2021/8/8 星期日35He and his impersonations joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1984. He spent only one year with the show, but was the most popular member of the cast and he earned an Emmy nomination for Best Individ

19、ual Performance. 2021/8/8 星期日36His ambition now is to have a one-man show on Broadway. He has the practice from his years of being one of the most popular emcees of the Oscar Awards. His opening tributes to the nominees are anticipated every year and talked about more than the winners.返回目錄2021/8/8 星

20、期日37Picture talkingLook at the posters on page 1, read the instructions and answer the following questions.2021/8/8 星期日381. Which of the events do you think will be the funniest? Why?2. Who is your favorite comedian? Why do you like him/her?3. Why do people like funny things? Do you think its hard t

21、o make other people laugh? Why or why not?2021/8/8 星期日39The health benefits of humor and laughter:reduce stress；lower blood pressure；protect the heart；improve brain functioning；make you feel good 2021/8/8 星期日40How to make other people laugh:talking about funny things，telling jokes,making faces2021/8

22、/8 星期日41Read the article on page 104 and answer. The British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. Another key to understanding British humor is to know that the British often use understatement.1. What are the keys to understanding British humour?輕描淡寫、低調means saying less than you think or