1、U17-Lesson 1-1What s So Funny?ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson,youll be able to1.understand the key words;2.tell the fun part of the stories and the deep meaning within;3.discover the means to achieve humourous effects in funny stories.Warm upWarm-upWho do you think is the funniest?Mr.BeanCharlie
2、 Chaplin Lets match!MemorylossCheck your spellingFamily harmonyCABpicture 2picture 3picture 1Match the titles,the pictures(1-3)and the anecdotes(A-C)Words in contextChina is working hard on building a _ society.Chinese forefathersbelieved in harmonybetween man andnature.A harmonious society is on th
3、e basis of harmoniousQuick Reading:for general ideasA The woman went to the bank to _ for$40 but she was so _ that she couldnt remember how to spell 40 and she wrote a cheque for 50 dollars instead.forgetfulcash a chequeMr.Wang _ _ _But _ when she was asked twice.asked for his daughters opinion on w
4、hich place to go on a holiday.she answered very differentlyBThe flight from London to New York was cancelled.When the counter agent was dealing with all the passengers,an angry man pushed to the front and asked for a first-class seat.After being politely refused,he yelled if she knew who he was.The
5、agent did not answer him but spoke loudly that anyone who knew him could come to help him.C _ Second reading for key words1.I wanted to withdraw$40 from our bank account,but Im so forgetful.A.take out B.ask for C.bring in 2.He felt his daughter was mature enough and he didnt want to overlook her opi
6、nion.A.old B.brave C.patient_Words in textsA.check B.grasp C.ignore3.He felt his daughter was mature enough and he didnt want to overlook her opinion.4.He wondered her response,and just to clarify,he asked her another question.A.make it interesting B.make it clear C.make it complex _Key words in tex
7、ts5.Heavy snow last winter caused long delays at Heathrow airport.A.The passengers had to wait for a long time.B.The snow blocked the long way to the airport.C.The passengers started a long trip._6.If anyone can help him find his identification,please come to the gate.A.his baggage B.who he is C.his
8、 ticketID cardcounter agentKey words in textsRead and answer the questions:1.Why does the woman write a cheque for fifty dollars?2.What was in the girls mind when she said “because I went to Thailand on the last trip.”?3.What does the man mean when he says “Do you know who I am?”Careful reading3Read
9、 and answer the questions:1.Why does the woman write a cheque for fifty dollars?Careful readingShe writes a cheque for fifty dollars because she couldnt remember how to write the word “forty”.Read and answer the questions:2.Why does the girl decide to change her response when her father asks her the
10、 second question?Careful readingShe thought it was another trip after the first one.Read and answer the questions:3.What does the man mean when he says “Do you know who I am?”Careful readingHe means that he is a very important person so the counter agent must look after him first.Voice your opinion
11、Which of the stories do you like most?Why?Maybe you like A/B/C because you think it funny enough for you.Then,what makes each of them funny?Lets findanecdote the fun part A BCThe woman changed from forty to fifty because of spelling problem.The little girl mistook the conditional happening with the
12、real happening.The agent misunderstood the mans words on purpose.Table 1More1.A class dialogue-Teacher of politics:Who is the speaker of the House?-Student:Mother.2.A lovers dialogueGirl:If we become engged(订婚),will you give me a ring?Boy:Sure,whats your phone number?Which words are played in the fo
13、llowing?Think about:What meaning is beneath the word plays?What effect do the word plays have?Story Deep meaningEffect of word playAnecdote CThe class dialogue The lovers dialogueThe boy has not thought about the engagement and buying a ring for the girl.clever avoidance of a direct answerWhoever he
14、 is,the agent still will not look after the man first.The students mother is the decision maker in the family.vivid presentation of the womans authoritysmart counteract to the mans pride and rudenessLaughter is better than medicine.Laughter is better than medicine.-Jewish saying -Jewish saying QuotationHomeworkExercise 1 and 5 in Language Power(P 6667)!U17-Lesson 1-1What s So Funny?
