1、目录contentsPre-readingILanguage pointsIVFast-readingIIHomeworkVCareful readingIIIPost-readingVIIPre-readingPre-reading:Think&Answer Have you ever read these two books?Who are the authors of these two books?Pre-reading:Read&Share Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what
2、 else you know about them with the class.Mark Twain(1835-1910)was an American writer,humorist,lecturer and adventurer,who acquired international fame for his travel narratives,in particular The Innocents Abroad,and for his adventure stories of boyhood,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventu
3、res of Huckleberry Finn.He is regarded as one of North Americas best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire.Pre-reading:Read&Share Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them with the class.Lin Yutang(1895-1976)was a Chinese writer,tr
4、anslator,linguist,philosopher and inventor.His informal but sophisticated style of writing,in both Chinese and English,made him one of the most influential writers of his generation.His most famous works include My Country and My People and The Importance of Living.Hes also known as a wise and witty
5、 populariser of Chinesephilosophy and the Chinese way of life.Fast-readingIIFast-reading:Read&AnswerMark Twain and Lins attitude towards humour is positive/favourable.And they practised what they preached.Read the passage and find out Mark Twain and Lins attitude towards humour.Fast-reading:Organise
6、 information from the passage and complete the diagram.IntroductionHumour is an essential part of 1 _.Authors have used it to 2 _,and throw new light on 3 _.human behaviourentertainsensitive or emotive issuesFast-readingMark TwainRemembered for:ability to 4 _ with more 5 _Writing style:6 _Example:7
7、_Also well known for his witty remarksExample:8 _ “Thats just my luck.I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”The Adventures of Tom Sawyerfunny and often mischievousserious messagescombine humourFast-readingLin YutangFamous for his unique brand of humourEvidence:9 _Quick wit helped make hi
8、m famous as 10 _Example:11 _ He borrowed“youmo”from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word“humour”.a master of humour He told a story about a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.Fast-readingConclusionHumour is a 12 _ and a to
9、ol that can be used to 13 _.illuminate the worldway of lifeIIICareful reading1.Why is Lin Yutangs joke about the man and wild animals funny?2.Do you agree with Mark Twains remark on humour at the end of the passage?Give your reasons.3.How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life?Give an exa
10、mple.4.In what ways do the two reading passages in this unit help you to better understand the meaning of having a light-hearted attitude towards life?Careful-reading:Answer the Questions think&Careful-reading:Answer the Questions think&1.Why is Lin Yutangs joke about the man and wild animals funny?
11、Because with the little joke,Lin was able to make people laugh,while gently telling off the president.Careful-reading:Answer the Questions think&2.Do you agree with Mark Twains remark on humour at the end of the passage?Give your reasons.Examples:Yes,I do agree with because without humour,life is bo
12、ring./because humour can help us feel good.No,I dont agree with because sometimes the improper humour makes people embarrassed Careful-reading:Answer the Questions think&3.How can a sense of humour help you in your daily life?Give an example.Examples:Humour is the best way to relieve stress.Once,Hum
13、our makes our relationship better.Careful-reading:Answer the Questions think&4.In what ways do the two reading passages in this unit help you to better understand the meaning of having a light-hearted attitude towards life?Examples:Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful.When we laugh,we
14、 feel the positivity which helps us to stay focused on our life.IVPost-readingWork in groups.Discuss and present your opinion of the equation from the passage.Post-reading:Group Work1.Work out the meaning of this equation.Consider the following:What is your understanding of“reality”and“dreams”?What
15、is the function of“humour”in this equation?What is your understanding of“wisdom”?Reality+Dreams+Humour=WisdomWork in groups.Discuss and present your opinion of the equation from the passage.Post-reading:Group Work2.Decide whether you agree with Lins definition of wisdom.Think of examples to support
16、your opinion and make notes.3.Share your opinion with the class.Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom Share your opinions with the class.Post-reading:Group Work PresentationLanguage pointsV Language Points:Important phrases1.in particular _ 2.be regarded as _ 3.due to _4.throw light on _5.cross out _6.for in
17、stance _7.a ticket to the lecture _8.tell off _尤其；特别被认为是阐明；使显得清楚因为；由于划掉；删去例如一张讲座的入场券责备1.While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then,their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but could also throw new light onsensitive or emotive issues.Paraphrase(释义):W
18、e might not enjoy these jokes as much as the people who first heard them did,but the authors understood that humour could help people understand sensitive or emotional issues as well as make them laugh.Language Points:Important sentences本句中while引导让步状语从句，while引导让步状语从句时通常用于句首，意为in spite of the fact th
19、at。While these same jokes might not be as funny to us now as they were then,their authors understood that humour could not only entertain but could also throw new light onsensitive or emotive issues.例如:While I am willing to help,I do not have much time available.虽然我愿意帮忙，但是我没有多少时间。Language Points:Important sentencesVIHomework HomeworkThink about your opinion of the equation“Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom”,and write it down.
