1、1.To get to know the importance of humor2.To learn something about two famous writers Mark Twain&Lin Yutang3.To learn how to understand and use humor in our own life4.To learn some words and expressionsRole-play 1,Mark Twain(pseudonym 1,Mark Twain(pseudonym(笔名）笔名）of Samuel Langhorne of Samuel Langho
2、rne Clemens,1835-1910)A Great Clemens,1835-1910)A Great American novelist and humoristAmerican novelist and humoristCultural Background:Cultural Background:About Mark Twain About Mark Twain2,Representative works2,Representative works 哈克贝利哈克贝利费恩历险记费恩历险记The The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Adventure
3、s of Huckleberry Finn 百万英磅百万英磅The Million Pound NoteThe Million Pound Note汤姆汤姆.索亚历险记索亚历险记哈克贝利哈克贝利.费恩历险记费恩历险记哈克贝里哈克贝里费恩历险记费恩历险记通过白人小孩哈克跟通过白人小孩哈克跟逃亡黑奴吉姆结伴在密西西比河流浪的故事，逃亡黑奴吉姆结伴在密西西比河流浪的故事，不仅批判封建家庭结仇械斗的野蛮，揭露私刑不仅批判封建家庭结仇械斗的野蛮，揭露私刑的毫无理性，而且讽刺宗教的虚伪愚昧，谴责的毫无理性，而且讽刺宗教的虚伪愚昧，谴责蓄奴制的罪恶，并歌颂黑奴的优秀品质，宣传蓄奴制的罪恶，并歌颂黑奴的优秀品
4、质，宣传不分种族地位人人都享有自由权利的进步主张。不分种族地位人人都享有自由权利的进步主张。作品文字清新有力，审视角度自然而独特，被作品文字清新有力，审视角度自然而独特，被视为美国文学史上具划时代意义视为美国文学史上具划时代意义的现实主义著作。的现实主义著作。海明威海明威曾以这样一句话概述他的地位：曾以这样一句话概述他的地位：“（马（马克克吐温的）吐温的）哈克贝利哈克贝利芬历险记芬历险记是我们的是我们的文学的最佳典范，所有的美国作品都源于此，文学的最佳典范，所有的美国作品都源于此，可以说是可以说是前无古人，后无来者前无古人，后无来者。”Hemingway had outlined in the
5、 words of his Hemingway had outlined in the words of his status:(Mark Twain),Lieven Finn status:(Mark Twain),Lieven Finn Adventures,is our best example of literature,Adventures,is our best example of literature,all of the works are from the United all of the works are from the United States can be s
6、aid to be Without parallel in States can be said to be Without parallel in history,no past.history,no past.Lead-inLead-inPen name:Pen name:Talk about Mark Twain(18351910)Talk about Mark Twain(18351910)Real name:Real name:Birthplace:Birthplace:Famous works:Famous works:Reputation:Reputation:Mark Twai
7、n(1835-1910),one of the best known American writers in the 19th century,was born in Missouri in the middle part of the United States.Mark Twains hometown lay on the banks of the Mississippi River,where he spent his childhood.When he grew up he worked as a pilot on a river boat for some time.Mark Twa
8、in is his pen name.His real name was Samuel Clemens.Mark Twain is the American humorist,novelist.Some of his writings have been translated into many languages.Works from both the American taste,or humor in order to achieve the high art of speaking,he is a representative of the United States,the grea
9、t writer.Mark TwainMark TwainPen name:Pen name:Talk about Mark Twain(18351910)Talk about Mark Twain(18351910)Mark TwainMark TwainReal name:Real name:Samuel ClementsSamuel ClementsMeaning:Watermark two”Birthplace:Birthplace:Missouri Missouri Reputation:Reputation:humorist,novelisthumorist,novelistRep
10、resentative works The Adventures of Tom SawyerThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer汤姆汤姆索亚历险记索亚历险记 The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn哈克贝利哈克贝利费恩历险记费恩历险记The Million Pound NoteThe Million Pound Note百万英磅百万英磅The Prince and the Pauper The Prince and the Pauper 王子和贫儿王子和贫儿Running for
11、 Governor Running for Governor 竞选州长竞选州长America Mark Twain America Mark Twain 哈克费恩历险记哈克费恩历险记Before readingWho are they?Who are they?What do you know What do you know about them?about them?Read the short introductions to Mark Twain and Lin Yutang and share what else you know about them with the class.
