1、【版本：外研册别：选择性必修一】【版本：外研册别：选择性必修一】Pre-readingILanguage pointsIVFast readingIIHomeworkVCareful readingIIIPost-readingVIcontentsIPre-readingAdventures of Huckleberry Finn.He is regarded as one of North Americas best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire.Lin Yutang(1895-1976)was a Chinese wr
2、iter,translator,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 an
3、d witty populariser of Chinese philosophy and the Chinese way of life.Fast readingIITheir attitude towards humour is positive/favourable.And they practised what they preached.IIICareful readingIntroductionHumour is an essential part of 1 _.Authors have used it to 2 _,and throw new light on 3 _.human
4、 behaviourentertainsensitive or emotive issuesthrow light on sth(提供新资料等)使某事更易理解Mark TwainRemembered for:ability to 4 _ with more 5 _Writing style:6 _Example: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
5、 Sawyerfunny and often mischievousserious messagescombine humourLin YutangFamous for his unique brand of humourEvidence:9 _Quick wit helped make him 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 ab
6、out a cruel Roman emperor who tried to feed a man to wild animals during the dinner at a university.ConclusionHumour is a 12 _ and a tool that can be used to 13 _.illuminate the worldway of lifeIVPost-reading1.Why is Lin Yutangs joke about the man and wild animals funny?2.Do you agree with Mark Twai
7、ns 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 example.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?1.Why is Lin Yutan
8、gs joke about the man and wild animals funny?Because with the little joke,Lin was able to make people laugh,while gently telling off the president.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
9、boring/because humour can help us feel good.No,I dont agree with because sometimes improper humour makes people embarrassed 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,Humour makes our relationship better.4.In what wa
10、ys do the two reading passages in this unit help you to better understand the meaning of having a ligh-hearted attitude towards life?Example:Humour makes our life more enjoyable and meaningful.When we laugh,we feel the positivity which helps us to stay focused on our life.Discuss and present your op
11、inion of the equation from the passage.What is your understanding of“reality”and“dreams”?What is the function of“humour”in this equation?What is your understanding of“wisdom”?Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom1.Work out the meaning of this equation.Consider the following:Discuss and present your opinion o
12、f the equation from the passage.3.Share your opinion with the class.Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom2.Decide whether you agree with Lins definition of wisdom.Think of examples to support your opinion and make notes.Language pointsVin particularbe regarded as due to throw light oncross out for instancea
13、ticket to the lecturetell off尤其；特别尤其；特别被认为是被认为是因为；由于因为；由于使使更易理解更易理解划掉；删去划掉；删去例如例如一张讲座的入场券一张讲座的入场券责备责备Important phrases1.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 on sensitive o
14、r emotive issues.ParaphraseImportant sentences We 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.本句中while引导让步状语从句，同although。while引导让步状语从句时通常用在句首，意为
15、in spite of the fact that。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.While I am willing to help,I do not have much time available.虽然我愿意帮忙，但我没有多少时间。
16、Important sentencesWhile 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.本句的主句和从句中又分别含有一个从句：在while引导的从句中，as引导的是比较状语从句，表示现在和过去的对比；主句中understand后面跟了一个that引导的宾语从
17、句。Important sentences 2.All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.Paraphrase本句中，因be动词is前的主语中有动词do，所以其后用作表语的不定式省略了to。此外，当连词连接两个不定式结构时，前一个中若含有do，后一个to do的to省略。Important sentencesHe has nothing to do but watch TV all day long.All you have to do is delete the wrong words.1.他能做的唯一事情就是等待。2.He did no
18、thing but piddle away the time.The only thing(that)he can do is wait.他不做事，只是混日子。英汉互译3.When Twain replied that he didnt,the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand,as there were no seats left in the theatre.ParaphraseImportant sentences When Twain replied that he d
19、idnt have a ticket,the barber told him that he would have to stand if he wanted to go to the lecture,for there were no seats left in the theatre.When Twain replied that he didnt,the barber told him that if he wanted to go to the event he would have to stand,as there were no seats left in the theatre
20、.when引导时间状语从句主句主语主句谓语动词told后接that引导的宾语从句宾语从句中含有if引导的条件状语从句和as引导的原因状语从句Important sentences4.Once,having been invited to dinner at a university,he was put on the spot when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.Paraphrase 本句中having been invited是现在分词的完成被动形式。它的逻辑主语是he，表示的动作和主句主语为被动关系，且发生在主句谓语
21、动词was put on the spot之前，在句中 作时间状语。Important sentences When he was once invited to dinner at a university,he felt embarrassed when the president suddenly asked him to give a speech.现在分词完成形式意义having+v-ed(having done)与句子主语为逻辑上的主动关系，先于谓语动词动作发生having been+v-ed(having been done)与句子主语为逻辑上的被动关系，先于谓语动词动作发生除了
22、时间状语，现在分词的完成形式还可作原因状语。Having failed twice,he didnt want to try again.已经失败了两次，他不想再试了。Important sentences5.Then along came a tiger.Paraphrase本句是完全倒装句。谓语部分完全放在主语之前的句子，便是完全倒装句。Important sentencesThen a tiger came along.一般情况下，有以下两种情况之一时句子要完全倒装：1.当here,there,now,then,thus等副词置于句首，谓语动词用be,come,go,lie,run等表示
23、状态或移动的动词时，句子要用完全倒装语序，其形式为：There/Here+谓语+主语。Then came the bus.那时公交车来了。Important sentences2.当out,in,down,away,along,ahead等副词或介词短 语置于句首，谓语是表示运动的动词时，句子要用 完全倒装语序，其形式为：副词/介词短语+谓语+主语。Out rushed the children.孩子们冲了出来。Important sentences注意：1.当主语是代词时，句子不能用完全倒装。Here I am.我来了。Away they went.他们走了。2.在完全倒装句中，常用一般现在时和一般过去时。Now comes your turn!现在该你了。Up went the arrow into the air.箭直射向空中。Important sentences1.在桌子下面睡着一只白猫。2.下课铃响了。Under the table sleeps a white cat.There goes the bell for break.汉译英VIHomework
