1、IPre-readingAdventures of Huckleberry Finn.He is regarded as one of North Americas best and most beloved（深受喜爱的）writers due to his wit and satire（讽刺作品）.Lin Yutang(1895-1976)was a Chinese writer,translator,linguist,philosopher（哲学家）and inventor.His informal but sophisticated style of writing,in both Ch
2、inese 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 populariser（普及者）of Chinese philosophy and the Chinese way of life.Fast readingIIA.Favorable(赞许的赞许的)B
3、.CriticalC.DoubtfulD.Neutral(中立的中立的)阐明IIICareful reading1.Why was Mark Twain famous in humor?A.Because his writing style was mischievous.B.Because he could explain serious issues with humor.C.Because he was the most humorous writer of modern times.D.Because he liked to use satire and wit.2.What did
4、Twains response（回答）to the barbers question imply(表明)?A.He didnt like the fellow that lectured.B.He couldnt get a ticket to every lecture.C.He had to stand because of his bad luckD.He gave the lecture himself.3.How was the concept of humor brought to Chinese?A.Lin Yutang translated the English word“h
5、umor”into the ancient Chinese word“youmo”.B.It has been in Chinese all the time.C.Lin Yutang borrowed it from western literature.D.Lin Yutang invented it.4.What can we learn about Lin Yutang from the sentence“Thinking on his feet,Lin started to tell a story about”?A.Lin was good at telling stories o
6、n his feet.B.Lin was able to think and react quickly without any preparation.C.Lin liked telling stories in his speech.D.Lin had prepared a story in advance.1.Why was Mark Twain famous in humor?A.Because his writing style was mischievous.B.Because he could explain serious issues with humor.C.Because
7、 he was the most humorous writer of modern times.D.Because he liked to use satire and wit.Para 22.What did Twains response（回答）to the barbers question imply(表明)?A.He didnt like the fellow that lectured.B.He couldnt get a ticket to every lecture.C.He had to stand because of his bad luckD.He gave the l
8、ecture himself.Para 23.How was the concept of humor brought to Chinese?A.Lin Yutang translated the English word“humor”into the ancient Chinese word“幽默”.B.It has been in Chinese all the time.C.Lin Yutang borrowed it from western literature.D.Lin Yutang invented it.Para 34.What can we learn about Lin
9、Yutang from the sentence“Thinking on his feet,Lin started to tell a story about”?A.Lin was good at telling stories on his feet.B.Lin was able to think and react quickly without any preparation.C.Lin liked telling stories in his speech.D.Lin had prepared a story in advance.think on ones feet反应敏捷，反应快P
10、ara 4IntroductionHumour is an essential part of 1 _.Authors have used it to 2 _,and throw new light on 3 _.human 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 witt
11、y remarksExample:8 _ “Thats just my luck.I always have to stand when that fellow lectures!”The Adventures of Tom 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“
12、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.ConclusionHumour is a 12 _ and a tool that can be used to 13 _.illuminate the worldway o
13、f lifeIVPost-readingA punch lineP13Whats the punch line in the joke about Mark Twain?（Para.2）Group WorkExamples:Humour is the best way to relieve stress.Once,Humour makes our relationship better.Share your opinion with the class.VIHomework1.Describe another humorous story of a famous person in history with the following structure:brief introduction of the celebrity+your opinion+example(story)+Conclusion.2.Talk about humor based on personal experiences with your classmates.