12、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傻瓜国外旅行记傻瓜国外旅行记,and for his adventure stories of boyhood,such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer汤姆汤姆索亚历险记索亚历险记 and Adventures of Huckle
13、berry Finn哈克贝利哈克贝利费恩历险费恩历险记记.He is regarded as one of North Americas best and most beloved writers due to his wit and satire(讽刺讽刺).What else do you know about him and what his other masterpieces do you know?Birthplace:Florida,MississippiNationality:AmericanEducation:not too much education,a lot expe
14、riences of different kinds of jobs Other famous masterpieces:Running for Governor 竞选州长竞选州长The Gilded Age镀金时代镀金时代The Prince and the Pauper王子与乞丐王子与乞丐Millions of pounds 百万英镑百万英镑The Autobiography of Mark Twain 马克马克吐温自传吐温自传 Mark Twain is the American Mark Twain is the American humorist,humorist,novelistn
15、ovelist.Some of his writings have been Some of his writings have been translated into many languages.translated into many languages.Works Works from both the American taste,or humor from both the American taste,or humor in order to achieve the high art of in order to achieve the high art of speaking
16、,he is a representative of the speaking,he is a representative of the United States,the United States,the great writer.great writer.马克马克吐温吐温(1835-1910)1835-1910)是美国是美国幽默大师、小说家幽默大师、小说家。无论从其。无论从其作品的作品的地道的地道的“美国味美国味”来看，来看，还是以还是以幽默幽默所达到的艺术所达到的艺术高度高度而论，他都是一位代表美国的而论，他都是一位代表美国的伟大作家伟大作家,被誉为被誉为“美国文学中美国文学中的林肯
17、的林肯”。authorauthorworksworksRepu-Repu-tation tation Mark TwainMark Twain Great AmericanGreat Americannovelist and humoristnovelist and humoristThe Adventures of The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnHuckleberry FinnLin Yutang(1895-1976)was a Chinese writer,translator,linguist,philosopher andinventor.His
18、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 吾国与吾吾国与吾民民 and The importance of Living 生活的艺生活的艺术术.Hes also known as a wise and witty populariser of Chinese p
19、hilosophy and the Chinese way of life.Birthplace:Longxi,Fujian Nationality:ChineseEducation:Master of Arts in Harvard University,Doctor of linguistics in University Leipzig(德国莱比锡大学德国莱比锡大学)Other famous masterpieces:Moment in Peking京华烟云京华烟云(adapted as TV series twice)Between Tears and Laughter啼笑皆非啼笑皆非
20、What else do you know about him and what other masterpieces do you know?Both originally written in EnglishRead the passage and find out Mark Twain and Lins attitude towards humor.One possible answer:They believed that humour could not only entertain but also throw new light on sensitive or emotive i
21、ssues.And they both understood that humor isnt just about laughter,but is a way of life and a tool to illuminate the world.Organize information from the passage and complete the diagram.IntroductionHumour is an essential part of_.Authors haveused it to_,And throw light on _.sensitive or emotive issu
22、eshuman behaviorentertainParagraph 1Mark TwainRemembered for:ability to _ with more _Writing style:_Example:_Also well known for his witty remarksExample:_combine humorserious messagesfunny and mischievousThe adventures of Tom Sawyer“Thats just my luck.I always have to stand when that fellow lecture
23、s!”Paragraph 2Lin YutangFamous for his unique brand of humorEvidence:_Quick wit helped make him famous as _Example:_His translation for humor as“Youmo”a master of humor.He told off the president by telling a joke.Paragraphs 3&4ConclusionHumor is a_and a tool that can be used to _.way of lifeillumina
24、te the worldParagraph 5What is a punch line?Learning to learnA punch concludes a joke and is intended to make people laugh.In broader sense,a punch line can refer to the unexpected and funny conclusion of any performance,situation or story.Punch line:故事故事或笑话的最后部分点题或或笑话的最后部分点题或抛出笑料等的）妙语，画龙点睛的结尾句抛出笑料等
25、的）妙语，画龙点睛的结尾句1.Why is Lin Yutangs joke about the man and wild animals funny?Because he referred to himself as the animal and the president as the emperor indirectly to refuse the rude requirement.2.Do you agree with Mark Twains remark on humour at the end of the passage?Give your reasons.Open answer
26、s.e.g.Yes.Humor is a gift which can make our life much easier and more colorful.3.How can a sense of humor help you in your daily life?Give an example.Open answers.When I failed in my exam I can say to myself that there is more progress for me to make to avoid being discouraged.4.In what ways the tw
27、o reading passages in this unit help you to better understand the meaning of having a light-hearted attitude towards life?Open answers.Work in groups.Discuss and present your opinion of the equation from the passage.Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom1.Work out the meaning of this equation.Consider the fol
28、lowing:What is your understanding of“reality”and “dreams”?What is the function of“humour”in this equation?What is your understanding of“wisdom”?2.Decide whether you agree with Lins definition of wisdom.Think of examples to support your opinion and make notes.3.Share your opinion with the class.1.Mar
29、k Twain wasfor his travel narratives,in particular The Innocents Aboard,in particular(n.):especially尤其，特别尤其，特别eg I am crazy about all kinds of sports,in particular/particularly ball games.particular(adj.)特别的，特指的，讲究的特别的，特指的，讲究的be particular about eg Ted was very particular about the colors he used.2.
30、His most famous works include My country and My People and The Importance of Living.include vt.be a part of sth 包括，包含包括，包含including prep.(+n./v-ing)包括其中包括其中Included adj.(only after noun)包括在内的包括在内的eg There are eight“whistle-blowers”during the outbreak of COVID-19,including doctor Li Wenliang=doctor L
31、i Wenliang included.contain&include词条词条意思及用法意思及用法例句例句contain可用于表示包可用于表示包含所含之物的含所含之物的的的全部或部分全部或部分The parcel contained a dictionary.那包裹那包裹里装的是一本字典。里装的是一本字典。include只能用于表示只能用于表示所包含之物中所包含之物中的的一部分一部分The parcel included a dictionary.那包裹里那包裹里也包括了一本字典。也包括了一本字典。3.While these same jokes might not be as funny a
32、s to us now as they were then,their humor could not only entertain but could also throw new light on while conj.引导引导让步状语从句，可用让步状语从句，可用although/though代替。代替。eg While I understand you,I cant agree with you.(让步让步)【拓展拓展】while 还可引导时间状语从句，条件状语从还可引导时间状语从句，条件状语从句句和表和表对比的并列句。对比的并列句。eg We must work hard while
33、we are young.(时间时间)While there is life,there is hope.(条件条件)I love playing basketball while my desk mate loves tennis.(对比对比)not only/just but(also)不但不但而且而且考点考点1：连接主语时，谓语动词采用：连接主语时，谓语动词采用“就近一就近一致致”原则原则eg Not only I but also Tom and Mary are fond of watching television.考点考点2：连接：连接句子时句子时,not only 可以置于句首
34、表示可以置于句首表示强调强调,这时第一分句要采用这时第一分句要采用倒装倒装结构结构eg Our parents not only care for our body but also care for our study.=Not only do our parents care for our body but also care for our study.throw light on:to provide new information that helps you understand sth 阐明阐明，曝光曝光【拓展拓展】类似用法有：类似用法有：cast/shed light on
35、阐明，阐明，曝光曝光come to light 曝光，被曝光，被理解理解eg The media threw light on the super stars scandal.=The super stars scandal came to light.cross在此处作表语在此处作表语 4.All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.当动词作表语时往往用不定式或动名词形当动词作表语时往往用不定式或动名词形式。但是当主语部分有式。但是当主语部分有实意动词实意动词do的任何的任何形式时，充当表语的形式时，充当表语的不定式中的不定式中的to可以省
36、可以省略略。eg What I want to do is to teach English.=What I want to do is teach English.remark n.sth that you say when you express an opinion 评论评论，话语话语5.But he is equally well known for his witty remarks in his everyday make/pass a remark on/upon.就就.发表意见发表意见,对对.品头品品头品足足eg Never make a remark on others ap
37、pearance.Its not polite to remark on their politics and religious beliefs.remark v.谈到，评论谈到，评论 remark on/upon.having been invited在这里属于非在这里属于非谓语作谓语作状语，当非谓语状语，当非谓语动作明显的先于主句谓语动作明显的先于主句谓语动作动作时，用非谓语的时，用非谓语的完成时完成时形式。形式。6.Once,having been invited to dinner,he was put on the spot when the presidenteg Having
38、worked for five years for it,he finally realized his dream.(明显明显的的先后关系先后关系)Working hard,he wants to realize his dream.(同时进行同时进行)put sb.on the spot:cause sb embarrassment or difficulty 使使某人某人难堪难堪eg I dont want to put you on the spot,but Im really curious about how you know Tim.【拓展拓展】spot(v.n.)其他短语：其他
39、短语：on the spot 在在现场现场be spotted with 布满布满spot sb doing 发现发现某人正在做某人正在做 【语境应用语境应用】翻译句子翻译句子 1.The police were called and they were on the spot within three minutes.接到电话后，警察在三分钟内赶到现场。接到电话后，警察在三分钟内赶到现场。2.The night sky is spotted with stars.夜里天空中布满了星星。夜里天空中布满了星星。3.The policeman spotted the thief stealing
40、in the store.警察发现小偷正在商店里偷东西。警察发现小偷正在商店里偷东西。7.Thinking on his feet,Lin started to tell a story tried to feed a man to wild animals.think on ones feet:to have a good ideas and make decisions quickly in a difficult situation 随机应变随机应变，当机立断，当机立断eg You have to think on your feet in this job.feed(fed fed)1
41、)to give food喂养喂养，饲养饲养;2)to supply sth 供给供给【拓展拓展】feed A to B 把把A喂给喂给Bfeed B on A 用用A喂喂Bfeed on sth 以以什么为食什么为食be fed up with 厌倦了厌倦了eg Some dinosaurs feed on grass.The babysitter is feeding milk to the crying baby./feeding the crying baby on milk.Im fed up with staying at home.whisper v.&n.耳语耳语，低语，窃窃私
42、语，低语，窃窃私语8.The man whispered something in the lions ear,after which【拓展拓展】常见搭配：常见搭配：whisper(sth.)to sb.whisper(sth.)in ones earin a whisper 悄声悄声地地eg He whispered his secret to me.They are talking with each other in a whisper.9.Lins audience roared with laughter.roar v.:1)to laugh loudly and continuou
43、sly哄笑，大笑，狂笑哄笑，大笑，狂笑 2)to make a deep,very loud noise 吼叫，呼啸吼叫，呼啸 roar with sth 因因大叫；放声大叫；放声(大笑大笑)eg he roared with laughter when she saw what he was wearing.10.With this little joke,Lin was able to make people laugh,while gently telling off the president.tell off:to criticize sb angrily for doing sth
44、 wrong 斥责斥责，责骂责骂eg The teacher told me off for talking in class today.【拓展拓展】tell A&B apart 把把A和和B区分开来区分开来=tell A from B=tell the difference between A&BThink about your performance in Activity 4.Work out the meaning of“Reality+Dreams+Humour=Wisdom”.Write your understanding down(no less than 100 words).
